*Governor Buni-led Caretaker Committee Notifies National Convention of Proposed Amendments to APC Constitution*

*Among Key Amendments, National Advisory Council Replaces Board of Trustees, Creates Zonal Congress*

In accordance with Article 30 (iii) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Constititution, the Governor Mai Mala Buni-chaired Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) has served a notice of proposed amendments to the Party's Constitution on members of the National Convention.

Article 30 (iii) stipulates that the notice is served at least fourteen (14) days before the date of the National Convention at which the proposed amendments is to be considered.

APC Constitution 2014 has been in effect for almost eight years and together with judgments from Courts of competent jurisdiction, administrative experiences have revealed flaws in the Constitution. It became imperative to conduct a review of the Party’s Constitution.

The Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee established a Constitution Review Committee under the chairmanship of Prof. Tahir Mamman OON, SAN to thoroughly review the Constitution in accordance with Article 30 which provides for Constitutional amendments.

The Committee adopted an all-inclusive approach which led to the draft proposals.

Broadly, the amendment proposals address the following:

***Clarify ambiguities in the Constitution

***Fill gaps that became apparent

***Recognize and expand platforms for participation of critical groups such as women, youth, and persons with disabilities

***Replace the Board of Trustees (BoT) under a new title called National Advisory Council with streamlined memberships and clear powers and functions

***Create zonal congresses

***Clarify powers of National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Working Committee (NWC)

***Clearer accountability by organs of the party

***New organs for efficient administration of the party

***Fair distribution of income between national and sub-national organs

***Clarify disciplinary procedures and powers etc.

SIGNED:
*Sen. John James Akpanudodehe Ph.D*
National Secretary
APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee
11th February, 2022

Nigeria’s ex-military head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar has stated that the nation doesn’t need “leaders with walking stick”, hence, younger generation should be allowed space and opportunity to govern the country.

He spoke over the weekend at his hilltop country home, Minna, when a presidential hopeful, Prince Adewale Adebayo paid a consultation to him ahead of the 2023 general election.

The ex-leader reasoned that governance has gone digital now compared to their time, noting that the younger ones who understands the times, would better the society than the elderly whose mindsets were not compatible with the current realities.

According to him, it was a good development that youngsters were already interested in presidency, given the high number of those declaring their ambitions, adding that they would surely takeover from the elderly ones.

Commending the presidential hopeful for telling him of his ambition, Abdulsalami said Nigeria with a population of over 200 million needed serious leadership to make it greater.

“Like you rightly said the world is going digital and I believe the younger generation are more exposed internationally in ICT more than the older generation.

“I am happy that you are thinking of moving the country forward and I believe with your ideologies and your youthful and vibrant ambition, I think Nigeria is on the right part and wish Nigeria will be great.

“Thank you for finding me fit to come and visit me to tell me of your ambition. You can count on our support always trying to do the right thing.
He thanked the former minister for sports Barrister Solomon Dalung for bringing his friend to visit him,” he said.

Earlier, Prince Adebayo recalled how the ex-general midwived democracy in 1999 and expressed gratitude to him for relinquishing power to democratically elected leaders, adding that history will forever be fair to him.

Prince Adebayo said: “You are one of our greatest leaders, you are to us what Abraham Lincoln is to the Americans. Because Lincoln founded America, it wasn’t George Washington, he reformed the character of the country after the civil war and you after many years of military wilderness showed to us that you are an officer and gentleman and you kept your words which was not easy to do and you did it.

“But it wasn’t that day that you became who you are, you have always been a good citizen. You paid grievous sacrifices in the past when there were opportunities that you could be anything in the country to go abroad, or you stay here and become a medical Doctor, lawyer, you chose a profession where you had to give your life to the country.

“At that time you never knew you could be head of State. You thought you could be eliminated in the war front but you have given your life to the country.”

“If every youth lives their lives as you had lived that time, some will be head of State, some will not be but everyone would be a patriot and the country is built by patriots not by people in government and the calamity that we suffer in the country is not the misbehavior of people in Government, it is the effect of the disbelieve that it has created on the minds of the people and the generational inheritance of that doubt that things can be good.”

Ahead of 2023 presidential election, pro Atiku groups, under the auspices of Coalition of Concerned Groups on Power Shift to the South and the Need for Younger Candidates to Emerge Come 2023: A National and Patriotic Call, Thursday, dramatically made U-turn to reject the former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, from contesting in the election as they decided unanimously to seek power shift to South.

The groups made their stand known in an address singed by their leaders; National President, Middle Belt Network For Atiku, Luka Pam, and Secretary General, Middle Belt Network For Atiku, Madaki Yakubu; National Coordinator, North 4 North Support Group for Atiku, Mohammed Garba, l and National Secretary, North 4 North Support Group for Atiku, Abubakar Sanni; National Coordinator, Turaki Arewa Vanguard for Atiku, Musa Abdullahi, and Deputy Coordinator, Turaki Arewa Vanguard for Atiku, Rabiu Ibrahim; Leader/Convener, Southwest Development Frontiers, Femi Osabinu, and an Co-Convener, Southwest Development Frontiers, Olufemi Lawson, during a press conference held in Abuja.

The statement reads in part, " We are in a position to present an unbiased representation of the pulse and mood of the nation.

"Nigeria, unlike any other country in Africa that went through colonialism, through a coming together of interests coalesced under the banner of the amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorates to form the current entity.

"Today, more than at any other time in her history, the country's unity is under threat by s collection of centripetal forces, a situation which can only be addressed by equitable opportunity at aspiring for the leadership of Nigeria, to give these two regional blocs a sense of belonging to what is today known as the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

"Today, in the face of ongoing insurgencies and separatist movements feeding various sentiments that have left the average Nigerian with low morale and uncertainty over the future of the country, it is only fair that there is a power shift to the southern region.

"There have been several calls to that effect, and we hereby wish to lend our voice to those calls, with It is our considered opinion, with Nigeria’s continued corporate existence as a united country under threat, that it is only fair in the interest of fairness and equity rather than majority rule, for power to return to the southern part of Nigeria.

"We are, by this media briefing, calling on any political party interested in national unity come 2023 to do the needful on this fundamental patriotic call. Having sampled opinions of the everyday Nigerian, across board using different scientific and informal methods, we join our voices and stake our integrity on this demand for power shift to the southern part of Nigeria come 2023.

According to the groups, "We are not unaware that some northerners are aspiring to occupy the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the coming general elections slated for 2023. While these aspirations sit in comfortably with the letter of the 1999 constitution, they negate the spirit of same constitution which recognizes the principle of federal character in appointments into public office, though it does not expressly bar such persons from aspiring to lead their country.

"In the interest of the spirit in which the 1999 constitution (as amended) was framed, taking into full cognizance the foundations upon which this country was built, power needs to shift to the south to show good faith and help to heal the decades old wounds of the nation, which are getting more pronounced by the day.

"Furthermore we make a clear and undiluted call on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to give second thoughts to his desire to contest for the office of president in the elections again in 2023. While Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has served the nation with distinction, as evidenced in the fact that we have been his supporters for years, it is also undeniable that at 77 years of age going into this race, it will be a mismatch of national priorities to support his quest, taking into consideration the unique interplay of circumstances currently confronting our country.

"Nigeria needs a young and more energetic unifier, who will be able to handle the rigors of being physically present in crises spots to make the physical and psychological statement of government being in charge and committed to finding lasting solutions to our national challenges.

Having been around for decades and served at different levels, up to the highest levels of government as a very influential vice president, we believe Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has done his tour of duty in the front row of national affairs.

"It is now time for him to take a back seat and play the role of elder statesman, the billings of which he has lived up to. His role, going forward, should be of providing guidance to the younger ones across ethnic, religious and partisan divisions to help build a consensus of what Nigeria should be and how she ought to go about becoming all she can be in the comity of nations.

The further stated that, "We are also not unmindful of the fact that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar abandoned the party structure of the PDP and his support groups post 2019 elections; a clear betrayal of the trust reposed in him as an encapsulaion of the sum of their legitimate aspirations and hopes for Nigeria.

"We are equally not blind to the optics of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s preferred public association with members of the topmost echelons of the Nigerian elite, showing he has lost touch with the reality of the suffering masses of Nigeria, who are bitten by the current bugs of the economy and the potential drifting of the political ship of state.

"As a professed lover of the east of Nigeria, having even gone as far as taking a wife from that region, we urge Alhaji Atiku to substitute his personal ambition with overt support for a candidate of eastern extraction.

"The time is now, if we must save Nigeria, for a younger candidate to take the saddle and take back our country from a particular set of Nigerians who are in their late seventies and eighties. The time is now for a new thinking to guide Nigeria in the direction that is befitting of a 21st century society, as the giant of Africa and Africa’s largest economy, to play a leadership role in African affairs and in the comity of nations as a whole.

"Our members, in their numbers across the country, are on standby in the various political parties and consulting from outside of the parties to ensure that south eastern presidency is achieved in 2023. This demand of ours is not an attempt to malign the character of any individual, but a patriotic call based on the mood and need of the nation at this critical moment in the life of Nigeria.

In conclusion, the group pointed that, "We believe that Nigeria must get it right and those who have most benefitted from Nigeria must pay back by putting national interest above personal ambition.

"The era of individuals holding god-complex in projecting the belief that they have all the answers to the problems of 200 million people spread across over 300 ethnic groups is over; the serious business of nation building to compete effectively internationally begins now and we will accept nothing short of this position."



2023: Pro Atiku Groups Reject Former VP, Seek Power Shift To South https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/02/10/2023-pro-atiku-groups-reject-former-vp-seek-power-shift-to-south/

Veteran Actor (Natty) Is Dead


Veteran actor, Romanus Amuta, is dead.
Veteran actor, Romanus Amuta, popularly known as ‘Natty’ in the foremost soap, ‘New Masquerade’ is dead.

The New Masquerade was one of the most popular soaps of the 1980s.

Amuta died on February 9, 2022 at the age of 79 after a protracted sickness.

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The first son of the deceased, Chukwuma Amuta confirmed the death of the veteran Nollywood actor in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Enugu.

Amuta described the actor as a caring father who did his best to raise his children.

“Yes! My father died this morning in Lagos after a protracted illness,” he said.

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NAN reports that the deceased hailed from Ukana in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State.

He worked with Daily Times Newspapers before venturing into the movie Industry.

Amuta also acted in some Nollywood movies including Lion Finger in 2003, Eagles Bride in 2005 and Ijele in 1999.

He is survived by his wife, Cordelia and six children.

(NAN)

Youth leader accuses Wike of insensitivity to Southern Kaduna people's plight, He's Overrated, Says Bagudu

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Youth Leader of Southern Kaduna State, Bagudu Joseph, has accused Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike of being insensitive to the plight of Southern Kaduna people.

Joseph, who spoke to newsmen in kaduna on Thursday, criticised Wike's recent visit to Kaduna where he failed to visit and identify with the southern kaduna people.

He described the governor as an overrated leader who demonstrated clearly lack of capacity as a National leader in the party

He said that PDP members, especially those from the southern region, were disappointed in Wike, who neither visited, nor addressed any issue concerning the region.

It will be recalled that Wike was on a visit to the state on Monday.

''One would have thought and expected that Wike, who is not just the governor of a state, but a statesman and a political leader in the PDP and the country, should spare time to identify and condole with the people of southern kaduna over the unabated killings that have taken a genocidal dimension,'' Bagudu said.
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According to him if not for the resilience, doggedness and dedication of the southern kaduna region to PDP, the party would have been dead and buried a long time ago.

''Southern Kaduna region holds the soul of the PDP in the state since 1999.

''Instead of Wike, as a national figure, to appreciate our efforts, he resorted to praising the PDP over its performance in the last local government elections in the state,which would not have happened if the party had been dead.

''We expected Gov Wike to visit southern kaduna as he did in Benue State, invite the political leaders for at least a meeting on the sidelines of his visit.

''Instead, it was just another political patronage to quotas that continuously feast on our political sweat and labour as a zone and a people in the PDP,'' he said.

Bagudu said the people of the region, especially the youth, were setting the records straight in that regard.

''We are left with no option than to put the records straight out there that this narrative has to change.

''That we will no longer be held bound to these worn out paths of accepted successes, this generation of southern kaduna PDP members, supporters and faithful alike, will henceforth demand that our reward be directly proportional to our investment.

''Anything to the contrary will be challenged frontally. This is a clarion call on our political leaders across board to rise to the occasion.

He called on Wike to as a matter of urgency redeem his image before southern kaduna people, or they would conclude that he was actually overrated. -

''And for those PDP political so called heavy weights in kaduna State, it's high time they checked what time it is, as it will no longer be business as usual,'' Joseph declared.

Aluta News reports that the youth leader is one of the strongest voices from southern kaduna region.

He has held so many youth positions such as the National Youth Leader, Southern Kaduna People's Union (SOKAPU) and National President, Southern kaduna Youth & Students Forum SKYSFOM, as well as the Vice President, National Youth Council Of Nigeria(NYCN), among others.


Youth Leader Accuses Wike Of insensitivity To Southern Kaduna Plight https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/02/10/youth-leader-accuses-wike-of-insensitivity-to-southern-kaduna-plight/

N300m BOI Facility: Agribusiness Firm Raises Alarm Over Illegal Freezing Of Account By Commercial Bank

…writes CBN to intervene, claims N50m damage

AN agribusiness firm, Santuscom Agro Investment Company Limited, Wednesday, raised the alarm over illegal blocking it's bank account and hindering the company from accessing a N300,035,160.00 facility it obtained from Bank of Industry allegedly by SunTrust Bank.

According to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Santuscom Agro Investment Company Limited, Chief Ofana Paul, in a letter made available to journalists, addressed to the Director, Consumer Protection Department, Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, over blocking of the company’s account with SunTrsut Bank, after it was credited with the loan facility by BoI, on December 31, 2021 of the said amount.

The letter with subject ‘Complaint Against Suntrust Bank Ltd For Placing An Unlawful Post No Debit/Freezing Of Our Account With Accoun No 0002386699 And Our Loan Facility Of 300,035,160.00 From The Bank Of Industry To Up Scale Our Rice Processing Facility In Ogoja Cross River State’ to the CBN reads in part, “We hereby write to report SUNTRUST BANK LTD for unlawfully placing our account on freezing/post no debit and also disallowing us to utilize the loan facility of 300,035,160.00 availed and disbursed to us by the Bank of Industry (BOI) for the purpose of up scaling our rice processing facility in Ogoja Cross river state.

“Santuscom agro investment company limited (RC: 1439777) is an agribusiness company operating in rice cultivation, processing and packaging, for the past five years. Our brand OGOJA RICE has been a market leader enjoying a significant proportion (60%) market share within the rice value chain in cross river state. It is long grain, highly vitalized and 100% stone free.

“We received the money from Bank of Industry (BOI) on the 31st of December 2021 in line with the disbursement agreement between our company SANTUSCOM AGRO INVESTMENT COMPANT LTD and the BANK OF INDUSTRY (BOI), the loan is specifically for the up scaling of our rice milling facility, according to the agreement contained in our offer letter dated 21st July 2020,the repayment on interest on our loan starts immediately the facility is disbursed and we are in defaults already from the 31st of January 2022 and risk being black listed by the bank of industry as a result of the unlawful post no debit/freezing of all funds in our account by SunTrust Bank.”

According to the letter, “We have made all efforts to reach out to SunTrust bank for a possible resolution of any issues that has necessitated the bank to act in this manner, but all efforts have fell on deaf ears, in fact we have written to the MD of the bank to take action, but no response

“SunTrust bank issued us with a bank guarantee and meeting all conditions including a fee of N6,225,000.00 (Six Million, Two Hundred And Twenty Five Thousand Naira) as bank guarantee fee, APG and VAT, provision of collateral documents of our property in cross river state valued at over N900,000,000 (Nine Hundred Million Naira) and also with an instruction for the bank to also consider an asset debenture of machines in our factory, all efforts to put the bank on the table to see reasons to lift the unlawful post no debit on the account has been ignored by the bank

“We here by request for an immediate investigation and resolution to enable us commence our business and meet our repayment obligations to the Bank of Industry (BOI).”

Meanwhile, the MD of Santuscom Agro Investment Company Limited, said, his company has written through his legal team, DO Ariku & Co to the Managing Director of SunTrust Bank, on releasing the company’s account and money but now awaiting the bank's response.

The legal team in the letter is claiming the payment of N50 million as damage for the alleged illegal blocking of it's account with the bank saying the action has take an adverse toll on the company's business fortune.

However, he also said the bank has no court order to block/freez the company’s account, he said the company will file a law suit against SunTrust Bank for the unlawful action.

The letter dated February 9, 2022 to the bank's MD with the subject "Request to unblock Santuscom Agro Investment Company Ltd account number 00023866699 domicile with your bank", reads in part, "It is our brief to demand that you unblock the account immediately, and you pay the sum of N50 million Naira into the same account as damage within one week commencing from the date of receipt of this letter, failure of which we shall have no option other than to commence legal action against your bank."

Chief Ofana lamented further that as a result of the bank's action that the company has lost the sum of $1.5 million in a business transaction that has been concluded for the exportation of Nigerian rice to the Gambia.

It is also about to loose its quota of rice paddy allocated to it in the just concluded rice pyramid launch by Mr President.

He noted that Santuscom was allocated 10,000 bags of paddy rice at a subsidized rate geared toward crashing price of rice in the market but it couldn't meet up with it's financial obligations due to the frustrating action by the bank.

While condemning the action of the bank, he argued that such kind of action of the bank was part of the things hindering the success of the agro industrialisation and revolution policy of the President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government.


N300m BOI Facility: Agribusiness Firm Raises Alarm Over Illegal Freezing Of Account By Commercial Bank https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/02/09/n300m-boi-facility-agribusiness-firm-raises-alarm-over-illegal-freezing-of-account-by-commercial-bank/

...10,000 groups ready to support CBN Gov if he declares

Over 1,000 civil society organisations under the auspices of Coalition of Civil Society Groups (CCSGs) on Wednesday rose in defence of the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, describing as fake news reports making the rounds over alleged presidential ambition.

This is just as the groups hinted that over 10,000 civil society groups across the federation would declare support for Mr Emefiele should he decide to run for president in 2023, noting that the group consider him as fit and most qualified for the top office.

The groups in a statement jointly signed by the President, CCSGs, Bassey Etuk Williams, and Secretary General, Abubakar Ibrahim described as false, baseless and downright malicious a statement credited to a faceless group on the person and office Mr Emefiele.

While applauding the achievements of the CBN under Emefiele in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMWs), the small farm holders, the groups also noted his effort towards assisting our industries to meet-up with international standard in the quality of goods produced for export.

Stressing that today, many Nigerians have benefitted from wonderful policies of the CBN such as the Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme (YEDP), Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme (AADS), the Agri-business/Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme (AGSMEIS). These policies have impacted positively in the lives of many Nigerians. Jobs have been created and millions of Nigerians are happy and grateful.

The statement tagged COALITION OF CIVIL SOCIETY GROUPS CALLS FOR CAUTION OVER THE SPREAD OF FAKE NEWS AGAINST CBN GOVERNOR reads, "The attention of the leadership of the Coalition of Civil society Groups has been drawn to a false, baseless and downright malicious statement allegedly given by a faceless group, against the person of Mr. Godwin Emefiele, his office and functions as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria vis a vis the race for who becomes president of the federal republic of Nigeria in 2023.

"We wish to state here that we are not in the business of dignifying wild and wishful statements that only have a basis in the realm speculation, but it is important to set the records straight in the interest of defending the interest of an important national institution from the potent danger posed by the spread fake news.

"Indeed fake news is a threat all over the world and it is on this basis that we are putting out this unequivocal statement, as a nonpartisan and nongovernment organization that has a clear mandate to ensure accountability of public institutions to the citizens."

It stated further that, the authors attempted and failed woefully in trying to combine unrelated issues and ended up showing their hand as sponsored mercenaries against the people of Nigeria by calling into question the integrity of a national institution like the CBN.

And that, If the sponsors of the group understood the meaning of fair play, they would have realized that all Nigerians of the prescribed age and without any other constitutional limitations can aspire to become president. While we are not in any position to comment on the desires of the CBN governor to run for any office in Nigeria, as we are not his spokespeople, we wish to state unequivocally that it is his legitimate right to aspire to run for any office just like any other Nigerian citizen by following the constitutionally prescribed route to such office.

The statement stressed that, "The Nigerian people are unaware of any announcement by Mr. Godwin Emefiele to the effect that he is running for the office of president of Nigeria and it is not only unfair to him but also to over 200million Nigerians to try to keep any qualified citizen from running for office. It is unacceptable to employ blackmail as a tactic to keep qualified Nigerians out of the race to lead their own country: and there can be no legal or moral question that Mr. Godwin Emefiele meets fits the bill of being qualified, even if his choice of entering the race is a personal one.

"To have referred to a leading member of staff and former Managing Director of Nigeria’s biggest bank by assets, as a “failed banker” betrays both a lack of understanding of simple facts and an overwhelming high amount of bile against progress and development for personal gain.

"It is a globally acknowledged fact that Mr. Godwin Emefiele came into the saddle at a difficult stage in the economic and political history of Nigeria. That the economy has continued to run, without disruption to major government services is down to the extraordinary measures adopted by the government’s banker under the leadership of Mr. Emefiele.

"To try to paint the CBN with a partisan brush is nonsensical and reeks of desperation by enemies of the state to cast aspersions on the integrity of such an important institution. We call on these groups, as we are well aware that many of their ilk have been mobilized to further derail the serious reforms that have been implemented by the CBN for sustainable management of the economy in the last 6years.

It therefore called on the said group to retract their statement and apologize to the nation and the CBN Governor for their malicious act, while urging others like them to remain in their hideouts, as we shall not hesitate to push for the full weight of the law and the power of citizens to be deployed against them in the interest of the continued growth and sustainable development of Nigeria.

"This stand by CCGS was declared during a , in an address read pointed that since the return of democracy on May 29, 1999, there has been “an unwritten convention in the country for power rotation between the North and South."

2023: CSOs Debunk Fake News Against Emefiele https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/02/09/2023-csos-debunk-fake-news-against-emefiele/

BLoomfrancs:
Las las, marriage na scam.

Scam for you no be for me and others.

Question for the singles. Some of us are happily married with kids

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has developed a template for sharing party positions between factions led by the state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje and a senator representing Kano Central, Ibrahim Shekarau.

The duo had locked horns, fighting over the control of the party in the state.

Rising from an emergency meeting summoned Saturday night by the APC Caretaker and Extraordinary National Convention Planning Committee, Mai Mala Buni, the party resolved to send a committee to Kano to ensure compliance with the new sharing template.

In a statement after the Saturday night meeting, spokesman for Mr Shekarau, Sule Yau Sule, confirmed that the party has developed “a template of ALL INCLUSIVENESS” for the APC in Kano.

He said the details of who gets what would be made available to both sides on Monday.

“A high powered committee from the secretariat to be constituted and dispatched to Kano to ensure strict compliance and implementation of the template to be given on Monday,” Mr Sule added.

It is not clear whether the legal tussle will continue after the eventual implementation of the template.

Source: https://dailynigerian.com/apc-develops-template-sharing/

See how these hungry pastors and Imams gather to pray for Governor Yahaya Bello.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVmDo_6LmEA
The religious bodies are cut across various faith and beliefs.

Gov Bello Is Special To Nigeria–Religious Leaders https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/02/05/gov-bello-is-special-to-nigeria

... Assures Of Transparency, Accountability, Integrity, Due Process


The newly inaugurated State Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Cross River State chapter, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq, has expressed his appreciations to God Almighty, Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade and others critical stakeholders and leaders of the party for his successful inauguration and their presence at the reception in his honour.

Eba, who appreciates the leaders in a "Thank You Message" via his Facebook handles yesterday, assured that "Transparency, accountability, integrity and due process will guide our actions".

According to him, We will be free, fearless, fair and firm in all we do and that all aggrieved members are "advised and encouraged to approach us instead of courts for amicable resolution of dispute as litigation is not justiciable in internal affairs of any political party."

The Thank You Message, reads, "To God alone be all the glory amen. Special appreciation to H. E. Sen. Prof Ben Ayade for the discovery, training and projecting me to the world.

"Special thanks to my parents for bringing me to the world and moulding me to be hardworking, humble and honest.

"Great love and respect to my wife Cecilia Ogar, my children Faith, Hope and Love Ogar, my brothers, sisters and friends for all the sacrifices made.

"To my colleagues in APC Excos at the state, zonal, LGA, ward, polling unit level, I could not have prayed for a better team, you are the best.

"To the entire APC family, serving and former National Assembly Members, Chief of staff, SSG, LGA Chairmen, State House of Assembly members, commissioners, senior special advisers, special advisers, DGs, GMs, chairmen and members of boards, SSAs, SAs , PAs and our good friends outside our party, I thank you for your presence, support, gifts, etc. I am eternally indebted to you all.

Meanwhile, the state Chairman has said the coming Ogoja/Yala and Akpabuyo State Constituency Bye Elections as well the general election in 2023 are a must win, saying it is a task that must be done.

He said, "Our task to win Ogoja / Yala Federal Constituency and Akpabuyo State Constituency Bye Elections and win 2023 elections is a task that must be done.

"All aggrieved members are advised and encouraged to approach us instead of courts for amicable resolution of dispute as litigation is not justiciable in internal affairs of any political party.

"Wide spread consultation and inclusion of all members in major decisions of the party will be our focus.

"We will be free, fearless, fair and firm in all we do. Transparency, accountability, integrity and due process will guide our actions."


Eba Sends Thank You Message To APC Leaders https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/02/05/eba-sends-thank-you-message-to-apc-leaders/

This is the best decision you have taken as a man. I left my parents house before before I rounded off with my studies, that has really helped me today. Make sure you stay positive and focused on your goals. The truth is , you must come across bad friends (females especially). But there would be that single girl that would encourage you to excel. To lose her. Go and win and come and tell us the story of how you started off your life

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By Yemi Itodo

Benue State Governor, Dr. Samuel Ortom, was on Friday appointed by the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to head a crack team of proven election winners on the party's Campaign Council for the forthcoming
Local Council Elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

The Independent National Election Commission (INEC) had scheduled the FCT Council election for Saturday, February 12, 2022.

The National Organising Secretary of PDP, Hon. Umar M. Bature, in a statement Friday evening, stated that "the Campaign Council would be given Secretariat accommodation by the Directorate of Organization & Mobilization (DOM), while urging all aspirants, members of the Party and its teeming supporters in the FCT to remain focused and continue to work hard to achieve victory in the elections".

The Campaign Council which has their Excellencies, Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo as Secretary, Nyesom Wike of Rivers and Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto as members, also has President of the 6th and 7th Senate, Senator David Alechenu Mark; immediate past Governor of Benue State, Senator Gabriel Suswam; Board of Trustees (BoT) member, Margaret Icheen, and Benue PDP State Chairman, Sir John Ngbede as members.

According to the statement, Members of the Campaign Council include: Dr. Samuel Ortom, Chairman; Engr. Seyi Makinde, Secretary; while Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, Barr. Chief Nyesom Wike, CON, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Sen. Walid Jibrin shall serve as Members.

Other members of the Council include, Sen. David Mark, Sen. Bukola Saraki, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe, Ibrahim Idris, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, Sen. Philip Aduda, Sen. Uche Ekwunife, Prof. Jerry Gana, Hajiya Mrs. Zainab Maina, Sen. Gabriel Suswam, Rt. Hon. Magaret Icheen, Sen. Zainab Kure and Sen. Solomon Ewuga.

Also in the Campaign Council are, Rt. Hon. Theophilus Dakas Shan, Kamaldeen Adeyemi Ajibade, (SAN), Hon. Jiba Y. Micah, Hon. Hassan U. Sokodabo, Sir. Hon. Ngbede John, Hon. Zakka Dogo Sunday Engr. (Dr) Sam Uhuotu, Hon. Babatunde Mohammed, Hon. Francis Orogu, Barr. Tanko Beji, Hon. Chris Hassan, Abdulrahman Mohammed, Hon. Chief Felicia Ebun Owolabi and Hajiya Hadiza Mohammed.

Gistlover Blog, a faceless but humanitarian blog followed by many Nigerians and acclaimed as one of the best investigative blogs in the country exposed the wickedness of some property manager , especially Revolution Plus Property, who refused to allocate lands to subscribers after collection their money, they have started allocating lands. Read his post on Instagram.


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No fewer than 25 fighters of the Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP, fleeing airstrikes of the Nigerian military have drowned in a deep river located within the Marte axis of the Lake Chad axis in the North East.

Military fighter jets, including Super Tucano of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, raided camps of the terrorists on Wednesday and Thursday in weeklong sustained aerial attacks.

An intelligence operative embedded in the local community told PRNigeria that camps and warehouses of the ISWAP insurgents were bombed by the aircraft.

"The military jets’ bombardments were simultaneously carried out at Bukar Mairam and Jubularam, Abbaganaram and Chikul Gudu which resulted in the explosion of the warehouses, killing several terrorists.
“However, those who survived the blast at Bukar Mairam and Jubularam, fled and attempted to cross a river within the Lake Chad axis. It was in the process that about 25 of them got drowned ” he added.

He further said that recent air offensives by troops have impacted ISWAP operational command, thwarting the group’s plans to carry out major attacks on military formations in the Northeast.

https://dailynigerian.com/just-iswap-terrorists-drown/

The National Independent Electoral Commission, INEC – have released calendar and political itinerary in 2022 in Nigeria.

The calendar is consists of political activities bordering the 2023 presidential and gubernatorial elections in the country.

According to the calendar released by the INEC, starting from March 2022 the commission will give guidelines to the respective parties to conduct primary election that will birth flag bearers.

The calendar made it clear that by April 2022, campaign for presidential and gubernatorial elections will kick off, whereby, May 2022, there will be party Congresses across Nigeria.

Fast forward to February 2023, when the presidential election will officially be conducted.

Check out the calendar below

1. Consultation continues January: 1-31

2. Intensive consultation continues February: 1-28

3. March: INEC gives guideline for aspirants, candidates, parties in respect of congress, primary election and campaign.

4. April: Campaign for Presidential and Gubernatorial elections.

5. May: Party Congresses.

6. June: Party Primary Elections.

7. July: Petitions on Primary elections.

8. August: Court of Appeal hearing on Primary elections conducted.

9. September: Supreme Court verdict on all Primary elections. Candidates & winners for Presidential & Gubernatorial flag bearer of Parties contesting.

10. October: Aggressive campaign by candidates/Parties across the federation.

11. November: Campaign continues.

12. December: Peace Accord signed by all presidential and Gubernatorial candidates.

13. February 2023: Presidential and National Assembly elections

14. March 2023: Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections.

15. Plan your Calendar for 2022 with this on your mind. Cheers. RELEASES CALENDAR FOR CAMPAIGNS OVER 2023 PRESIDENTIAL AND GUBERNITORIAL ELECTIONS

The National Independent Electoral Commission, INEC – have released calendar and political itinerary in 2022 in Nigeria.

The calendar is consists of political activities bordering the 2023 presidential and gubernatorial elections in the country.

According to the calendar released by the INEC, starting from March 2022 the commission will give guidelines to the respective parties to conduct primary election that will birth flag bearers.

The calendar made it clear that by April 2022, campaign for presidential and gubernatorial elections will kick off, whereby, May 2022, there will be party Congresses across Nigeria.

Fast forward to February 2023, when the presidential election will officially be conducted.

Check out the calendar below

1. Consultation continues January: 1-31

2. Intensive consultation continues February: 1-28

3. March: INEC gives guideline for aspirants, candidates, parties in respect of congress, primary election and campaign.

4. April: Campaign for Presidential and Gubernatorial elections.

5. May: Party Congresses.

6. June: Party Primary Elections.

7. July: Petitions on Primary elections.

8. August: Court of Appeal hearing on Primary elections conducted.

9. September: Supreme Court verdict on all Primary elections. Candidates & winners for Presidential & Gubernatorial flag bearer of Parties contesting.

10. October: Aggressive campaign by candidates/Parties across the federation.

11. November: Campaign continues.

12. December: Peace Accord signed by all presidential and Gubernatorial candidates.

13. February 2023: Presidential and National Assembly elections

14. March 2023: Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections.

15. Plan your Calendar for 2022 with this on your mind. Cheers.

A Coalition of Arewa Civil Society Organisations, CACSO, has called on the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali-Baba, to order investigation into the killing of PDP stalwart, Ahmed Gulak, who was murdered by unknown gunmen in Imo State.

The coalition, in statement signed on Sunday by its Covener and General-Secretary, Dr. Haruna Jagindi and Amb. Danjuma Shetima, also called on the IGP to look into the arrest of Imo governorship aspirant, Uche Nwosu, who according to them was unlawfully whisked away by masked security operatives.

Some the group’s prayers before the IGP include the unearthing of, “the true identity of those that assassinated Honourable Ahmed Gulak should be revealed including their sponsors and their motives, because report confirms that Gulak was not the only occupant of the vehicle when he was assassinated.


“That the identity of those behind unknown gunmen should be revealed to Nigerians to help take precautions.

“That adequate sanctions should be meted out to those that had anything to do with this ugly situation no matter how little their participation maybe.”


In the case of Mr Nwosu’s abduction, the group sought the IGP to investigate the motive behind the abduction and the findings public.

Others prayers included the identification of those who sanctioned the operation, whether within the police hierarchy or among notable politicians


“That the armed men that invaded the Church be unmasked and adequate sanctions be meted out to them having engaged themselves or allowed themselves to be used illegally and to break professional ethics as stipulated in The Nigeria Police Act 2020.

“This actions if considered by the Inspector General of Police, will go a long way in stemming future occurrences of this kinds of unnecessary scandals, and also gain the support of the citizens for the police in the fight against insecurity,” the group declared.

The statement said: “Precisely on 30th May, 2021, Honourable Ahmed Gulak, an illustrious son of Adamawa State was assassinated in Owerri, Imo State by men of the underworld.

“Nigerians, especially those from the northern part of the country are still reeling from the pain of losing such an illustrious son, whose participation in nation building cannot be overemphasized, especially at this critical time that Nigeria needs all the uniting forces it can garner to our nation overcome it’s myriad of challenges.


“The situation in Imo State was further compounded by the Gestapo style of some police officers that invaded an Anglican Church during a service in an acclaimed bid to arrest Chief Uche Nwosu, former governorship aspirant in the state.

“These elements did not just invade the Church, but they did while fully masked up just like the popular unknown gunmen that we have in the state. These elements had nothing to identify or differentiate them from criminal elements as they were neither in uniform nor having any form or means of identification on them to prove they were security agents as required by operating standards all over the world.

“Eye witnesses had no other option than to conclude that Chief Uche Nwosu had been kidnapped because they could not point to anything tangible or evidential to identify his abductors as security agents.


“This scenario filtered the mainstream and social media for several hours before a counter statement by Imo State Police Command that what actually happened in the Anglican Church was not a kidnap but an arrest.


“The long period that it took the Spokesperson of the command to talk to Nigerians especially family, friends and associates of Chief Nwosu on what actually transpired is a pointer to the fact that there is a bridge of professional conduct in his arrest and also the fact that there is a wide communication gap among police hierarchy in Imo State, hence the need for discipline and stringent punitive measures to serve as deterrent and also rekindle the faith and trust of the citizens in the efforts of the police and our security agencies in tackling the menace of insecurity in Imo State and Nigeria as a whole.

“So, we are calling on the Inspector General of police to look into the two devastating scenarios that happened in Imo State as we have mentioned.


Arewa Groups Urges IGP To Unmask Gulak Killers, Uche Nwosu's Abductors https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/01/30/arewa-groups-urges-igp-to-unmask-gulak-killers-uche-nwosus-abductors/

Governor Badaru-Led APC Committee Submits Ekiti Governorship Primary Election Report

The Governor of Jigawa State, Alh. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Friday submitted the report of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ekiti State Governorship Primary Election.

Governor Badaru is Chairman of the seven-member APC Committee that conducted the Direct Primary Election on Thursday 27th January, 2022.

The APC Director of Organisation, Prof. Ussiju Medaner recieved the report on behalf of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) at the Party’s National Secretariat, Abuja.

Speaking to journalists on the outcome of the Primary Election, Governor Badaru said: "We have submitted the results sheets and reports where elections were conducted - 166 wards. 11 wards were disrupted and we cancelled those areas. But in 166 wards, people actively participated. And I think you all have the videos of what transpired in all the 166 wards except the 11 wards.

Governor Badaru added: "The committee landed on the 26th. I had meetings with all the aspirants and 7 attended out of 8. And we discussed the guidelines and we agreed on all the terms.

Governor Badaru called on aggrieved aspirants to support the party and the candidate win the forthcoming governorship election in Ekiti State.

"They (aspirants) are party members. What we expect them to do is to join hands with us so that we can continue to build the party and we continue to support the candidate that emerges. At the opening of my engagement with the aspirants, at the stakeholders meeting that we held in Ekiti State, I told them that power comes from God. And it is only God that will determine who will win." Governor Badaru stated.

Governor Badaru-Led APC Committee Submits Ekiti Governorship Primary Election Report https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/01/28/governor-badaru-led-apc-committee-submits-ekiti-governorship-primary-election-report/

Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, has said that with zoning or no zoning, he is contesting for the office of the president in 2023.

According to the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Anyim said he is prepared to take Nigeria to the first quarter of the 21st adding that he is not out to represent a regional interest.

“I am not running because the party’s ticket will be zone to my region,” Anyim said adding, “I have good knowledge of the country. I am not seeking to lead a region but the entire country,” Anyim said during an interactions with multi-media publishers in Abuja on Thursday.

“Whether zoning or no zoning, I will contest. I am contesting because I have something to offer to Nigerians,” Anyim said.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fut_vkuSV70

Anyim who said the offices he held in the past have groomed him for the task ahead, disclosed further that Nigerians will see the difference if he emerged president in 2023.
“The two offices I served in the past are not the same. I’ve headed the parliament, but i have not head the executive.

“I brought stability to the Senate, I want to bring stability to the country. If you want to see what I did as SGF, you can look at the Godluck Jonathan’s presidency.

“I have not been president that is why I am vying for the office. I have a good knowledge on how to manage our diversity. I have aquaire a lot of experience to run the affairs of the country,” the former Senate President said.

On his plans for the youths, Anyim said the world is not waiting for Nigeria adding that the youths must be groomed on the fourth generation jobs.

“Whether we like it or not the fourth generation jobs are here. Most jobs today will be history in the next few years. We are getting to the next quarter of the 21st century and between 2026 and 2050, most of today’s job will be history.

“Knowledge economy will drive the economic direction,” Anyim said of the 21st century industrial revolution the youths should be prepared for.

“We will create startup corridors for Nigerian youths to develop themselves, create jobs and build up others. I will prepare Nigeria towards a definite direction which the world is heading to. We must move the country to the direction the world is going. The world is not waiting for Nigeria” Anyim said.

Speaking on his fight against corruption, Anyim said he will ensure institutions are strengthened.

https://youtube.com/shorts/jKw_DR-WDaY?feature=share

"The institution should be allow to do there work. For the institutions, we will put in place messures that will not allow corruption. By the time we deployed technology, where private sector drive every segment of our Economic and national life, there is no way people will engage in corruption. People will have no option than to do their work without thinking about corruption.

“I was part of the people that make laws for the establishment of ICPC and EFCC. We will look at them and see how far they have gone. We will use a mothern system that won’t allow a window for corruption,” Anyim added.

As part in changing the social justice narrative in Nigeria and the world at large, it also emphasised that the summit seeks to highlight some of the most critical social justice issues in the country.

The stakeholders summit on social justice scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Ladi Kwali Hall of Sheraton Hotel Abuja coincides with the 2022 World Day of Social Justice.

In a release on Wednesday, Drums Majors For Peace said the stakeholders summit seeks to promote advocacy for culture of human rights tolerance and responsible freedom in the society.

It was also galvanize support for the promotion of sustainable development goals (SDGs) especially goal 16 which speaks to the need to promote Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

The organisers also noted that it will mobilise stakeholders for policy formation that addresses various issues of inequality, poverty, human right abuses, professionalism and adherence to rule of law and gender balancing in governance, amongst others.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW81FHJlLGE

Drum Majors for Peace, an advocacy organization with the focal aim of fostering peace and encouraging inclusivity using entertainment as a medium will also use the opportunity of the summit to sensitise the general public on the need to speak up and speak out against injustices and create platforms for the continuous social engagement with the Social Justice gate-keepers.

The group while noting that this summit will complement the efforts of Government and other relevant agencies in promoting social justice reiterated its commitment to achieving its core objectives centered on the enhancement of peace culture, tolerance and social cohesion across the country and beyond.

Deserving individuals and organisations who have contributed immensely to the enhancement of social justice in the country will also be rewarded with award presentations.




Group To Host Stakeholders To Enhance Social Justice In Nigeria https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/01/27/group-to-host-stakeholders-to-enhance-social-justice-in-nigeria/

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Nigerians have called for stiffer penalty again controversial aphrodisiac seller, Hauwa Saidu Mohammed, popularly known as Jaruma, to serve as deterrent to others who may engage in blackmailing innocent Nigerians for clout.


The police had arraigned Jaruma at an Upper Area Court for defamation of character, false news publication and intimidation against business tycoon, Ned Nwoko.

Jaruma was subsequently remanded by the judge and she's expected to appear in court on Friday for a a bail hearing.

Nigerians have since then asked the judge to ensure the aphrodisiac seller is handed a stiff penalty to serve as a lesson.

Ibrahim Hamza while reacting said, "Jaruma has always been known to be controversial. Hopefully she learns her lesson this time around. Blackmailing innocent families for business clout should not be condoned."

Sunday Attah, the coordinator of Concerned Citizen for Change while reacting also said, "this is not new to her as people who have followed her closely on social media will attest to the fact that she lives and thrives on controversy not minding how it comes about nor whose ox is gored in the process."

Ned Nwoko Vs Jaruma:  Nigerians React https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/01/27/ned-nwoko-vs-jaruma-nigerians-react/

Popular Anti-Cancer Advocate, Dr. Chris Ifediora Bags Chieftaincy Title Of Chizitelu 1 of Nigeria

The Founder/President of Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora, OCI Foundation, a leading anti-cancer advocacy group in Nigeria, Associate Prof. Chris Ifediora has bagged the chieftaincy title of Chizitelu 1 of Nigeria (God sent).

The traditional title will officially be conferred on him by the Ogidi-Igbo Gburugburu, Wakilin Igbo, De Lion King, HRM Amb. Dr. Igwe Ochendo A.O Chukwudi in collaboration with the entire Igbo community in Abuja.

The official conferment of the traditional title will take place on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at the palace of the Ezeigbo located near White Garment Church, Ado-Karu, Nasarawa State.

The Royal Father in a release says the honour is in recognition of Associate Prof. Ifediora's contributions in advancement of health and social empowerment.

"Prof. Chris O. lfediora has contributed immensely in the progress, development and the advancement of humanity, health and social empowerment in Nigeria and Africa at large. We therefore find him worthy according to the provisions of the constitution of the Igbo community to crown him as CHIZITELU 1 OF NIGERIA (Godsent)" the traditional ruler said.

The event which is under the distinguished chairmanship of Mr. Obinna Okoli A, the Chairman Area 7 Traders Association UTC, Garki Abuja will be hosted by Eze Amb. Dr. Igwe Ochendo A.O Chukwudi, JP, Ogidi-lgbo Gburugburu, Wakilin lgbo, (De Lion King) and the National Political, Ndieze Igbo in Diaspora (Worldwide), the National Secretary Ndieze Igbo in Diaspora, Anambra state chapter.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu0WryZx0Tk

The Chief Host will be HRH, Eze Dr. Amb. Sir Nwosu Ibe MON, JR KSJ, Ezeigbo 1 of Abuja.

Associate Prof. Ifediora has lined up series of activities to mark the 2022 World Cancer Day slated to take place on February 3 in a grand style.

First Lady, Aisha Buhari had on Tuesday confirmed her readiness to grace the event while playing host to a delegation of the leadership of OCI Foundation who paid her a courtesy visit in Abuja.

In its pre-event engagements, the organisation also visited the Director General of NTA, Yakubu Mohammed soliciting his collaboration.



Popular Anti-Cancer Advocate, Dr. Chris Ifediora Bags Chieftaincy Title Of Chizitelu 1 of Nigeria https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/01/27/popular-anti-cancer-advocate-dr-chris-ifediora-bags-chieftaincy-title-of-chizitelu-1-of-nigeria/

By Gambo H. Jagindi



A first time visitor to the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Keffi, will no doubt be greeted with sophistication and beauty, befitting of a world standard medical facility.

FMC surely has become the first class medical hub of Nigeria, a sight not common with government owned health care facilities.

It is heartwarming to note that this is a recent achievement by the FMC under the leadership of
Dr. Yahaya Baba Adamu.

Adamu is the Chief Medical Director of the centre which has been transformed into one of the best health care facilities the country currently boasts of.

Since assuming office on May 7, 2018, Adamu hit the ground running with the sole aim of transforming the FMC Keffi and moulding it to attain globally accepted standards, a feat he attained in less than four years.

Adamu possess all the qualities, professionalism expected from an astute manager in the management of any health institution or centre.

His managerial qualities include resilience, integrity, openness and the ability to communicate effectively with persons from all devides.

The FMC Keffi boss has worked tirelessly in ensuring the procurement of modern equipment for efficient service delivery to the public

In the last four years, the Nasarawa Toto born medical doctor has achieved the following:

1. Completion of a new Laboratory extension complex (from foundation Level)

2. Ward Extension (from foundation Level)

3. Dialysis Unit (from foundation Level) equipped with ultramodern dialysis machine and
water treatment plan.

4. VIP Ward (from foundation Level) equipped with ultramodern automatic beds.

5. Creation and equipping new Burns unit between accident and emergency

6. Upgrading of Facility in A&E with provision of multi parameter patient monitor, pulse oximeter

7. Upgrading of a four- bedded ICU facility with pipped Oxygen.

8. Conversion of old isolation ward to ultramodern 10 bedded ICU equipped with ultramodern
equipment (e.g. most recent oxygen concentrator, defibrillator, ventilators etc.)

9. Upgrading of Main Theater and O&G theatre

10. Upgrading of A and E theater.

11. Piping of oxygen to SCBU, O & G theater, A and E theater.

12. Construction of New ICU (Former Isolation Unit now at 90 per cent Completion)

13. Dental Laboratory Extension.

14. Construction of offices and Public Toilets.

15. Construction of Family Dentistry Unit.

16. Construction of side Labs in GOPD and Cashier Cubicles.

17. Expansion of O and G Theater.

18. Construction of Five (5) Industrial Bore-Holes.

19. Construction of Multi specialist Clinic (Now at 90 per cent completion.

20. Construction of isolation and treatment centre (through NCDC Intervention)

21. Expansion of theater pharmacy.

22. Provision of GOPD pharmacy call room and expansion of pharmacy compounding call
room.

23. Construction of a new building to accommodate the Budget, Planning and Statistics office.

24. Creation of Trauma unit in A&E.

25. Modernisation of the Board Room, equipped with ultramodern public address
system.

Provision of new medical equipment including;

a) C-arm Fluoroscopy Machine.

b) Anesthetics Machine

c) Operating theater Lab.

d) Eco- cardiographic equipment.

e) Dental furniture.

f) Brand new multi parameter patient' monitor.

g) C-Pap ventilator.

h) Endoscope.

I) Installation of CCTV cameras in the accident and emergency ward.

Provision of; 3 x 275 KVA Generating set.

b) Two 500KVA transformers.

c) Acquisition of 33KVA line to improve power supply in the Hospital

a) Construction of four Industrial Bore- Holes.

b) Construction of 100,000 litres capacity tank reservoir.

c) Renovation of underground water tank and expansion of storage capacity to about
100,000 capacities.

d) Recovery of overhead tanks at the new administrative block building.

The story of FMC and its
breakthroughs in surgeries and other medical feats has remained a great topic of discussion especially in a country where the health care system appears to be nose diving.

Under Adamu's leadership, the hospital was able to successfully separate co-joined twins and also achieved the surgical placement of
b) Surgical placement of permanent trans venous dual chamber pace maker device, as well performed a complex knee replacement surgery.

NTRODUCTION OF NEW The hospital also introduced clinical services such as;

a) Cardiothoracic Surgery
b) Pediatric Surgery
c) Minimal access surgery and
d) Haemodialysis services.

Management of the hospital is not oblivious of the importance of personnel training and development and so embarked on;

a) Training programme in Radiology (accredited by West African College of Surgeons)
b) Training in Family Dentistry (accredited by National Post Graduate Medical
College of Nigeria (Full accreditation)
c) Training Programme in Orthopaedic medicine.

d) Training programme in Pathology
e) Training programme in Anesthesia (Awaiting Accreditation) and the sponsorship of more than
100 members of staff to undergo several training programmes that will
have impact on service delivery (such as Medical Physics, Bsc Nursing,
Epidemiology, ENT, Psychiatry Nursing, Anaesthesia)

g) Internship training programmes in radiography, physiotherapy and nursing

h) Employment of two consultants in dentistry.

And for the first time, the Centre now has three Licensed Radiation Safety Officers and a
Medical Physicists and a Neuro- Surgeon

It is worthy of note that FMC, under Adamu also seeks to empower and partner with other health care providers in Nasarawa State through the;

- Initiation of Health services coverage in Wamba, and Doma towns.

- Collaboration with the Institute of Public Analysts for the purpose of
establishing
advanced science research Laboratory.

- Collaboration with the T.Y. Danjuma foundation for the conduct of free Cleft and
facial deformity surgery. The list is endless.

Aluta News sought to know how this unassuming medical guru was able to achieve all these in so little a time.

His doggedness, penchant for service to humanity and perfection, helped him in reaching this enviable height.

It is worthy of note that Adamu is a man that carries people along and so he is not alone in recording thes great successes.

All this would not have been possible without the support and cooperation of the hardworking staff of the center and the top management.

One of the top management staff supporting the CMD is Dr Samson Adegoke, Head Fnance and Accounts.

Adegoke is a technocrat, very verse and prudent in the management of scarce resources in the centre.

It will be recalled that in 2020 when the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Enahire, visited the hospital to commission the infectious Disease Center, it was a galore of commendation for the management for what they were able to achieve with the resources available to them.

Also in the year 2021 the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, also on a working visit to the centre, in a bid to ascertain the utilisation of COVID-19 Intervention Funds by health institutions, also commended the hospital for the judicious utilisation of the fund as disbursed to them by the ministry of budget.

From the foregoing, there is no doubt that the management of Federal Medical Center, Keffi, has demonstrated the capacity to deliver on its mandate and should be encouraged to do more.

Gambo H. Jagindi is a public affairs analyst, Chief Executive Officer of Aluta Media Limited, the publishers of Aluta News, writes from Abuja,
Email :jagindi2016@gmail.com, phone : 07065466654

By Mohammed Umar Gassol

Often it's been said that he who comes to equity must do so with very clean hands. It therefore raises the question: What is the equity principle?

The principle of equity acknowledges that there are historically underserved and underrepresented populations and that fairness regarding these unbalanced conditions is needed to assist equality in the provision of effective opportunities to all people and groups.

Islam buttresses this valid Truth by declaring that complete equality among all mankind, regardless of one's faith, skin color, language, gender or ethnic background is sacrosanct and fundamental. The Holy Quran uphold that the whole universe is dominion of almighty Allah and all the people are his creatures. Everyone is born equal and will die equal. ... Verily Allah is all-knowing all aware.”

The above verses in the Holy Quran resonate in the minds of every true adherent of Islam who holds dear the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Him) to practice it indeed not lip service and the pointing of fingers.

Late last week the Taraba State Muslim Umma
led by its Khadi, Abdul-min Abubakar went on air and accused the Taraba State government of marginalization against Muslims in the state, the group lamented that all efforts to reach out to the government to address the anomalies, "have turned into watershed".

In as much as I the writer who is also Muslim is concern , I don't intend to hold brief for the government of Taraba State and it's policies, but it is important to go back to our recent history and reset events into proper perspective so we can actually understand how the state grew organically and gradually and got embroidered into the intricate web of religious politics currently choking it and it's citizens to near comatose.

25 October 2012 in Jalingo — When news of Governor Danbaba Danfulani Suntai's death in a Cessna 208 aircraft he was piloting crashed close to NNPC depot as he tried to bring the plane to land at the Yola International Airport filtered into Jalingo town Thursday night, a section of the mostly Muslim quarters of the town erupted into spontaneous wild jubilations and street parties till day break without any interruption from Muslim Umma and well-meaning elders.


As Governor Danbaba was flown out of the country for better medical attention, Acting Governor Umar Garba UTC who took over the mantle of leadership in the background of the Muslim street parties that greeted the fall of Gov Danbaba and began to assert dominance and consolidate himself in power. The Taraba State Muslim Umma moved quickly to hijack him as their own.

Before long, Umar was beginning to see himself as the emancipator of Muslims in what he told everyone was the historical injustice done to his people in the state. He was complaining to everyone that Muslims were marginalized and that he would correct that. His position was however far from the truth as the state, before Umar’s coming lived in peace and had enjoyed religious harmony. Few months into his rule, the entire southern Taraba and parts of central was engulfed in constant bloody skirmishes.

Each time Acting Governor Umar travels back even from nearby Zing or Nukkai, there must be a large provocative welcome dance party with loud music blearing out and eulogizing his persona as the Savior of Muslims and greatest leader as his boss recuperate abroad. Large number Christians feeling excluded started to fume and form resistant groups.

By the time the Supreme Court sacked the State’s acting governor, Garba Umar, and ordered the reinstatement of Abubakar Danladi , a former deputy governor who was impeached before Mr. Umar took over on 23 November 2014 , Umar had successfully polarized the state into two equal camps , separated by a very deep gulf of mutual suspicion, animosity and vicious fanaticism. Christian and Muslim fanaticism has risen to a peak never seen before in the history of the state. The hate and tension was so thick you could cut it with a knife.

Governor Darius Ishaku coasted smoothly into power and before long relationship with his immediate benefactor Sani Abubakar Danladi who was compensated with a senatorial seat in return for his role turned frosty and he decamped to the All Progressive Congress APC.

The run-up to the 2019 governorship election in Taraba State was clearly APC's for taking as Tarabans discontent and disappointment with the Darius's administration and performance was widespread. Political analysts had zeroed in on several strong southern Christian candidates to pick the party's ticket and split the southern votes thereby effectively sealing the fate of the incumbent governor Darius and defeating him in the pools.

But the political campaigns of 2019 was like no other, the Muslim Umma had vowed to install one of their own, they traversed the entire north and Abuja, lobbying Emirs and influencial Muslims to make a case for a Muslim flag bearer in the APC in Taraba. To the chagrin and amazement of pondits, their efforts yielded results, Alhaji Sani Abubakar Danladi who's only qualification was that he was a Muslim emerged flag bearer of the APC to contest against Governor Darius Ishaku against all expectations.

These sequence of events juxtaposed with the lobsided 99% Muslim appointments and recruitments from the state by the federal government without any protest by the Muslim Umma calls into question the rights credentials of those individuals advocating for equity. What is good for goose should also be good for the gander. For emphasis and posterity, it is important to enumerate some of these brazen impunities for record purposes;

(1) In 2015 the Taraba Muslim Umma in conjunction with Alhaji Garba Umar UTC ignored Islamic tenets and other promising Christian candidates to influence and support the emergence of late Senator Aisha Alhassan against other promising Christian candidates.

(2) From 2015 to date, the Muslim Umma have not only championed the appointment of three all Muslim ministerial slots: Senator Aisha Jummai Alhassan, Engineer Sale Mamman and Mallam Muazu Sambo, but cornered all federal government palliatives and intervention programs exclusively .

(3) Out of the 12 federal government appointments from Taraba State, 10 are all Muslims and only 2 Christians. It was on record that federal agencies received a total 28 petitions from the Taraba State Muslim Umma and other Muslim interest groups against the two Christian appointees, calling for their removal and replacement with Muslims.

(4) Few months ago , the Taraba Muslim Umma resumed it's customary search for another Muslim APC Gubernatorial candidate for the forthcoming 2023 election without recourse to the feelings of the Christian members of that national ruling party as usual.

(5) With the above brief summary we can all see that the Taraba Muslim Umma despite it's officials pocketing heavy monthly financial inducement from the States PDP government lacks moral rights to make public pronouncements about marginalization because it needs to purge itself of the same malady it is accusing the Taraba State PDP government of. That the APC today earned itself the toga of an "Islamic party" in the state is due largely to the activities of the Muslim Umma's suffocating dominance. Christian members of the APC in Taraba State are to be seen and not heard.


As election bells commence to ring in few months time, it will surprise many if these same Muslim Umma doesn't move again and try to hijack the APC like they have done in the past, and install another Muslim as it's flag bearer. The fortunes of Taraba State and indeed the nation shall continue to suffer for as long as religious leaders insist on using religion as a tool to rule instead of guidance.


Umar Gassol writes from Jalingo

…submit letter to political parties

Civil Society Organisations under the auspices of Coalition of Civil Society Groups, CCSG, Monday, called on the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, and the leading opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to zone presidency to the southern part of the country in 2023.

This was contained in two separate letters addressed to the National Chairmen of the APC and PDP, which were signed by President, CCSG, Bassey Etuk Williams, and Secretary General, CCGS, Abubakar Ibrahim respectively and submitted to the two political parties’ chairmen at their national headquarters in Abuja. 

In the same vein, the Groups also extended the same call to other accredited political parties in the country to in the interest of peace, unity, equity and justice zone their presidential tickets to the South in the 2023 general election.                                 

According to the group they are the umbrella body of CSOs in Nigeria, and are out to work towards promoting interventions intended to uplift and sustain democracy, good governance and national unity. The Coalition does these through advocacy, sensitisation and lobbying.

The letter reads in part, “This letter is one of those efforts aimed at lobbying for a southern president in the forthcoming 2023 presidential election. This, in our opinion will guarantee sustainable peace, national unity and strengthen our democracy.

“Chairman Sir, the Coalition in our last expanded executive meeting, considered the current political situationin the country and the need for the Nation’s unity not to be threatened because of 2023 elections, hence our resolve to get involved and save the country from a possible instability and crises.

“By this patriotic call, we do not intend to undermine your right as a political party or your party’s constitution. We respect the wishes and aspiration of your party and the citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; however, we are persuaded by the state of the nation as it concerns the unity and stability of our dear country.

“At this point in our political history, we deem it a worthy sacrifice and a patriotic display of love for the country if political parties can jettison all other interests and ambition for the peace, unity and stability of our democracy. It is important to note that we all desire a safe society, peaceful atmosphere and harmonious relationship for development and growth of the nation.

“Sir, it is important to note that, since inception of civil rule in 1999 the country has witnessed zoning arrangement or rotational Presidency between north and south just to keep the polity stable. There is no doubt that we are one united country and have the same sense of compromise.

“This call becomes necessary and obligatory for us as a nation to move forward. It is also sacrosanct for fairness sake and for continuous unity of the country. We are convinced that power should naturally rotate between the North and Southern region of the country. We also believe that it is by avowed commitment to this arrangement that we can stop the current ethno-religious division being experienced in the country.”

The letter further reads, “Our visit today is to lend our voice in support of the call for power shift to the southern part of Nigeria; we hereby urge the great men and women of the PDP to heed to this patriotic call. The PDP no doubt has a great role to play in ensuring that we remain one united and indivisible nation before and after 2023 elections.

“It is on the strength of the above that we march here today in our thousands to submit our position on the imperatives of a presidential candidate of southern Nigeria extraction come 2023.

“On power rotation we stand!”

Meanwhile, the letter for the PDP was presented to the National Organising Secretary, PDP, Umar Bature, who assured that the letter would be presented to the leadership of the party, while at the APC national secretariat, one of the Directors received the letter from the group.