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We are Committed to Executing more Developmental Projects – Gov. Fayemi
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Wednesday restated the commitment of his administration towards executing more developmental projects and transformation of Ado Ekiti, the state capital.
Governor Fayemi, who made the commitment during the celebration of the year 2021 Udiroko Festival in Ado-Ekiti, described the new Ado-Iyin dual carriageway as one of such projects.
Fayemi, represented by his Deputy, Bisi Egbeyemi, disclosed that work would soon commence on the Ado-Iworoko-Ifaki Road to give respite to users of the major highway.
The Udiroko 2021 festival was held in a low-key manner in line with COVID-19 regulations.
It was attended by guests, including the Vice Chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Prof.
Muhammad Abdulazeez.Fayemi, who congratulated all Ado Ekiti indigenes at home and abroad on the occasion of festival, hailed Oba Adejugbe for being at the forefront of the development of the kingdom and working for the peace of the state.
The Governor said Ado Ekiti has grown rapidly in population and has extended to nearby towns like Ikere Ekiti, Iyin Ekiti, Iworoko Ekiti, Ilawe Ekiti and Ijan Ekiti.
He said such a development calls for the extension of social amenities to new neighbourhoods.
“Our administration is for the development of Ado Ekiti where we are executing many capital projects some of which will soon be commissioned for the use by our people.
“The new Ado-Iyin dual carriageway will be commissioned very soon and it will connect the two towns very well and reduce the journey to just five minutes.
“This is a key legacy project for the people of Ado Ekiti.
“We will soon commence work on Ado-Iworoko-Ifaki Road to complete the dualization and we are looking forward to a quality project like the one done on Ado-Iyin Road which will be a lasting one,” he said.
The Governor commended the people for adhering to COVID-19 protocols at this year’s festival, urging the entire people of the state to cooperate with his administration to defeat the third wave of the disease.
The Governor said his administration had no reason to stop this year’s Udiroko Festival as being rumoured in some quarters.
According to him, government only needed an assurance that COVID-19 protocols would be complied with to check its spread in the state.
The Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe, in his speech, urged the political class and their supporters to ensure that peace reigns in the state before, during and after the June 18, 2022, governorship election.
He also used the occasion of the festival to pray for peace, prosperity and development of Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State and Nigeria and an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Oba urged parents to keep their children on check to prevent them from being used to foment trouble as the election day draws nearer. (NAN)
The Democratic Front (TDF) has dismissed the statement credited to the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) criticising the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term by members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Malam Danjuma Muhammad, the Chairman of TDF, in a statement on Monday, stated that CUPP was in no position to dabble into the internal affairs of the ruling party.
“We condemn, in the strongest terms, the unwarranted criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s endorsement by Governors elected on the platform of the ruling APC by the defunct Coalition of United Political Party (CUPP). “Like an attention-seeking meddlesome interloper, the group described the endorsement of President Tinubu by his party members as their flag bearer in the 2027 presidential election as a desperate bid for power.“While we are not opposed to CUPP’s right to self-expression as provided by the Nigerian constitution, we expect the leadership of the political interest group, to show respect for APC’s right to conduct its internal affairs within the limit of its constitution,” said TDF.The group said it recalled that in the run-up to the presidential elections in 2019, the then CUPP and its leadership threw its support behind the candidature of the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).“And of course, it backed Labour Party’s Peter Obi in 2023, especially as its National Secretary, Peter Amen, even contested for a seat in the House of Representatives in Kogi State on LP’s platform.“So, it is clear that the current CUPP leadership has always been opposing the ruling party.“Furthermore, the CUPP should be reminded that APC has a precedence of picking an incumbent president as its presidential flag bearer through the consensus of members of the Party,” the group stated.It said CUPP’s stance on APC’s internal affairs of the APC amounted to overstepping its boundaries as well as a flagrant disregard for the constitutional rights of others.“We, therefore, urge Nigerians to see the CUPP for what it is: a partisan opposition to the ruling APC. It is simply a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) concocted with a narrow mindset to achieve personal political aggrandisement,” said TDF.It added that there was nothing wrong with President Tinubu’s endorsement at the recent APC summit because it was the party’s internal affairs. (NAN)
Hajiya Jamila Muhammad, a pilgrim from Plateau has died in Makkah. Mr Daiyabu Dauda, the Executive Secretary of the State’s Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday in Jos. Dauda said that the pilgrim died on Monday at the King Abdul’aziz hospital, Makkah due to complication from diabetes.
“When the complications began, we immediately took her to the hospital for proper medication inline with our mandate. “Unfortunately, we lost her and the doctor at hospital confirmed it was complications due to diabetes,”he said Dauda further said that the deceased has since been buried in Makkah according to Islamic rites. He condoled with her immediate family over the irreparable loss and urged them to take solace in God.(NAN)
By Ajiya Ayuba, Bauchi
The Bauchi State stakeholder of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Honorable Solomon B. Solomon on Monday congratulated the former speaker of the House of representatives, Rt Honorable Yakubu Dogara on his appointment as Board Chairman of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited NCGC.
Solomon who is also the former candidate of the party for Lere/Bula constituency in the last general election and the football club owner of the Zaar academy, said that Dogara’s track records will make him to lead with integrity. He said that the appointment of Dogara as Chairman will definitely make things easy and also bring development to the country.”On behalf of myself, family and esteemed supporters, I wish to extend heartfelt congratulations to my boss, mentor the former speaker of Nigeria, RT Honorable Yakubu Dogara, as the pioneer Chairman of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC) by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu””The widespread jubilation that greeted the announcement in Bauchi State and across the nation is a testament to the fact that Mr. President’s choice perfectly aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda”According to him said that “This initiative aims to strengthen confidence in the financial system, expand credit access, and support underserved groups such as women and youth””As I congratulate my mentor and leader, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, I urge all Nigerians to join us in felicitating him on this appointment. Given his proven track record of transparency, effective service delivery, and accountability during his tenure as Speaker of the 8th Assembly, we have every reason to believe he will lead the agency with integrity”The former candidate of the All Progressive Congress APC in the last general election, Honorable Solomon B. Solomon urged people to continue praying to the new board Chairman of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited, Rt Honorable Yakubu Dogara.
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