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  • Gov. Bello of Niger sacks DG SDGs over lack of reforms

    Gov. Bello of Niger sacks DG SDGs over lack of reforms

    Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has approved the immediate termination of the appointment of the Director-General, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Alhaji Abdullahi  Arah.

    This was stated in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Ahmed  Matane, on Saturday in Minna.

    “The removal of the director-general is to facilitate, accelerated implementation of the reforms being initiated by the government towards attainment of the SDGs in the state,” Matane said.

    According to him, Arah is incapable of piloting the affairs of his office as required by the state government having failed to perform to its expectations.

  • Forum commends Gov. Bello inauguration of Community Protection Guards in Zamfara

    The Arewa Development Forum for Peace and Justice has lauded the inauguration of the Community Protection Guard (CPG), against banditry in Zamfara.

    This is contained in a statement by the Executive Chairman of the Forum, Alhaji Zubairu Mustafa on Sunday in Kaduna.

    Mustafa said commendation came after the Forum’s meeting in Kaduna with the resolution to laud and support the idea of Gov Bello Mutawalle on security measures for protection against bandits in the state.

    “However, we appeal to the governors in the North-West region to set up machinery and measures for the Joint Task Force of able youths as community-based vigilante volunteers.

    “This will go a long way to complement the efforts of security operatives to fight criminal activities in the region.

    “Our leaders must act now or we continue to be targets of elimination by minority marauders going about with weapons against the majority.

    “Government should know that when people are frustrated, they would look for the best option for themselves which is to arm themselves on the excuse that government cannot protect them,’’ Mustafa said.

    He explained that many people around Zamfara, Kaduna, Katsina and Sokoto states who were victims of such carnage, endorsed the decisions.

    According to him, the inauguration of CPG will reduce and checkmate bandits’ movement, fight them and stop their carnage.

    “From Zurmi to Tsafe, Bakura to Maru and Shinkafi, these bandits have continued with their deadly attacks against innocent people.

    “This is because security agencies are overwhelmed and could not nip the nefarious activities of these blood-thirsty terrorists, insurgents and bandits in the bud.

    “In this case, Gov. Mutawalle is the man wearing the shoe and knows where it hurts, hence, our call on well-meaning Nigerians to support the call on locals to legally acquire arms, to protect and defend their communities against any form of criminal invasion.

    “Therefore, we would support any leader that seems to have agreed and made a clear and acceptable decision within the ambit of law  to bring lasting peace and security to the lives and properties of citizens,’’ Mustafa said.

    He stated that it was more important for a leader to play his role of saving lives and properties of his people than attending funerals or lamentations after attacks.

    “Proactive measures that include supporting military and police operations, provision of logistics and giving communities right of self-defence are more important and in fact, the best options.

  • Gov. Bello appoints speaker as 2022 Amiru Hajj

    The Speaker, Zamfara state House of Assembly, Alhaji Nasiru Magarya, has been appointed as Amirul Hajj of the state for 2022 Hajj, by Gov. Bello Matawalle
    This is contained in a statement signed and by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Kabiru Balarabe in Gusau on Monday.
    “This is to inform the general public that Gov Bello Matawalle has approved the appointment of Alhaji Nasiru Magarya, Speaker Zamfara house of assembly, as Amirul Hajj and leader of state government delegation for 2022 Hajj operation.
    “The Governor has also approved appointment of the following as members of the delegation.
    “Alhaji Farouk Musa Dosara, house leader, State House of Assembly, Abubakar S-Pawa, Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Emir of Talata-Mafara, Alhaji Bello Barmo and Chairman State Council of Ulama, Sheikh Ahmad Kanoma.
    “Other members of the delegation include Babangida Abubakar-Anka, Musa Ibrahim-Yau, Hajiya Asiyatu Suleiman while the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Transport, Garba Ahmad to serve as Secretary of the delegation,” the statement said.
    According to the SSG, the appointment takes immediate effect.
  • Gov. Bello Matawalle gifts traditional rulers 260 Cadillac cars

    Gov. Bello Matawalle gifts traditional rulers 260 Cadillac cars

    Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara flagged off the distribution of 260 vehicles to traditional rulers in the state on Wednesday in Gusau.

    The flag-off was performed by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll.

    The cars included brand new Cadillac 2019 Model for 17 Emirs, 13 Senior District Heads and 230 District Heads.

    Speaking at the event, Gov. Matawalle said the gesture was in recognition of the role of traditional institutions in maintaining peace in the state.

    “As we are all aware, the role of traditional rulers in fostering national unity, safeguarding our values, and serving as moral compass for our society cannot be overemphasised.

    “As premier leaders in our communities, traditional rulers play key roles in resolving conflicts and in assisting government to provide fatherly advice to their subjects in the interest of promoting peace and harmony.

    “As our leaders, we would stay steadfastly committed to providing for your welfare, safety and any essential support that will allow you to carry out your duties without incident and with bigger successes,’’ Matawalle said.

    The governor said the gesture was made also in recognition of the status of traditional institutions as custodians of religion and culture as well as vehicle of cohesion and peace.

    He expressed willingness to strengthen the traditional institutions and appreciate their efforts in tackling challenges arising from conflicts to build a more peaceful and prosperous state.

    Matawalle explained that his administration had never taken critical decisions regarding issues of public concern without due consultation with the royal fathers.

    “We rely on you for feedback regarding the impact of our policies as they affect the general public.

    “We always sit together with you to evaluate our policies, debate new options and strategise towards achieving the common objective of building a new Zamfara.

    “This, we shall continue all the time, by the grace of God,’’ he said.

    According to him, government will continue to work with the traditional institution to create a friendly environment for those wishing to contribute their fair share to the progress of Zamfara.

    Matawalle said government was also rehabilitating and reconstructing some of the palaces of the emirs, noting that some of the projects would soon be completed.

    The governor appreciated the Sultan for attending the flag-off and the inauguration of the secretariat of State Council of Ulama (religious leaders).

    Earlier, the Sultan applauded the governor for the gesture and urged the traditional rulers to ensure they maintained their role as fathers by offering articulate and sincere advice to political leaders.

    The Sultan expressed gratitude to Gov. Matawalle for his concern about the welfare of the two important institutions which remained the thread that held society together.

    The Sultan called on the beneficiaries of the gesture to continue to support the administration of Gov. Matawalle by offering their best efforts in ending the challenges facing the people.

    Sultan Abubakar admonished the Zamfara traditional rulers to ensure peace and peaceful coexistence among their subjects.

    He also commended the state government for establishing a Council of Ulama that brought together all Imams and clergymen under one umbrella to enhance unity among Muslims in the state.

    The Emir of Anka and Chairman of Zamfara Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmed, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, thanked the governor for the gesture.

    Ahmed assured government of the traditional council’s continued effort to ensure peace and unity in their communities.

  • Oyegun/Tinubu’s crisis: APC governors have confidence in Oyegun – Gov. Bello

    Following the disagreement between the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun and the National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has thrown his weight behind the party chairman.

    Recalls that Tinubu had written to the president, accusing Odigie-Oyegun of sabotaging his efforts by inaugurating a parallel state executive of the party in Kogi.

    Speaking with State House newsmen on Thursday night after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa, Abuja, Governor Bello added that the governors on the platform of the APC were also happy with the decision of the president to appoint Tinubu to reconcile warring factions in the party.

    He, however, contended that one solution cannot work for the different states affected adding that some erring members in some states need to be disciplined.

    He said: “We the governors and majority of APC members have confidence ‎in our national chairman Chief John Oyegun. We also believe in the President by appointing Bola Tinubu, our leader to reconcile some aggrieved members of our party.

    “However, one size fits all will not work in all the states where some erring members need to be disciplined.”

    Bello also stated that APC governors are backing Buhari for a second term because the president had done well so far and had put fears in state governors about corrupt practices.

    Bello explained “There are three things. One, he has done excellently well, secondly, on fighting corruption. Even we, among the governors are competing among ourselves to ensure that the little resources available, we utilize for the people.

    So, corruption is reduced to the barest minimum. “Next is the revival of the economy, job creation and making sure that average Nigerians are comfortable. Based on these performance, we are urging Mr. President to please run and fly in 2019.

    “So, there is nothing more to that. And if you look at it critically, the governors themselves who naturally have immunity, we are very careful because you know that Mr. President is incorruptible. “If you do, you are going to face the consequences.

    So, we are careful about that and we are utilizing it. “You see among ourselves, we are competing among the states to see who does more unlike the previous regime. “So, we want such Mr. President to continue to lead the way so that we can follow and Nigerians will have the dividend of democracy.”

    He said Buhari was still consulting with Nigerians and would love to hear from citizens before taking a decision on the 2019 presidential election.

    “The President is still consulting and he wants more Nigerians to ‎speak before he can make up his mind. But I am very comfortable that Nigerians will speak loud,” Bello stated.

  • ‘IDPs better than us, we can’t afford one meal a day,’ say Kogi workers

    The organised labour in Kogi state continued on Wednesday, the workers said the agony they were facing then was more than that faced internally displaced persons (IDP).

    The organised labour said the workers in the state needed the services of the humanitarian agencies to provide relief materials for them.

    The workers in a statement signed by Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Olakunle Faniyi and Kolawole James and Joint Public Services negotiating council counterpart, Comrade Isah Abubakar, said the dying workers of the state needed intervention.

    They noted that a “situation where workers could not afford even one meal a day and pay the school fees of their children is already a humanitarian issue.

    ” As it stands today in Kogi state, over 30 percent of the workforce are being owed 21 months salaries, 21 percent have unpaid salaries between 11 and 18 months, while about 45 percent took their salaries up till June this year.

    “These are categories of workers that the Kogi state government is forcing to embrace the clock in, clock out policy of the government”.

    The workers said instead of apologising to the workers and their families over the untold hardship they had been subjected to, the state government was rolling “out falsehood on how workers have been paid their salaries up until July “.

    The organised labour however charged the government to treat the workers with dignity, saying “not even in the era of slavery that slaves are forced to work on empty stomachs “.