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Anniversary: Northern group lauds Tinubu, Ministers

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A group, Concerned Northern Forum (CNF), has lauded President Bola Tinubu and his Ministers for their dedication as the administration marked its one year in office.

The group particularly commended the ministers for continuously prioritising the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda initiative.

The group gave the commendation during a press briefing to appraise Tinubu’s administration as it marked one year in office in Kaduna on Sunday.

The National Vice Chairman of the CNF, Muhammad Aminu, commended the Minister of Steel Development and his counterparts in the Ministry of Federal Capital Territory, Works and Interior, for their unwavering commitment.

He congratulated Tinubu and the ministers for ensuring an impactful one year in office, saying, ”their performances thrilled and gave Nigerians hope for a better nation.”

Aminu said celebrating the ministers was the group’s modest way of encouraging Nigerians to imbibe the virtue of hard work and excellence.

“Having done our due diligence and evaluated all the Ministers under the administration in the period under review.

“We have identified true patriots who have served President Bola Tinubu and indeed Nigerians as excellent Ministers and worthy ambassadors of the Federal Executive Council,” he said.

According to him, based on the group’s scorecard, the minister who topped the list was FCT Minsiter, Nyesom Wike.

Aminu said,”He has revolutionised the provision of infrastructure and land administration in the FCT within his short period of assumption of office.”

He equally praised Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, for his giant strides in road construction, especially the usage of cement for road construction.

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According to him, that has drastically cut down the cost of road construction and reduced pressure on the nation’s foreign exchange.

He listed Umahi’s achievements to include the Lagos to Calabar coastal highway as well as the Badagry to Sokoto highway.

“Another top performer is Bunmi Ojo, whose Interior Ministry employed innovative technology and cost saving means to clear the backlog of passport application, thereby ushering in an era of instant passport application and collection,” he said.

Aminu, however, said the group’s spotlight was on the Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, whom he described as a ‘focused youth’ who has demonstrated enormous capacity in the ministry.

According to him, Audu has pioneered policies and projects which have the potential for the industrialisation and rapid economic development of the nation.

He appreciated Tinubu for deploying technical parameters to measure the performance of all the ministries using key indicators.

Aminu maintained,”Even though the government has done well, the people who are the direct beneficiaries of the policies are equally in position to give their perspectives on the performances of the ministers.

“Hence, our spotlight on the Minister of Steel Development, Audu as our star performer amongst all the Ministers.

“To make our position known on the historic developments in the steel sector within the last one year.

”And to also bear witness to the fact that the Minister has performed well as he strives to revive the hitherto moribund steel sector including the comatose Ajaokuta steel complex.”

Aminu described as critical, the plans towards the establishment of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) park at the Ajaokuta Steel Complex.

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This is in order to tap into the ₦100 billion fund set-up by the Federal Government.

He pointed out that the plan was a major step to bring back to life the economically-viable industry as well as the revival of steel facilities and research centres in Jos, Plateau and the National Steel Raw Materials Agency in Kaduna.

He assured Tinubu of their continued loyalty to his administration, which according to them, has proven to be progressive and youth-centred especially in the areas of industrialisation and job creation.

“As critical stakeholders and youths who are actively involved in the political and social development of our communities.

“We have great confidence in this administration’s capacity to create jobs and end youth unemployment.(NAN

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NNPC Appointment: Ojulari Is A Northerner – Olayinka

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Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media and Public Communications to Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has responded to the recent appointment of Bashir Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.).

Olayinka took to X (formerly Twitter) to address discussions surrounding this leadership transition. His post aimed to clarify that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not dismiss Mele Kyari, a northerner, to replace him with a southerner, as some speculated. Instead, Olayinka pointed out that Ojulari, like Kyari, hails from the northern region of Nigeria.

According to Olayinka’s post on his official X account, he emphasised that Bashir Ojulari is from Kwara State, located in North Central Nigeria. Additionally, the new Board Chairman, Ahmadu Musa Kida, originates from Borno State in the North East.

His post stated: “Bashir Ojulari, the new NNPCL CEO, is a northerner from Kwara State, North Central Nigeria. The new Board Chairman, Ahmadu Musa Kida, is also a northerner, from Borno State, North East Nigeria.”

Olayinka’s statement came in response to narratives suggesting that the appointment was politically motivated to favour one region over another.

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Middle Belt Forum Condemns Uromi killings, Warns Against Retaliatory Attacks

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By Israel Bulus, Kaduna

The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has strongly condemned the extrajudicial killing of 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State, while warning against retaliatory violence targeting Southerners in Northern Nigeria.

In a press statement released on Tuesday, MBF Spokesman Luka Binniyat denounced inflammatory threats from individuals claiming to represent Northern interests in response to the killings.

Recalled that the victims, were allegedly armed hunters, traveling from Port Harcourt to Kano when they were attacked by a mob that accused them of being kidnappers.

“The MBF strongly condemns the unlawful killing of any Nigerian citizen, including those who lost their lives in Uromi,” the statement read. “However, we categorically reject any attempt to use this tragic incident as a pretext to unleash violence against Southerners residing in Northern Nigeria.”

The forum assured that the Middle Belt would not become a battleground for reprisals, emphasizing that it remains a safe haven for all law-abiding Nigerians. It urged community leaders and youths to remain vigilant and prevent any attempts to instigate violence, calling for anyone with such intentions to be handed over to authorities.

The MBF also reaffirmed its commitment to justice for all victims of violence across Nigeria. The statement highlighted the ongoing security challenges facing Middle Belt communities, citing persistent attacks by armed herdsmen with little government intervention.

” We hope that the swift response to the Uromi killings would serve as a precedent for broader action against criminal elements terrorizing the region.

“Thousands of our people remain in captivity, and vast portions of our land are still under the control of violent outlaws—primarily Fulani militants,” the statement noted.

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“Justice must be served across the board.”

The MBF concluded by reiterating its support for the ongoing investigation into the Uromi incident and calling for a fair and decisive crackdown on all forms of criminality across the country.

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Sokoto Lawmakers Rates Gov. Aliyu High On Project Without Loan

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BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto

The Deputy Speaker, Sokoto State House of Assembly, Kabir Ibrahim kware, has commended governor Ahmed Aliyu for executing numerous developmental projects without taking loan from any financial institution.

Ibrahim Kware whp gave the commendation when he led other members of the State Assembly on Sallah homage to governor Aliyu, added that, the governor is very prudent in managing resources to achieve results.

“There was never a time you approached us with a request for permission to borrow money from any financial institutions whether at home or abroad,”he affirmed.

This , according to him, is worthy of commendation considering the myriad people- oriented projects the governor is executing across the state.

Speaking on behalf of the State’s Judiciary, Sokoto State Chief Judge, Justice Muhammad Sa’idu Sifawa, commended the governor for the construction of additional Court rooms at the State High Court.

Justice Sifawa also expressed delight over the way and manner the governor responds to issues affecting the Judiciary, which he said, is a clear testimony of the good working relationship existing between the three arms of government in the state.

Responding to the commendations, governor Ahmed Aliyu appealed for more synergy among the three tiers of government in the overall development of the state.

A statement by Abubakar Bawa, the Press Secretary to governor Alhmed Aliyu reaffirmed his principal’s unwavering commitment of the executive arm to providing the direly needed dividends of democracy to the people of the state,in line with his campaign promises.

The governor also urged lawmakers to present all the needs of their constituencies for prompt and diligent implementation.

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“”I want to assure you that my doors are always open for you at any given time, to listen to the demands of your people.”

He reminded them on the need to put politics aside and work together with the executive arm for the progress and even development of the people they represent.

Turning to the members of the State Judiciary, the governor appealed to Judges and Khadis to ensure the quick dispensation of justice, so as to decongest the correctional centres.

“It is worrisome to see how inmates are languishing in correctional centres for minor offences in the name of awaiting trial.

“We recently appointed seven additional Judges and 7 Khadis, which is the first in the history of Sokoto State.

“The idea is to enhance the manpower in our Judiciary so as to speed up the dispensation of justice,” he added.

The governor further assured the members of the Judiciary of his administration’s readiness to ensure their welfare at all times.

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