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Danagundi and the Task of Resolving Productivity Quagmire in Nigeria

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BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Rt. Honorable Dr Baffa Baba Danagundi assumed duty as the new Director General, National Productivity Centre NPC after the appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and announcement on Saturday July , 13, 2024.

His announcement was greeted with loud ovation among Labour stakeholders particularly his experience with the downtrodden, public service and politics of cosmopolitan Kano state and by extension the entire country.

As the new helmsman taking over the wholly training and research centre is expected to chart a new productivity process capable of resolving the lingering wage , labour and productivity commensurate to both the public and by extension the private organizations.

Coming from the head of a state agency as the maiden Chief Executive of the newly created Kano State Transport Authority KAROTA, with versed experience and knowledge in lawmaking and administration, no doubt he is expected to make a lot of wave in piloting the affairs of the centre.

With the strong belief that leadership at states like Kano, Lagos and Rivers state will be laced with enormous wealth of experiences to pilot the affairs of any national and quasi government organization at the national level, capable of driving the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

His appointment came at a time when the lingering minimum wage issue was been resolved, the proposed productivity-link- wage was been muted and the need for continuous and wholistic training and retraining of both private and public workforce is desiring in the country.

The need for synergy among training institutions in the country along with Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government, so as to take the country to another level in line with the best and modest practices, as obtainable in developed and developing countries in line with the best practices.

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Charity they said begins at home ,the urgent need to improve staff welfare in all ramifications, create more incentives that will attract work place , dedication to duty and diligence as well as loyalty to the constituted authority.

As a hub of training, research and development, it is also high time to improve on the quality of training, handlers and resource persons particularly consultants among many others, so as to galvanize and reposition the activities of the agency.

The need for more efforts to restore confidence in the ability of the organization in line with the president’s template of transparency and accountability as well as probity in the internal affairs and the workings of the centre.

No doubt, with his appointment, he will attract more activities, particularly the synergy with the National Assembly members to reach out to their constituents their constituency projects, with his background as a former state lawmaker to the consternation of the public.

It is expected of Rt. Honorable Dr Baffa Baba Danagundi to triple the current constituency projects status , so as to attract more development to the nooks and crannies of the country.

All hands must be on deck to continue with the initial leadership acumen displayed by the new Director General, National Productivity Centre NPC, so as to take the centre to Eldorado.

Written BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF on yus.abubakar3@gmail.com.

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How mega opposition coalition can defeat Tinubu in 2027 election —Ex-presidential candidate

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The Presidential Candidate of the defunct National Conscience Party (NCP) in the 2015 general election, Chief Martin Onovo, has said the only unity and emergence of a strong candidate could secure victory for the coalition of opposition leaders in 2027.

Onovo, an activist and Head of Policy Positions, Movement for Fundamental Change (MFC), said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos.

He was reacting to the recent announcement of an opposition coalition to challenge the All progressives Congress (APC) in the next presidential election.

Presidential Candidate of the defunct National Conscience Party (NCP) in the 2015 general election, Chief Martin Onovo,
Presidential Candidate of the defunct National Conscience Party (NCP) in the 2015 general election, Chief Martin Onovo,

“The coalition of opposition leaders needs a candidate that is vigorous; a strong candidate to brighten its chances in 2027. The coalition needs somebody with a clear agenda and a clear vision.

“The opposition needs a candidate with a strong background of integrity. Nobody is perfect, but you need a strong background of integrity.

“The opposition needs somebody who is morally and mentally competent, and physically fit. The opposition does not need the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or any old person if it wants to win.

“The opposition doesn’t need any old person now. It is time to use the energy of the young.

“They must present a strong candidate, who is strong morally, mentally, and physically, with a clear patriotic agenda to move the country forward, ” Onovo said.

He added that the coalition had a lot that could work to its advantage in 2027 and urged members to work with unity of purpose to achieve convincing victory.

Also speaking on chances of the ruling party in 2027, the politician said APC could remain in power if the challenges arising from subsidy removal and other economic issues were addressed by the present administration.

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He also said President Bola Tinubu still had the opportunity to address the security challenges in the country to win in 2027 ,and remain in power ,if interested

Onovo, who noted that he was not part of the organisers of the mega coalition, said that he had always been part of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) since 2019 elections.

He called on all Nigerians to unite for the development of the country, ensuring leadership that would fulfill the country’s aspirations.

NAN recalls that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, had recently announced the formation of a coalition, aimed at unseating Tinubu in 2027.

Atiku made the declaration during a press conference in Abuja, attended by several opposition politicians, including former APC members.

Among those present at the even were the 2023 Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, represented by Dr Yunusa Tanko; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal and a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai. (NAN)

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APC grants Governor Otu automatic ticket for 2027 election

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River on Monday granted Gov. Bassey Otu and his deputy, Mr Peter Odey, an automatic ticket for the 2027 general election.

Speaking at the APC Secretariat in Calabar, the party’s Chairman, Mr Alphonsus Eba, urged other party members aspiring for political positions to begin their consultations.

Eba clarified that apart from the governor and his deputy, no other individual had been given an automatic ticket by the party.

He encouraged other aspirants to return to their constituents and seek their support ahead of the elections.

“The State Working Committee and the State Executive Committee of APC met today and resolved that Governor Otu will be the party’s sole candidate in 2027,” he said.

He explained that the decision was based on the principle of continuity, stating, “Nobody changes a winning team. The governor and his deputy will fly the party’s flag in 2027.”

He added that even if Otu was reluctant to run, the party would still present only one ticket with his name, as was done in 2022.

“We appeal to him to listen to the desires of party members and accept the nomination,” Eba stated.

He also praised the deputy governor, currently acting as governor, for supporting President Bola Tinubu’s actions in Rivers.

Eba noted that some individuals had misrepresented the state’s position. He commended the acting governor for clarifying that South-South governors had not consulted him before opposing Tinubu’s decision.

He applauded the President for restoring peace in Rivers, preventing a political crisis. (NAN)

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Natasha Confirms Sallah Visits Despite Kogi Rally Ban

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The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, announced that she would not back out on her plan to return to her constituency for the Sallah break.

The senator also urged her supporters to disregard speculations making the round that she has cancelled her scheduled visit.

She disclosed this in a statement issued by her media team in the early hours of Tuesday.

The statement read, “We are pleased to confirm that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Sallah visit to Kogi Central Senatorial District will proceed as planned.

“Despite rumours circulating online, there has been no official announcement from our office regarding the cancellation of this visit.”

While stating that she has a statutory function in her capacity as the lawmaker representing her constituents, the senator encouraged her supporters to troop out en masse to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr with her.

“As the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan remains committed to engaging with her community and fostering a spirit of unity and cooperation.

“Her dedication to the people of Kogi Central is unwavering, and she looks forward to celebrating Eid-el-Fitr with her constituents.

“We would like to assure the public that all necessary arrangements are in place to ensure a successful and joyous event. We invite all members of the community to join us in marking this special occasion,” the statement added.

Akpoti-Uduaghan’s homecoming notification comes a few hours after the Kogi State Government banned rallies and public gatherings in the state over security reports.

The government also stopped fishing and other activities, lamenting that they resulted in the loss of two lives in Kasemiya, Katubo and Umozu Ette, all in Kogi Local Government Area in Kogi West.

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In a statement issued on Monday, the state Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, said the move was to prevent any form of security breach that might destabilise the state.

Fanwo added that intelligence reports indicated that some persons were planning to “stage some violent rallies in the guise of political and religious agitations” in Kogi Central.

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