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2023 Guber: Bauchi Youth, Women Groups Pressure Senator Jika to Join NNPP
From Mohammed Muktar Umar Bauchi
Some youths and women groups under the aegis of Political Pressure Groups in Bauchi metropolis yesterday converged at the Halliru Dauda Jika senatorial constituency office intimating him of the need for him to cross-carpet to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to aspire for the governorship of the state ahead of the 2023 general elections.
It could be recalled that Senator Jika, a serving senator under the All Progressives Congress (APC) recently dabbled into the party’s Bauchi state governorship primaries, but gallantly lost to Air Marshal Saddique Baba Abubakar (rtd).
Speaking at the occasion, one of the group’s leaders, Sadik Abdullahi Kobi, said they have resolved to see Senator Jika look into the possibility of his cross-carpeting into the NNPP in order to express his gubernatorial aspiration, saying the senator is a leader and an exemplary character.
Kobi said, “This popular demand of the mammoth crowd of both male and female are here to tender their plea to the Senator representing Bauchi central senatorial district, Senator Jika to consider his plan B option of pitching tent with another political party so as to meet his governorship aspiration of giving Bauchi state a good leadership”.
“We have prior to the conduct of party primaries conspicuously advised the APC leadership to zone the gubernatorial ticket to Senator Halliru Jika because he was adjudged to be a man of the people and a leader who is committed to fulfilling the needs and aspiration of the down-trodden masses of Nigeria. So we are pleading with him to join the NNPP to assume the mantle of leadership of the state.
“So in our position as vibrant youths and women, we all come out to not only peddle him into another political party, but also to ensure that he takes to a reputable and formidable political party that would enable him meet his aspiration such as NNPP”.
Abdullahi Kobi however assured the Senator that they would rally round him to whichever political party he moves into to meet his aspiration of clinching onto the governorship seat of Bauchi state comes 2023 polls.
Speaking on the part of the women, Malama Saliha Abubakar said they were ever ready to comb all the nooks and crannies of Bauchi state to campaign for his leadership of the state, saying Jika is unparalleled to any of the gubernatorial aspirant in the state.
Responding on behalf of Senator Halliru Dauda Jika, his director media, Malam Haruna Muhammad commended the groups for their solidarity to the senator, assuring that he would unfailingly convey the message to the appropriate person to whom they were committed.
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to address migration issues in the country.The minister stated this during the courtesy visit to his office in Abuja by the new Chief of Mission of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Dimanche Sharon at the weekend.
He appreciated the IOM’s role in the country, saying the organisation could transform into a global ombudsman for migration issues. Migration, according to the minister, is divine, and people should be permitted to move within the boundaries of the law.The minister noted that issues such as climate change, land use patterns, and urbanisation have affected people; hence, there is a need for migration to areas with access to arable farmland, commercial opportunities, better living conditions, and prosperity.Bagudu assured the IOM team of the ministry’s cooperation and expressed a willingness to collaborate with the organisation to address both internal and international migration issues in the country, whilst noting that several agreements have been signed by the International Cooperation Department of the ministry to tackle migration challenges.IOM’s Chief of Mission to Nigeria, Ms. Dimanche Sharon, lauded the minister for his effective coordinating role, emphasising that the ministry is a key player in the country’s development activities.Sharon encouraged Nigerians to rewrite their story, highlighting the numerous positive narratives about Nigeria that the international community remains unaware of. She expressed a desire to harness remittances from the diaspora for development, noting that the receipt of remittances can enhance development, provide better nutrition, improve education, and increase access to health services.She urged the ministry to include Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS) in its development plans and to provide solutions for internal displacements, while also promising that IOM, as an organisation, wishes to support Nigeria in achieving its plans and programmes.Sharon stated that IOM is an extended arm of the government, supporting the priorities and needs of the Federal Government. IOM activities in Nigeria include: Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR), Labour Migration, Diaspora Policy Formulation, Migration Health, and Migrant Assistance and Protection.
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Friday, inaugurated the Enugu State Human Development Council at the Government House. He stressed that human capital remains the true wealth of any nation and a core priority of his administration. The Council is chaired by the Deputy Governor, Ifeanyi Ossai, and includes State Executive Council members and heads of MDAs.
Also represented are the legislature, local governments, traditional rulers, church leaders, and civil society organisations. Mbah explained the Council aligns with his government’s emphasis on human development and social investment. He urged the members to take the task seriously and work towards tangible outcomes. “One of our top priorities is eradicating poverty and reducing the poverty headcount to zero,” Mbah noted. He added that the government’s philosophy prioritises human capital over natural resources. “Our last two budgets allocated over 50 per cent to social services,” the governor stated. In his response, Ossai assured the governor of members’ commitment to the Council’s goals. He emphasised that all government initiatives — from schools to roads — are people-focused. “All our projects aim to improve lives, and the Council will help us track and measure progress,” Ossai said. (NAN)From Francis Sadhere, Delta
The Delta State Police Command has recorded a major security breakthrough with the arrest of several suspected kidnappers, armed robbers and cultists across the state, leading to the recovery of a significant cache of firearms and ammunition.According to a press release by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, the arrests were made through a series of coordinated intelligence-led operations carried out by various tactical units within the Command.
In a major crackdown on kidnapping, operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) arrested three suspected members of an interstate kidnapping syndicate on May 16 and 17. The suspects — Idirisu Yakubu (21), Bello Amodu (40), and Umar Mohammed Beto (38) — were apprehended in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.The gang is believed to have been responsible for kidnappings in Delta, Rivers, Enugu, and Imo states. Following their arrest, the suspects led police to a bush along the Ughelli-Ozoro Road in Delta State where officers recovered an AK-47 rifle loaded with 23 rounds of live ammunition and a pump-action shotgun with seven live cartridges. Investigations into the syndicate’s operations are ongoing.In another operation, the Eagle Net Surveillance Team based in Ughelli arrested a 53-year-old suspect, Benjamin Benemor, in Warri South Local Government Area. Acting on credible intelligence, officers searched his residence and uncovered a deadly arsenal which included one English Beretta pistol with magazine, an English double-barrel pump-action gun, an English single-barrel gun, two locally made firearms, and a battle axe. Fifteen live cartridges were also seized from the scene.Further demonstrating the effectiveness of proactive policing, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) intercepted a Jetta vehicle along the Asaba-Benin Expressway on May 15. Two suspects — Blessing Ngbajime (49) and Okpako Oghenhovo (27) — were arrested, and one fabricated Beretta pistol was recovered from the latter. Investigations are currently underway.Reacting to the successful operations, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi commended the officers for their professionalism and dedication.He reiterated the Command’s commitment to eradicating criminal elements and safeguarding lives and property across Delta State.“These achievements demonstrate our readiness to confront all forms of criminality head-on. We urge citizens to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information that can assist in maintaining peace and order,” Olufemi stated.The arrests and weapon seizures come as part of the Command’s intensified efforts to rid the state of criminal syndicates and maintain law and order.
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