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Comrade Musa Mohammed fault Tinubu’s ‘clannish’ appointments of film makers.

A member of All Progressives Congress (APC), in Kaduna state, Comrade Musa Mohammed has faulted the ‘clanish’ nature of appointments made by President Bola Tinubu since he assumed office on May 29.

Comrade Mohammed made his position known in a press statement issued to newsmen on Thursday in Kaduna.

Part of the statement reads;

Mr President, i want to call your attention as member of your party – the All Progressives Congress (APC) to express our deep concern about the perceived imbalances in your political appointments so far.

I understand that you are entitled to appoint people you trust and believe in, as a stakeholder in the All Progressive Congress (APC), under which you assumed office as President of Nigeria, reserve the right to urge you to consider the importance of appointing Politicians not film makers.

I need not remind you Mr. President, of the circumstances surrounding your election victory, to do the heavy lifting needed, votes-wise, for your victory. Shunning them for those APC members across nigeria who stood by and did pitifully little is not how to reward their tremendous labour of love on behalf of your successful aspiration.

Mr. President, we all know that the film makers are those people who did not stake their all during the elections, forgetting people who put in their all to help actualize your dream to become President.

Mr. President, i urge you to reconsider your approach to political appointments and to make a concerted effort and stop giving the film makers politcal appointment.

This is to ensure that good and capable Nigerians politicians who contributed during the 2023 presidential campaign have a fair chance to contribute to the development of our country through politcal appointment and to live in a united and prosperous nation.

One of the duties of the President is to ensure that the government is representative of the people. By appointing good and capable people, not those that can’t make any impact, you will be fulfilling this duty and living up to the oath you took as President. This is the only way to ensure that all Nigerians have a fair chance at contributing to the development of our country and to live in a united and prosperous nation.

Mr. President, kindly fix the “improper appointments of film makers” made by your administration so as not to add to the list of fault lines already threatening the advancement of the country.

“The practice smacks of nepotism, favouritism, sectionalism and tribalism. Nigerians must never encourage, promote, or tolerate it. The president should quickly retreat from this lack of pan-Nigerianism. As a nation, we are already grappling with serious existential challenges; improper appointments should not be one of them at all.”

I hope Mr. President, you will take action to Immediately, and address the issue raised.

Dollar crash: Wamakko tasks traders on compassion

Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has passionately appealed to traders in the country to ease the pains of inflation by selling goods at discounted rates.

The lawmaker’s appeal is coming in the wake of the crash of the dollar from an all-time rate of N1,900 down to N1,250, saying this 40% increase in Naira’s value offers a golden opportunity for traders to demonstrate their compassionate side as Nigerians.

Wamakko made the appeal during Ramadan breakfast with some senior officials of the Sokoto State Government and prominent people from the academia at his Gawon Nama Sokoto residence on Tuesday.

He said those traders who have been complaining that the rise in the value of dollar against the naira has made it difficult to bring down can now leverage on the new opportunity to demonstrate their compassion, especially in this holy month.

The lawmaker explained that the leadership of the traders’ association, especially in Sokoto state need to prevail on their members to lower the high costs of the goods to ease the suffering in the land, by taking advantage of government’s unrelenting efforts to revive the Naira.

It would be recalled that the naira, on Monday, appreciated to N1,250 per dollar at the parallel section of the foreign exchange (FX) market.

Gbagyi People in Kaduna Express worry over rising division in State 

… Speaks on importance of peace , unity 

Ethnic group, the Gbagyi people living in Kaduna state have said that culture remain a uniting force that can tame the menace of rising division among residents of Kaduna state.

This is as the group in their numbers stormed Kaduna on Monday to celebrate what they call “Akavulu Nya,” their cultural heritage that seeks to promote love, peace and unity, through singing and dancing.

Gbagyi is an ethnic group found predominantly in central nigeria, with an estimated population figure put at 5.8 million, according to the 2006 population census, spread across Kaduna, Niger, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory. (FCT) 

Speaking at the event in Kaduna on Monday, the Host-Organizer, Mr. Nathaniel Alkali said the idea is to foster peaceful coexistience among the Gbagyi people even as peace remains the universal craving of every society.

Nathaniel further stressed that the program is one of the platforms to get people’s attention and encourage them to tow the path of peace, unity and love, adding that there can be no sane society without love for each other.

“We are here to celebrate the Gbagyi culture and to showcase the culture to the world as a peace and loving culture that we are. We make the event to be called Akavulu Nya, which is one of the Gbagyi people when it comes to cultural dance in different ways.

“We are trying to address peace and unity. We want people to come together and feel the love of one another as this will foster peaceful coexistience among the Gbagyi people. In one way or the other we all need that place amongst us. This is the best place to get people’s attention and encourage them to tow the path of peace, unity and love.

“We did the event last year and we are back again this year. It’s going to still happen next year and we hope it gets bigger by next year.” Nathaniel said.

Speaking with newsmen shortly after the event, one of the participants and popular Gospel Minister, Friday Jibo said the program is apt, coming in a time where Nigerians are passing through a lot of difficulties.

Friday further reiterated that until people value their cultural heritage and embrace one another as brothers and sisters, it will be very difficult to have a united country that can stand and fight a just course that can champion development. He called on the people to celebrate each other in love so as to bring the best out of them.

BREAKING: SOUTHERN KADUNA GROUP HAILS GOVERNOR UBA SANI’S TRANSPARENCY

The Southern Kaduna Progressives League (SKPL) has expressed profound delight at Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani’s, “uncommon style of people-oriented governance.”

The group made this known at a Press Conference in Kaduna on Monday. The text was read out to newsmen by the group’s Chairman Maxwell Bako Dogara.

Congratulating Governor Sani on his recent election as the Chairman of the North-West Progressive Governors Forum, SKPL noted “with profound admiration the uncommon passion he deploys to every sector of state administration towards genuinely advancing the course of the affairs of the Kaduna people without any sentiments.”

The group explained that “we, for instance, commend the transparency policy of Governor Uba Sani, as demonstrated during the Town Hall Meeting,” when he gave attendees the true picture of the Kaduna economy.

The group went on to praise him, “with the loudest of ovations, for the way and manner he transparently set up a committee for Tudun Biri and handed over the entire millions donated in the name of the survivors.”

Turning to how the current economic hardships occasioned by the withdrawal of oil subsidy crushes Nigerians to the most-pathetic level of anguish, the group said “Governor Sani, in a rare display of swift responsiveness, released N11.4bn as palliative to the SMEs and farmers.” They described the governor’s action as historically unprecedented and, therefore, most-praiseworthy.

While appreciating what they described as his unwavering determination to promote transparency and accountability, they expressed confidence that “this will be in the best interest of the good people of Kaduna State.”

The also touched on Senator Una Sani’s effort in promoting religious and ethnic unity and harmony. “Most-praiseworthy is Governor Sani’s uncommon commitment to resuscitate the enviable unity of the diverse people’s of the state, reminiscent of the glorious past.

“We, in this regard, for instance, express gratitude to Governor Uba Sani for his ability to end hostilities between Christians and Muslims in Kaduna State of today”, they stated

Press Release

Katsina Govt moves to Strengthen MSMEs Businesses with N3.4BN

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the sum of N3.4 billion State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Fund. The fund aims to support existing businesses with growth potential and startups in improving their working capital and sustaining their operations.

To achieve these objectives, the Malam Radda led government is partnering with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and Bank of Industry (BOI) to build a robust and developed MSME sector for Katsina State.

Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed,
Chief Press Secretary to the Katsina state Governor disclosed this in a press statement following the 14th Executive Council meeting held recently.

The initiative depicts Governor Radda’s led administration’s recognition of the MSME sector’s critical role in driving economic growth and development. Statistics show MSMEs employ about 80% of the workforce and contribute nearly 50% of the national GDP.

The N3.4 Billion revolving MSME fund will be raised jointly by the State Government and the 34 Local Governments Council. 30% of the counterpart funding will be contributed by the State Government while the LGAs will contribute 70%.

This move by the Katsina State Government demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering a thriving MSME sector, which is essential for creating jobs, promoting economic diversification, and stimulating sustainable growth in the state.

Signed:

Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed
Chief Press Secretary to the Katsina State Governor

30th March, 2024

Group commends Ribadu, other security agencies for tackling security challenges, stabilising country

Apparently elated over the proactive measures taken recently to rescue kidnapped victims , the Coalition for Peace and National Unity said it is left with no option than to commend the National Security Adviser , Mal.Nuhu Ribadu and other security agencies for tackling security challenges and stabilising the country.

According to group, the recent release of hostages kidnapped by bandits the hard work and tirelessly efforts to ensure the release of the school pupils and other kidnapped victims rescued within good time is a great feat worthy commendation.

“We are beginning to see that the Security Situation is gradually improving in northern Nigeria compared to what used to be obtainable in the past when daredevil Boko Haram insurgents and bandits had field day operating unhindered , especially in the north.” The group stated.

The Coalition for Peace and National Unity,which made the commendations in a press statement signed by the Secretary General of the group,Dr. Abdullahi Musa Ringim, said, “We are highly impressed for rescue of the 15 Tsangaya students kidnapped at a Qur’anic school in Sokoto State ,who regained their freedom; the rescued students of the Federal University Gusau from terrorists that invaded the students off campus accommodation and the rescue of 137 Kuriga pupils abducted more than three weeks ago from their school in Kaduna. It is great feat worthy of commendation. “

It also appauladed the military operations that led to the killing of most notorious bandits leaders in Zamfara and Katsina States and scores of their fighters .

The group said though there still works to do on issues of insecurity challenges, especially in the north, the proactive measures taken recently has yield positive results with hope that the fight against banditry and Boko Haram insurgents will soon be history.

While urging the office of NSA and security agencies to adopt strategic proactive measures to fight against all forms of criminalities across the country, especially banditry and Insurgency, it posited,”At this juncture, and from our comparative analysis as well as records obtained by our research unit,we are left with no option than to commend Federal government for efforts taken so far to tackle prolonged security challenges in country with the last eight months of Tinubu’s administration”.

According to the group, survey carried out recently did reveal that the security situation has tremendously improved in northern Nigeria compared to what used to be obtained in the past during the days President Goodluck Jonathan and President Muhammadu Buhari .

“Buhari made a number of promises to address Nigeria’s chronic security problems, But failed to effectively address them. Bandits attacked military locations, kidnapped hundreds of school students and abducted travellers. They even bombed a train and abducted passengers.

” The bandit groups existed across the north-west region and Niger State. These groups were economically driven. When they are not kidnapping for ransom, they exploit the lack of state presence to impose taxes and protection levies on rural communities.

“But noted that across the 19 Northerns according to research conducted by the group, in states like Kaduna; Sokoto , Zamfara, Katsina, the nefarious activities and attacks by bandits must be contained without any consideration.

“It is no longer new that as a country ,we have witnessed unprecedented security challenges such as : Boko Haram Terrorists attacks, militancy, armed robbery, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, Fulani-Herders farmers clashes, cultism among other social vices, but now that federal government has sense of commitment to ensuring that Nigerians can go to bed with their two eyes closed, we should the government to succeed . “

The Counsel Adviser to the executive Governor of Kaduna state Hon. Musa Aliyu Kali, has applauded governor Uba Sani for putting in place necessary administration and results oriented programme across kaduna state.

Musa Kali, who spoke with journalists in Kaduna, expressed confidence in Uba Sani’s ability to continually put the state among top performing states in the country.

He said, considering the effort he has made in transforming the state within the short period of his administration,
governor Uba Sani deserved to be commended for investing in infrastructural development to keep up with the growing population of his state, creating jobs in both the formal and informal sectors, and ensuring kaduna is among the top states in Nigeria with year-on-year growth in internally generated revenue (IGR), all without introducing difficult taxes.

“Here is a governor who has ensured that the economic template of Kaduna State is competing keenly with those of Lagos, Kano, etc, and will do so much effectively in the coming years, especially with his friendly investment policies and capitalising on the arable land mass of KadunaState,” he said.

“UbaSani is God sent to the people of Kaduna State, he came, liberated and resurrected masses and the less privileged from their graves, and even civil servants are smiling every month with their families.

He described Governor Uba Sani as man of his words.

“The governor within the short period of his administration has hit the ground running through his numerous achievement,s especially in the education, healthcare delivery system.

“We consider how he has improved the security situation of the state, his effort in the education sector, water sector, health and so many areas to mention but few.

“There is no other governor in the state and nation at large like him, to me, as far as I’m concerned, considering his successes within just six months.”