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  • Ebonyi APC: Aspirant rejects governorship primary result

    Prof. Bernard Odoh, an All Progressives Congress ( APC ) governorship aspirant for the 2019 election in Ebonyi, has rejected the outcome of the party’s primary that produced Sen. Sonni Ogbuoji as the candidate.

    Odoh who addressed newsmen on Wednesday in Abakaliki, said the election that held between Sunday and Monday, was marred with irregularities.

    Odoh, a former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), alleged that fake delegate lists from Ikwo and Ezza South Local Government Areas were used for the exercise.

    Recall that Sen. Domingo Obande, Ebonyi APC Governorship Primary Election Committee Chairman, had declared Ogbuoji winner, having secured 785 votes to defeat Odoh his closest rival who scored 516 votes and six other aspirants.

    He regretted that the delegate lists from the local government areas were only known to one man and tailored to favour a particular aspirant.

    He said that the aspirants protested against the use of the lists for the purpose of conducting the primary election.

    Odoh called on the leadership of the party to cancel votes from Ikwo and Ezza South Local Government Areas.

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    “For 30 minutes, we argued and vehemently disagreed with the committee not to use the controversial lists, but they insisted and went ahead with the conduct of the poll,” Odoh said.

    He stressed that he rejected the outcome of the governorship primary based on alleged use of forged delegate lists.

    He urged his supporters to remain calm and law abiding and assured that he would use every legitimate means to upturn the result.

    “I want to say that I reject the result of the just concluded Ebonyi APC governorship primary election based on observed irregularities.

    “The delegate lists from Ikwo and Ezza South were forged; the document is inconsistent with the document that the party presented when the committee arrived Abakaliki.

    “Therefore, we cannot allow a forged document to be used to choose the party’s flag bearer and again I had no access to the delegate lists used in the election from the two LGAs.

    “These delegates were not part of the delegates produced during the May congresses of our great party.

    “I am a law abiding person and I respect procedures.

    “We have commenced a process of appeal to the appeal panel; if the process is fair and credible, I will accept the outcome, but given what happened, I don’t accept the outcome,” he added.

  • Plateau constitutes eight-man committee to resettle IDPs

    The Plateau Government has constituted an 8-man committee to return Internally Displaced Persons ( IDPs ) from the recent herders/farmers clashes to their original homes.

    The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Rufus Bature, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Jos.

    He said the committee’s terms of reference included identifying the areas affected   by the crises, identifying those displaced and areas they were displaced from and ascertaining the number of people affected and displaced.

    According to him, the committee is also to identify those who have annexed and destroyed villages, working out modalities for effective return of the affected persons to their original homes.

    They are also to make any other recommendations that would facilitate the return of the IDPs to their original places.

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    He listed areas with cases of annexation to include Jos North, Jos South, Barkin  Ladi, Riyom, Mangu, Bokkos  and Bassa local governments, saying  that  the government observed with dismay the indiscriminate annexation land crises in the affected areas.

    The SSG said that the incidence of annexation was either as a result of fear of being attacked or being chased away by adversaries.

    He announced the appointment of Retired AVM Bala Danbaba as the Chairman of the Committee.

    Other members are Retired Commissioner of Police Patrick Garba, Alhaji Sale Bayari, Da Christopher Mancha, Gwom Rwei Zawan, Acting ExecutiveSec retary of State Emergency Management Agency ( SEMA ),  Rev. Yakubu Pam and Ibrahim Izang.

    The committee is expected to submit its report in four weeks.

  • Bagudu assures corps members of maximum security in Kebbi

    Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi has assured corps members posted to the state of maximum security during their primary assignment.

    The governor gave the assurance during the closing ceremony of the 2018 batch ‘A’ orientation course at NYSC permanent camp, Dakingeri, Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi on Wednesday.

    Represented by the Secretary to the State Government ( SSG ) Alhaji Umar Yauri, Bagudu said “forget about fears and worries in your respective places of primary assignment because adequate security and better welfare arrangements have been worked out for you.

    “I am pleased today to note that you have tremendously adjusted to the new environment, and have also put behind you all agitations and worries of the unknown. Let me use this occasion to inform you that the stater government has put in place adequate measures to ensure that you have a hitch-free service year in Kebbi.

    “I therefore enjoin you to accept your posting as an act of God and report to wherever you are posted to without fear, but equip yourselves with courage and determination to be part of our collective drive to develop the education sector in the state.”

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    Gov. Bagudu commended stakeholders in the country for their dedication toward training Nigerian youths through the NYSC, stressing that corps members should live up to the expectations of the scheme by serving the country with diligence and patriotism.

    The NYSC Coordinator in Kebbi, Alhaji Lawal Turawa, commended the corps members for their good conduct and endurance during the 21 days orientation exercise.

    He said “NYSC members posted to Kebbi have indeed chosen and taken the path of greatness by imbibing the good ideals of our founding fathers. They are well prepared to exploit to the fullest the last drop of their energy to serve the country in every nook and cranny of the state”.

    He urged corps members to be law abiding citizens and partner the state to secure the environment.

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  • Katsina pledges support for traditional rulers

    Katsina pledges support for traditional rulers

    The Katsina State Government says it will continue to support traditional rulers to safeguard societal values for national growth.

    Dr Mustapha Inuwa, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), made the disclosure in Daura when he paid a visit to the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar on Thursday.

    He described traditional rulers as custodians of societal morals, adding that every society was a creation of tradition.

    The SSG stressed the importance of upholding the sanctity of the traditional institution, saying they play key roles in reshaping and maintenance of peace, security and national unity.

    ‘‘We were able to achieve maximum security with collaboration of traditional rulers,’’ he said.

    He commended the role being played by traditional rulers nationwide in organising prayers for the nation and quick recovery of ailing President Muhammadu Buhari.

    In his remark, the Emir of Daura, thanked the state government for its regular support for traditional rulers in the state.

    He pledged that as custodians of tradition, they would continue to support government policies and programmes, and push for peaceful coexistence and national development.

    Farouk lauded the efforts of Gov. Aminu Masari in spreading development projects to every corner of the state.

     

  • Ambode constitutes new board of trustees for glover memorial hall

    Ambode constitutes new board of trustees for glover memorial hall

    The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the constitution of a new Board of Trustees for the Glover Memorial Hall to be chaired by Chief Oluyomi Abayomi Finnih.

     In a Press Statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Tunji Bello on Friday, the other members named in the new Board of Trustees include Mr Jide Aleshinloye-Williams, Mr Michael Dawodu, Mr Shina Elegbede and Arc Taofik Olawunmi Agbade.

     Also approved by the Governor as new Board of Trustees members are a representative of the Government in the person of the Chairman of Lagos Island Local Government and the director of the State Council for Arts and Culture.

    The constitution of a new Board of Trustees for Glover Memorial by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode followed the passage of some former Trustees of the Hall and the need to fill the vacancies.

    A date for the inauguration of the new Board of Trustees would be announced later.

     

  • NAFDAC destroys items worth N252m in Gombe

    NAFDAC destroys items worth N252m in Gombe

    Goods worth N252,882,020 million have been destroyed by the Northern zonal office of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday  in Gombe, Gombe State.

    The items destroyed include bags of flour, packs of body creams and drugs such as Analgin injection, groundnut oils and various juice drinks.

    The Acting Director-General of the agency, Mrs Yetunde Oni, said that the items were either voluntarily surrendered to the agency by those who had them in stock or mopped up by NAFDAC officers during enforcement surveillance.

    The D-G said faking of regulated products or selling of unwholesome products was the greatest evil of the time, calling it an act of terrorism.

    He said products counterfeiters were not just a problem to the country but were more dangerous than armed robbers.
    A representative of the Secretary to the State Government SSG, Mr Obel Yaji, used the occasion to appeal to NAFDAC to regulate the activities of traditional medicine hawkers.
    He said NAFDAC had been active in saving lives and that checkmating traditional medicine hawkers would help in deepening the impact of the agency on the public.

  • Jigawa governor appoints three special advisers

    Jigawa State Governor, Muhammad Badaru, has appointed three Special Assistants.

    The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji AbdulKadir Fanini, disclosed this in a statement issued in Dutse on Friday.

    It listed the new appointees as Alhaji Bello Umar Kirikasamma (Community Health), Alhaji Yasa’a Wada, (Wheat Production), and Alhaji Jamilu Imam (Rice Production).

    The statement added that the governor also approved the appointment of Alhaji Salisu Muhammad as the Managing Director of Jigawa Road Maintenance Agency (JIRMA).

    It quoted the SSG as saying that all the appointments took immediate effect.

  •  Activities of local, foreign investors crucial for economic growth- Ambode

     Activities of local, foreign investors crucial for economic growth- Ambode

    Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said that the activities of both local and foreign investors in the State are key indicators that would trigger economic growth and enhance the emerging opportunities in the socio-economic landscape of the state.

    The Governor who spoke at the City Hall, Lagos, venue of the 2016 Stakeholders Forum organised by the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Central Business District (CBD) also commended the enthusiasm of investors and entrepreneurs alike to put their money in worthwhile investments in the State.

    He added that the present administration is also providing more opportunities to investors and entrepreneurs in the emerging economic profile of the Lagos Mega City in the various sectors of real estate development, marine transportation, commercial and business activities.

    “Our administration is focused on providing more opportunities to investors and entrepreneurs in the emerging economic profile of Lagos Mega City in the various sectors of real estate development, marine transportation, commercial and business activities to create job opportunities and generate wealth for investors in a conducive and secure environment,” he said.

    Governor Ambode, who was represented at the Forum by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Tunji Bello, said the focus of his administration since inception has been to put in place necessary structures that would sustain a 24/7 economy in the “New Lagos”, adding that despite the global economic challenges, “we have ensured that the business districts functioned effectively to move the wheel of economic growth in the Lagos Mega City”.

    He assured that in the months to come, the district will witness tremendous transformation with the completion of the Blue Line rail system and the ongoing reconstruction of the Marina axis.

    The Governor said the gathering was about ways to identify the gaps in the operation of the district and what can be done individually and collectively to uplift the status of the CBD to global standards.

    “It is also about maximizing the investment opportunities in this axis through government policies, incentives and direct intervention in terms of infrastructure provision and upgrade towards actualizing the vision of the present administration of making “Lagos safer, cleaner and more prosperous”, he said.

    He urged the stakeholders to share experiences, ideas and evolve new strategies that will enhance the effectiveness of the Central Business District administration and management for the benefit of all.

    Earlier, the Special Adviser to the Governor on CBD, Mr Agboola Dabiri, reiterated the readiness of the Government to return the lost glory of Lagos Island by bringing back corporate organizations and private companies to the District just as it was in the eighties.

    He added that the State Government has committed enormous resources in rebranding, painting, beautification and general upliftment of the axis to ensure it is conducive for businesses to thrive.

    The event which also featured panel discussions was graced by many important personalities including members of the State Executive Council, members of the State House of Assembly, Body of Permanent Secretaries and members of the Organised Private Sector.

  • Ambode approves dissolution of caretaker committees of LGs/LCDAs

    Ambode approves dissolution of caretaker committees of LGs/LCDAs

    Following the resolution of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday relieving the Executive Secretaries of the 57 Local Governments Councils and Local Council Development Areas in the State of their responsibilities, the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the immediate dissolution of the Caretaker Committees.

    In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Tunji Bello, the Governor also directed the Executive Secretaries to hand over the reins of administration to the Head of Administration in each of the Council Areas.

    Thursday’s dissolution of the Caretaker committees is preparatory to the holding of elections into the 57 Council Areas by the State Government and ensuring that the necessary machineries are put in place preparatory to the elections.

    The State House of Assembly had also on April 22 this year passed into law a bill recommending a four year tenure for elected Local Government helmsmen instead of the three years tenure that hitherto obtained.

    It would be recalled that the Caretaker Committees which was headed by Executive Secretaries were inaugurated by former Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola on January 5, 2015.