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New Road has Changed Our Lives – Gwagalada Residents
By Laide Akinboade, Abuja
The residents of Gwagwalada have commended the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), for the construction of once a stretch of neglected roads.
The residents of Gwagalada and Paikon-Kore stated this while speaking to journalists.
They said the once difficult access has now become a symbol of safety, economic empowerment and a brighter future for residents.
At the center of this progress is the Paikon-kore–Ibua Road, a 9-kilometer stretch featuring 17 culverts, including major crossings. The newly constructed bridge, a crucial part of this road, has especially benefited school children and traders, allowing them to safely cross even during the rainy season.
He added, “The transformation of Gwagwalada began when Barr Nyesom Wike assumed office as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). His vision, aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, has turned Gwagwalada into a thriving hub, once again connected to the broader city through smooth, reliable roads”.
“The roads are not just infrastructure; they are lifelines for our community,” said Umar Faruk Abubakar, a stakeholder from the Palace of His Royal Highness Alhaji Muhammadu Magaji. “We thank God for giving us a working minister. We pray for Wike’s continued strength to complete ongoing projects.”
The newly paved roads have also provided a boost to local businesses. Traders like Charles Eyo, Essential Charles Interior are seeing resurgence in their markets. “For years, I paid rent without making a profit because customers couldn’t reach us,” Ayo said. “Now, business is booming, and the market is alive again.”
Others like shop owner Ode Nekodemos, echoed similar sentiments. “The road was once filled with dust, scaring away customers. Today, it’s perfect, and our market is thriving,” he explained.
Contractors working on the road projects, including Setraco Nigeria Ltd. and Okmas Nigeria Ltd., have also praised the FCT administration’s commitment to timely funding and local empowerment. Seneca Rupanetti, Senior Project Manager at Setraco, highlighted the efficiency of the project, noting the minister’s proactive approach in ensuring timely completion.
For the residents and traders of Gwagwalada, the new roads are more than just physical infrastructure; they are symbols of renewed hope and progress. Monday Omoike, a trader, summed up the sentiments of the community: “This administration is working. The roads have brought customers back and changed our lives. It’s a new dawn for Gwagwalada.”
Under Wike’s leadership, the ongoing transformation of Gwagwalada serves as a testament to the power of visionary leadership and collaborative effort. As the region continues to grow, the ripple effects of these projects will be felt for generations, creating opportunities, fostering economic growth, and improving the lives of those who call Gwagwalada home.
From Aliyu Askira, Kano
A lecturer with Kaduna State University, Bilqeesu Abubakar said as a Muslim she believes in the institution of marriage, especially polygamy, but it is challenging and always lead to crises.“I am a very strong woman, romantic and friendly but unfortunately I married twice and twice the marriage collapsed, but likely for me I have one son from the second marriage”.
“I will attribute the collapse of my first marriage to the fact that I was young and not experienced, but when the marriage packed up, I went back to the university and acquired degrees, but unfortunately I got married again after having one child, the marriage collapsed again due to injustice from my husband. “You see as a woman from the north, I noticed that most of our women are educationally backward, that is why I am thinking of setting up an NGO to assist women to further their education and to teach them the nitty gritty of making success of their marriages, the rate of divorce in the north is very alarming”.The Kasu lecturer who teaches English and literature in the arts department of the university, advise our religious and community leader to always educate their daughters on demands of marriage, adding that age is still on her side as such if she come across a decent man that will marry her and give her justice, she will marry again. After all she is very romantic, caring and has the zeal to leave a full marriage life again and have children.Commenting on the senator Natasha Akpoti sexual crises, Bilqeesu said, Natasha have her sympathy but mismanage her crisis, the senate president is powerful and can turn the table against her, if I am in her shoe, I will not expose what happened between her and the senate president.
iFrom Aliyu Askira, Kano
Auta Waziri, a successful singer is from Kaduna State and has so far released several musical albums into the market that has made him popular and fetched huge sums of money for him, including getting patronages and gifts from well-wishers.Speaking to DAILY ASSET recently, Auta revealed that even though we have many old and new singers in the North, since he joined Kannywood, he has become an instant celebrity with politicians and couples signing him for one project or the other.
On whether his lovely tunes are not causing problems between him and his family, no! no!!. Its business, my wife knows me very well, Auta Waziri as a singer is different from Auta Waziri who is happily married to the woman he loved.“of recent, I have been busy and always offline in the media because I am very much engaged in publicity through music to ensure that Kaduna State Governor, Dr. Uba Sani secured a second term, to be a leader is not easy, I watched to governor closely and he is doing a wonderful job but some people are not appreciating.On why he based most of his musical activities in Kaduna, Auta noted, yes, Kano is the headquarter of Kannywood, with talented actors and actresses, but in Kaduna, one can move to any part of the North and succeed as a singer, people are asking me why am I changing my music from that of traditional to political, it is because things are changing, politics and entertainment including the media are meant to create awareness, that is why you see women in their hundreds are hanging around us but I can tell you it is purely business and we are here to create jobs for the society to be less of criminal activities.On his immediate plans, he intense to build a studio and something like film village and engage hundreds of workers, speaking also on who is Auta Waziri and who is Auta Boy, he laughed and noted, we are different but he is my friend for a very long time, but people always differentiate us when they listen to our music.
From Yagana Ali, Yola
The Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has commenced a five-day capacity building workshop for frontline healthcare workers on Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) under the strengthening Access to Reproductive Health (SARAH) Project.
The opening ceremony, brought together key health sector stakeholders and development partners committed to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes in the state. In his opening remarks, the Executive Chairman of the Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Suleiman Saidu Bashir, emphasized the critical role of BEmONC in equipping healthcare workers with lifesaving skills to manage complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.He noted that the training aligns with the state government’s vision to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates through improved quality of care at the primary healthcare level.Declaring the workshop open to the Hon. Commissioner for Health, Chief Felix Tangwami, Garkuwan Mbula, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Pharmacist Zirra Mathias Bubanani commended UNFPA’s continued support to the state and urged participants to maximize the training to enhance their capacity in managing obstetric emergencies.A goodwill message was delivered by the Chairperson of the State Planning Commission, who reiterated the government’s commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages with a focus on reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.In a separate interview, the program manager EU-SARAH project Mal Ahmed Yero said the objectives of the workshop include:Strengthening the capacity of frontline healthcare workers to provide timely and effective emergency obstetric and newborn care.Enhancing early detection and management of pregnancy-related complications.Reducing delays in accessing skilled care during emergencies.Dr. Danladi Idirisa UNFPA State coordinator said BEmONC training is widely recognized as a key intervention in addressing the leading causes of maternal and neonatal mortality, such as postpartum hemorrhage, prolonged labor, eclampsia, and newborn asphyxia. By improving the skills of healthcare providers, the state aims to ensure more women and newborns survive childbirth-related complications, particularly in rural and underserved communitiesThe lead consultant facilitator Dr. Habiba Bakari of Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital said the workshop will feature practical demonstrations, case studies, and simulations, ensuring participants gain hands-on experience in managing emergencies and saving lives.
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