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Ensure Victory For PDP In Guber Polls, Kaduna Central Senator Elect Tasks Supporters

Ensure Victory For PDP In Guber Polls, Kaduna Central Senator Elect Tasks Supporters

By; Mike Odeh James

The Senator elect for Kaduna Central, Lawal Adamu, popularly known as Mr. LA has tasked his supporters across his constituency to make efforts in ensuring a resounding victory for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the gubernatorial and State Assembly elections, rescheduled for March 18.

He gave the charge when he recieved Mr. LA Support Group who were on a condolence and congratulatory visit to his office in Kaduna yesterday.

He stressed that for now, their priority is to win the gubernatorial and State Assembly election, tasking all to ensure the Ashiru/Ayuba ticket emerges at the March 18 polls.

Mr. LA who was speaking while responding to their speech, Lawal said that the masses hopes lie on those elected, hence, they will do their best in representing them well.

“Most importantly, we are praying to the Almighty Allah to guide us, let this seat be a blessing to the people of Kaduna.

“Let our generation be different. Let this be a turning point for others to follow,” he said.

He described Sabon Tasha in Kaduna metropolis, as his favourite, while reminding them to guide him on how to intervene in their deplorable roads condition after the inauguration, so that there will be intervention.

He thanked them for roles played in ensuring the victory of PDP in the last election.

“Each and everyone of you has played a role and it is much appreciated,” he said.

Earlier, leader of the delegation, Ovyeh Ishaya said they were there on condolence visit as well as to congratulate him on victory at the polls

He commended his resilience and doggedness in fighting for his mandate to the Supreme Court, where he was affirmed authentic PDP Candidate for Kaduna Central.

The visitors told him that roads in Sabon Tasha are deplorable, tasking him to intervene when he gets into office.

They informed him that he is loved by the people, hence the confidence reposed on him should not be in vain.

They urged him to be accessible to all his constituents.

He was also advised to operate a robust constituency office, where constituents can be engaged positively.

Uba Sani Will Win Kaduna State With Wide Margin – Comrade Musa Mohammed

Uba Sani Will Win Kaduna State With Wide Margin – Comrade Musa Mohammed

The gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress APC, in Kaduna state will beat all other contending parties with wide margin in the upcoming 2023 governatorial election in the state.

Comrade Musa Mohammed, a Supporter of Senator Uba Sani, stated this in an interview with newsmen in Kaduna on Wednesday.

He said the party, based on plans and indicators on ground will win at both the gubernatorial and state assembly level with overwhelming votes, including the Hon. Isah Ashiru Kudan of PDP in the state,

“Ashiru Kudan is from Kaduna, a former member of both state and national assembly. He will get some votes but APC will defeat him in the gubernatorial race, and will defeat all other political parties by God’s grace.

“We are saying, we are going to have a wide margin in the coming election.

He explained that indicators on the ground have placed the leading opposition in the state, the PDP, in third place position in the coming elections.

“I want to assure you that the PDP will be surprised on Saturday 11th March 2023 gubernatorial and state assembly elections,” he said.

He said the Governorship candidate of the APC in Kaduna state, Sen. Uba Sani is receiving increasing acceptance and support from indigens within and outside the state as the Campaign continues, especially from professionals who have made inputs and fine tuned manifestoes of the party in the state.

“People are accepting him because they see him as more matured, composed, very humble and highly experienced person, especially as a former SSA on public affairs to former president Obasonjo, former Special adviser Political to governator of Kaduna State Malam Nasiru El-Rufai and serving Senator.

“On personal ground, he has given scholarships to students across the state and free healthcare services to people from his senatorial district.

“People feel he can rightly stir affairs of the state.

“Uba Sani’s campaign is hinged on continuity having worked with Governor Nasiru El-Rufai for years,” he said.

14 months after death: Remains of ex- Senate President unburied

14 months after death: Remains of ex- Senate President unburied

BY DAHIRU SULEIMAN.

THE remains of the late Senate President in the Second Republic between 1979 and 1983, Senator Joseph Wayas, have yet to be buried 14 months after death.

Investigations has revealed that Wayas died in December 2021. Following the demise, the Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade, inaugurated a funeral committee immediately to plan for his burial.

The committee was chaired by a two-time Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Kanu Agabi.

However, after over a year, the late Wayas has yet to be laid to rest as family sources said there was no finance to attend to the body and that they could barely cope.

A former executive secretary of the National Planning Commission, Ntufam Ugbo, revealed he was no longer part of the committee.

While affirming Ayade had made funds available for the funeral, he disclosed the first son of the late Senate President, Joseph Wayas Jr, had a better explanation for the delay.

He said, “He cannot say he does not have an explanation to give on why the funeral is delayed. He is the first son, so he should be in charge.

Earlier, Ayade, in a condolence message lamented the passing of the former Senate President, describing his death as a monumental loss to the state in particular and Nigeria as a whole.

In a press statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Christian Ita, Ayade said Dr Wayas left indelible footprints on the sands of time.

“As a state, Cross River is in pain as we mourn the passing of our illustrious son. He was a rare gem. Dr Wayas’ demise is indeed a monumental loss to our dear state and Nigeria,” Ayade said in the statement.

Also, the Chief Media Adviser to Cross River governor, Christian Ita, disclosed that the governor had released funds for the burial.

“I don’t want to get involved in the matter. Perhaps, the first son is the problem, but speak to members of the funeral committee. The governor actually released money for the burial months ago,” said.

However, in response, Wayas Jr blamed the funeral committee for the delay of his late dad’s burial.

He said he had little role to play since the committee was set to plan for the funeral.

“The funeral is not exactly in our hands but that of the funeral committee. I hear there are issues surrounding the funeral funds. And some members are said to have resigned. I cannot go back to the state governor or Federal Government now due to election issues. The governor has done well already,” he said.

KASU Lecturer, Prof. Zakari Ladan Secures N27m Grant for Mosquito Repellent Research

KASU Professor completes a study on mosquito repellent fabric encapsulated with plant bioactive ingredients sponsored by TETFund.

Zakari Ladan, a Professor in the Department of Pure & Applied Chemistry, Kaduna State University, secured a research grant with his collaborating partners under the TETFund 2020 National Research Fund intervention worth Twenty-Seven Million Twenty Thousand and Twenty-Seven Naira (N27,020,027.00) only.

The title of the project is “Development of an eco-friendly mosquito repellent fabric embedded with nanoparticles encapsulated with Vitex negundo bioactive compounds.” This is the first NRF/TETFund grant won by KASU being the host Institution, in collaboration with Bingham University and Vaal University of Technology, South Africa.

Prof. Ladan the principal researcher, specializes in organic/synthetic chemistry with three co-researchers namely; Dr. B.J Okoli from Bingham University who is an organic chemist, Dr. U.D Ejike from Bingham University, a Biochemist and Dr. M. Fanyana an expert in nanotechnology from the Vaal University of Technology, South Africa.

The research is focused on producing a mosquito-repellent fabric embedded with nanoparticles encapsulated with the active constituents of Vitex negundo bioactive compounds. Rather than the continuous use of chemical insecticides or mosquito-treated nets with synthetic chemicals, the mosquito-repellent fabrics developed from this research is in the form of sleeping nightgowns with other bio-products such as bio-insecticide sprays and repellence creams formulated with the plant’s bioactive constituent for the control of mosquito bites.

The project achieved its objectives with the following outcomes:

Production of fabrics (nightgowns) embedded with nanoparticles encapsulated with V. negundo bioactive compounds for the control of mosquitoes.
Attended two international conferences:
 American Chemical Society International conference held at RMRDC, Abuja where a paper was presented on the topic: “Chemotaxonomy of Vitex negundo L. Essential Oil from Six States of the North-Central Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria (2022)”.
 Paper presented at the International Conference on Health Access and Socio-Economic Development beyond COVID-19 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, on the topic:”Antioxidant, Dermal and Acute Toxicological effects of Eucalyptus Camaldulensis (Dehn-Blakely) Essential Oil on Male Wistar Rats (2021)”.
Published seven (7) articles in high-impact factor journals and two (2) conference proceedings.
Patented a novel essential oil pilot plant that can isolate aromatic bioactive constituents from plants useful in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and flavour industries.
Organized NRF/ Tetfund workshop at Bingham University, Karu on the 22nd of June 2022 on the topic: “Malaria prevention and control measures using some plant bioactive constituents found in North central Geo-political zone of Nigeria”.
Formulated five different products using the isolated bioactive constituents of Vitex negundo plant to include the following: Mosquito repellent cream, Pure Eucalyptol oil, aerosol sprays, mosquito repellent spray fitted with fan etc.
Development of gloss and water-based mosquito repellent paint.

The NRF/TETFund grant under the supervision of Prof. Ben A. Chindo , Director of Research and Development has fulfilled the TETFund requirement with the successful implementation of the project objectives.

Signed
Adamu Nuhu Bargo
P.R.O-KASU
12th March, 2023

Hauwa’u Memorial Inter-House Sports, Grooming Prospective Athletes

Hauwa’u Memorial Inter-House Sports, Grooming Prospective Athletes

Thrills and Razzmatazz at the just concluded Hauwa’u Memorial School Inter-house sports competition.

The event witnessed a dogged Green House triumph over other contestants in Kaduna state, with a total of 71 points gathered during the competition.

While fellow contestants, Yellow and red House came second with a bracket of 61 points, the Blue House settled at the bottom of the table with total of 56 points.

The fun fair event held at the prestigious Sir Ahmadu Bello Stadium, (ABS) Kaduna on Friday showcased different sporting events such as: 100 metres race; 400 metres, relay, fill in the basket, Skipping, and other sporting activities.

Hauwa’u Memorial School is an initiative of the Aminu Musa Abdulsalam Foundation located at Tudun-wada Kaduna. It’s mainly for Orphans and the less privileged in that community with the core mandate of providing them with quality education through the Foundation.

In his remarks, the special guest of Honour, Alhaji Muhammed Yusuf Sa’in of Lere congratulated both the winners and the entire students and urged them to put in their best at future competitions.

Alhaji Muhammed added that the need to enhance sporting activities in schools especially in primary session cannot be overemphasized, adding that it will help develop their skills and abilities at very young age.

Speaking with newsmen shortly after the event, the Honourable Commissioner of Human Services and Social Development,Haj. Hafsat Mohammed Baba commended the school management following their efforts to ensure that less privileged and the vulnerable are given priority and adequate care to live the life of their dreams.

Hafsat said, “We are happy that this kind of thing is happening, seeing our children and grandchildren playing together in the spirit of togetherness. I believed that the children have done excellently well and the proprietor of the school is also doing excellently well. We all know that education is the key in every society. So when we educate these children from different backgrounds, they will always remember themselves in the spirit of oneness tomorrow when they grow up.”

Speaking from the government perspective, Haj. Hafsat reiterated that the Kaduna state Ministry of Education has put up several programs among the schools across the 23 LGAs to help them interact with each other to foster unity, meanwhile the government cannot do everything alone and therefore solicits that other private schools emulate AMA Foundation for both human and capital development.

In the same vein, the Director, AMA Foundation, Kaduna Hajiya Aisha Yusuf Mamman said the foundation prioritize key areas of Health; Empowerment, Education amongst others.

Aisha disclosed that the program alongside the Inter-House sports competition is to offer free medical services to those with eye defects, adding that many were screened and given eye glasses, while those with cases of cataract will go through surgery in April after the Ramadan screening like they have been doing for the past ten years.

She said , “Education is critical for nation building, developing people and breaking the cycle of poverty. We believed that by opening the door of academics for the primary school children, we will be able to move the society forward by grooming and educating future leaders. The school is totally free as they gets free food, school uniform and other educational stuffs with the primary criteria to be an orphan or from a poor background.”

El-Rufai Attack on Senator Makarfi,Cheap Blackmail

Makarfi Ambassadors have replied the Kaduna State Governor, Mal. Nasir El-Rufai over an audio trending on social media,where he alleged that the money former Senator Ahmed Makarfi got in his second term in office as Governor of the State is far more than what his administration got in eight years.

According to the group, El-Rufai’s statement about Senator Makarfi’s administration is nothing, but a clear evidence of either someone out of mind or face saving device to cover up for the mismanagement of loans collected from world bank and commercial banks .

The group further said ,”It is grossly insensitive and out of common sense for an incumbent Governor to come out openly to say a Governor with verifiable records of performance,such as Senator Makarfi didn’t do anything tangible that could be traced to his administration, when in same audio he contradicted him saying he built roads, school and other infrastructures, but he borrowed loan .

“In the audio widely circulated by mischief makers Senator Makarfi’s hard earned reputation as a Governor, El-Rufai asked why Senator Makarfi borrowed loan with amount of money available to his government and did nothing with it ,but he (El-Rufai)collected loan,but worked with it and the works are there for everyone to see.

Reacting to what Makarfi Ambassadors described as “unfortunate and cheap” blackmail, the group said, Governor Nasir El-Rufai required a medical attention to check his state of mind, the group in a statement jointly signed by Mr. Abdullahi Ahmed, Coordinator General-Matters, and Engr Bolade Aina, Coordinator Planning/Strategy,”Governor El-Rufai does not not the have moral right to question the loan collected by the Makarfi administration , because eyes are not blind to the highly quality and visible dividends of democracy .

It however, challenged Governor El-Rufai to make Public the amount of foreign and domestic loan collected by his government and how they spent; the money accrued from sales of government houses and pension and gratuities of sacked civil servants.

The statement further reads:”We can’t see or understand the correlation between Makarfi led government that came into office in 1999 and left 2907 and that of El-Rufai, who took over office in 2015 after Makarfi’s three successors namely: Former Governor Namadi Sambo; Late Governor Patrick Yakowa and Former Governor Ramalan Yero.

“This blame game from an incumbent Governor of a State is undoubtedly a sign of weakness; failure and fear of being sent to jail for mismanaging public funds after leaving office .

“El-Rufai is apparently jittery about imminent election defeat and so,resort to character assassination of perceived enemies,who he viewed as working against his anointed governorship Candidate .

“Let’s us categorically state here that Kaduna citizens can’t be fooled again with his political antics of divide and rule system to win election. Come March 18, the Kaduna people will speak in loud voice again as they did during the presidential elections and send him and cronies out of sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House.

“We are proud to be associated with Senator Makarfi any day as he remains the best Governor,who judiciously used the available resources to develop Kaduna State and better lots of the people.”

Attack on Makarfi: PDP Youths Blast El-Rufai,Says He’s a Pathological Lier

Attack on Makarfi: PDP Youths Blast El-Rufai,Says He’s a Pathological Lier

In a swift reaction to statement credited to Kaduna State Governor ,Mal. Nasir El-Rufai in a widely circulated audio recording, where the Governor questioned former Governor of the State, Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi’s management of funds under his regime, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) , National Youth Wing ,North-West Zone, has described the Governor a pathological lier,who has no regards for any leader .

According to El-Rufai in the audio, the money Senator Makarfi got in his second term in office, is far more than what his administration got in eight years in multiple of four or five times .

El-Rufai queried:”What did he do with it. Makarfi didn’t do anything tangible that could be traced to his administration .He build roads , school but he borrowed loan .Why the borrow loan with amount of money available to his government ?

“We collected loan ,but worked with and the works are there for everyone to see”.

But in a reaction to the alleged statements described as ‘Blatant lies” of drowning man ,who is finding all means to survive imminent defeat during the forthcoming Governorship election in the state , the PDP Youth wing said,”El-Rufai does not have integrity to challenge Makarfi’s administration that overtly did well in all ramifications of development in the state.

“For us, we say unequivocally that Makarfi still remains the best Governor Kaduna had ever produced with great records of performance , ability to unit the citizens and capacity creat people friendly policies that are unequalled.” It stated .

The group, which stated this in a statement signed by the Zonal Coordinator,Hon. Ibrahim Ahmadu emphasised that ” Governor El-Rufai does not not have moral right to question the loan collected by the Makarfi administration , because eyes are not blind to the highly quality and visible dividends of democracy makarfi has put in place

The statement further reads :”The attain the position of Governor is not mean joke , but El-Rufai has so degraded the office with his Vituperations and unguarded ulterances in a desperate bid to cover up his mismanagement of the world bank loan and other loan Collected on behalf of the State.

“Since El-Rufai has decided to deride leaders we respect and honour , we are battle ready to fight and defend them with every means acceptable within the law.

“We make bold to say that Senator Makarfi was a governor with good conscience;high regard for humanity and focused leader that established the much talked about Kaduna State University( KASU) with moderate tuition fees ,School of Health Technology,Makarfi, built solid roads with the metropolis and rural areas without demolishing anyone’s house and tampering with right of citizens

“El-Rufai should know the legacy of development Senator Makarfi left in Kaduna State can’t be forgotten and he shouldn’t compare himself with him .

“Senator did not only embark on rural roads ,but also electrification and he did all these without causing harm or hurting any soul.”

Kaduna Guber Election: Makarfi Ambassadors Tell PDP,Labour Party to Form Alliance to Defeat APC

The Makarfi Ambassadors have called on the Labour Party governorship Candidate and members in the Kaduna State to join hands with the main opposition party, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to defeat the ruling party ,All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming Guber race.

According the group, this is a time to mobilise electorate across the 23 local government areas of the State to kick out bad governance; unabated security challenges, heartless demolition of property, mass sacking of working and harsh government policies.

In a press statement Jointly signed by Mr. Abdullahi Ahmed, Coordinator General-Matters, and Engr. Bolade Aina – Coordinator Planning/Strategy, the Makarfi Ambassadors said the pattern of voting during the recent presidential elections show that majority of voters preferred PDP ,but to completely demolish APC, there is need for a formidable united front .

The statement further said, ” We expect the leadership of PDP and Labour Party to meet and discuss modalities of unity government and need to form alliance to defeat the ruling party.

“This is not time to divide votes ,but time to unite against a common enemy that has inflicted pains on the people for over seven years.”

However ,the group said ,”Despite the intimidation and unlawful arrest going on before the Kaduna 2023 Governorship election across the state, no amount of evil intent can deter us from winning.

“We urged our fellow respectful citizens to remain firm and law abiding as we are close to the victory in days to come,because, seeing is peculiar feeling of knowing.Thus, we also appreciate the support so far, garnered from various Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), as we are in deep talk with Labour Party’s Support Groups on assurance of their collapse for ‘PDP’ – before the election day.

“Also, we are calling on the security agencies and the electoral empire (INEC) to discharge their responsibilities with fairness, justice, and transparency.”

IWD 2023: Be relentless in defence of your votes, Wamakko tells Nigerian women

IWD 2023: Be relentless in defence of your votes, Wamakko tells Nigerian women

Sokoto State APC leader, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamako has enjoined women voters to continue to defend their votes in order to deepen democracy in Sokoto State and Nigeria at large.

The lawmaker who gave the advice in a message to mark the 2023 International Women’s Day on Wednesday, said the contribution of women voters to the survival of democracy has been immeasurable.

He explained that in his immediate Constituency of Sokoto, women have been in the forefront of active participation in elections for decades, saying that they should sustain the tempo of their commitment to democratic governance by ensuring that their votes continue to count.

Wamako, in the statement, noted that Sokoto State and indeed Nigeria’s democratic space would not have recorded success stories without the valuable contribution of women to campaigning and voting.

“On this occasion of the International Women’s Day for the year 2023, I salute the resilience of our womenfolk and commitment to voting in all elections as active participants in political transition in general. I pray that Allah almighty bless input of our women in ensuring the deepening of democracy and I wish to enjoin them to embrace the culture of defending their votes anywhere, anyday because they have the constitutional rights to do so”, Wamakko pointed out in the statement.

FCT Polls: Hon Samuel Akaolisa Enwerem Congratulates Ireti Kingibe

FCT Polls: Hon Samuel Akaolisa Enwerem Congratulates Ireti Kingibe

Mike Odeh James

In the spirit of sportsmanship, the candidate for Abuja Senatorial District under the aegis of the National Rescue Movement, Hon.Samuel Akaolisa Enwerem has congratulated Mrs Ireti Kingibe, winner of the recent concluded Federal Capital Territory Senatorial District election.

It could be recalled that on February 25 2023, Mrs Kingibe contested under the platform of Labour Party and was declared winner of the polls

Hon, Akolisa ‘s congratulatory message to the Senator -Elect reads:

Dear Madam Senator -Elect:

Please accept my warm congratulations on recent your victory at the polls and your subsequent election as the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT )

Though, I contested against you as the tenets of democracy dictates, it is also incumbent on me as a patriot to accept the wishes of the people

My best wishes for your success as you prepare to take up the responsibilities and challenges of your high office.

As you embark upon your new responsibilities as a Senator , I wish to assure you of my loyalty, friendship and support at any time

I look forward to working with you in matters that concerns the FCT and Nigeria with the aim of taking country and our senatorial district to a greater pedestal

Sincerely,

Samuel Akaolisa Enwerem

FCT Senatorial Candidate for NRM

Enwerem would be the first politicians who lost but was magnanimous to congratulate the winner