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Plateau Council Chair Flag offs Disbursement of Scholarship to Students
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From Jude Dangwam, Jos
The Transition Implementation Committee (TIC) Chairman of Quan-Pan Local Government Area, Plateau State, Hon. Christopher Manship Wallat has flaged off the disbursement of scholarship to indigent students of tertiary institutions in the state.
He said the scholarship is aimed at supporting the financial struggles the students are currently facing following the economic hardship and to curtail the menace of school dropout in his Council area.
Wallat stated this during the official disbursement ceremony held at the ASUU Secretariat University of Jos, Naraguta Campus, Jos.
He noted that the first phase of the intervention tagged Q;an-Pan LGA scholarship scheme 2023 targets 478 indigene tertiary institutions students amounting to NN15 million.
He said beneficiaries of the first phase of the program cut across various institutions of learning nationwide.
He noted that the gesture is in tune with the mantra of Governor Caleb Mutfwang led administration in Plateau State.
“We want to thank the Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang for giving us the opportunity to serve our people as he always emphasized that we should carry everybody along.
“Qan-Pan is one of the disadvantaged local government areas in Plateau State in terms of educational facilities.
“And what informed our decision to keyed into this initiative is the hardship. Our people predominantly are farmers and you know the kind of difficulties students are facing considering the reality of how the Nigerian economic is biting.
“By the grace of God this is the first batch, we will continue and there is no two-way to it. We are children of the poor, we know how important to support or sponsor education.
“The scholarship scheme shall be a continues process by the grace of God. I urged the beneficiaries to continue to study hard because it is an opportunity given to them.
“Let them be of good character in their institutions of learning and equally represent Quan-Pan very well.
“Once they are of good character the sky shall be their limit,” the chairman explained.
The Chairman of the Scholarship scheme Committee Quan-Pan 2023, Dr. Charles Dawang confirmed that at the end of the 12 days period of advertisement, the committee received 2,400 applicants from various tertiary institutions of learning.
He noted that after a rigorous screening as well as looking at the number of applicants which was large, the exercise was split into phases.
He said, “We have selected 478 beneficiaries which made up of 45 percent applicants that cut across 20 state wards in Quan-Pan LGA for the first batch.”
Some of the beneficiaries, Emmanuel Fred, a 500 level student of Vetinary Medicine, Amadu Bello University Zaria, Piandat Maanshang, 300 level student of English Education University of Jos, Sabo Dogara Mathias, a 300 level student of Medical Surgery University of Jos as well as Dawang Teresa Moenshinaan, a 200 level student of Medical Sciences, Bingham University Teaching Hospital expressed appreciation of the scheme.The students promised to put the stipends given to them into good use to bring out the best in them in their various fields of academic endeavor and thank the council for coming to their aid.
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Ajuri, Tinubu’s Spokesperson Takes Exit, Cites Mesical Reaaona
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Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President Chief Ajuri Ngelale has quit his job. He said in a statement in a Abuja that he would proceed on an ” indefinite leave, to deal with ” medical matters” affecting him amd hia immediate family.Hos statement reads: “On Friday, I submittd a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President informing my office that I am proceeding on an indefinite leave of absence to frontally deal with medical matters presently affecting my immediate, nuclear family.
While I fully appreciate that the ship of state waits for no man, this agonizing decision — entailing a pause of my functions as the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity and Official Spokesperson of the President; Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, and Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen — was taken after significant consultations with my family over the past several days as a vexatious medical situation has worsened at home.I look forward to returning to full-time national service when time, healing, and fate permit.I respectfully ask for some privacy for my family and family”NEWS
Fuel Crisis: 1000 CSOs Fault Tinubu’s Economic Team, Want Immediate Reconstitution
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By David Torough, Abuja
About 1000 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), under the auspices of Coalition Of Civil Society Organisations (CCSOs), on Saturday Faults President Bola Tinubu’s Economic Team and called for immediate reconstitution.Expressing deep concerns over the state of the economy and escalating fuel prices compounding the hardship of Nigerians despite the recent protest, the groups said Tinubu must act now to avert disintegration.
The groups said the current situation across the country has cast doubt on the competence of the Tinubu economic team and called for urgent review. The CCSOs in a statement by its National Coordinator, Mallam Ibrahim Mohammed, pointed out that the plight of Nigerians is sinking low and their patience is wearing off following the deteriorating economy.The statement reads in part, “The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) is deeply concerned about the deteriorating state of the Nigerian economy, which is becoming increasingly unbearable for millions of citizens.“It is evident that the recent hike in fuel prices and the unstable exchange rate are the direct results of economic mismanagement by those responsible for overseeing our nation’s financial policies. The ripple effects of these failures are being felt in every household across the country, worsening poverty and crippling economic activity.“The floating of the Naira, which was initially sold to Nigerians as a means of stabilizing our currency, has done little to prevent the continued devaluation of the Naira. In fact, the exchange rate disparity has widened significantly, with the Naira losing value daily, impacting the cost of living, basic commodities, and inflation.“While this policy was expected to ease foreign exchange pressure, it has instead deepened economic challenges due to poor implementation and lack of strategic foresight.”The coalition also expressed concern over what it described as a death trap of indebtedness of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which also they claimed had slowed down importation of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, hence the current shortage of PMS across the country. “Of equal concern is the precarious position of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which finds itself in a debt trap, with global suppliers of petroleum products losing confidence in Nigeria’s ability to honour its obligations.“Reports have shown that NNPCL has accrued debts totalling over $6 billion, causing petrol supply shortages. International suppliers are now reluctant to continue providing fuel on credit, exacerbating supply chain issues and pushing up the price of petrol at the pump”, they claimed.The CSOs also asserted that, “We hold the managers of the Nigerian economy responsible for these disturbing developments. Their inability to provide sound policies and long-term solutions has left the nation in this predicament.“It is clear that there is no cohesive strategy to address the rising debt, the growing imbalance in the foreign exchange market, or the country’s heavy reliance on importation for petrol supply. The recent hike in fuel prices reflects the collapse of responsible economic management and accountability.“Nigerians are left to bear the brunt of these failures. Businesses are shutting down, transportation costs have skyrocketed, and citizens are spending an increasingly larger percentage of their income on basic necessities. This state of affairs is unacceptable.”The group therefore placed some demands; Immediate intervention from the government: There needs to be a comprehensive and transparent plan to stabilize the Naira, restore confidence in the petroleum supply chain, and negotiate a restructuring of NNPC’s debts to ensure continuous fuel supply.“Accountability for economic mismanagement: Those responsible for the reckless management of our foreign exchange policies and NNPC’s debts must be held accountable. The government must also disclose its plan to mitigate the rising fuel costs and economic burden on Nigerians.“A return to sound financial policy: The floating of the Naira has proven ineffective under current conditions. We call for a re-evaluation of monetary and fiscal policies to stabilize the economy, reduce inflation, and attract foreign investment.“In conclusion, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations reiterates that without immediate corrective measures, the economic situation will continue to deteriorate, leading to further hardship for the average Nigerian. The government must act decisively and responsibly to reverse this downward spiral”, they added.NEWS
Tension in Makurdi Community as NAF Personnel Demolishes Houses, Destroys Rice Farm
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There is growing tension in Ugondu community, Makurdi LGA, Benue state by young people opposed to the demolition of houses and destruction of rice farms in the area allegedly on the directives of senior Air Force officer, Air Commodore Akinbuwa Ayodele.
It was learnt that Commodore Ayodele, who is facing multiple legal actions following dispute over a plot of land located on George Akume Way Makurdi and owned in blatant disregard to the judicial process embarked on destruction of structures on the plot.
Eyewitness said when the equipment arrived no one imagined it was for destruction.
But in a militray- like operation, two flats of two units each, completely roofed, electrified and plumbing work completed were among the structures demolished as the bulldozers rolled over rice farms in the vicinity as well.
It was learnt that last year, a Makurdi High Court presided by Justice Mary Ijohor, granted an order of perpetual injunction, in the same matter, upon application by the supposed owner of the plot and awarded the sum of One Million Naira (N1,000,000.00) only, as cost. The matter, enforcement of fundamental rights, was marked as MHC/582/M/2023.
Godwin Akor whose rice farm was destroyed in a chat with newsmen said that he was shocked at the development. He however said he won’t speak more on the matter as it is still before the court.