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Islamic Charity NASFAT to Distribute N15m to 254 Widows Nationwide –President
The National President of Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), a faith-based organisation, Mr Niyi Yusuf, has said that the society would disburse N15 million to 254 widows nationwide in its determination to alleviate their conditions.
He stated this at the swearing-in of the Zonal Leadership of NASFAT, Kaduna Zone, and fund raising for the completion of the NASFAT Islamic Complex, ‘Aseese’ situated along the Lagos-Sagamu expressway.
”In November, we will be distributing N15 million Naira to about 254 Widows nationwide as a way to alleviate the conditions of the widows”, he said.
According to him, the society, which evolved in the last 26 years to become an Islamic Charity organization, focuses on Health, Education, livelihood and Dawaah (evangelism), underscoring the importance the society attached to the welfare of the people.
The President noted that the gesture would help create a better society where human capital is improved, poverty is reduced, and people were imbued with the fear of Allah.
“Today, we have several hospitals, Primary Health Care centres and providing education facilities. We have over 25 primary schools, six secondary schools, and the Fountain University in Osogbo.
We also focus on providing a means of livelihood for our members, be it formal employment or through self-employment, Yusuf said, adding, “We conduct empowerment training programmes and give monetary gifts to people.”
Speaking on the multi-million Naira NASFAT Islamic Complex project on the Sagamu-Lagos expressway, Yusuf explained that it would provide a convenient and befitting venue for 26 million Muslims or 52 million Nigerians who ply the road to worship, access medical facilities, a library and ICT centre, as well as a sanctuary for relaxation.
“The NASFAT Islamic Centre, when we conceived it, we realized that the Lagos-Sagamu Expressway was the busiest highway every year.
“Statistics indicate that over a 52million persons ply that road every year, as we assumed that half of those that ply that road are Muslims. We have 26 million persons that ply that road.
“It is an access road to anything and everything that is coming from the south and going to the North, and it is available to 52 million passengers on an annual basis”, he said.
Speaking on the topic, ‘The role of leadership in humanity: An Islamic perspective’, the guest speaker at the occasion, the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, said Leadership was significant to human society, saying no society achieved its set goals without good Leadership.
The Minister, who was represented by, Mallam Suleiman Muhammed, an Islamic scholar, noted that for Leadership to be good, some attributes and success factors were desired.
“A leader must have strong faith, a strong belief, a strong Iman in the existence of Allah (SWT), and strong faith in Islam, and from an Islamic perspective, this is very key. Without it, a leader cannot drive the community to lead it to the desired goal.
”A leader must be knowledgeable and he must be full of wisdom. He must always be in search of knowledge throughout his Leadership, because everything is based on knowledge.
“Without understanding, he won’t know the society or group he is leading, he won’t know what to do and at what time,” he said.
Pantami said that such a leader must possess excellent communication skills to communicate information to the people he is leading and be able to get feedback from them.
Also, NASFAT Women Affairs Secretary, Mrs Suwebat Kupolati, cited the role of women in Islam as vast, and the part of women in NASFAT as excellent.
Kupolati said: “when women are empowered, developed, they bring up their children very well, and when they bring up their children well, they turn out well.
” We know most of the problems we have from the youth are because parents cannot take care of their children”
“So, it is important we develop, empower, educate them to increase their livelihood so that they can handle their responsibilities”( NAN)
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Imo Governor Appoints 16 Special Advisers
From Marcel Duru & Charity Wins, Owerri
Imo State Governor, Sen Hope Uzodimma has approved the appointment of 12 Special Advisers (SAs) as efforts are in top gear to deepen the gains of the Shared Prosperity 3R Government of his second term.
The appointments, according to the governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser, Oguwike Nwachuku on Wednesday in Owerri, were with immediate effect.
The newly appointed SAs are: Barr. Leo Awazieama; Joseph Oputa; Mrs. Ijeoma Ikegwuruka; Comrade Austin Chilakpu; Dr. Patrick Uzoma; Dr. (Mrs) Obianuju Nwokejiobi; Chidi Onyewuchi; Andy Chikwe; AND Amarachi Anyaehie.
Others are: Tonia Chimenem Chinda; John Ikeaka; Mrs. Chinyere Emeziem; Mrs. Esther Ukachukwu; Ezechi Chukwueme; Humphrey Ikeaka and Barr. Mrs. Ngozi Pat Ekeji.
Governor Uzodimma congratulated the new appointees and urged them to brace up to contribute their quota in the overall interest of Imo State.
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CNPP Laments over Rising Food Inflation
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, (CNPP) has lamented the rising state of food inflation in Kogi State.
The Kogi State Chairman of CNPP, Mohammed Kabir Abdullahi in a statement made available to Journalists, fumed that the prices of food stuff and other goods have continued to bite harder on the people of the State.
Abdullahi, who disclosed that Kogi is a Civil Servant state and does not deserve this continuous untold hardship noted that the present economy is toxic on the people.
He stressed that Kogi State having the highest food inflation in Nigeria according to the National Bureau of Statistics report is not only embarrassing but condemnable.
He emphasized that the people of the State are suffering adding that, the present administration should urgently put measures in place to ameliorate the sufferings of the masses.
” It is not good news as far as CNPP is concerned that Kogi recorded 48.46 per cent, which is the highest food inflation rate in Nigeria followed by Kwara 46.18 percent, while Akwa Ibom was pegged at 45.18 percent.
“Now in Kogi State, when you go to the market, what you will buy at a particular price in the morning will be different from what you will buy with the same goods in the afternoon or evening . The traders didn’t go to the market to buy new products but they will on their own increase the prices just to frustrate the people despite them earning peanuts as their wages. This is unfair and condemnable.
“We are appealing to the government of Kogi State to intervene in the rising state of food inflation. People are really suffering. Kogi State is a Civil servant state and does not deserve what they are getting now. Many traders in Kogi State are using the present economic hardship in the Country to exploit the people.
“This must stop before things get out of hand. The Government must ensure that those who are sabotaging its effort in controlling economic inflation are checked. We know that the present administration under Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo will do the needful for the people of Kogi State to smile again” he stated.
He, however, appealed to the people to remain calm, promising that CNPP will hold the government accountable for good governance in Kogi State.
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Benue killings: Benue reps frown on incessant attacks on communities, killings of his constituents
From Attah Ede, Makurdi
The member House of Representatives representing Gwer East/Gwer West Federal Constituency, Arc. Asema Achado, Wednesday, condemned the incessant attacks on Benue communities and killing of 28 persons by suspected Fulani herdsmen militia in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Arc. Achado who described the action of the attackers as senseless, expressed deep condolences and solemn empathy to the grieving communities of Tse-Kperyisa, Tse-Adaa, and Tse-Shiver, where innocent farmers were slaughtered by herdsmen. Achado in a statement by his Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mendah Manasseh, said he joined his voice with the Gwer West people in condemnation of the senseless and unlawful attacks..The statement said “the attacks have inflicted immeasurable pain and suffering upon the peace-loving people of Gwer West.”I implored the Benue State Government to urgently intervene by enforcing the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law, by ensuring that the perpetrators of these barbaric acts face swift and decisive justice.“They should also collaborate with law enforcement agencies to apprehend those responsible for these heinous crimes against humanity,” he said.”I therefore call on the people of Gwer West to remain steadfast and united in their quest to bring an end to the spate of killings.Achado assures his constituents of his unwavering support and steadfast commitment to championing their cause and advocating for lasting peace and security in the constituency.