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President Bola Tinubu has sent his felicitations to governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State as he marks his 53rd birthday.
The President, in a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday, celebrated the accomplished engineer and politician whose leadership odyssey has been one of sacrifice, dedication, and service to the people.
Tinubu commended the governor for his devotion to the nation, from his early years as a pro-democracy activist, promoting the pristine elements of democracy, good governance, and national unity.
President Tinubu extolled the brilliance and excellence of the Governor, who is both a mechanical engineer of high repute and a renowned finance expert.
He recalled his efforts as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Financial Institutions, and now as governor.
The President thanked the governor for his unwavering support while wishing him many more years in good health, happiness, and strength in the service of the people of Kaduna State and Nigeria.
The National Leader of Rescue Movement For New Nigeria aka Rescue The Vulnerable Initiative, Comrade Faduri Oluwadare Joseph aka Fadojoe said that no matter the present situation in Nigeria, we should be hopeful of better days ahead.
The Labour Party Presidential Aspirant, Fadojoe, in his new year greetings encouraged Nigerians that as we are going into a new year, “let’s keep alive our hope of becoming a better version of ourselves and in building a new Nigeria of our dream. In deed a nation we can be proud of and that our children can confidently call their own.
“Though considering the present situation one may be tempted to ask if there is hope for Nigeria, but the real Nigerian spirit is the never give up mindset irrespective of prevailing circumstances. That was manifest in our football team when patriotism was the order of the day, example was in Saudi 89, Japan 93 and Atlanta 96; on each occasion the Nigerian football team have come from goals deficits in dramatic encounter to level up and secure a win in a seemly impossible situation and against the so called world soccer giants like Brazil and Argentina.
“As we enter a new year, let’s wake up the sleeping giant in each of us, dream big in 2024, plan big and work your plan. Also be determined to do something towards being part of patriotic Nigerians that will build a new nation. Always remember that if you can conceive it, you can believe it, if you can believe it you can achieve it.
“On behalf of the leadership and entire members of Rescue Movement For New Nigeria aka Rescue The Vulnerable Initiative, I say HAPPY NEW YEAR! AND WISHING YOU A GLORIOUS, BLESSED AND PROSPEROUS YEARS AHEAD”, he concluded. Happy new year to you all
SIGNED:
Faduri Oluwadare Joseph aka Fadojoe, Former Presidential Aspirant Under Labour Party and National Leader of Rescue Movement For New Nigeria aka Rescue The Vulnerable Initiative.
Happy Birthday To Icon of Innovation, His Excellency, Sen. Uba Sani, Executive Governor Of Kaduna State.
On behalf of the good people of Kaduna North, and kaduna central Senatorial District, I heartily congratulate my dear brother, the performing Governor of Kaduna State, His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, on the occasion of his 53th birthday.
Mr. Governor, we are proud of your outstanding achievements in the last six months that you have been administering the affairs of our dear State. We are delighted that you have sustained the tradition of excellence in governance through interventions in critical sectors such as education, Security, health, among others.
Your Excellency, on this special occasion, I join your family, friends, and the entire good people of Kaduna State in wishing you a happy birthday. May Almighty Allah continue to guide you and grant you sound health to continue serving our people.
“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.”
The above contemporary definition of a true leader is not only apt but reflected in the sterling character and personality of the Executive Governor of Katsina state Dr. Dikko Umar Radda.
The man whose pragmatic and transformative leadership are glaringly visible in the number of giant leaps that Katsina has recorded under his visionary administration in the last 6 months in office.
Dikko Radda have been described as a thorough person who treated memos with speed required and gave adequate attention to such within the limit of available resources.
Undoubtedly, his footprints and innovative ideas are rapidly transforming the state.
Dikko Radda a focused leader and astute administrator with an unparalleled commitment to the development and greatness of Katsina state in spite of the daunting challenges.
He will remain the most humble governor in Nigeria.
He has made sacrifices and selfless efforts in ensuring that he bequeath a transformed state that will be globally visible and recognized for rapid Development.
Always working round the clock, thinking outside the box, using his influence and networks of well-meaning friends, politicians to attract accelerated development to Katsina state.
He is god fearing with a large heart which culminated into peace experienced.
He inherited a collapsing system and is gradually resuscitated it.
He understood the system administrative system excellently and that would brought successes.
The Governor’s achievements in various sectors of the economy is unprecedented.
“Governor Dikko Radda’s landmark achievements are awesome and intimidating. Is a clear testimony to his many achievements in the last 6 month’s in office”.
He deserves to be commended for restoring the lost glory in the state’s security sector, for running a transparent government as well as for the stable leadership Katsina is currently enjoying.
In a bid to find a sustainable solution to funding problems within the healthcare system in the country , Group under aegis of Assessible and Affordable Healthcare (AHF) has concluded arrangements to organize a Workshop to discuss Nigeria’s health problems and affordability.
According to the forum, the workshop holding in Kaduna on Saturday will focus on Northern Nigeria and the peculiar health challenges and solutions.
In a statement signed by the Secretary of the Forum for Assessible and Affordable Healthcare, Dr. Muhammad Umar ,the programme with the theme: “Exploring the Affordable and assessable aspects of the Health sector Renewal and investment initiatives and compact” will direct conversations on how the poor can benefit from health reforms policies.
It will equally discuss How society’s cultural and religious norms can fit into the health care system .
In the statement the forum further said the discussants will dwell much about public and private health issues facing the country, especially northern region.
The forum has invited resource persons across the world with vastsolutions experience in providing solutions to challenges facing healthcare delivery system.
Participants and drawn from the healthcare facilities across Nigeria and other Stakeholders within health sectors are expected to attend.
‘Leader with Exceptional Quality”The indefatigable and irresistible Orator of Katsina State’.
Dr. Dikko Umar Radda, the executive Governor of Katsina state, is a leader by example, an altruistic personality, a versatile politician, administrator, an intellectual of rare breed, our likable politcal leader and the youngest governor in the history of Katsina State.
Governor Dikko Radda have clearly demonstrated that leadership is not in age, but in experience encapsulated in strategically defined vision, well-directed proactiveness and collectivity.
His leadership gift is further reflected in his tireless devotion to duty, in his pragmatic management of issues and in his amazing deployment of intelligence to solve knotty problems. Within few months in the office as the executive Governor of Katsina state, the citizenry are expecting more oriented programmes to come across the state.
It is obvious that the brand new governor have a place in history as one of the best things that have happened to Katsina state.
Confidence is the foundation of leadership. It is confidence that separates average leaders from great leaders. In reality, self-confidence is a more important asset than skill, knowledge, or even experience. When leaders exhibit confidence, they are able to recognize success and maintain intact motivation while being constantly ambitious.
Moreover, being confident enables leaders to forge stronger relationships with their fellow teammates. He is an enigma, exceptional/phenomenal Leader, Astute Administrator, a Trailblazer and Uncommon Philanthropist. A leader knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.
A great politician and a mobilizer and organizer of people who have carved a niche for himself in political administration.Dikko Radda is a dogged fighter and goal-getter who confronts every task with an uncommon tenacity to produce results within time.
Recalling his sterling performance when he held sway as Director General and CEO of SMEDAN, which makes him emerged the best public servant during his tenure.
I Comrade Musa Mohammed (Moonlight), earnestly and sincerely pray to Almighty Allah to grant you more wisdom and good health for more historic successes in the days, months and years ahead, to have a successful tenure in office.
… To hold Conference on Tuesday in Washington to Discuss Sanctions
Apparently angry about the electoral fraud that marred the 2023 general elections, members of a group under aegis of Nigerian Diaspora Communities in Europe and America (NDCEA) have resolved to hold a review meeting to assess the conduct of the elections under leadership of Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and take necessary action .
According to group, it would amount to act of cowardice for Nigerians in diaspora not to speak and discuss the worrisome problems surrounding the conduct of the 2023 election.
In a press statement signed by the National Coordinator of Nigerian Diaspora in Europe and America,Mr Collins Abraham Douglas, the Planned review conference scheduled told in Washington,United States on Tuesday.., December, 2023, is part of actions intended to push for sanctions and embark on worldwide campaign against Prof. Yakubu, who it believed rigged the elections in favour of ruling party All Progressives Congress.
The group also said discussions are expected amongst members on need for international communities to impose sanctions on President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and Prof. Yakubu taking Nigerians, who they claimed took Nigerians for granted.
Though the statement revealed that the group appeared divided over whether the elections are marred with fraud or not as some members hold the view that the elections are relatively fair , the leadership said there are indications that the review meeting will afford members to critically discuss the controversial issues and arrive at a resolution .
While calling on Nigerians to join them to rid INEC of alleged bad heads and corrupt leaders, it said democracy is about government of the people and all stakeholders must be ready to join the fight to entrenched Democratic ideal during and after any electoral in the country .
According to the statement, some prominent Nigerians were invited to attend the crucial meeting.
Management of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria has released a notification on the institution’s 43 Convocation Ceremony scheduled to hold from 26th – 27th January, 2024.
According to the notification signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kabiru Bala, the Pre-Convocation Lecture will take place at 4pm at Mamman Kontagora Square, Main Campus, ABU Zaria on Friday, 26 January, 2024.
The lecture, entitled “This is your Time: Set Forth in Confidence and with Haste”. is to be delivered by His Excellency, Donald Duke, CON, former Governor of Cross River State. Dr. Suleyman Ndanusa, OON, former Chairman/Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission, will chair the occasion. Both Duke and Ndanusa are alumni of Ahmadu Bello University.
The award of Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Honorary Degrees will hold at10:00am at Mamman Kontagora Square, Main Campus, ABU, Zaria on Saturday, 27th January, 2024.
The Visitor to Ahmadu Bello University, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, will be the Special Guest of Honour at the occasion.
His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, will be the Chief Host, while His Highness, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, the Emir of Zazzau, will be the Royal Father of the Day.Accordingly, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kabiru Bala, invites all graduands, parents, guardians, and members of the public to the Convocation Ceremony.
Graduands are hereby enjoined to go to their respective faculties for collection of academic gowns which will begin on Monday, 22″ January, 2024 at faculty offices.
“Very soon, Dikko Radda will outperformed his predecessors”
By Comrade Musa Mohammed
The Executive Governor of Katsina State, Dr. Dikko Umar Radda has done a great job preparing imolites for the new world.
He have satisfied majority of the people who were afraid if he will deliver and he have delivered beyond satisfaction.
The internet tigers have been subdued by your performances..
Very soon, Dikko Radda will outperformed his predecessors, in terms of achievements.
The present administration under the able leadership of Dr. Dikko Radda is implementing programmes and projects in education, health infrastructures, Agricultural etc.
The state government has continue to positioned the public service as promised, building roads, constructions and reconstruction of the Schools, hospitals across the state, and have commenced payment of salary and pension debt
Abandoned projects and decaying infrastructures were giving attention.
Dikko Radda government is beating old governance records within so short a period.
He want to make live easy and enjoyable for the people of Katsina state.
The Governor shows that he is a good leader who will run an inclusive government that leaves no one behind, whereby everybody will all be accommodated and he We will be fair to all.
The superlative performance of Governor Dikko Radda, which, he said aided the electoral fortunes of the party at the state and national elections.
Radda has surprised even his worst critics. His performance impresses all and it has strengthen the party and the state.
The totality of Dikko Radda administration’s efforts are geared towards ensuring a safe and secure society, where youth employment is guaranteed.
The people of Katsina state are exceedingly happy with the progress Dikko Radda’s administration have made in the last seven months. His accomplishments have placed the people of Katsina state at a vantage position from where he can now catch a glimpse of the Greater Katsina they envisioned together.
Dikko Radda is a governor, who consistently matched his word with action and worked tirelessly to transform into reality his shared aspiration of making Katsina one of the most functional and habitable cities in the world.
He can do it; He will do it. He have laid a very solid foundation for the transformation of Katsina State through strategic interventions and meaningful executions beyond this period.
A Group Energy Monitors Coalition of Nigeria (EMCN) has described as frivolous the demand by the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) for the Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mr. Mele Kolo Kyari, to disclose details of barrels of oil Nigeria produces and exports every day and the total amounts of revenues generated from oil since the removal of subsidy on petrol in May 2023.
Recalled SERAP and the former Kano Emir that made the demand separately , also accused Kyaril led NNPCL of allegedly failing to remit enough foreign exchange into the treasury despite the removal of fuel subsidy.
But in a reaction to the allegations , the Energy Monitors Coalition of Nigeria in a statement jointly signed by the National Chairman, Mr. Theophilus Abraham and Musa Ibrahim Danbatta which concedes to issues of allegations of corruption and mismanagement in the oil sector and entrenched impunity of perpetrators which over the years undermined public trust and confidence in the oil company, said Mele Kyaril led management has demonstrated that capacity combined with hardwork can yield positive results.
According to the group, the cheering news about Port-Harcourt refinery coming on-stream this December; and improved crude production as well as drive for profit making under Kyari’s are enough evidence to exonerate his management of blame.
While stating that in the last four years , NNPCL has with records promoted transparency and accountability in barrels of oil the country produces and exports as well revenues generated from such production and exportation which were duly remitted, there is need for caution when apportioning blames .
The statement further reads: ” We want SERAP and the former Kano Emir to know under that the Kyari led Management of NNPCL did not only demonstrate a high sense of focus and commitment to uninterrupted and smooth operations of the National oil industry, but also posted its second consecutive year of ‘profit’ announcing N674.1 billion in the 2021 financial period and growing it from N287 billion in 2020. The figure represented an increase of N387 billion or 134.8% when compared to the previous N287 billion recorded in 2020.
Reacting to issue of transparency,the group which said Kyari’s reform programmes has enhanced transparency and efficiency in the operations of NNPCL. Adding that the idea of setting up of a new trading subsidiary, establishment of a new crude oil marketing division, and the implementation of a new performance management system enhanced accountability
The group further said ,” We want Nigerians to know that when Mele Kyari assumed duty as the Group Managing Director of the now-defunct NNPC on July 7, 2019, it was at a critical period, but with his appointment in 2021 by President Muhammadu Buhari as chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Oil Company Limited (NNPCL), and the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act, which came into force in 2021, the TAPE became the standard for steering the new company forward in a global economy still reeling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, which devastated the world in 2020 and 2021.
“The on-going reforms has helped the company’s growth from a loss-making one into a profit-making commercial entity, as the efforts at checkmating crude oil theft and illegal refineries boost daily oil production.
“That Nigeria has regained its position as the largest crude oil producer in Africa, ahead of Algeria’s 1.021mb/d and Angola’s 1.088mb/d in November 2022 was not a case out of the blues, but someone’s action that was responsible for it .
“We are quick to forget that lingering fuel scarcity characterised by long queues at filling station are gradually becoming history, with constant availability of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
“It is no longer news that the $2.8bn Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project constructed by Oilserve Limited will be inaugurated December. The 614km-long pipeline to transport natural gas from southern Nigeria to central Nigeria.
“One of the landmark achievements of Kyari’s stewardship at NNPCL is the commencement of commercial oil to exploration in the Northern part of Nigeria.The Kolmani Oil Field, estimated to have a reserve of about one billion barrels of crude oil, OPL 809 and 810, lie in the Gongola Basin of the Upper Benue Trough, straddling Bauchi and Gombe States.
“We want the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and SERAP to know that running affairs of NNPCL is not only issues of figures about how much oil produced daily or sold, but implementation of reforms that will help the federal government generate revenue and ensure sustainable progress and development of the national oil industry.”
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