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  • Tribunal verdict victory for Nigeria’s democracy, says Governor Aliyu

    Tribunal verdict victory for Nigeria’s democracy, says Governor Aliyu

    Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has said that the Tribunal verdict that affirmed his election wasa victory for the state and Nigeria’s democracy.

    The APC governor described the striking out of all the six grounds presented to the tribunal by the opposition PDP in the state as clear evidence that the party in the state had no genuine case.

    He said: “The Tribunal judgement is a clear testimony of the fact that the nation’s judiciary remains unbiased, describing g the judgement as a welcome development to the people of the state and lovers of democracy within and outside Nigeria.”

    Aliyu Sokoto in a statement issued to reporters in Sokoto also  acknowledged and commended the tribunal for doing the right thing gand being fair after hearing from all those involved in the petition challenging the legitimacy of his  victory at the 2023 governorship election.

    He further reiterated his call on the opposition in the state to join hands with his administration to move the state forward , pointing out that patriotism should be the driving factor with a view to bolstering the even socio-economic development of the state.

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    While reminding the opposition that 2027 was not far and the need for them to ginger up for the next battle as 2023 was done and dusted, the governor added ” our doors are open to all well meaning citizens wishing to collaborate with us in moving the state forward. Sokoto is for all of us , so we have to work together to make it better”, he said.

    The governor reiterated his administration’s determination and commitment to executing peoples oriented projects by pursuing it’s 9-points agenda of renewed hope for the good of all and sundry.

    According to him, “we will not relent in sustaining our landmark achievements in 100 days with all vigour in order to ensure our transformation drive touches all and sundry.”

  • Why we have not probed Aliyu – Bello

    Why we have not probed Aliyu – Bello

    Niger State governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has assured the people of the state his administration is not insensitive to the call for public probe of the immediate past administration of Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu.

    He said his administration has opted for the most effective and cost efficient way to bring plunders of public funds to book.

    The governor gave this reason in Minna, in a state wide broadcast to mark his administration 100 days in office.

    According to him, “the call from certain quarters to institute Judicial Commission of Inquiry to probe the immediate past administration has not fallen unto deaf ears. However, my position and indeed that of our party the APC is to meticulously and professionally review the activities of the past administration”.

    He however said that the Financial Management Committee set by his administration to look at all major financial transactions of the State and Local Governments from May 2007 to May 2015 has made substantial progress and the findings are quite revealing.

    He said, “Interim report by the committee revealed some despicable patterns such as breach of due process and inflated contracts, non-compliance with financial guideline, huge cash withdrawals by government officials, private individuals and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) officials and members.”

    The governor then assured that as soon as the Committee finalizes its work, the full findings will be made public and handed over to the Security Agencies for necessary action taken against those culpable

    Short of saying that the probe has commenced, the governor said the exercise will be devoid of the drama that characterized the past exercise in the state.

  • Niger Assembly crisis is internal – Aliyu

    Niger Assembly crisis is internal – Aliyu

    Niger State governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, on Wednesday exonerated himself from the crisis rocking the state House of Assembly, saying the face-off “is internal.”

    Aliyu, who said he was not targeted for impeachment by the lawmakers, insisted that the crisis has nothing to do with him.

    The governor in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Israel Ebije, said speculation of impeachment moves against him by the Assembly was false and should be treated as such.

    The governor claimed he enjoys robust relationship with the lawmakers.

    The statement reads, “Let me debunk speculation of alleged impeachment threat against Governor Aliyu. The speculation is sponsored by mischief makers and should be discarded for what it is. The Governor enjoys robust relationship with the House and that has not changed.”

    “The action of the House is internal and the decision to change leadership has no other ulterior motive more than the change of leadership which they have allegedly done. Let me therefore call on supporters of Governor Aliyu within and outside the country to remain calm.”

     

  • Aliyu gets Special Adviser on Education

    The out-going Vice Chancellor of the Niger State owned Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, Prof. Ibrahim Adamu Kolo, has been appointed Special Adviser on Education to the state governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu.

    His appointment follows the expiration of his tenure as the Vice Chancellor of IBBU on December 31.

    The letter of appointment signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Saidu Ndako Kpaki, dated December 16, 2014 stated that the appointment takes effect from January 15, 2015.

    According to the letter with reference no : SSG/S/033, “Kolo’s appointment was based on the track records of performance and achievements as a Provost of the State College of Education, Minna and his term as Vice Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai.”

     

  • Aliyu reshuffles cabinet

    Aliyu reshuffles cabinet

    … Five commissioners get additional portfolios

    Following the resignation of five members of his cabinet, Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu of Niger State on Friday named supervisory commissioners to replace those that quit the state executive council two weeks ago.

    The state’s Commissioner for Information, Danladi Ndayebo who disclosed this at the post Executive Council meeting press briefing, said he now supervises the Ministry of Environment, Parks, Gardens and Forest Resources.

    According to him, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Prof. Muhammed Kuta Yahaya will supervise the Ministry of Tertiary Education.

    The Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr. Joshua Bawa is to take over the Science and Technology ministry.

    The Commissioner for Youth Development, Alhaji Abubakar Garba Mohammed, will oversee the portfolio of the Commissioner of Sports, while the Commissioner of Health and Hospital Services, Hajiya Hadiza Abdullahi coordinate activities in the Ministry of Gender Affairs and Social Development.

     

  • Northern governors to FG: Don’t blame us on terror

    Northern governors to FG: Don’t blame us on terror

    The Northern States Governors’ Forum on Thursday hit back at the Federal Government over allegation that governors from the region were not doing enough to fight terrorism, describing the statement as “uncharitable and unfortunate.”

    Reacting to the Minister of Information, Labaran Maku’s allegation that the 19 governors in the North are not doing enough at curbing insecurity in the region, the Chairman of the Forum, Dr. Babangida Aliyu said the “blame game must stop.”

    The governor said, “If it was his (Minister) view, it was unfortunate. If it is the view of the Federal Government, it is very uncharitable, it is more than unfortunate.

    “I think it is part of the hypocrisy because no governor as far as I know can be accused of not doing enough. As Chairman of Northern State Governors’ Forum, I can say that no governor can be accused of not doing enough particularly, with the circumstances that we find ourselves.”

    Aliyu continued, “I am not aware of any governor invited by the National Security Adviser (NSA) and told of what to do and he did not do it. I am not aware of that.”

    He said that instead of accusing the governors, it was the federal government that delayed in nipping the security challenges in the bud.

  • Chibok: Aliyu cautions on agreement with US, UK, others

    Chibok: Aliyu cautions on agreement with US, UK, others

    …Pact must not exceed three months – Governor

    The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has cautioned that agreement with the international community offering assistance to the country in the search for the abducted Chibok schoolgirls should not exceed three months.

    Aliyu, who spoke in Minna on Wednesday, said the apprehension the support has generated necessitated his call on the federal government to be extra careful.

    United States, United Kingdom, France and Belgium have offered to assist in rescuing the abducted girls and provide intelligence support for the country’s armed forces.
    Experts from US are already in the country in the bid to rescue the girls.

    Aliyu said, “it is a normal thing for the country to seek assistance in the fight against insurgency, but people are apprehensive and we must be careful with the agreement and the Memorandum of Understanding to be signed.”

    He regretted that a nation that is seen “as a peace keeper” now needs the assistance of the international community to maintain peace within its territory, saying that Nigerians should rally round the federal government to ensure peace return to all parts of the country.

  • PDP will win 2015 presidential election – Gov. Aliyu

    PDP will win 2015 presidential election – Gov. Aliyu

    Niger State governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has boastfully predicted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will win the 2015 Presidential elections and the governorship seat in the state despite the challenges facing the party.

    He also predicted that the party will surprise its detractors as it would get stronger and become a formidable platform in 2015.

    Aliyu made the prediction on Thursday during the disbursement of grants for SURE-P Youth Development Programme and the passing out ceremony of Community based Traffic Vanguard in Minna.

    He said, “PDP will form the next federal government, PDP will win the governorship election in Niger state in 2015. We will do it with clean hands and we will not slaughter cows or donkeys to offer sacrifices to achieve these.”

    He, however, admonished members of the PDP not to be intimidated or scared of what is currently going on, adding that the party will prevail at the end of the day.

    The governor also appealed to Nigerians to always pray for the country to have good leaders.

    “May God give us good officials to continue with developmental programmes and who will not go into the politics of sharing money amongst themselves.

    “We need to pray for good leaders because when you have bad leaders, the people themselves would become bad, the environment would be saturated with badness and even the good people will begin to fear about their policies. We have to pray for good leaders to be elected in 2015,” Aliyu stated.

     

  • Nobody died in my office – Gov. Aliyu

    Nobody died in my office – Gov. Aliyu

    Niger State governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, on Tuesday insisted that 46- year -old Hajiya Belkisu Mahmoud did not die in his office.

    The governor said the late Hajiya Mahmoud died at the Minna General Hospital almost half an hour after she was rushed out of his office on Monday.

    Governor Aliyu stated this while recounting the incident that led to the death of the woman during the inauguration of the board of Niger State Geographic Information Service (NIGIS).

    He admitted that the deceased was on appointment to see him, saying he had useful discussion with her on issues bordering on activities of some government agencies before she started gasping and became uncomfortable.

    “The woman came into my office panting, initially I thought it was because of the staircase she climbed but she told me that she was sick and has a heart problem.

    “She came to complain on some issues in the state and as she was speaking, she started coughing and at a point she requested that her bag which contains her drugs, but left in the waiting room be brought for her.

    “When I saw that she was not getting better, I sent for an ambulance which came and took her to the hospital. Contrary to reports which said I left the office immediately, I want to state here that I was in the office till late in the evening, waiting to hear report about her health,” Aliyu explained.

    The governor said he would look into the issues which the deceased had complained about and launch an investigation to get to the root of the matter.

     

     

  • North ready for national confab – Niger governor

    North ready for national confab – Niger governor

    The Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, on Saturday said the north is ready for the proposed national conference.

    Aliyu made the declaration in Yola during the conferment of the traditional title of Talban Adamawa to Mr Daniel Mustapha, at the palace of the Lamido Adamawa, Dr. Barkindo Mustapha.

    The governor, who is also the Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, said the region was prepared to participate in the conference without any fear.

    “The north is ready for the conference, no matter what happen, we will come up better, more developed and indeed more united.

    “And I believe what will come out from the conference is for the advantage of Nigeria and its unity.

    “There is no doubting the fact that all parts of Nigeria need unity,” the News Agency of Nigeria quoted the governor as saying at the event on Saturday.

    Aliyu also defended the decision of the seven Peoples Democratic Party governors to challenge the national leadership of the party, saying it was in Nigeria’s best interest.

    “Many people in the country did not understand why we came out to challenge the leadership style of the Bamanga Tukur-led National Working Committee.

    “All we are saying is that we wanted democracy, because whatever happens in PDP affect Nigeria and Nigerians.

    “The reason for our action was that we were looking for true democracy, justice, equity and fairness in our great party, the PDP.”

    Earlier, the Lamido, had while conferring the title on Mustapha, appealed to Nigerian leaders to be more committed to the unity and development of the country.

     

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