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The Group Managing Director (GMD) of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), Ambassador Dr. Maureen Tamuno has  extended her heartfelt appreciation to the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, CON, for his unwavering support and visionary leadership in the ongoing restructuring of AICL and its subsidiaries.

Tamuno made the remark when she paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of Abuja Property Development Company (APDC), one of AICL’s key subsidiaries.

 The GMD was warmly received by the Acting Managing Director of APDC, Mr. Akeem Kolawole Aderogba, alongside other members of the management team and staff who turned out to express their enthusiasm and appreciation. 

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Tamuno said: “I thank His Excellency, the Minister of FCT, Barr. Nyesom Wike, who is our overall boss. Because without his responsiveness and commitment to see the growth of AICL and its subsidiaries, and for the welfare of the people, that mileage would not have been possible. So, we extend our thanks to him, even in absentia, for what he has done.” 

In his remarks, the APDC Acting MD welcomed the GMD and commended her trailblazing leadership. He also highlighted the significance of Amb. Tamuno’s visit, noting  that she is the first GMD to visit the APDC office twice and directly engage with the staff. 

He particularly emphasized the GMD’s instrumental role and intervention of the Minister of FCT in approving an increase of salary for the staff after eighteen years, a milestone achievement that has greatly boosted staff morale and productivity in the company.  

The Acting MD also acknowledged  the transformative impact of the GMD’s leadership and expressed optimism for further positive changes in the company.  

During the visit,  Amb. Tamuno used the opportunity  to inspect the newly-completed ACE Shopping Complex, a vital facility within the APDC Capital Estate, Kaba, which will cater to the needs of its residents.  

During the inspection, she congratulated the APDC management team, and reiterated her commitment to the progress and development of APDC. She emphasized the importance of performance, accountability and proactive approach to achieving company goals.

 Amb. Tamuno also highlighted two major upcoming events: The Abuja International Investment forum in London on the 19th June, 2025, with the theme, ‘Exploring Investment Opportunities in Africa’s Gateway-Nigeria’ and The Abuja Business & Investment Expo, billed to hold between 21st-25th October 2025 in the newly renovated International Conference centre Abuja, with the theme, ‘Empowering Sustainable Growth, Unlocking Potential In Emerging Markets’.

  Amb. Tamuno concluded by emphasizing the importance of cordial relationship between APDC and AICL.

 She reiterated her commitment to supporting APDC’s growth, while ensuring that it operates responsibly within the AICL framework.

 In the  vote of thanks, delivered on behalf of the APDC,  Ambassador Tamuno’s dedication and impactful presence was highlighted, while she  was described as a leader who “knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”

  The speaker emphasized Ambassador Tamuno’s all-hands-on-the-deck approach, her willingness to confront challenges, and her inspiring influence on the APDC team.

 As a key player in the FCT’s economic development, AICL continues to align its initiatives with the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration-promoting inclusive growth, sustainable investment, and improved livelihoods for all  Nigerians.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has hailed the pace and quality of work on the ongoing renovation of the International Conference Centre (ICC). 

Wike said the nation’s capital deserves the best ICC. 

The Minister spoke after inspection tour of the facility and N5 road in Life Camp, in the FACT. 

Wike, who was grateful to President Bola Tinubu for his vision and commitment to excellence in transforming the ICC into a world class facility, said ICC is the first project that when completed will be inaugurated by the President to mark his second year in office. 

He said: “I was thrilled to see the quality of the job, and I believe it’s a testament to what Abuja deserves. This is a prime example of effective leadership. When Mr. President inaugurated the Equal Rights Parliament late last year, the state of the ICC was appalling. No responsible leader would allow such a facility to be called an ICC.

“I informed Mr. President that immediate action was necessary to restore the center to its former glory. That’s what leadership is all about. The International Conference Center was built in 1991, and it’s surprising that no one had attempted to give it a facelift until now.

“Today, it’s been transformed into a world-class facility, thanks to Mr. President’s leadership and support.

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“We’re grateful to Mr. President for his vision and commitment to excellence. I’m proud to say that we’ve completed the first project that we handed over to Mr. President for inauguration”.

The Minister also spoke about his recent trip to China as a follow-up visit to support the production of water for the satellite towns.

He said: “We have signed the provision of water to some of the satellite towns, and as I speak to you, Mr. President has also included part of the funding in the national budget, which has been passed. We have also included it in our statutory budget, which has been laid before the National Assembly. We believe that next week, we will be invited for defense. This is a critical project for Mr. President.

“As I mentioned earlier, part of our inauguration this second year is the Abuja city water supply. Part of it will be done along the airport road. But having done that, what about the satellite towns? 

“Mr. President said we must also provide water within the satellite towns. So, they are starting with Bwari Karu, and part of Kubwa, and it is now with the Bureau of Public Procurement. The procurement is ongoing, and the company handling it will be CGC, as they are the ones doing the greater Abuja water supply. Things are moving on well, thanks to God. But all this is also because we have strong support from Mr. President.”.

The president of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Prof Benjamin Okaba, has supported the collaboration between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the coordinator of the NEW associates in Bayelsa State, George Turnah.

Okaba asked Turnah to sustain the political union, saying the Ijaw could not afford to put its eggs in one basket.

A statement signed by Turnah’s special assistant on media, Kevin Egbo, said Okaba spoke when Turnah visited him to brief him on the political happenings in Bayelsa.

Okaba commended Turnah for his visit and apologised, describing it as the hallmark of strong leadership.

He, however, urged him to make a similar visit to the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, for reconciliation for the greater good and unity of the Ijaw nation.

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Okaba cautioned against divisive behaviour among the political class, stressing that the calm in the Ijaw nation over the Rivers political debacle was deliberate. It allowed for peace and enabled Fubara to pursue genuine reconciliation with his benefactor and political father, Wike.

In his remarks, Turnah, who is the acting Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa, expressed regret over some recent public comments regarding the office of the INC, which he said were misconstrued in some quarters.

He commended Okaba for his dedicated leadership of the INC and urged for greater support.

 He also reiterated that ethnicity had no place in politics and urged the socio-cultural leader of the Ijaw race to find means to address political issues without necessarily involving the revered INC institution, which represents the Ijaw interest and speaks for the Ijaw people.

Turnah also pleaded with Prof Okaba and the INC leadership to initiate robust peace moves to facilitate the restoration of suspended Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, and the state’s House of Assembly.

He said only a sincere apology and genuine reconciliation could yield positive results in the current Rivers political crisis.

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed clampdown on unregistered hospital and quack medical personnel operating in the FCT.

Wike said henceforth anyone found to be operating or working in an unregistered health facilities should be arrested and prosecuted.

The FCT Minister gave this directive while reacting to the death of a pregnant woman at Afolmi Hospital, a private health facility located in Durumi, Abuja, following a caesarean section.

Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said in a statement that it was unfortunate that despite the free registration of pregnant women into the Federal Capital Territory Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS), most pregnant women were still not taking advantage of the scheme. 

He said;l:  “In the FCT, vulnerable persons, including pregnant women enjoy free enrollment into the FHIS, which allows them free access, through the Primary Health Care (PHC) Centres, to all services covered in the Basic Minimum Package of Health Services (BMPHS).

“Also, in alignment with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and demonstration the Wike-led FCTA zero tolerance for maternalmortality, several hospitals in the FCT, including Gwarinpa, Nyanya, Abaji, and Kuje General Hospitals, have been designated as Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (CEONC) centers. These facilities also offer cesarean sections free of charge. 

“Our pregnant women are once again urged to take advantage of this free health insurance scheme and stop visiting quack medical personnel and unregistered health facilities”.

Chekwube Chinagorom, a 35-year-old woman, was brought in dead to Asokoro District Hospital. 

She was reported to have died following a Caesarean section, at Afolmi Hospital, Durumi, Abuja, an unregistered private facility operating in a substandard and unsafe medical environment.

She had been delivered of a live baby, who was subsequently referred to Asokoro District Hospital for care.

Investigation conducted by the Private Health Establishments Registration and Monitoring Committee (PHERMC) revealed that Afolmi Hospital was not duly registered. 

At the time of inspection, only one staff member, Mr. Simon Elisha Godiya, who identified himself as a Junior Community Health Extension Worker (JCHEW) was on duty.

Godiya reported that the surgical operation was performed by one Murtala Jumma in conjunction with another unidentified individual. 

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All attempts to reach Murtala Jumma via phone were unsuccessful.

Shortly after the PHERMC team arrived at the facility, a detachment of officers from the Nigeria Police, Durumi Divisional Headquarters, also arrived. 

The case was immediately handed over to the Police for further investigation.

The officer in charge requested that the PHERMC team accompany them to the station to formally record the incident, and the team complied accordingly.

The Nigeria Police is currently assisting in identifying the individuals responsible for the surgery, verifying their qualifications, and investigating the circumstances that led to the death of the late Chekwube Chinagorom at Afolmi Hospital.

The mega rally and official inauguration of the Bayelsa State chapter of the NEW Associates, a new political movement to drum support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will hold in Yenagoa, the state capital on Saturday (today).

Confirming the development, the Convener of the group, George Turnah, said the rally would appreciate President Tinubu for appointing illustrious Ijaw sons and daughters into critical positions in his administration.

Turnah assured members and stakeholders that the event would be peaceful and well-coordinated.

Turnah, who is also the Zonal Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South Zone and the current Acting Chairman of the PDP in Bayelsa State, spoke during a meeting with members of the NEW Associates in Yenagoa.

Turnah, in a statement by his media assistant, Kevin Loveday Egbo emphasised the importance of political alignment insisting that leadership and followership remained essential ingredients in the political space.

He said that the outcome of any election is a collective reflection of party efforts, not individual aspirations.

Turnah described the NEW Associates as more than just a political group, but a movement grounded in ideology and values.

He said: “The NEW Associates is a political family under the leadership of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Ezenwo Nyesom Wike.

“Everyone has the right to make a choice. Just like salvation, political decisions are personal. And I take full responsibility for the choices I’ve made, in 2019, 2023, and beyond, without regrets.”

He expressed firm belief in the political philosophy of Wike, describing it as a school of thought driven by vision, inclusion, and youth development.

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Turnah said: “Wike is a man with foresight. The young leaders he discovered between 2011 and 2015 are now shaping the political landscape of Rivers State. That’s leadership with vision and a large heart,” he said.

“The NEW Associates is a national platform that welcomes all well-meaning Nigerians, whether PDP, APC, or others. The goal is continuity and consolidation of governance, particularly under the current Southern presidency, which is yet to complete its first term. We must resist divisive rhetoric disguised as coalitions.”

Turnah used the platform to commend President Tinubu’s administration for appointing many Ijaw sons and daughters into strategic national roles.

He singled out Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the MD/CEO of the NDDC, whose leadership, he said, has “significantly transformed the face of the Niger Delta.”

Addressing concerns about possible disruptions, Turnah assured that the event would be orderly and security-conscious.

He said: “We’ve cooperated fully with security agencies. Our mobilization strategy is structured. We’ve narrowed down to specific groups, local governments, and associations. Every participant can be traced to the person who mobilised them.”

Turnah warned against any sponsored infiltration of the event adding that anyone causing disruption would be identified and held accountable.

He said: “If anyone creates chaos, claiming to be part of us, we will know they’re from the other side. And whatever they do to us that day, we will return in kind, until they leave office. The only things we will not disrupt are state functions.

“Wike has always acted in the best interest of the Southsouth and the Ijaw nation. The average Bayelsan, however, is tired of chasing after selfish politicians with no long-term vision