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Youths Alliance Hails Abbas, Urges him to Carry Youths Along
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An apolitical group, Youth Alliance in a congratulatory message has urged the 10th speaker of the National Assemble Hon. Tajudeen Abbas consider the interest of the Nigerian youths in his administration.
Addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, group spokesperson , Dami Adeyi
said that he believes that the emergence of Tajudeen would be a renewed hope for Nigerian youths.
He added that the group had earlier canvased support for the speaker and is grateful that it was not in vain.
“In the spirit of renewed hope, we use this medium to convey our hearty congratulatory message to Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, as the speaker of the 10th NASS assembly.
“Few days back, our organization made public our ideology and alignment with Hon Tajudeen Abbas. We reiterate the fact that under his speakership our voice is secured.
“We also re-emphasize the fact that the emergence of our honorable speaker should birth a new dispensation for youth participation, consideration and development. On our part as an organization, we are going to work with necessary agencies and bodies to accelerate a youth friendly renewed hope administration.
“We salute the reps members for being just and fair in their processes and choosing the best man for the job. We are closer to the utopian society we want for Nigeria.
While congratulating the leadership of 10th National assembly ,Another member, Peter Buraimoh Folajimi ,he commended the Tajudeen Abbas that he is a leader to trust because he has done well in the past and I believe this would be an avenue for him to do more .
He also urged the speaker and his deputy,Ben Kalu to operate youths inclusiveness in their administration because they are integral part of law making in the country .
Speaking further,he stated that giving youths space in the governance would go a long way in implementing some relivent bills that enhance development.
Also speaking, a memer of the EXCOs, Babatunde damilola (dambaba) said “We will be championing so many things from our organization in order to move this administration forward as much as we are partners within administration. We need to work with the basic things that are more peculiar to the youth, like policy agenda and perspectives.
“I want to also want to thank the TJK group for the Joint effort and the opportunity they gave to us to become one in the movement and thanks to youth Alliance for the joint effort.
“We are very happy for Tajudeen Abbas because our efforts did not run in vain and we are so much fully in support of Honorable Tajudeen Abbas because we know who he is, and our president as well knows his capacity.
“All we are after as youth of this country is for the country to be moving forward, for every other youth out there all over the world to believe in the country Nigeria back.”
The suspects were apprehended for selling prohibited exotic birds and wild animals contrary to the provisions of the Endangered Species Act.
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), in collaboration with the National Park Service, has arrested three persons over alleged illegal trade in endangered wildlife species in Abuja.
This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by NESREA’s Assistant Director of Press, Nwamaka Ejiofor.
The suspects, identified as Musa Usman, Samila Abdullahi, and Saidu Jagaban, were arrested in different parts of the country’s capital.
According to her, the suspects were apprehended for selling prohibited exotic birds and wild animals, contrary to the provisions of the Endangered Species Act.
She stated that Usman and Abdullahi were found with 15 Senegalese parrots and one African grey parrot, while Jagaban was arrested for hawking three dead antelopes.
“The suspects were arrested in different parts of the city for the illegal sale of prohibited exotic birds and wild animals, contrary to the provisions of the Endangered Species Act,” the statement read in part.
“The trio is to remain in custody while investigation continues.”
NESREA Director-General, Innocent Barikor, reiterated that trafficking in endangered species remained a crime under Nigerian laws, and anyone caught culpable would be prosecuted accordingly.
Barikor emphasised on the need to protect endangered species, under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), to which Nigeria is a signatory.
He added that all living things play different roles in ensuring biodiversity sustainability.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday warned against the creation of a one-party state, saying any nation that must practice it must do so carefully and with a well-planned process and projected outcome.
He stated this in Abuja while paying tribute to the late elder statesman, Edwin Clark, at a memorial lecture and day of tribute.
Jonathan warned that any attempt to bring about a one-party state through political machinations to soothe only personal aspirations will be detrimental to the country.
The former president also called on the family of the late former federal commissioner to, among other things, set up a yearly memorial lecture in his honour to continue to push his ideas and what he stood for, which is a united, equitable, and prosperous Nigeria.
On his part, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, lamented that the labour of our heroes past was already in vain.
The former Anambra State governor highlighted the endemic poverty in rural areas, the state of insecurity, and the rising cost of living.
He maintained that the labour of people like Pa Edwin Clark had not paid off, as the sacrifices people like Pa Clark made were in vain today.
The chairman on the occasion and former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, said that the task of ensuring that Nigeria remains united and indivisible must be ensured by all, as the nation could only make progress if national interest was put before any personal interest.
Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, says media, as gatekeepers and partners in nation-building, have a crucial role to play in supporting our military’s morale by highlighting their successes and sacrifices
The minister noted the critical role of the media in shaping public perception, adding that terrorists and criminal groups often use these avenues to spread fear, propagate disinformation, and recruit followers.
He urged journalists and editors to adopt a responsible and patriotic approach to reporting these issues, by avoiding sensational headlines and refusing to serve as amplifiers of terror propaganda.
Idris stated this on Wednesday at the ministerial press briefing held at the National Press Centre in Abuja.
“The media, as gatekeepers and partners in nation-building, have a crucial role to play in supporting our military’s morale by highlighting their successes and sacrifices,” Idris said.
“We must deny these groups the undue publicity they crave. We must take them off the front pages and accurately report them as the criminals they are, without glorifying their acts or giving credence to their false narratives.
“These are not freedom fighters; they are murderers, kidnappers, and destroyers, and they must be presented as such.”
The minister also noted that federal government is “actively” investing in military capacity through the acquisition of modern equipment, enhanced intelligence, and strategic partnerships.
Idris said the press briefing series is a forum that allows ministers to update Nigerians on the key achievements, ongoing initiatives, and policy directions of their various ministries.
He commended the media for their continued support and their broader role in promoting public awareness of government initiatives.
“Through this interactive platform, which is being broadcast live on national television stations and streamed across social media platforms, we continue to demonstrate our commitment to transparency, accountability, and public engagement,” he added.