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FCTA Issues 7-Days Ultimatum to Banks to Vacate Maitama

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The FCT Administration has issued a seven-days ultimatum to banks and other business organiations operating in Maitama area, Abuja to vacate and relocate to the Central Business District or risk being sealed up.

The Acting Director, Department of Development Control, Mr Garba Kwamkur, gave the warning when the department visited the popular Gana Street in Maitama on Tuesday.

Kwamkur explained that the objective of the visit was to sensitise business operators on the need to revert all the banks and other commercial hubs to their original allocated locations.

“The department had a week ago served notification to all the buildings that have been converted to commercial use to revert them to the residential purposes but they failed to comply,” he said.

Kwamkur directed the banks and other business organisations to relocate to Central Business District or Idu Industrial Estate which the FCT master plan provided for.

The acting director warned that their business premises would be sealed off at the expiration of the seven days ultimatum.

Meanwhile, Kwamkur, revealed that over 200 hectares of land in the Federal Capital City had been encroached by illegal land grabbers raising unapproved structures around the Lugbe District.

According to him, over 150 criminals have encroached into areas meant for public facilities in the Sabon-Luge area of the district.

“As you are aware the FCT Administration has pronounced that Lugbe will be incorporated into the Federal Capital City proper.

“So the plan is being incorporated to have the same kind of infrastructure as those in the city.

“This area was planned for public facilities such as schools, markets, hospitals, and other public utilities.

“But land grabbers have now encroached into the area and captured all the plots meant for public facilities and are developing them as housing estates.

“Thereby denying space for the necessary amenities that will be needed for the district in the future,” he said.

Kwamkur added that the department would forward the list of suspected offenders to the FCT Police commissioner to track and prosecute them as specified by the law. (NAN)

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African Leaders Find  Critical Path to Success – Tinubu

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By Mike Odiakose, Abuja

President Bola Tinubu yesterday said African leaders have found the way to develop their continent, stressing that they are poised to build capacity to tackle poverty.

Tinubu, who was Special Guest of Honour at the swearing-in of President John Mahama in Accra, Ghana said African nations will uplift their people and build a prosperous future.

In his words, “We shall lift our nations out of poverty and build a resilient economy at our own pace.

“We have nothing to prove to anyone except ourselves. We have found the critical path to our success.”

Tinubu described Ghana’s peaceful democratic transition as a testament to the continent’s progress, urging critics to stop questioning Africa’s potential.

He said, “Today, I’m here not only as the President of Nigeria but also as an African in resolute support for Ghana and her people,” adding that Mahama’s inauguration was a source of pride and honour for Ghanaians, the entire continent and the Diaspora.

“We celebrate African Democracy today as Ghana and her beloved people mark the transition from one democratic government to another.

“This moment does more than symbolise another milestone in the evolution of Ghanaian democratic society.

“It lays to bed the question of whether Ghana and Africa are capable of democratic and productive endeavours. Ghana has answered that question resoundingly,” Tinubu maintained.

He urged African nations to strengthen their bonds of brotherhood and resist external forces that seek to divide them.

“While others may seek to demean Africa and keep brother pitted against brother, that shining star reminds us of who we are and, better yet, who we can be. We shall always strive to work together. Even when we disagree, we shall dialogue and discuss until we reach an agreement.”

Tinubu congratulated President Mahama on his return to power, describing him as a leader of “patriotic vision and substance” with a deep commitment to his nation’s progress.

He pledged Nigeria’s support to Ghana, emphasizing the unbreakable bond between the two West African nations.

“President Mahama and I share a deep friendship. My dear brother, I am here to work with you. You know you can count on Nigeria’s support and goodwill whenever needed. The bond is strong and cannot be broken.”

Tinubu called for renewed focus on subregional integration to address pressing challenges such as poverty, youth unemployment, instability, and insurgency.

He highlighted the need for closer collaboration between Nigeria and Ghana to foster shared prosperity and stability across West Africa.

“Your ascension to power should also mark a new and invigorated momentum in pursuing subregional integration and progress. With laser focus, we can tackle our people’s most pressing concerns,” Tinubu said.

President Tinubu concluded his speech with a message of hope, calling on African nations to continue building democratic systems and resilient economies.“May Ghana’s democracy continue to grow stronger. May progress and prosperity be your portion. Let us all look forward to a future filled with hope, opportunity, and prosperity,” he prayed.

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Tinubu Leaves Abuja for Accra to Attend Mahama’s Inauguration Today

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By David Torough, Abuja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today travel to Accra, Ghana to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama.

The inauguration, scheduled for January tomorrow marks Mahama’s return to power following his victory in the Dec.

2024 elections.

Mahama, who previously served as Ghana’s 12th president from 2011 to 2017, will succeed President Nana Akufo-Addo, whose tenure ends after serving from 2017 to 2025.

A statement issued yesterday by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s visit follows an invitation from the president-elect, who met with the Nigerian leader in Abuja last Dec.

The two leaders share a longstanding personal relationship, emblematic of the broader strong ties between Nigeria and Ghana, both members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

As the current Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Tinubu will join other African leaders in celebrating this significant democratic transition in Ghana.

Accompanying the President will be Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, along with other senior government officials.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday, January 6, for Accra, the capital of the Republic of Ghana, to attend the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama on January 7.

“Mahama, who served as the 12th president of Ghana between 2011 and 2017, was reelected in December 2024. He will succeed President Nana Akuffo-Addo (2017-2025).

“President Tinubu’s trip to Accra is at the invitation of the president-elect, who had visited the Nigerian leader earlier in December.

“Mahama and President Tinubu have a longstanding personal relationship, just like Nigeria and Ghana maintain a longstanding bilateral relationship.

“President Tinubu, as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, will join other African leaders at the ceremony.

“Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and other senior government officials will accompany President Tinubu on the trip”, the statement said.

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Enugu Residents Hail Tinubu’s Visit

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Some residents of Enugu State have hailed President Bola Tinubu for visiting the state to inaugurate projects done by Gov.

Peter Mbah on Saturday.

They said the visit would deepen further  collaboration and understanding between the Federal Government, Enugu State Government and the  South-East in general.

Report says that some of the projects inaugurated by Tinubu in the state include Airport-New Haven – Bisalla and Okpara Square roads built by the  Mbah administration.

Other projects include completed and equipped Enugu Smart Green Schools, the completed multi-auditorium and multi-functional Enugu International Conference Centre, State-of-the-art Command and Control Centre as well as 150 patrol vehicles fitted with AI-embedded surveillance cameras.

A trader, Mr Okwy Okoh, said Tinubu did well for coming to Enugu to inaugurate projects built by the governor.

“This means that he loves the projects our governor is doing. Mbah did his best as he has constructed roads, Smart Green Schools and solved water challenge in Enugu.

“By coming here, Tinubu has shown that Mbah and Enugu  people are in his heart and we thank him for the visit,” he said.

Antonia Ogbu, the President, National Council for Women Society, Enugu, expressed happiness over the visit, saying it showed that Tinubu has love  for the governor and Enugu people.

“We are happy that he came to Enugu and with the infrastructural development he saw, I know that Mr President is happy with what our governor is doing,” Ogbu said.

A student Ejike Alumona, added that Tinubu’s coming to the state tells a lot politically, economically and otherwise, since he was not coming for tourism but to inaugurate projects.

“This shows that  Gov. Mbah is up and doing in the last 18 months. It is kudos to him and his team.

“Tinubu’s coming might open some more doors of development for Enugu as there could be federal government partnership and interaction that could be beneficial to Enugu and Igbo in general.

“It could also  be an opportunity for Mr President to visit collapsed Enugu and Port Harcourt expressway way  bridge,” he said.

“Though I witnessed presidential visit when President Goodluck Jonathan visited Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu. Today again, I am happy I have  opportunity to witness another president’s visit,” he said.

Mr Ogugua Emehelu, the Special Assistant to Gov. Mbah on Works and Infrastructure, described the visit as a very great day in the lives of Enugu people.

“It is not everyday that Mr President visit a state, it is special because it cuts across party line,  as it has to do with good governance.

“It is also a testament for the enormous work of Mbah and his integrity in managing public fund. It shows that when you do great work, it will speak for you,” he said. (NAN)

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