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Wike’s Beatification in FCT
BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF.
The on going and sustained beatification of public space and utilities by the FCT administration under the leadership of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory FCT in the last one year could’ve regarded as monumental and the best thing that has happened to the seat of government, but abandoned by the previous handlers.
The hitherto dilapidated state of public structures including the unkept roads corridors both within the city centre and the ones linking the satellite towns have undergone daily cleaning and rehabilitation in the last one year of the present administration.
It will be an irony on the part of the whole system that was rumoured to be returning to the national coffers unspent yearly budget funds , had reverted to been excluded from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) to enable it meet it’s financial obligations.
The current beatification saw the least infrastructure in the nation’s city which included concrete kebs abandoned without commensurate attention for many years and decades, now giving a face lift to the largest nation’s in Africa wearing a new look.
Nyesom Wike on assumption of duty in the FCT expressed disappointment on the state of public utilities in the FCT and the six area councils that turned public properties into private hands and in some instances hoodlums.
He immediately set in motion machineries to recover and secured public utilities by immediately erecting perimeter fencing in many strategic areas around the city centre and the area councils.
The FCT administration rejigged the mandate of Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) among other organs of government under it’s agencies to ensure the issue of clean environment was no longer compromised and abandoned.
Apart from securing the public utilities, Wike immediately ensured the structures are put to immediate use towards generating and improving revenue generation for the FCT.
The flyovers existing in the nation’s city that was hitherto occupied by hoodlums and under the bridges that harbored criminals across the FCT, threatening the lives of innocent Nigerians going about their legitimate and lawful activities, have been sanitized and renewed through paintings and remodeling.
With Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and renewed determination of FCT administration under Nyesom Wike, the activities of solar pole lights thieves, replacement of stolen ones and repairs of abandoned street lights across the nations city was effected.
The entrance into the FCT from the Airport end, Kubuwa interchange and Nyanya axis linking the city centre from Kogi , Nassarawa, Niger, and Kaduna States is now wearing a new look with better environment and sanitation.
This was corroborated with the security of lives and properties through provision of equipment and gadgets to assist the Police and security agencies including motorbikes to address kidnappings, banditry and herders, farmers clashes across the FCT.
For Wike’s FCT beatification reminds us of the Catholic beatification of late Reverend Father Iwene Tansi in the east some few years ago .
The word “beatification” was used interchangeably with the success story of the late Catholic pontiff now refered to after so many decades and giant strides of Nzenwo Nyesom Wike in the FCT.
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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