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Easter: Tinubu Promises Better, More Just, Prosperous Nigeria for All
President Bola Tinubu on Friday felicitated Christians in Nigeria and worldwide as they observe Easter, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection – the cornerstone of the Christian faith.
In a message signed by the President, he said he remained steadfast in his commitment to delivering the promise of a renewed hope, a better, more just, and prosperous Nigeria for all.
He said the Holy Week, which spanned Palm Sunday through Holy Thursday and Good Friday, and culminated in Easter Sunday, was a call to reflect deeply on the enduring values of sacrifice, redemption, love and hope.
“As president of our blessed nation, I draw inspiration from this timeless message of hope and renewal.
“The recent tragic incidents and the loss of lives in some parts of our country deeply saddened me. I understand the pain and fear these incidents have caused.
“Let me assure you that my administration’s resolve to restore peace and security remains unshakable,” wrote the President.
He said forces of evil would never prevail over the country, and that he had given clear directives to the Armed Forces and all relevant security agencies to end insecurity decisively and without delay.
“With the unwavering courage and commitment of our gallant men and women in uniform, we are turning the tide and making steady progress in reclaiming peace and stability.
“We are also grateful to all Nigerians for your patience and resilience as our economy begins to show encouraging signs of recovery.
“We understand the economic challenges many of you are facing, and we are working tirelessly to restore investor confidence, stabilise key sectors, and build an inclusive economy that serves the interests of all Nigerians,” continued Tinubu.
The president joined the global Christian community in thanking God for Pope Francis’s recovery, and prayed that his renewed strength continued to inspire his leadership and service to humanity.
“I earnestly pray that Easter’s spirit fills every heart and home with renewed faith in the immense possibilities ahead of us as a nation.
“Just as Christ triumphed over death, so too shall our country triumph over every challenge we face. The present moment may be cloudy, but it will usher in a glorious day,” he said
Tinubu urged all Nigerians to remain hopeful, united and resolute in pursuing national progress.
“The task before us is enormous, but together, with faith and determination, there is no obstacle we cannot overcome. Our unity and resilience are our greatest strengths.
“May the risen Christ bless our homes with peace and our nation with continued unity and prosperity,” concluded Tinubu. (NAN)
From Attah Ede, Makurdi
In a bid to improve poor communication and answer questions to restore patients’ trust, the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) has launched a 24-hour Service Complaint Center in Makurdi.Chief Medical Director (CMD) of BSUTH, Dr.
Stephen Hwande, said the new unit, also known as the Servicom Center, would serve as a direct response to long-standing concerns about staff conduct and service delays. He noted while conducting journalists around the facility recently that the centre would provide solutions to patients and caregivers who quietly bear frustration at the hospital “People deserve answers. They deserve respect. This center will make sure no one is ignored.The complaints must go through the hospital’s official channel for patient feedback before they are taken elsewhere.“We are urging the public to stop airing grievances on social media without first seeking redress internally.“We’re here to listen, but there must be structure,” he added.The CMD explained that to ensure transparency, hospital staff are now required to wear visible identify cards and name tags, emphasising that, “Patients must know who they are talking to. It’s about trust and accountability.”Hwande also gave journalists a glimpse into the transformation underway at BSUTH showing off the physiotherapy center for children with special needs to a state-of-the-art cancer center and smart VIP clinic.”This hospital is no longer just surviving; it’s leading. This is not about politics; it’s about people. And we are rebuilding this hospital one solution at a time.” he declared, crediting Governor Hyacinth Alia’s support for the rapid progress”.From Ene Asuquo, Calabar
Methodist Church of Nigeria, Calabar, Synod has charged President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to enhance the capacity of police personnel to effectively address the rising wave of ritual killings and insecurity challenge troubling the country.The called on government at all levels to galvanize state apparatus to stem the tide of unabated shedding of innocent blood through wanton killings, vandalization and plundering of national assets.
The Synod noted with dismay the return of paganism and alarming rate of sacrifices of innocent persons in different parts of the nation for money making purposes by evil individuals in the country. Chairman, 3rd Annual Synod, Methodist Church of Nigeria, Diocese of Atamunu Calabar, Rt. Rev. Otuekong Ukut, gave the charge while commenting on the state of the nation in Calabar yesterday.He decried that innocent persons had been murdered and sacrifice for money ritual purposes to wicked gods for with the perpetrators of this dastardly act deceiving themselves that they will make wealth and riches from organ harvesting and traffickingClauses from the 10-point communiqué issued by the Synod signed by the chairman Rt. Rev Bishop Otuekong Ukut, Synod Secretary, Very Rev. Anthony Essien and Lay President Sir Dr. Gabriel Inyang, called for quick strengthening of the capacity of law enforcement agents to enhance investigation, prosecution of ritual killers.The Synod urged authority of the Nigeria police to improve the knowledge of its personnel, concentrate more on intelligence gathering to identify and disrupt ritual killing networks.The clerics urged president Tinubu to address underlying issues that includes implementation of policies that will reduce poverty, inequality as well as establish social safety nets to support vulnerable people.The Synod, admonished churches and Christians to wake up in prayer, be vigilant, so more evangelical to win souls to Christ and bring repentance to these perpetrators.Other issues which the Synod wants federal government to address include, Inter-religious relationship, ecclesiastic matters, restructuring of the nation, state of the economy, reform of Judiciary, state of Cross River, rehabilitation of Calabar Itu road among others.
By Eze Okechukwu, Abuja
The National Assembly will resume plenary today with the eyes of the Senate set on further consideration of the Tax Reform Bills, 2024 even as the Upper Legislative body hopes to work with the Executive to resolve the political imbroglio in River State, among other issues of national importance.
In a statement yesterday by the Senate Leader, Michael Opeyemi the essence of the senate wading into the Rivers crisis is to ensure that all stakeholders come to terms on the need to addressing the root causes of those issues and ensuring proper reconciliation of all key actors in the overriding public interest. Speaking further, he said the passage of the tax reform bills has become imperative to reforming the country’s tax regime as it would shore up the revenue of the federation, adding that it would also help governments at all levels to implement projects and deliver the dividends of democracy.In the same, the Senate Leader said that the recent resurgence of insecurity in different parts of the federation, especially Benue, Borno, Katsina and Plateau, has caught their attention and that as the foremost democratic institution that makes laws for the peace, order and good government of the Federation, the Senate will speed engagement with key actors in the security sector and come up with mechanisms for the effective management of national security. We are committed to putting an end to all acts of terrorism across the federation.The Senate will also give more attention to the review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).” The Constitution Review Committee chaired by Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jubrin will speed up the review process with a view to strengthening our federal structure in the interest of all even as they will kick-start the review of the Electoral Act, 2022 for the conduct of a more credible and transparent election.We also have bills of strategic national interest that are pending before the Senate on different sectors of the economy. There is an urgent need to consider those bills and ensure their passage expeditiously. We will also encourage our special and standing committees to put in place public hearings that will give us the opportunity to engage with the electorate on various aspects of law-making and give their own inputs”, he said.
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