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  • Governor Sani hails Tinubu for signing NWDC bill into law

    Governor Sani hails Tinubu for signing NWDC bill into law

    Kaduna state governor, Uba Sani has expressed his profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu on the landmark signing of the Bill to establish the North West Development Commission,

    Governor Sani described the president’s action as “a decisive step to pull the North West back from the brink”.

    In a statement on Wednesday, July 24, by his chief press secretary, Muhammad Lawal Shehu, Governor Sani said the president’s action demonstrates his deep concern for the northwest and commitment to addressing its multifaceted developmental and security challenges.

    He said: “I wish to express my profound gratitude to our dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for signing the North West Development Bill into law. This is no doubt, the most significant piece of news I have received in decades. It clearly demonstrates President Tinubu’s deep concern for the North West and commitment to addressing its multifaceted developmental and security challenges.”

    He also lauded President Tinubu for his “uncommon support to State Governments in the north to effectively tackle their myriad challenges and set the region on the path to sustainable growth and development.

    The governor, however, urged leaders and people of the North West to see the signing of the North West Development Commission Bill into law as a call to action.

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    “We must come together and fashion a Marshall Plan for the development of the North West. Our plan must be people–driven and all-inclusive. The people who will be saddled with the responsibility of running the North West Development Commission must be men and women of transparent honest, knowledgeable, creative and innovative. There must be no room for incompetence and lethargy.” Governor Sani said.

    The North West Development Commission was conceived to address the challenges facing the seven states in the North West geopolitical zone.

  • APC chieftain Ogbu-Aguocha hails Tinubu, Kalu, NASS for signing SEDC bill into law

    APC chieftain Ogbu-Aguocha hails Tinubu, Kalu, NASS for signing SEDC bill into law

    …says the bill will revolutionise southeast

    A frontline chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Princess Ada Ogbu-Aguocha, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing the South East Development Commission (SEDC) bill into law.

     Ogbu-Aguocha, the APC candidate for Enugu East Senatorial Zone in the 2023 general elections, also commended the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, for championing the bill and ensuring its passage into law within a year of assuming office.

    Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Ogbu-Aguocha described the achievement as a major milestone towards ensuring the development of the South East, over 50 years after the end of the Civil War.

    She said: “I recall the three Rs promised us after the Civil War, Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Reconciliation. This bill shows that Bola Ahmed Tinubu has actually initiated the Reconstruction of the South East while deepening the Reconciliation and Rehabilitation of the region. I also want to point out that this is only the second year of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government so it is obvious that he is still going to do more for the Southeast.

    “I am congratulating Ndi Igbo, and at the same time, thanking Mr President for assenting to the South East Development Commission Bill. I want to thank the President profusely knowing that now, the South East can begin the process of healing from the wounds of the Civil War and the reconstruction of the South East can now begin in earnest.

    “Some of the problems we have which are not quite peculiar to us but are endemic, such as erosion, can be looked into and taken care of. The economy of the region will be boosted and rapid interstate infrastructural development can be initiated.

    “I have to thank Mr President, because in the past, this bill had been proposed before at the National Assembly, but was never passed or got presidential assent. So President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has proven that he is truly a friend of Ndi Igbo, and I know that he will do more for Ndi Igbo.

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    She added: “An Igbo adage says ‘e too dike na nke o mere, ọ mee ọzọ’, meaning that when a great man does something great and is appreciated, he is strengthened to do more. If this early in office, Mr. President has given Ndigbo this huge and historical consideration, obviously, he will do a lot more for the Southeast in the next few years. So we thank President Tinubu profusely for that.

    “I also especially congratulate our worthy son, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives who has also shown that he is committed to the good of all and not just for the good of himself. We commend him highly, for not only introducing the bill but tenaciously following the bill through its passage in the Senate and Reps and getting the presidential assent.

    “We thank him, commend him, and congratulate him for the worthy effort. So generally, Ndi Igbo are indeed very grateful.”

  • Kaduna Central senator lambasts group over recall threat

    Kaduna Central senator lambasts group over recall threat

    …says KPTF’s 14-day ultimatum laughable

    The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, on Wednesday, July 24, lashed out at a group, Kaduna Peace and Tranquility Forum (KPTF), over a threat to mobilize for his recall from the National Assembly for alleged non-performance.

    Senator Usman, fondly called Mr LA by his constituents and teeming supporters in Kaduna Central Senatorial District, also deplored the purported 14-day ultimatum issued to him by the group to account for his stewardship since his election.

    The lawmaker in a statement by his senior special assistant on media, Segun Olatunji, described the outbursts of the KPTF as the ranting of a discomfited group of meddlesome interlopers seeking to misinform unsuspecting members of the public for the selfish political gains of their masterminds and sponsors.

    He enjoined the good people of Kaduna Central Senatorial District and the general public in Kaduna State not to be deceived by the gibberish being churned out by the KPTF as it lacked any iota of truth.

    Senator LA also stated that the threat by the group to mobilize for his recall from the National Assembly does not cut any ice with him, urging the good people of Kaduna Central Senatorial District to remain calm, disregard the threat, and treat the KPTF’s ranting with the disdain it deserves.

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    The lawmaker noted that it is needless to remind the amorphous group as the KPTF and their ilk that being the Senate Committee Chairman on Education (Basic and Secondary) and Vice Chairman of Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Financial Matters is no child’s play, as such Committees of national importance are not for the lazy and weak-minded politicians like the sponsors of their group.

    The statement read: “No one should be surprised by the outbursts of this group. They are not to be taken seriously as far as we’re concerned. When people wake up from the wrong side of their bed, they’re bound to still be groggy and not know when they talk bunkum and misfire.

    “The puerile threat by KPTF during their recent press conference to mobilise for the recall of the Distinguished Senator for alleged “failure to stand up and speak on development issues,” if he fails after a 14-day ultimatum to give an account of his stewardship, smacks of a dress rehearsal for a light-hearted comedy of errors show.

    “The unconscionable and uninformed outbursts of the KPTF are a good testament to their crass ignorance about Senator LA’s germane contributions at the National Assembly. KPTF needs some good tutoring and education to be purged of its unabashed ignorance.

    “Many people know their warped story isn’t unusual. Their latest outburst is a diseased symptom of the bad and rotten politicking of their sponsors.

    “For the information of the KPTF and their sponsors, Senator LA has, from Day One, made a ‘down payment’ on change with the good people of Kaduna Central Senatorial District through his campaign manifesto, which convinced the electorate to freely and magnanimously give him their mandate at the polls in the 2023 general elections.

    “For the avoidance of doubt, Senator Usman believes in serious change rather than a hopeless gimmick. He believes in grip and not drift.

    “Right from the run-up to the 2023 elections, he had rolled up his sleeves for the big task ahead. And since his election into the National Assembly, he has continuously been doing the hard graft, working his fingers to the bones, so to say, all in the corporate interests of the good people of Kaduna Central Senatorial District. 

    “Only the blind will deny the obvious and concrete fact that Senator LA’s tenure, in the past one year, has been defined by a strong and unprecedented commitment to Education, infrastructural development, economic empowerment, and delivery of sundry dividends of democracy to his constituents and others. His comprehensive approach to addressing the needs of the good people of Kaduna Central Senatorial District and even beyond is nonpareil and unprecedented.”

    The statement added: “To puncture some of the lies being peddled by the KPTF and to address their spurious “charges” of non-performance against the conscientious lawmaker, immediately after the inauguration of the current National Assembly, while many of Senator LA’s colleagues had yet to find their voice in the upper Legislative chamber, the Kaduna Central lawmaker moved a motion on the “urgent need to expeditiously complete the ongoing reconstruction of the 160km Kaduna-Abuja highway and to increase the presence of security surveillance through the deployment of more personnel and use of unmanned aerial vehicles such as drones, radars, and scanners on and around the highway,” which runs through the Abuja-Kaduna-Birnin Gwari-Chikun axis to address the perennial problem of insecurity.”

  • Shun protests, support Tinubu’s promising reforms, Adamawa APC tells Nigerians

    Shun protests, support Tinubu’s promising reforms, Adamawa APC tells Nigerians

    The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised Nigerians to avoid any form of protests and instead support the promising reforms being implemented by President Bola Tinubu.

    High-powered stakeholders from across the state met at the state Secretariat of the party in Yola and emphasized that Tinubu deserves the support of all citizens for his reforms to take shape.

    They urged Nigerians to disregard “conflict entrepreneurs” urging them to protest against the president, especially since protests could turn violent and lead to dire consequences.

    The APC stakeholders also cautioned Nigerians to be wary of warmongers, who might flee the country and leave them to deal with the aftermath of any violence they incite.

    They insisted that peaceful dialogue is the only sure solution to Nigeria’s challenges, not unpredictable mass protest or confrontation.

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    The APC state chairman, Idris Shuaibu said President Tinubu’s reforms, like many far-reaching policies, come with some bitter outcomes which would subsequently usher in anticipated benefits.

    “The president’s valiant strides will surely put the nation on a recovery path,” the APC chairman said.

    Also making a case against the planned nationwide protest, the state secretary of the APC, Dr Raymond Chidama said the North as a whole would not be doing a good thing to protest against a President Tinubu the region voted so massively to help put in office.

    Chidama said the subsidy removal and the floating of the naira piloted by Tinubu’s government are inevitable despite their harshness because these policies were the saving grace of the Nigerian economy which faced imminent collapse.

    Also speaking, the state organizing secretary of the APC, Mustapha Ribadu, said Nigeria is facing challenges that resulted from past years of poor leadership that cannot be addressed without some pains.

  • Thinklab Group assures quality as Gov Sani launches 14.8km Kaduna road

    Thinklab Group assures quality as Gov Sani launches 14.8km Kaduna road

    Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has officially launched the construction of a 14.8km dual road project in Millennium City, Chikun LGA.

    The groundbreaking ceremony, which took place at Danbushiya Junction, signals the commencement of the project, which will connect Danbushiya to other axes in Millennium City.

    In his keynote address, Senator Uba Sani emphasized his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, highlighting its role in driving economic growth and improving the quality of life for citizens. 

    He assured the public that the project will be delivered on time and within budget, demonstrating the government’s dedication to efficient project management.

    Thinklab Group, a renowned conglomerate with expertise in housing development, finance solutions, and infrastructure, has been appointed as the contractor for the project. 

    With a proven track record in building construction, industrial facilities, civil structures, roads, and infrastructure, Thinklab Group is well-equipped to handle the project’s demands, ensuring high-quality delivery.

    The event was well-attended by dignitaries, including the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), cabinet members, traditional rulers, community stakeholders, and others.

  • Arewa group seeks Tinubu’s intervention over Katsina road project

    Arewa group seeks Tinubu’s intervention over Katsina road project

    A sociopolitical group in the North, the Arewa Coalition Group for Security and Human Rights has sought the intervention of President Bola Tinubu on the cancellation of the Katsina-Kankara-Dutsima- Mararaba-Kankara Road project in Katsina.

    The group expressed sadness over the ‘ cancellation of the project’ cutting across about seven local governments. It claimed it was done in bad taste by the government.

    Its National coordinator,Mallam Ibrahim Muhammad lauded the initial speed and diligence demonstrated by the contractor who had promptly mobilized to site upon the award.

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    He spoke at Arewa House, Kaduna at a news conference on Tuesday.

    The group urged the Federal Government to restore of the contract to the local contractor , Vipan Global Resources Limited and urged it to go back to site .

    Muhammad said the restoration of the contract would restore the confidence of the people of the state a well as the North in the government of President Tinubu.

    The group also appealed to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, governor Dikko Rada and former governor Aminu Masari and Presidential aide, Ibrahim Masari, Muhammad on behalf of his group to ensure work continues on road.

  • Rotary Club strengthens Kubwa community Healthcare with donations to General hospital

    Rotary Club strengthens Kubwa community Healthcare with donations to General hospital

    The Rotary Club of Abuja, Kubwa has reinforced its commitment to community service by donating essential bed sheets and screens to the Kubwa General Hospital, aiming to improve maternal and child healthcare services in the locality.

    Idowu Olayemi, President of the Club, led the team in presenting the donations to the secondary health facility on Tuesday, where she highlighted the motivation behind the initiative, explaining that July is Rotary’s month of maternal and child health.

    Additionally, she noted that 2024 is a significant year for Rotary, which inspired the Kubwa chapter to make a meaningful impact on its immediate community.

    “We chose to present the bed sheets and screens for the labour ward because it is an area of need that would always be impactful to the patients and the hospital as well.

    “The impact of these donations cannot be overstated as we provided 30-bed sheets for the postnatal and pediatric wards and screens for the labour ward.

    “These contributions are aimed at enhancing privacy and hygiene in the hospital, ensuring a more dignified and comfortable experience for patients.

    “The club’s dedication to continuous improvement and service is clear. We have a lot to do, and we will definitely come back. We will continue to support our community and work towards better healthcare outcomes,” Olayemi affirmed.

    Responding, Emmanuel Musa, the Medical Director (MD) of the Hospital, expressed his gratitude for the Rotary Club’s generosity and their prompt response to the hospital’s needs.

    “We appreciate the Rotary for this collaboration. They have understood our needs and have agreed to support our efforts to upgrade our facilities.

    “For instance, we recently renovated the delivery beds and improved lighting in the delivery room. However, we still needed screens for demarcation. Rotary’s donation helps complete what we have started, adding value to our efforts.

    “The hospital has been on a mission to improve its services, especially in the labour and children’s wards. We’ve been trying to upgrade our labour ward and give a facelift to the children’s ward.

    “Rotary has provided screens to separate beds in the labour ward, ensuring privacy for delivering mothers. This is crucial for both the mothers and their families,” Musa added.

    On the essence of Rotary intervention and the lessons to learn from them, the MD noted that Rotary’s contribution goes beyond physical donations, “It fosters a spirit of partnership and collaboration that is essential for the sustained improvement of healthcare services.

    “We welcome partnerships with other Nigerian corporate organizations and individuals. Many people cannot afford healthcare, and donations from well-meaning individual and corporate Nigerians can help us provide for those in need,” Musa emphasized.

    “I believe that our call for more partnerships is a reminder that collective effort is essential in addressing healthcare challenges.

    “As the Rotary Club continues its mission, it sets an inspiring example for others to follow, proving that even small gestures can lead to meaningful change,” he noted.

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    On her part, P.A.J. Lovina Okorn-Ntui, Rotary Nigeria District 9127 Chair of Maternal and Child Health, highlighted the club’s ongoing commitment to community service, saying, “We have about 40-something clubs in the FCT, and each club has its community projects.

    “The Rotary Club of Abuja Kubwa chose this facility for their project because they have their fellowships here.

    “Looking ahead, the Rotary Club has plans for more impactful projects. We’re moving to the next zone, having a project in Zone 4 on the 2nd of August, a day before the District governor’s investiture.

    “This project will see collaboration among 16 clubs in the entire Zone 4, covering areas like Gombe, Maiduguri, and Jos,” Okorn-Ntui revealed.

  • Don’t join protest against Tinubu’s govt, Middle Belt leaders warn youths

    Don’t join protest against Tinubu’s govt, Middle Belt leaders warn youths

    Youths from the Middle Belt region of Nigeria have been urged to boycott the planned protest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

    The nationwide protest, scheduled for Thursday, August 1, is a response to the ongoing high cost of living in the country.

    In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 23, a coalition of 200 Middle Belt Youth Leaders and Middle Belt Ethnic Youth Leaders called on the region’s youth to abstain from participating in the planned protest.

    The coalition described the protest, which aims to draw government attention to economic hardship and high inflation, as being driven by hidden agendas.

    The statement read: “Our attention has been drawn to an ongoing mobilization for a nationwide protest. This protest aims to bring the attention of the government to the current economic hardship and high inflation.

    “The planned protest appears like it is stirred by the masses who have been hit the most by the worsening economic hardship. Meanwhile, in a real sense, there are faceless groups of individuals championing the proposed nationwide protest from behind the scenes.

    “These group of individuals can go to any length to set the country on fire and to make the government ungovernable at the expense of lives and property of innocent citizens because they did not get what they thought was their due in a Tinubu Presidency.

    “While we agree that there is hardship, we believe that the present situation is an inherited challenge that should not be resolved at the expense of Middlebeltans.

    “We, in the Middle Belt, believe these efforts to set the country aflame are not motivated by altruism but by their selfish ambition. We are aware that paid thugs and criminals have been armed to cause chaos and unrest and ultimately destroy lives and property.

    “Consequently, we wish to state unequivocally that all Middlebeltans should stay calm and stay away from this planned protest that will destabilize our peace. We will explore a better approach to communicate our thoughts on the current economic setback.

    It further stated: “Our premise for calling for this boycott is the security of our people, the middle Beltans, especially our countless rural dwellers who suffer incessant massacres from militia groups.

    “While we acknowledge President Tinubu’s effort to clean up the damage of the previous administration, we urge him to continue to be more equitable, particularly to Middle Belt Ethnic Nationalities. We assure you that we will never partake in destroying this effort to recover Nigeria.

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    “Those planning the protest have humongous funds to mobilize, misinformed, and push innocent citizens to occupy the streets of Nigeria with hidden agendas to cause violence, destruction, and disruption. Having said that, we exhort the President to get back with his team to craft sustainable ideas that are capable of making life liveable for Nigerians across the length and breadth of our country. If the present team is unable to deliver, the President should headhunt those who can.

    “It is in the public space that the planners of the protest are plotting to lay a military-style siege on the FCT by blocking entrance/exit routes to the city, all in the middle-belt region which would create a confrontation with security personnel or isolate and make the seat of government vulnerable to non-state actors.

    “We wish to also challenge President Tinubu to cut back on expenditures on public office holders in consonance with the reality in our country.”

  • Northern women group hits Akpabio over ‘night club’ remark against Natasha

    Northern women group hits Akpabio over ‘night club’ remark against Natasha

    Women from the North have blasted Senate President Godswill Akpabio for his alleged disrespectful remarks directed at Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan during last week’s plenary.

    In a statement signed by the 20-member body Voices for Inclusion and Equity for Women (VIEW), the women condemned Akpabio’s actions as a blatant display of disrespect and gender bias.

    The release, titled: “Restoring integrity: The imperative of respecting female Senators in Nigeria’s Democracy,” stated Akpabio’s remarks go beyond an isolated insult but “symbolise the maintenance of gender hierarchies and the silencing of female voices in critical political spaces.”

    They further noted it was not the first instance of such behavior from Akpabio, alleging he recently silenced Senator Ireti Kingibe in a similarly dismissive manner, underscoring what they describe as a troubling pattern.

    “Comparing a female senator’s parliamentary conduct to nightclub behavior is both sexist and an explicit attempt to bully and trivialize her contributions, diminishing her standing as a legitimate political actor. 

    “Such comments from the Senate President undermine the integrity of the Senate and contribute to a culture where women are undervalued and disrespected,” they stated. 

    Among the notable signatories were Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode, CEO of the Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF); Nguyan Shaku Feese; Senior Strategic Adviser for the DFID Funded, Teacher Development Programme (TDP), Hajiya Saudatu Mahdi, Secretary General of Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA); Amina Salihu, Deputy Director  Nigeria,  MacArthur Foundation; Ier Jonathan-Ichaver, Co-Founder of Sesor Empowerment Foundation.  

    Other prominent figures include Fatima Akilu, Executive Director of the Neem Foundation and former special advisor on national security; Ene Ede, a leading gender activist and advisor; Maryam Uwais, former special advisor on social investments to President Muhammadu Buhari;  Kadaria Ahmed, Nigerian journalist and CEO Radio Now,  and Aisha Waziri, co-founder of Revive Nigeria Group and former candidate for House of Representatives from Borno State.

    Prominent activists and leaders such as Zainab Salihijo,  Asmau Joda, Ene Orgah, Larai Ocheja Amusan, Mairo Mandara, and Maryam Lemu were also part of the group.

    Rekiya Abaji, Sa’ida Sa’ad, Ummahani Amina, and Zaynab Musa further reinforced the collective by signing the release also.

    The group emphasized that their members were drawn from North Central, North East, and North West Nigeria and is a coalition committed to fostering equitable, inclusive, and just societies for women across the Nation. 

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    They noted that in a functioning democracy, especially a nascent one like Nigeria’s, every voice must be respected, regardless of gender. Dismissing female leaders with misogynistic comments undermines robust debate and diverse perspectives, which are crucial for effective policy making. 

    “Such attitudes reinforce harmful stereotypes, discourage women’s political participation, and perpetuate a male-dominated landscape. This is particularly detrimental for regions like northern Nigeria, where women face even more significant barriers to public office.”

    The group also noted that further reactions on the matter, which would be geared towards ensuring redress and a culture of ethical behavior in public life would be welcomed.

  • Hundreds engaged, govt excited as construction work advances at Kwara Hotel

    Hundreds engaged, govt excited as construction work advances at Kwara Hotel

    Kwara Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology (BIT) Damilola Yusuf-Adelodun has conducted a facility tour of the Kwara Hotel, a hospitality industry undergoing massive remodeling to meet international standards.

    Between 150 and 350 people, mostly Kwarans, are fully engaged in the construction works which have seen the hotel undergo unprecedented facility upgrades and expansions.

    Yusuf-Adelodun, who led reporters round the facility in Ilorin, said work has exceeded 25 per cent target that the Ministry gave the contractor for this particular period, commending Craneburg Construction Company for a well done job.

    “The work done so far has actually exceeded our initial timeline. From the Ministry’s assessment, this work has already reached 25 per cent completion. Initially, it was supposed to be at 20 per cent at this time. So the contractor is moving fast, and they are doing their work efficiently,” she said.

    “In the next few months, we hope it will move faster. So we are within the timeline.

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    “The decision to remodel Kwara Hotel is because it is a real legacy of Kwarans. Anybody who lives here knows the significance of Kwara Hotel, and His Excellency made a wise decision in turning it around in a manner never seen before.

    “This is a completely new facility in terms of what is going in there. You can see the quality yourself. From what you can see, there is a central cooling system for each of the units. There is an automated fire system, an automated DMS system, and you can also see a solar component to power the hotel.

    “This means that if there is no light from the national grid or the generators are not working (because we have more than three generators that will service this hotel), you will still be able to have light and maintain the operations of the hotel without any interruption.”

    The Commissioner commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for thinking it wise to refurbish the hotel, which she noted is of high importance to the state.

    The Ministry is committed to ensuring that the hotel renders great services to be able to meet international standards, she said.

    Project Manager, Craneburg Construction Company, Mohammed Yamout, for his part, said their firm is reputed for international standards and will not deliver anything short of the required standards in the execution of the project.

    Mohammed said the company is working round the clock to deliver their work within the stipulated period, adding that what is being done is as good as delivering a completely new hotel fitted with the best accessories.

    “Whether in the demolition or the rebuilding, everything we do is of international standard. We ensure a good high quality in the execution of mechanical, electrical, and the cooling system, among other features and designs. Many of the fixtures were never there before.

    “Our contract has 24 months for delivery, starting from January 2024. We are doing our best and in line with the agreement. It is our promise to deliver it within the shortest time possible.”

    The Commissioner similarly conducted journalists round the Innovation Hub, which she said seeks to promote ICT startups technology skills among the youth as envisioned by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

    The ICT Innovation Hub is at the completion stage, she said, adding that it should be ready by the fourth quarter of the year.

    “Already, we have a partnership with IHS Tower. As you can see from the top, the project is taking shape as envisioned by His Excellency,” she said.

    “It is a one-of-its-kind facility in the country. It can operate totally off-grid because of the solar system embedded into it.

    “The project will attract start-up and technological companies into the state. We look forward to having companies like IHS Towers, Google, and others to be here. This will promote ease of doing business and create job opportunities for more than 10,000 young people.”