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PEPT Judgement: CAACASVI Congratulates Buhari, Urges Firmer Action On Corruption
By Gabriel Atumeyi
A civil society organization, Citizens Awareness Against Corruption and Social Vices Initiativve (CAACASVI) has praised the outcome of the Presidential Election Tribunal, while calling on President Muhammed Buhari to strengthen his anti-corruption crusade in a bid to deliver the country from the grip of poverty and underdevelopment.
In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja by its Executive Director, Comrade Olumuyiwa Onlede, he noted that the President’s first term was in tune with the wishes of the Nigerian people, who are appreciative of the good works and are determined not to return to the old days.
The statement read in part: “ We want to use this medium to congratulate the President on his victory at the Presidential election petition tribunal and to say that the tribunal judgement has affirmed our believe that Nigerians spoke loudly in your favour with their PVC during the 2019 Presidential election and the wild jubilation that erupted in the streets of towns and villages across the six geo political zones of Nigeria after you were declared winner of the election by INEC has undoubtedly told us and the whole world that we will not expect anything less than victory for you in the election petition tribunal.
“We want to also congratulate all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora for this victory and to lend their helping hand in whatever capacity and to also give the president the needed support on his mission to liberate Nigeria from the shackles of corruption that has been the bane of the nation in the past years.
“Mr President we implore you to stand firm on your anti-corruption agenda and resist every attempt to be distracted, not even by people close to you and your government. Your victory was possible and Nigerians queued behind you because of your anti-corruption posture and your integrity. Also Mr President , Nigeria may not easily get out of the devastating effect if you abandon anti-graft war and the people. Your supporters have seen over the years how resources meant for the hospitals, schools, roads and every other sector were been diverted to private pockets by past governments without questions until you assumed office.
“Your Excellency, your coming as the president of federal republic of Nigeria is divine, timely and for a very good purpose that include saving the soul of our dear nation Nigeria.
Onlede called on the PDP to accept the verdict in good faith and join hands with the federal government to change the Nigerian story.
“Therefore, we want to urge and advice those that lost in this judgment to show high level of patriotism and toe the path provided by the constitution of the Federal republic of Nigeria to seek redress and desist from any act of self-help if they really love Nigeria.
He also called on the heads of the police and military to support the President in his quest to stabilize the polity and create an environment where lives and properties are secured
“We advise the president and services chiefs to be at a red alert at all times and also deploy intelligent gathering to counter evil forces that may be planning to disrupt the peace of Nigeria
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Gov. Mutfwang Inaugurates New Fire Fighting Vehicle in Jos
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau on Tuesday inaugurated a Rapid Reponse Fire Fighting vehicle belonging to the state’s Command of the Federal Fire Service (FFS).
The governor, who thanked the Director General of FFS for donating the truck to the command, promised to support it toward addressing challenges militating against effective fire fighting in the state.
Mutfwang, added that with the gesture, FFS has keyed into his vision aimed at making the state’s fire service department one of the best in the country.
”This is indeed a great gesture that signals the direction of this administration to move this state forward.
”We thank DG for the gesture and for considering Plateau to be among the beneficiaries of this beautiful initiative.
”This gesture has spurred us to critically look into the area of fire fighting in the state.
”We are raising the standard and we will not go below it. Will upgrade the state fire service department in the area of funding, training and equipment,”he said.
Earlier, Mr Tanfa Bonkat, the Acting of Controller of FFS in the state, said that only fifteen states in the country were given the vehicle.
He explained that the fire fighting truck has modern facilities with 500-litre water tank and ten-litre tank capacity for chemicals.
Bonkat, who further explained that the truck could navigate through difficult terrain, said that it would be stationed in strategic locations with high risk of fire outbreak.
The Controller, however, called on the governor to support the command with logistics, particularly utility vehicles and water tanker, to enable prompt response to distress calls.(NAN)
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Collapsed Bridge: FRSC Advises Motorists Plying Ikare/Ado Road to use Alternative Routes
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, has advised motorists plying Ikare-Akoko/Ado-Ekiti road to use alternative routes as a bridge along the road has collapsed.
Mr Ezekiel SonAllah, FRSC State Sector Commander made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Akure.
SonAllah said that the diversion became necessary to prevent motorists, especially from the Northern senatorial district of Ondo State, plying the road to Ado- Ekiti from being stranded.
“This is to inform all articulated vehicle drivers plying lkare -Ado route that the road between Agbado and Ikare which is presently under construction is having some issues.
“A portion close to one of the bridges along the route has caved-in living a small space that cannot contain articulated vehicles (trailers).
“Drivers of articulated vehicles are therefore advised to use lkare -OkeAgbe -Omuoke -lkole route for now to enable the contractors effect the necessary correction within the next two week,” he said. (NAN)
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Tinubu Appoints new Team for Almajiri Education Commission
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new leadership for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education.
Retired Brig.-Gen. Lawal Ja’afar Isa is to serve as the Chairman of the Board of the Commission, while Dr Idris Sani is to serve as the Executive Secretary/CEO.
This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Monday in Abuja.
He said that Ja’afar-Isa is a respected leader and previously served as the Military Administrator of Kaduna State from 1993 to 1996.
Ngelale said Sani holds a master’s and doctorate degrees in Islamic studies and was the Director-General, Al-Iman School, Lafia; Commissioner, Basic/Secondary Education, Yobe State; and the Chairman, Nigerian Arabic Language Village, Borno State.
He is also a member, Nasarawa State Government Committee on Enlightenment Campaign, and Secretary-General, Association of Private Schools in Nasarawa state.
”The President expects that the new appointees will bring their vast experience into the management of this critical Commission, which impacts the very core of society.
They should ensure that the administration’s drive to guarantee Nigeria’s out-of-school children the most comprehensive education is realised in the superseding interest of the nation’s future,” he said.