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Rotarian Ayodele Steven PHF, joined Hands To Combat Heat Waves And Promote Tree Planting In Gwagwalada Area Council

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By Tambaya Julius

In a collective display of strong determination and a shared commitment to combat the challenging heat waves in Gwagwalada Area Council, 25 Rotary Clubs both within and beyond Abuja converged yesterday.

The concerted effort aimed to encourage the habit of tree planting, aligning with the visionary proposal put forth by the esteemed Hope President of Rotary International of Gwagwalada Rotary Club.

The visionary Rotarian Ayodele Steven PHF saw his proposed project spring to life, making a significant impact.

Gwagwalada Rotary Club, under the leadership of Rotarian Ayodele Steven PHF, opened its doors to Rotary Clubs and numerous partners, uniting in a gesture of communal love.

The focal point of this gathering was the planting of an impressive 1000 trees during a single flag-off ceremony.

This transformative event took place along Nigeria Customs College Road, Gwagwalada, marking a powerful step towards environmental preservation.

This impactful partnership was orchestrated by the adept Office of the Zone 2 District 9125 Chair of Supporting the Environment.

Collaborating seamlessly with PurpleHands Empowerment Initiative, FCTA Department of Parks and Garden, Forestry Department of the Federal Ministry of Environment, and P.I.B. Global Services, the event gained significant momentum.

Notably, P.I.B. Global Services stands as the distinguished producer of Biochar Tree organic fertilizers, contributing to the event’s sustainability.

The event garnered the esteemed presence of significant figures, including His Royal Highness, the Aguma of Gwagwalada, who holds the esteemed position of the number 1 traditional Ruler of Gwagwalada.

The event also saw the participation of key authorities such as the FCT Comptrollers of Nigeria Immigration and Correctional Services, Area Commander of NDLEA, Centre Director of the National Open University of Nigeria’s Faculty of Agriculture, Uniabuja, and the Department of Forestry from Gwagwalada Area Council.

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The event was graced by numerous guests representing diverse walks of life.

During this momentous occasion, representatives from Rotary International District 9125 in Nigeria delivered insightful speeches.

The District Governor Nominee eloquently described tree planting as a spiritual act with profound medicinal benefits.

Meanwhile, Rotarian Agwu IJEOMA Joyce, President of all Club Presidents in Abuja, emphasized that tree planting is a lifestyle choice, echoing the sentiment of giving back and nurturing the environment for a better existence.

Rotarian Ayodele Steven, the President of Rotary Club of Gwagwalada FCT, addressed the press, expressing immense personal satisfaction over the resounding success of the project.

With unwavering commitment, he assured sustained efforts and the continuation of the project, promising enduring benefits for the local populace.

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Sokoto APC Gives Governor Aliyu’s Scorecard, Calls Him A Worthy Ambassador 

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April 14, 2025

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By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto

The Sokoto State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Monday gave a scorecard of governor Ahmed Aliyu’s performance thus far.

Addressing newsmen at the party’s Secretariat, the state chairman of APC, Alhaji Isa Sadiq Achida said they have no regrets marketing the governor as his achievements have vindicated Senator Wamakko and the APC in Sokoto

“”Many people voted for Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto with the benefit of the doubt. Many others voted him based on the credentials of his political mentor and the father of Sokoto politics, Distinguished Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Sarkin Yamman Sokoto, Sarkin Yakin Sokoto””, the APC chairman noted.

The chairman however added that, he feels proud that Sokoto’s governor has turned out to be an excellent choice who has proven all critics wrong.

While reeling out the governor’s achievements in the areas of road constructions, health, economy, water supply, education, security, housing, human capital development and empowerment as well as electricity, the state APC chairman said, the governor Ahmed Aliyu’s led administration has performed better in less than two year compared to the entire 8 years of his predecessor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.

Giving a roll down of the numerous completed and ongoing road as well as township beautification projects executed by governor Ahmed Aliyu, the state APC chairman added that, while his predecessor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal sold off all government houses and can not account for the money, governor Ahmed Aliyu in less than two years is
building a total of 1136 houses.

“This is made up of 500 at Gidan Salanke, 500 at Wajake, Wamakko Local Government and the 136 housing units purchased from the Federal Housing Authority”‘”.

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Talking on security,  Isa Sadiq Achida admitted that despite  challenges affecting some local government areas, particularly in the Eastern Senatorial District, the governor Ahmad Aliyu’s administration is taken decisive steps to combat banditry and enhance public safety.

Continuing, Sadiq Achida mentioned some of the efforts in that regards to include, “‘Strengthening Security Operations with the procurement and distribution of over 140 patrol vehicles to security agencies to boost their mobility and response capabilities, establishment and equipping of the Community Guards Corps with essential operational tools and logistics to strengthen local security networks.

“”Also on the security challanges, the governor is taken proactive measures to help mitigate the effect of spillover external threats from neighboring states and the Republic of Niger” The APC chairman said.

 

 

 

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Rivers Govt tells NBA to refund N300m confab hosting rights

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The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has replied to the Nigerian Bar Association regarding the reason for relocating its Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu State.

Ibas faulted the reason cited by the NBA, describing it as misleading and uncharitable.

The statement partly reads, “While we respect the NBA’s right to choose its conference venues, we find it curious that the association—despite its “principled position”— didn’t address the refund of the N300 million already paid by the Rivers State Government for the hosting rights of the 2025 conference.

“If the NBA truly stands on principle, it should demonstrate the same integrity by promptly returning these funds rather than benefiting from a state it now publicly discredits.”

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Tinubu urged to ignore calls for state of emergency in Zamfara

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An interest group, Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development (PAPSD), has urged President Bola Tinubu and lovers of democracy to ignore calls for declaration of a state of emergency in Zamfara.

The PAPSD Executive Director, Dr Sani Shinkafi, made the call in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Shinkafi was also the Patron of Bola Tinubu/Kashim Shettima Presidential Campaign Council in 2023.

He described the call by some groups which he referred as faceless as an agenda to distract Gov. Dauda Lawal from his Rescue Mission and destabilise the state.

The executive director said that the ‘reactionary forces’, blinded by parochial interests, had demonstrated ignorance of Nigerian constitution on the provisions for declaration of state of emergency in a state.

According to him, Zamfara does not fall in any of the constitutional provisions for removing the governor or declaring a state of emergency.

He urged politicians in the state to play by the rules, uphold democratic values, ideals and ethics, and eschew politics of bitterness capable of impeding the gains of Nigeria’s hard earned democracy.

Shinkafi noted that the army and other security agencies, supported by the governor, had fought armed banditry and had significantly improved security, public safety and order in Zamfara.

He noted that the improved security had paved the way for vigorous economic activities, social services and infrastructural development, all combined to provide dividends of democracy to citizens.

“This also includes the payment of ₦70,000 national minimum wage to civil servants and a promise to address the grey areas in the implementation of the national minimum wage to senior civil servants,’’ he said.

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The executive director said if the intention of the groups and their sponsors was to distract the governor, they had failed woefully.

He urged all lovers of good governance in Zamfara to set aside petty politics and join hands with Lawal to transform the state and make it great again.

“The interest of the state supersedes individuals’ political ambitions.

“It is not yet time for partisan politics for the 2027 general elections.

“Everybody should calm down and contribute to building a better Zamfara State. It is time for patriotism, not antagonism,” he said. (NAN)

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