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Kaduna Governor Orders Immediate Bridge Construction Following Elanza News Report
By Israel Bulus Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor, Sen Uba Sani, has swiftly responded to the concerns raised by the Elanza News report and other sources, ordering the reconstruction of the Zonkwa-Madakiya bridge.
This bridge serves as a crucial link between various communities and Kafanchan town, the headquarters of Jema’a Local Government Area.
The decision was prompted by Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to addressing the needs of the people of Kaduna.
After receiving information from political associates and representatives of the affected area, he wasted no time in taking action to alleviate the challenges faced by the community.
Yabo Ephraim, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Executive Chairman of Zango Kataf Local Government Area, confirmed the Governor’s directive in a Press Statement. The construction of the damaged bridge is now a top priority.
The Tsoriang bridge had suffered from gully erosion, causing significant disruption to commuters traveling along the Zonkwa-Madakiya road. This had a detrimental impact on various communities and Kafanchan town in Jema’a Local Government Area.
In response to the situation, Governor Uba Sani expressed his commitment to rebuilding the collapsed Tsoriang bridge. He acknowledged the importance of restoring seamless access for commuters and alleviating the hardships caused by the bridge’s collapse.
Stakeholders and political associates of the Council Chairman of Zangon Kataf Local Government Council appealed to the Governor, emphasizing the urgent need to rebuild the collapsed bridge and mitigate its negative impact. The Executive Chairman also urged affected communities and commuters to remain calm and patient, assuring them of the Governor’s resolute commitment to the bridge’s reconstruction.
The Chairman took the opportunity to express gratitude to the Governor for his swift response and extended special thanks to Senator Sunday Marshall Katung (Esq), the Distinguished Senator representing Southern Kaduna, for his appeal to the Governor on behalf of the affected communities.
Upon reading the Elanza News reports about the collapsed bridge in Southern Kaduna, Governor Uba Sani promptly informed his associates about his decision to initiate the construction of the bridge.
A coalition of civil society organisations in Zamfara Central has publicly called on philanthropist Yazeed Danfulani to contest for the senatorial seat in the National Assembly in the 2027 elections, citing his extensive humanitarian contributions and commitment to community development.
In a statement released on Sunday, the group’s spokesperson, Nuraddeen Garba Gusau, emphasised that the growing support for Danfulani transcends mere political sentiment.
“This is about Yazeed Danfulani’s proven dedication to the welfare of our people, demonstrated consistently without ever holding elected office,” Gusau said.
Danfulani, a prominent figure in Zamfara Central, has earned widespread admiration for his charitable initiatives.
He has funded the education of numerous children, offering opportunities to those who previously faced bleak prospects.
” His generosity also extends to providing financial and material aid to the less fortunate, helping families meet their basic needs.”
He said “Beyond individual support, Danfulani has bolstered small-scale entrepreneurs by distributing cars, tricycles, and financial capital, enabling many to achieve self-reliance.
“His efforts have significantly improved livelihoods across the region. Additionally, as a key supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara, Danfulani has played a vital role in strengthening the party’s unity and presence in the state.
The coalition believes Danfulani’s track record as a private citizen is a testament to his potential as a legislator.
“His selfless contributions are merely a glimpse of what he could achieve with the authority to legislate and attract development at the national level,” Gusau added.
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Kaduna: Group calls EFCC, National Assembly, Kaduna state government’s intervention on alleged diversion of public funds
By Amos Tauna, Kaduna
The Executive Director of a non-governmental organization, Eagle Brain Youth Transformative and Development Initiative (EBYTDI), Mr Daniel Ejembi, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the National Assembly and Kaduna state government to intervene on alleged hijacking of a federal constituency project intended for public schools in Dokan Mai Jama’a, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
A statement issued by the Executive Director described the alleged diversion of the public resources to a private entity is a grave injustice to the children of Dokan Mai Jama’a.
According to him, “This diversion of public resources to a private entity is a grave injustice to the children of Dokan Mai Jama’a. We demand swift intervention by the Kaduna State Government, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the National Assembly to recover misused funds and prioritize education for all.”
The statement stated that investigation reveals that a federal project sponsored by Yakubu Umar Barde, former member representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, was alleged to have been unlawfully diverted to Fatima Academy, a private school owned by Abdulhadi Abubakar.
Ejembi explained, “The project, initially earmarked for constructing a public school, was instead executed at Fatima Academy, which lacks registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).”
He added that the contractor, Amrah Farms Nigeria Limited (RC-1523474), with directors including Abdulyekin Bello Tahir and Bello Halimat Sadiq, executed the project in violation of its original mandate, lamenting that public schools in Dokan Mai Jama’a faced severe deficits, including dilapidated classrooms, lack of sanitation facilities, and inadequate learning resources, exacerbating educational inequalities.
The Executive Director called for immediate probe into the alleged diversion of funds by relevant anti-corruption agencies and also called for urgent construction and renovation of classrooms, toilets, and perimeter fencing in the public schools.
He also appealed for the provision of desks, learning materials, and safe water systems for students and advised for legal action against unregistered institutions like Fatima Academy and accountability for involved parties.
Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced on Easter Monday morning.
Late Pope had been in and out of hospital in the last few weeks. He made a surprise appearance at the Easter Sunday service at Vatican on Sunday.
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