COVID-19: All 360 Members Of The House Of Representatives Donate Two Full Monthly Salaries To COVID-19 Response

*COVID-19:* All 360 Members Of The House Of Representatives Donate Two Full Monthly Salaries To COVID-19 Response:

"All members' salaries are transferred to the National Relief Fund for this month and next month."

SECURITY BREACH IN OGBOM (YAGBA EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT); SSA IN CHARGE OF SECURITY RESPONDS SWIFTLY AND APPEALS FOR CALM

SECURITY BREACH IN OGBOM (YAGBA EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT); SSA IN CHARGE OF SECURITY RESPONDS SWIFTLY AND APPEALS FOR CALM.

29th March 2020.

        Further Collosal Loss of Lives was Averted today being 29th of March in Ogbom, a rural community in yagba east local Government as the Security and peace of the town was threatened due to the brutal Murder of two persons by Unknown Persons.

     The Senior Special Assistant on Security in charge of Yagba East Local Government, Hon Abdulwakil Sule upon Receiving a Security intelligence report about the Avoidable loss of two lives and one critically injured Responded Swiftly and mobilized Security Operatives to the Crisis Point to Restore Calm.

      Hon Abdulwakil Sule Upon Arriving the town with Security Operatives Summoned the leadership of Mayetti Allah, the Community Youth Leader and the head of hunters in Ogbom Community to a Meeting in the Palace of the traditional ruler to Ascertain and know the remote Cause of the crisis. The Meeting was held in the presence of all Security Officers Present.

       Present at the security meeting was the Senior Special Assistant on Security in charge of Yagba west LGA, Hon Tade Oshaloto whose LGA happens to Share Border with the Crisis Point, the unit head of the Nigerian Army in both Local Government, the Divisional Police officers of Isanlu, Egbe and Odo-Ere Division, The Nigerian Security and civil defence corps operatives and Officers of the State Vigilante Service.

     The Meeting Started with words of condolence from the SSA Security (Yagba east) to the Ogbom Community and Yagba East by Extension and Assuring them of an in-depth investigation into the Remote cause of the Crisis that led to the Avoidable loss of lives.

        He Appealed for calm and promised an unbiased investigation inquest into the matter and also gave kudos to the SSA on Security for being Pro-Active and responding Swiftly.

       He went further to say that his Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, the executive governor of Kogi State Pays High Premium on Human lives regardless of tribes and state of origin which motivated him to appoint chief Security Officers in every local government of Kogi state to oversee the affairs of Security in their respective LGAs.

     The Secretary of Mayetti Allah in Yagba East LGA Thanked the Government team and security Agencies for coming before the further escalation of the Crisis and also noted that it shows that the Government is ready to proffer a workable solution to the protracted farmers -Herders Crisis.

       He Said he has briefed all organs of the apex body of their Association on the Condemnable Act and Members have been urged to give the government and security Agencies a chance to unravel the root of the matter.

     He however called for an unbiased investigation by security Agencies to Ascertain the causes and also put a stop to further reprisal attacks capable of threatening the peace of the Community.

      Hon Tade Oshaloto, the Senior Special Assistant on Security in charge of Yagba west LGA Also appealed for calm and called for mutual understanding and harmony between all parties.

       He Said he was deeply concerned about the crisis considering the close proximity of Ogbom town to his own local government Yagba west which is a three Minute drive from the crisis point.

      Hon Abdulwakil Sule, His Yagba west Counterpart and Security Agents thereafter proceeded to the Ecwa Hospital Egbe to pay a visit to a critically injured youth of Ogbom Community who was matcheted in the midst of the crisis.

      Hon Wakil Sule made an Undisclosed donation towards part of the hospital bill of the critically injured youth.

     The Senior Special Assistant on Security (Yagba East) thanked his yagba west counterpart Hon Tade Oshaloto for practically showing the synergy between the two LGAs and gave a matching order to security agencies to fish out the Perpetrators within the Shortest Possible time.

ABDULWAKIL OLORUNJUWON MEDIA CENTRE

POHAN Hails Tinubu's Nativity at 68

POHAN Hails Tinubu's Nativity at 68

The leadership of POHAN, the National umbrella organization for Former and Serving Public Office Holders Association in Nigeria felicitates with His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu the former Governor of Lagos State and the National leader of the All Progressive  Congress on the auspicious event of his birth anniversary. 

The birthday congratulatory message ably signed by the National President of the Association, Bashorun Deola Eseyin, states that Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu was a Patriotic and efficient former Public Servant, it  is therefore became imperative to join the multitude of the world to felicitate  with an embodiment and symbol of a true Public Servant, a national leader and a patriotic Nigerian who has dedicated and contributed immensely  to the development of our dear nation. 

He added that the former senator is a rare gem and an asset to this country judging from his positive and laudable services and role to the masses from time immemorial. A man full of charisma and a selfless leader who have produced leaders. over the years Asiwaju has maintained an uncountable and unbeatable quality leadership pattern and a high ranking political score card record in history.

Bashorun Eseyin said leaders of his kind needs to be celebrated and encouraged for their selfless and immense contribution to national development. 

He prayerd for long life and sound health for the National leader to fulfil his days on earth.

COVID-19 CRISIS ; MUKADAM ASIWAJU ASIRU IDRIS PROVIDES SUCCOUR TO HIS CONSTITUENTS

29th March 2020

 COVID-19 CRISIS ; MUKADAM ASIWAJU ASIRU IDRIS PROVIDES SUCCOUR TO HIS CONSTITUENTS

Sequel to the ravaging Covid-19 virus pandemic  that has impacted the global world negatively on the economic,social,religious and political front, which has also prompted the Nigerian state and it sub nationals,Kogi state in particular, to resort to a movement restriction, the Honourable commissioner of Finance, Budget and Economic planning,Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris, FCTI has shown his usual responsiveness, selfless service and love for his constituents in Yagba East LGA by distributing food stuffs worth millions of naira to cushion the effects of these period.

In his words, " it's my responsibility to show love to my people in a critical time like this where productive time has been grounded by the order of the state government to curb the spread of the dreaded virus". He said the order of movement restriction  by the state Governor, His Excellency Yahaya Adoza Bello through the state Covid-19 squadron team is a necessity to tame the spread of the virus ,because the life of every kogite is important and well cherished.

Asiwaju enjoined our people to cooperate with the "stay at home" order at these very unpalatable moment,though not an easy one,reason why he has thought it necessary to show love and care by providing palliative measure in terms of food stuffs across the 10 wards in yagba east to cushion the effects the order might have caused.

Also speaking ,is the APC Chairman in Yagba east LGA, Hon Kehinde Atteh who received the kind gesture and supervised the distribution across the 10 wards in the local government,states that the sharing of the food stuffs defied party affliation,neither religious stand was considered In the process.

On behalf of the beneficiaries,the LGA party chairman  expressed deepest gratitude to the Honourable commissioner for showing exemplary leadership and extending his usual hands of love to the people at this dire moment where majority needs helps.

 Ayopemi Ayowande OPOMULERO

Media Assistant to the HCF&BEP

ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC SUNDAY 29TH MARCH, 2020

ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC SUNDAY 29TH MARCH, 2020 1. Fellow Nigerians, 2. From the first signs that Coronavirus, or COVID-19 was turning into an epidemic and was officially declared a world-wide emergency, the Federal Government started planning preventive, containment and curative measures in the event the disease hits Nigeria. 3. The whole instruments of government are now mobilized to confront what has now become both a health emergency and an economic crisis. 4. Nigeria, unfortunately, confirmed its first case on 27th February 2020. Since then, we have seen the number of confirmed cases rise slowly. 5. By the morning of March 29th, 2020, the total confirmed cases within Nigeria had risen to ninety-seven. 6. Regrettably, we also had our first fatality, a former employee of PPMC, who died on 23rd March 2020. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this very difficult time. We also pray for quick recovery for those infected and undergoing treatment. 7. As of today, COVID-19 has no cure. Scientists around the world are working very hard to develop a vaccine. 8. We are in touch with these institutions as they work towards a solution that will be certified by international and local medical authorities within the shortest possible time. 9. For now, the best and most efficient way to avoid getting infected is through regular hygienic and sanitary practices as well as social distancing. 10. As individuals, we remain the greatest weapon to fight this pandemic. By washing our hands regularly with clean water and soap, disinfecting frequently used surfaces and areas, coughing into a tissue or elbow and strictly adhering to infection prevention control measures in health facilities, we can contain this virus. 11. Since the outbreak was reported in China, our Government has been monitoring the situation closely and studying the various responses adopted by other countries. 12. Indeed, the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) was one of ten global health leaders invited by the World Health Organisation to visit China and understudy their response approach. I am personally very proud of Dr Ihekweazu for doing this on behalf of all Nigerians. 13. Since his return, the NCDC has been implementing numerous strategies and programs in Nigeria to ensure that the adverse impact of this virus on our country is minimized. We ask all Nigerians to support the work the Federal Ministry of Health and NCDC are doing, led by the Presidential Task Force. 14. Although we have adopted strategies used globally, our implementation programs have been tailored to reflect our local realities. 15. In Nigeria, we are taking a two step approach. 16. First, to protect the lives of our fellow Nigerians and residents living here and second, to preserve the livelihoods of workers and business owners to ensure their families get through this very difficult time in dignity and with hope and peace of mind. 17. To date, we have introduced healthcare measures, border security, fiscal and monetary policies in our response. We shall continue to do so as the situation unfolds. 18. Some of these measures will surely cause major inconveniences to many citizens. But these are sacrifices we should all be willing and ready to make for the greater good of our country. 19. In Nigeria’s fight against COVID-19, there is no such thing as an overreaction or an under reaction. It is all about the right reaction by the right agencies and trained experts. 20. Accordingly, as a Government, we will continue to rely on guidance of our medical professionals and experts at the Ministry of Health, NCDC and other relevant agencies through this difficult time. 21. I therefore urge all citizens to adhere to their guidelines as they are released from time to time. 22. As we are all aware, Lagos and Abuja have the majority of confirmed cases in Nigeria. Our focus therefore remains to urgently and drastically contain these cases, and to support other states and regions in the best way we can. 23. This is why we provided an initial intervention of fifteen billion Naira (N15b) to support the national response as we fight to contain and control the spread. 24. We also created a Presidential Task Force (PTF) to develop a workable National Response Strategy that is being reviewed on a daily basis as the requirements change. This strategy takes international best practices but adopts them to suit our unique local circumstances. 25. Our goal is to ensure all States have the right support and manpower to respond immediately. 26. So far, in Lagos and Abuja, we have recruited hundreds of ad-hoc staff to man our call centers and support our tracing and testing efforts. 27. I also requested, through the Nigeria Governors Forum, for all State Governments to nominate Doctors and Nurses who will be trained by the NCDC and Lagos State Government on tactical and operational response to the virus in case it spreads to other states. 28. This training will also include medical representatives from our armed forces, paramilitary and security and intelligence agencies. 29. As a nation, our response must be guided, systematic and professional. There is a need for consistency across the nation. All inconsistencies in policy guidelines between Federal and State agencies will be eliminated. 30. As I mentioned earlier, as at this morning we had ninety-seven confirmed cases. Majority of these are in Lagos and Abuja. All the confirmed cases are getting the necessary medical care. 31. Our agencies are currently working hard to identify cases and people these patients have been in contact with. 32. The few confirmed cases outside Lagos and Abuja are linked to persons who have travelled from these centres. 33. We are therefore working to ensure such inter state and intercity movements are restricted to prevent further spread. 34. Based on the advice of the Federal Ministry of Health and the NCDC, I am directing the cessation of all movements in Lagos and the FCT for an initial period of 14 days with effect from 11pm on Monday, 30th March 2020. This restriction will also apply to Ogun State due to its close proximity to Lagos and the high traffic between the two States. 35. All citizens in these areas are to stay in their homes. Travel to or from other states should be postponed. All businesses and offices within these locations should be fully closed during this period. 36. The Governors of Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Minister of the FCT have been notified. Furthermore, heads of security and intelligence agencies have also been briefed. 37. We will use this containment period to identify, trace and isolate all individuals that have come into contact with confirmed cases. We will ensure the treatment of confirmed cases while restricting further spread to other States. 38. This order does not apply to hospitals and all related medical establishments as well as organizations in health care related manufacturing and distribution. 39. Furthermore, commercial establishments such as; a. food processing, distribution and retail companies; b. petroleum distribution and retail entities, c. power generation, transmission and distribution companies; and d. private security companies are also exempted. 40. Although these establishments are exempted, access will be restricted and monitored. 41. Workers in telecommunication companies, broadcasters, print and electronic media staff who can prove they are unable to work from home are also exempted. 42. All seaports in Lagos shall remain operational in accordance with the guidelines I issued earlier. Vehicles and drivers conveying essential cargoes from these Ports to other parts of the country will be screened thoroughly before departure by the Ports Health Authority. 43. Furthermore, all vehicles conveying food and other essential humanitarian items into these locations from other parts of the country will also be screened thoroughly before they are allowed to enter these restricted areas. 44. Accordingly, the Hon. Minister of Health is hereby directed to redeploy all Port Health Authority employees previously stationed in the Lagos and Abuja Airports to key roads that serve as entry and exit points to these restricted zones. 45. Movements of all passenger aircraft, both commercial and private jets, are hereby suspended. Special permits will be issued on a needs basis. 46. We are fully aware that such measures will cause much hardship and inconvenience to many citizens. But this is a matter of life and death, if we look at the dreadful daily toll of deaths in Italy, France and Spain. 47. However, we must all see this as our national and patriotic duty to control and contain the spread of this virus. I will therefore ask all of us affected by this order to put aside our personal comfort to safeguard ourselves and fellow human beings. This common enemy can only be controlled if we all come together and obey scientific and medical advice. 48. As we remain ready to enforce these measures, we should see this as our individual contribution in the war against COVID-19. Many other countries have taken far stricter measures in a bid to control the spread of the virus with positive results. 49. For residents of satellite and commuter towns and communities around Lagos and Abuja whose livelihoods will surely be affected by some of these restrictive measures, we shall deploy relief materials to ease their pains in the coming weeks. 50. Furthermore, although schools are closed, I have instructed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development to work with State Governments in developing a strategy on how to sustain the school feeding program during this period without compromising our social distancing policies. The Minister will be contacting the affected States and agree on detailed next steps. 51. Furthermore, I have directed that a three month repayment moratorium for all TraderMoni, MarketMoni and FarmerMoni loans be implemented with immediate effect. 52. I have also directed that a similar moratorium be given to all Federal Government funded loans issued by the Bank of Industry, Bank of Agriculture and the Nigeria Export Import Bank. 53. For on-lending facilities using capital from international and multilateral development partners, I have directed our development financial institutions to engage these development partners and negotiate concessions to ease the pains of the borrowers. 54. For the most vulnerable in our society, I have directed that the conditional cash transfers for the next two months be paid immediately. Our Internally displaced persons will also receive two months of food rations in the coming weeks. 55. We also call on all Nigerians to take personal responsibility to support those who are vulnerable within their communities, helping them with whatever they may need. 56. As we all pray for the best possible outcome, we shall continue planning for all eventualities. 57. This is why I directed that all Federal Government Stadia, Pilgrims camps and other facilities be converted to isolation centers and makeshift hospitals. 58. My fellow Nigerians, as a Government, we will avail all necessary resources to support the response and recovery. We remain committed to do whatever it takes to confront COVID-19 in our country. 59. We are very grateful to see the emerging support of the private sector and individuals to the response as well as our development partners. 60. At this point, I will ask that all contributions and donations be coordinated and centralized to ensure efficient and impactful spending. The Presidential Task Force remains the central coordinating body on the COVID-19 response. 61. I want to assure you all that Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies with a role to play in the outbreak response are working hard to bring this virus under control. 62. Every nation in the world is challenged at this time. But we have seen countries where citizens have come together to reduce the spread of the virus. 63. I will therefore implore you again to strictly comply with the guidelines issued and also do your bit to support Government and the most vulnerable in your communities. 64. I will take this opportunity to thank all our public health workforce, health care workers, port health authorities and other essential staff on the frontlines of the response for their dedication and commitment. You are true heroes. 65. I thank you all for listening. May God continue to bless and protect us all. President Muhammadu Buhari 29th March 2020.

KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT; REVIEW OF YEAR 2020 BUDGET OF PROSPERITY

KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT; REVIEW OF YEAR 2020 BUDGET OF PROSPERITY As a government of new direction whose readiness and determination to do more for kogites in the most truest and transparent manner, finds it absolutely imperative to review the 2020 Budget in the face of drastic drop in the global oil price and increase in exchange rate as against the benchmarks used to prepare the budget. It's not news anymore that as a nation we operate majorly a petro-dollar economy ,which invariably means, our economic tide will always flow in the direction of global oil price. Without micing words,the federating units will be worst hit considering the partial compliant kind of federal system of Government we practice as a nation. Therefore, In the wake of the reality on ground,where oil sells below $30per barrel, production below 2.18mbpd and exchange rate above N360/$,then, it appropriately suggest that the benchmarks that formed the basis of the year 2020 budget is no longer viable, further more, it marginally contradict the present Economic indices. Kogi state, known for her proactiveness and resolve never to play politics with issues of governance, has taken a frantic step with the approval of the Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello through the office of the honourable commissioner of finance, Budget and Economic planning, Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris with other top government officials to address the fiscal pressures arising from the recent drop in oil prices. Members of the committee are: 1) *Asiwaju Asiru Idris* - Commissioner of Finance, Budget and Economic planning 2) *Alhaji Momoh Jibrin*- State Accountant General 3) *Yakubu Y. Okala*- State Auditor General 4) *Aliyu Nda Salami*- Chairman, KGIRS 5) *Usman Ahmed Ododo*- Auditor General Local Government The compelling Challenges that comes with a mono economy,as presently witnessed, is the reason why the New direction government as led by the visionary Governor is strategically working out a viable diversification plan in sectors where we have comparative advantages like Agriculture, Mineral Resources and Tourism development. The recently approved AfDB $100,000,000 loan to establish alape crop processing zone, further demonstrates the relentless quest and commitment of the state government to surmount effect of global oil drop cum meagre FAAC allocation by diversifying the economy of the state. Going forward, these step became pertinent in the bid to provide good governance to kogites and to also demonstrate transparency and inclusivity in the process to the next level we promised as an administration. We are doing much more to serve you better.

EX-NNPC GM, First kogi indigene die of corona virus in Abuja.

The Ex NNPC GM among those confirmed to have contracted the novel coronavirus in Nigeria has died according to family source

“Just lost an uncle to Corona virus at Gwagwalada specialist hospital this morning. Alh sulaiman Achimugu retired from NNPC as group GM he returned 10 days ago from UK and was isolated.Now his household is condoned off and entire family quarantined and the corpse is not likely to be released to us. Let’s put him in our prayers and ask God to send an urgent relief to us.” This is from Kashim Abubakar the cousin to late Engr Suleiman Akowe Achimugu Ex-GM NNPC

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KOGI GOVERNOR ORDERS CLOSURE OF SCHOOLS, BANS GATHERING OF OVER 30 PEOPLE

COVID-19: 

KOGI GOVERNOR ORDERS CLOSURE OF SCHOOLS, BANS GATHERING OF OVER 30 PEOPLE

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has ordered the closure of public and private schools (tertiary, secondary and primary) in the state indefinitely as measures in preventing the spread of  coronavirus disease in the state. 

Bello in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed in Lokoja on Friday,  said the closure of schools and other public gathering places take effect from Monday, March 23, 2020.

The governor also banned all forms of gathering involving 30 people and above as part of the preventive measures against the pandemic. 

According to the governor, the measures became imperative given the strategic location of the state which serve as transit point for travellers connecting various parts of the federation. 

The statement urged citizens of the state to be cautious and observe high level personal hygiene practice such as constant hand washing with soap and 

 hand sanitizers as well as observance of social distancing. 

As part of its preparedness, the state government has set up an isolation centre in Lokoja, the state capital and an Emergency Response Team has been  constituted too. 

At the moment, sensitisation and awareness are being created on the disease through the media as well as in parks, markets and community levels. 

According to the statement, government is leveraging on the existing house-to-house Lassa Fever campaign to take the message of COVID-19 to the grassroots.

The government also provided the following emergency telephone numbers for rapid response:08064469625, 07067918835, 08030607102, 08034732988, 08076288933.

PRESIDENT BUHARI DIRECTS GOVT AGENCIES TO PROTECT CRITICAL NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE

PRESIDENT BUHARI DIRECTS GOVT AGENCIES TO PROTECT CRITICAL NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja directed the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy to work with all relevant government agencies to ensure full protection of critical national infrastructure.

The President issued the directive at the unveiling of the National Broadband Plan 2020–2025, commissioning of the Communications and Digital Economy complex, flag-off of the Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training and launching of the Abuja Emergency Communication Centre and the National Emergency Toll-Free Number 112.

The President also urged mobile network operators to ensure full attainment of the targets set in the National Broadband Plan by giving special attention to un-served and underserved areas while deploying their services.

President Buhari expressed concern about the challenges faced by operators in the country, particularly vandalism of telecommunications equipment. 

He assured the operators of government’s commitment to ensuring that all stakeholders have a conducive environment to ensure the successful implementation of the Broadband Plan, which seeks to boost broadband penetration as well as support the deployment of 4G across the country.

On the newly commissioned Emergency Communications Centre and Toll Free Number 112, the President explained that it further demonstrates his administration’s resolve to keep Nigerians safe.

''We have taken advantage of digital technologies to ensure that Nigerians in distress are only a dial away from the relevant emergency response institutions in the country.

''This will go a long way in supporting our efforts to improve the security of lives and property,’’ he said.

On the Digital Nigeria Programme, President Buhari explained that it is one of Federal Government’s key initiatives to empower innovators and entrepreneurs with skills required to thrive in the emerging digital economy.

'' It is part of our efforts to ensure that our youths, women, unemployed graduates and people living with disabilities either become employers of labour or get a large number of well-paying jobs thereby contributing to the national drive of lifting Nigerians out of poverty,’’ he said.

Similarly, President Buhari declared that the newly commissioned Communications and Digital Economy Complex will provide a befitting coordinating centre for the new focus on the Nigerian Digital Economy.

''It signals the desire to intensify efforts towards ensuring that Nigeria becomes an active participant in the Global Digital Economy,’’ he said.

Earlier, the President acknowledged that the dwindling price of crude oil had adversely affected budgetary projections and increased the sense of urgency to diversify the economy.

He, however, expressed delight that the projects commissioned would enhance the development of the National Digital Economy and support efforts at diversifying the economy.

According to President Buhari '' The Digital Economy will also support us in fighting corruption through digitalization and enabling government digital services.

''Digital technologies have become a useful platform for economic diversification. Having recognized the benefits of these technologies we have decided to adopt the Digital Economy paradigm early,'' he said.

The President also commended the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Presidential Committee and all stakeholders who participated in the development of the National Broadband Plan, lauding the leadership of the Ministry for the high level of synergy amongst the parastatals under its supervision.

In his remarks, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami said broadband penetration is key to reviving the Nigerian economy.

Citing reports from the World Bank and the World Economic Forum, the Minister said 10 per cent broadband penetration in any country will improve its GDP by at least 4.6 per cent.

With coronavirus spreading across the globe and more people living in isolation, the minister said the digital and information communication sector is providing alternatives for people to stay in touch and institutions to provide the needed basic life-saving services to the populace.

On his part, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Prof Umar Danbatta announced that the country’s broadband penetration had increased to 38.5 per cent.

''As at the time this government came into power in 2015, broadband penetration was hovering between 4 and 6 per cent. Broadband penetration has now reached 38.5 per cent, '' he said.

Danbatta explained that the Digital Complex building accommodates the office of the Minister, permanent secretary of the Ministry and four departments of the Commission.

He added that the 5-storey building with two basement floors sit on 8 hectares of land at the Mbora district, Abuja and is equipped with modern telecommunications facility, a crèche for nursing mothers, gymnasium, among others.

   

Femi Adesina

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

March 19, 2020

HON SSA SECURITY YAGBA EAST LGA HOST ALL SECURITY AGENCY HEADS

SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO HIS EXCELLENCY ON SECURITY( YAGBA EAST LGA) HOSTS ALL HEADS OF SECURITY AGENCIES IN YAGBA EAST LGA.

 Hon Abdulwakil Sule Olorunjuwon, The Senior Special Assistant to His Excellency On Security(Yagba East LGA) Today Met With The Heads of All Security Agencies in Yagba East Local Government in His Office in Isanlu. The Meeting is to get a First Hand Information About the Security Threats and Challenges I the LGA And Also Familiarize and Build a Very Strong Synergy Between the All Security Agencies in the LGA in Order to Achieve a Crime Free Yagba East. The Meeting was Called at the Instance of the SSA to Brainstorm and Exchange Ideas on How to Rid Yagba East of Crime. Various Heads of Security Agencies in the LGA Brought in Ideas and Pro-Active Workable Solutions needed in Tackling Various Security Threats in the LGA. The SSA in his own Remarks Thanked them all for Responding to his Call Even at a Very Short Notice and Told them to Highlight and Make Available All Challenges and Needs of the Various Security Units in the LGA for Onward Submission to the Appropriate Quarters. He Also Stressed on the Need for a Strong Synergy In the Areas of Intelligence Gathering and Sharing Among the Various Security Agencies. He Said His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, The Executive Governor who Appointed him has Given a Matching Order to Rid Every Nooks and Crannies of Yagba East of Criminal Elements. While Concluding, The Area Commander in Charge of the Zone, ACP Okoye Said They Are Committed towards Making Yagba East a Peaceful LGA Where Citizens Can Go to Bed with Thier Two Eyes Closed and Where Business Can Thrive. ABDULWAKIL OLORUNJUWON MEDIA CENTRE

FAAC MEETING ENDS IN DEADLOCK

Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja A meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) where stakeholders gathered to share allocations for the month of February ended in a deadlock Wednesday. A commissioner for finance, who craved anonymity told THISDAY last night that the meeting was inconclusive because of the sharp rejection by the various states’ representactives over what was presented for distribution among the three tiers of government. Although the source could not provide details on the cause of the deadlock, THISDAY gathered that the states’ representactives felt that the amount presented for distribution for the month of February was “too small”. THISDAY also gathered that finaces of several.of the states were in dire straits as they could not meet rheir financial commitments to workers and contractors. Contacted on the issue, the Special Adviser, Media and Communications to the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Yunusa Tanko Abdullahi, promised to confirm and get back to our correspondent.

LATEST PROPHECY OF REV FR MBAKA ABOUT CORONAVIRUS

Father Mbaka has told Nigerians what to do about coronavirus - Mbaka on Wednesday, March 18, assured Nigerians that God Almighty has a cure for the disease - The Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN) minister said that God has supremacy over the disease even if man has no cure for at the moment Reverend Father Mbaka of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN) has given his latest reaction to the dreaded disease called coronavirus. During a prayer session held on Wednesday, March 18, in Enugu, Mbaka called on Nigerians not to respond to the global pandemic with panic, adding that fear itself has torment, Vanguard reports. The famous Christian cleric assured Nigerians that despite the fact no cure has been found for the virus, God has a solution if only people will call on him in prayer, since, according to him, the maker of the universe has supremacy over all human affairs and problems. Coronavirus: Seun Kuti claims developed nations have invested in destruction of the planet PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! He said that if only God's children will exercise faith in him, all things will be possible to them. The prophet stated: “Under the priestly anointing, I release healing to the entire world, particularly where the disease is ravaging so much, let there be healing, let there be sunray always, which is one of the antidotes to the disease. God release drug that will cure it in Jesus name." Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that as coronavirus spread across the world and the death toll climbed up almost every day, health experts had been up and doing, working to develop a vaccine to combat the deadly virus. The efforts appeared to be yielding results a United States government official had announced that a clinical trial to test a coronavirus vaccine will begin today, Monday, March 16. Why Nigeria doesn't need travel ban for now over coronavirus - FG The first human participant would receive an experimental dose to test for potential side effects, but they would not actually be infected with the Covid-19 virus, according to the source. The anonymous source said the trial which was funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) would take place at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle. However, Legit.ng gathered that it might take up to one year or 18 months before any potential vaccine can be fully validated, according to health experts. The vaccine trial would be carried on 45 young, healthy volunteers with different doses of shots which were co-developed by NIH and Moderna Inc. It was learnt that the persons participating in the trial won't get infected as the shots do not contain the deadly virus. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng: Same great journalism, upgraded for better service! NCDC opens up on claims of new case of coronavirus in Nigeria Coronavirus: Why are we still allowing flights from Britain? – APC Chairman Oshiomhole | Legit TV SUBSCRIBE NOW TO GET NEWS EVERY DAY FROM LEGIT.NG GET FRESH NEWS RELATED NEWS Father Mbaka releases latest prophesy on coronavirus Ogun bans night clubs, cinemas, restaurants for 30 days over coronavirus fear Coronavirus: Comedian Igodye forced to postpone 25th anniversary show COVID 19: Disability rights group shut down due to coronavirus BREAKING: Private schools in Lagos announce closure over coronavirus JAMB announces new result-checking method, releases another batch of UTME results of 450,000 candidates Coronavirus: Nigerian lady excited as UK returnee cousin tests negative after he was initially picked up for isolation Breaking: Nigeria records 5 new cases of coronavirus, bringing official figure to 8

CHINESE INVESTORS PAYS A COURTESY VISIT TO NEWLY APPOINTED SECURITY YAGBA EAST LGA

CHINESE INVESTORS PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO NEWLY APPOINTED SSA SECURITY YAGBA EAST LGA By NATION VIEW POST - 19:57, 18 Mar, 2020 CHINESE INVESTORS IN YAGBA EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT PAYS A COURTESY CALL ON THE NEWLY APPOINTED SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO HIS EXCELLENCY ON SECURITY (YAGBA EAST LGA) HON ABDULWAKIL OLORUNJUWON. As Parts of Efforts to Build an Harmonious Relationship with the New SSA Security in Charge of Yagba East LGA, Some Chinese Nationals, Investors in a Wood Processing Company in Yagba East LGA today Paid a Courtesy Call On the Senior Special Assistant to His Excellency on Security in his Office. The Team Lead of the Investors, Mr Wu Jing pu Stated Clearly thier Mission which is to Welcome the New Chief Security Officer of Yagba East LGA to the Local Government and Also Seek for Better Cooperation between the Investors and the Council Helmsman. Mr Wu Said the Visit Became imparative as their Firm Remains the Largest Employer of Labour in the Locality As Such Thier Investment has to be Guided Jealously. He Further Said that Yagba East has been a Peaceful Local Government and Prayed for the Continious Sustainance of the Peaceful Atmosphere. The SSA, Hon Abdulwakil Olorunjuwon in his Own Remarks Thanked the Management of the Wood Processing Company for Coming and Assured them of a Peaceful and Crime free Business Environment. He Said he is in the Local Government for Everybody And Calls for the Cooperation of All Towards Ensuring a Crime Free Yagba East. Hon Wakil Sule Also Went Further to Say That Security is a Business For All and that No Business Can Thrive Under an Unsecured Atmosphere. The SSA urged the Chinese investors to ensure the welfare of the workers under them is given topmost priority and make Ensure their working conditions conforms with the minimum set standards as the LG will be monitoring their activities from time to time. He also adviced them to be prompt in the payment of approved LG and state taxes as he assures of providing them an enabling environment for doing business. ABDULWAKIL OLORUNJUWON MEDIA CENTRE

CHINESE INVESTORS PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO NEWLY APPOINTED SSA SECURITY YAGBA EAST LGA

CHINESE INVESTORS IN YAGBA EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT PAYS A COURTESY CALL ON THE NEWLY APPOINTED SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO HIS EXCELLENCY ON SECURITY (YAGBA EAST LGA) HON ABDULWAKIL OLORUNJUWON. As Parts of Efforts to Build an Harmonious Relationship with the New SSA Security in Charge of Yagba East LGA, Some Chinese Nationals, Investors in a Wood Processing Company in Yagba East LGA today Paid a Courtesy Call On the Senior Special Assistant to His Excellency on Security in his Office. The Team Lead of the Investors, Mr Wu Jing pu Stated Clearly thier Mission which is to Welcome the New Chief Security Officer of Yagba East LGA to the Local Government and Also Seek for Better Cooperation between the Investors and the Council Helmsman. Mr Wu Said the Visit Became imparative as their Firm Remains the Largest Employer of Labour in the Locality As Such Thier Investment has to be Guided Jealously. He Further Said that Yagba East has been a Peaceful Local Government and Prayed for the Continious Sustainance of the Peaceful Atmosphere. The SSA, Hon Abdulwakil Olorunjuwon in his Own Remarks Thanked the Management of the Wood Processing Company for Coming and Assured them of a Peaceful and Crime free Business Environment. He Said he is in the Local Government for Everybody And Calls for the Cooperation of All Towards Ensuring a Crime Free Yagba East. Hon Wakil Sule Also Went Further to Say That Security is a Business For All and that No Business Can Thrive Under an Unsecured Atmosphere. The SSA urged the Chinese investors to ensure the welfare of the workers under them is given topmost priority and make Ensure their working conditions conforms with the minimum set standards as the LG will be monitoring their activities from time to time. He also adviced them to be prompt in the payment of approved LG and state taxes as he assures of providing them an enabling environment for doing business. ABDULWAKIL OLORUNJUWON MEDIA CENTRE

EPE legislative ARM SEALED THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OFFICE

Epe Legislative Arm sealed the office of the Executive Chairman. Epe Legislative Arm sealed the office of the Executive Chairman,Epe Local Government, Hon.Adesanya Adedoyin over gross misconduct, mismanagement of fund and awarding contract without a tender board. Credit : Lagos Reporters

Breaking: FG Ban entry from China, Italy and some other countries affected with coronavirus

The Nigerian Government has issued entry restriction to countries considered high-risk for Coronavirus.

This was disclosed by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control on Wednesday.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has also suspended the issuance of visa on arrival to travellers from these countries.

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) March 18, 2020

The agency in a post on Twitter said, “Government of Nigeria is restricting entry into the country for travellers from China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Japan, France, Germany, United States of America, Norway, United Kingdom, Netherlands and Switzerland.

“These are countries with 1,000 cases domestically.”

Breaking news FG order immediate shut down of all nysc orientation camps

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: SUSPENSION OF THE ON-GOING ORIENTATION COURSE

Sequel to the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic which led to the cancellation of the National Sports Festival, Management of the National Youth Service Corps Scheme wishes to announce the suspension of the on-going Orientation Course for the 2020 Batch "A" Stream 1 Corps Members.

Therefore, the Corps Members shall be posted to commence their primary assignments forthwith, while they shall be invited back to the Orientation Camps when the situation improves, just like it happened a few years ago when the Nation was confronted by the Ebola virus threat.

Management wishes to state that no Corps Member or Camp Official has contracted the virus,

Thank you.

MANAGEMENT

WAKE UP CALL TO MY KOGI YOUTHS BY COMR OMOSONA T OLAKUNLE

WAKE UP CALL TO MY KOGI YOUTHS


Youth is the time of life when one is young, and often means the time between childhood and adulthood. It is also defined as "the appearance, freshness, vigor, spirit, etc., characteristic of one who is young".

The above is worthy of pondering over and over again, I must say with all sincerity that freshness, vigour and spirit of youthful characteristics is no longer embedded in our youths.

Many believes that the road to greatness is to start praise singing the politicians who only sees them as a mere instruments or tools in achieving their personal interest.

Untill we realized that it is no longer business as usual where appointments it's been made by the efforts been push on social media before we can match the cycle of present leadership.

Gone are those days when this present government came into power through the divine grace of the Almighty, where many of the appointees are been nominated through social media activeness.

Let me tell you what you don't know about the recent parameters for appointment by *His Excellency Gov. Yahaya Adoza Bello*.

So far so good this man have been able to live above social media appointment unlike his first tenure.

I can boldly tell you, to some extent that his recent parameters for appointment is gear towards self personality and competency without biasness.

Shouting on social media is no longer working, you must have a good solid ground with your people, your lobbying power must also be adequately strong, your closeness to the grassroot and good character is another factors that works for the moments.

The aforementioned attributes should be the prerequisites to appointments and how government should be run and not by hand picking a nuisance who does not have any political relevancy in his or her local government as an appointee all in the name of social media activities.

Good ideas are common what's uncommon are people who'll work hard enough to bring them about, An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.

I must say that the governor has been able to appoint men and women with great ideas into offices and I pray that they will discharge their duties accordingly in uplifting Kogi State to a greater and better heights.

However, I will advice our timing youths to go back to their drawing board by acquiring skills, develop themselves, and be more focus on building themselves, with this, a whole lots of opportunities will look for them and not them hustling for opportunity.

I pray for a change better ideas for our youths.



Candid Advice From:
Comr. Omosona T. Olakunle (Hon. Justice TYDot)
President:
Ben Olowodola Ambassadors (BOA)

ORE WA NIO CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION CONGRATULATE HON WAKIL OLORUNJUWON SSA SECURITY YAGBA EAST. SAY'S WE ARE OF SAME CROP OF IDEAS TO TRANSFORMED YAGBA EAST

OREWA NIO CAMPAIGN ORGANISATION HEARTILY CONGRATULATES USTAZ ABDULWAKIL SULE OLORUNJUWON. The SSA on SECURITY TO YAGBA EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA.

In his speech at isanlu the DG of orewa Ni campaign Comrade Ayo David said we thank Governor yahaya Bello for this appointment which has proved to the people of Yagba East that he is a listening governor.
that since he has appointed someone with the same crop of ideas in transforming yagba east we shall all support him until the campaign for the local government election spring up again. The organisation said.
And finally condone with the governor on the death of his lovely mother.

KOGI INNOVATIVE HUB CONDOLES GOV YAHAYA BELLO

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE TO HIS EXCELLENCY GOVERNOR YAHAYA BELLO ON THE DEMISE OF HIS MOTHER FROM KOGI INNOVATIVE HUB

On Behalf of Kogi
 Innovation Hub, We wish to express our heartfelt condolence to His Excellency Alhaji Adoza Bello the Executive Governor of Kogi State on the death of his loving, caring mother Hajia Hauwau Oziohu Bello who lived a fulfilled life seeing his son rise to become the first citizen of Kogi State.
Hajia Hauwau Oziohu Bello was such a God fearing woman who shared her love with others around even until her death at an old age of 101 years. She will be seriously missed by the state and most especially by her best friend and son Alhaji Adoza Bello due to the closeness and the role she plays in his life as a counsellor.
Your Excellency, the prayer of every mother is to have a child that will take care of them and give them a befitting burial and all these God has done for Hajia Hauwau Oziohu Bello through you. We pray that God almighty will grant her peace and forgive her all her sins.
Your Excellency, knowing how touched you are by her death, we wish to also remind you that death is inevitable but how we live our life is what is more important and for Hajia Hauwau Oziohu Bello, she has lived a successful life and we shall remember her for her good works.
We pray that the almighty Allah grants you the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss your Excellency.

God bless you sir

Kunle Ola
Kogi Innovation Hub

GOVERNOR BELLO COMMISERATE WITH LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT OVER GAS EXPLOSION

GOVERNOR BELLO COMMISERATES WITH LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT OVER GAS EXPLOSION

Lokoja, March 17, 2020

His Excellency, the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has commiserated with his counterpart in Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, over the devastating explosion that occurred in the state on Sunday.

A massive devastating explosion of great magnitude occurred on Sunday at Abule Ado area in Amuwo Odofin Local Council of Lagos State, which resulted into loss of many lives and properties.

In a statement by the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, Bello described the massive explosion as devastating and unfortunate national tragedy.

''On behalf of myself, the Government and the good people of Kogi State, we convey our heartfelt and deepest sympathies to His Excellency, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Government and people of Lagos State, for the loss of many lives and properties following the devastating inferno that ravaged some parts of the state on Sunday.

''This is no doubt a huge and devastating loss to the Government and the people of Lagos State, and by extension Nigeria and the world at large. We extend our wishes of quick recovery to all those injured and our condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their beloved ones and properties as a result of the tragic and unfortunate accident.

''Our prayers and thoughts goes to everyone affected by this national tragedy. May the Almighty Allah comfort the affected families and rest the souls of the deceased at eternal peace''.

Onogwu Galacticus
CPS to Kogi Governor.

SSA SECURITY MOPAMURO LGA HELD MEETINGS WITH SECURITY PERSONNEL IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SSA SECURITY MOPAMURO HELD SECURITY MEETINGS TO

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By NATION VIEW POST - 15:05, 17 Mar, 2020

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THE NEW SSA ON SECURITY MATTERS FOR MOPAMURO LGA TO THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KOGI STATE ON A SECURITY TOUR Sequel to The directives given to the newly sworn in SSAs on Security Matters for LGAs by the Executive Governor of Kogi State His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, to be more alerted and security conscious, in order to curb every security and social vices in our various LGAs to ensure the safety of lives and properties of the citizens, and rootout the hidden criminals and violent perpetrators. Hon Moses Sunday David Alumo has been on the going to abreast all the security agencies and traditional stalwarts with the needs to be more proactive in the area of security in our LGA. On this note, he visited the Police Headquarters of Mopamuro LGA Division, the DSS office, Oba Odole Mopa, Oba Barr. Bayo James Aje. Oba Iloke of Mopa, Oba Engr. David Ajolore respectively. In the process of his visitations, the DPO, expressed his gratitude and joy to have the government on the moves to curb security activities within the area and promised to work tirelessly hand in hand with the new security Chief of the LGA to ensure a smooth working synergy. Signed: Media Aide SSA On Security Matters. Mopamuro LGA. 17/03/2020

SSA SECURITY MOPAMURO HELD SECURITY MEETINGS TODAY

THE NEW SSA ON SECURITY MATTERS FOR MOPAMURO LGA TO THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KOGI STATE ON A SECURITY TOUR Sequel to The directives given to the newly sworn in SSAs on Security Matters for LGAs by the Executive Governor of Kogi State His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, to be more alerted and security conscious, in order to curb every security and social vices in our various LGAs to ensure the safety of lives and properties of the citizens, and rootout the hidden criminals and violent perpetrators. Hon Moses Sunday David Alumo has been on the going to abreast all the security agencies and traditional stalwarts with the needs to be more proactive in the area of security in our LGA. On this note, he visited the Police Headquarters of Mopamuro LGA Division, the DSS office, Oba Odole Mopa, Oba Barr. Bayo James Aje. Oba Iloke of Mopa, Oba Engr. David Ajolore respectively. In the process of his visitations, the DPO, expressed his gratitude and joy to have the government on the moves to curb security activities within the area and promised to work tirelessly hand in hand with the new security Chief of the LGA to ensure a smooth working synergy. Signed: Media Aide SSA On Security Matters. Mopamuro LGA. 17/03/2020

Gov Bello received Abba kyari and others in his okene residence

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello Receives The Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari who represents President, Muhammadu Buhari at the 3-day fidau prayers for the late Hajia Hauwau Bello , The Minister of Special Duties, Senator Gorge Akume, Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Muhammed, Minister of State for FCT, Hajia Ramatu Tijani, Minister of Foreign Affairs (State) , Ambassador Dandatti Abdulkadir, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity Garba Shehu , traditional Rulers from within and out the state, religious leaders, The Chief Judge of Kogi State Justice Ajana and other judicial officers, political and business associates , friends and well wishers at the 3-day Fridau prayers for the soul of the late Hajia Hauwau Bello; the Governor’s mother who passed on three days ago.

The 3-day fidau prayer is currently on at the deceased residence in Nagazi, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Onogwu Muhammed
CPS to the Governor

HON RASAQ IJAGBEMI ASIRU CONDOLE WITH GOV BELLO OVER MOTHER'S DEATH

Hon Rasaq Ijagbemi Asiru Condole With Gov Bello Over Mother's Death. By NATION VIEW POST - 21:58, 15 Mar, 2020 Hon rasaq asiru condole with governor bello over mother's death. By NATION VIEW POST - 21:11, 15 Mar, 2020  The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the State Governor on Political Matter, yagba  federal Constituency, Hon. ASIRU ijagbemi Rasaq Commiserate with Governor Yahaya Bello Over the death of his Mother, Hajia Hawawu Oziohu Bello. Who died today at the age of 101 years after a brief illness. The news of Hajia Hawawu Bello death Came as big Shock and devastating moment for the entire kogi state.  Hon. Rasaq described the late Hajia Hawawu Bello as a woman of immense virtue and Character, who lived a worthy, righteous and fulfilled life. He pray that God in his infinite mercy grant His Excellency Alh. Yahaya Adoza Bello, and the entire family the fortitude to bear this great loss. Please Accept my sincere Condolences Sir.  Signed:  Hon. ASIRU RASAQ IJAGBEMI SSA on Political Matter, yagba Federal Constituency to his Excellency Alhaji yahaya adoza bello.

Hon Leke Abejide Mourn Gov Bello Mother's Death

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE TO HIS EXCELLENCY ALHAJI YAHAYA ADOZA BELLO.* Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide, Member Representing Yagba Federal Constituency Condoles with his Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, over the home calling of his beloved mother Hajia Hawa Bello. “I am deeply saddened to hear about the death of the mother of our Governor. She was a wonderful woman, who lived a life of honour and dignity. My heartfelt condolences to His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, the Executive Governor of Kogi State on the demise of the mother Hajia Hawa Bello. She has left a big vacuum in the family and the society at large. At this trying time, I pray that the family she left behind will be consoled by Allah who gives and take at his will. My condolences to the Governor and his family, she will surely be missed by family and loved ones; May her memories bring comfort to you and may Allah grant her Aljanah Firdausi.” Accept my heartfelt consolations. *Signed: Hon. Leke Abejide, MHR.* *Yagba Federal Constituency.*

SSA SECURITY YAGBA EAST LGA CONDOLE WITH GOVERNOR BELLO OVER MOTHER'S DEATH

15th March 2020 CONDOLENCE MESSAGE. On Behalf of the Great and Good People of Yagba East Local Government, I Hon Abdulwakil Sule Olorunjuwon,The Senior Special Assistant to His Excellency on Security(Yagba East LGA) Condole with His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello the Executive Governor of Kogi State on the Death of his beloved Mother Hajia Hawa Oziohu Bello. Though the Demise of the Matriach of the Bello's Family is Regretable but we take Solace in the fact that Allah Giveth and Taketh. From the Testimonies About the Life and Times of Hajia Hawa, one would that Hajia Spent a Fulfilled life Worthy of Emulation which has Reflected in the Life of His Excelency. We pray for the Repose of her Soul and that Allah Grant her Al-Janat Fidaus and That God Should Grant His Excellency and the Entire family the Fortitide to bare the irreparable Loss. SULE Abdulwakil Olorunjuwon Senior Special Assistant to His Excellency on Security Yagba East LGA.

MINISTER OF TRANSPORT, AGF,KEBBI,YOBE GOVERNORS VISIT GOV BELLO OVER MOTHER'S DEATH

AGF, Amaechi, Kebbi, Yobe governors visit Bello over mother's death

Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, Yobe State Governor, Mai-Mala Buni and his Kebbi State counterpart, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu have paid a condolence visit to Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello over the death of his mother.

Governor Bello's mother, Hajia Hauwau Oziohu Bello died on Sunday at the age of 101 after a brief illness.

The four personalities were amongst the early dignitaries that visited the governor at the hospital following the death.
The governor had earlier announced the death of his mother in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed.
"With total submission to the will of Allah, on behalf of the family of Alhaji Bello Ipemida Ochi, We regret to announce the passing away of our matriarch ,Hajia Hauwau Oziohu Bello who answered the call of Allah this evening after a brief illness.

"We are relieved that her passing was peaceful and painless. Her funeral will be held on Monday, 16th of March, 2020 by 10am  at her residence in Nagazi, Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State in accordance with Islamic rites.
"Until her death, she was aged 101 and survived by children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many adopted children", Bello said in the statement.

Onogwu Muhammed
CPS to the Governor

HON ASIWAJU ASIRU IDRIS CONDOLENCE MESSAGE OVER THE DEATH OF GOV YAHAYA BELLO MOTHER'S D

THE JEWEL AND MATRIARCH OF BELLO FAMILY JUST TRANSITED BEYOND

With deep Sense of Sorrow and heartfelt pain, I received the shocking and Sudden news of the death of our lovely mother Haj. Hawa Bello,

Hajia Hawa Bello was a woman of valour and value, a community leader and a loving mother to all, whose toga of motherhood exude excellence as evident in the life of her chidren, especially my leader and principal; His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello.

It's obviously unfortunate that We lost her to the cold hand of death at the Very Crucial time we needed her wealth of Experience, Prayers, Guidance and Encouragement. We surely love her but Almighty Allah loved her Most.

Let me, despite heartbroken and severely pained, sincerely  Commeserate with the father of the state; His Excellency Alh.Yahaya Adoza Bello (Executive Governor of Kogi State) and the entire Ochi family over the death of our Mother. Death is a price we must all pay and an end we must all visit,but we find solace in the fact that Mama has lived a fulfilled and frutiful life.

I Pray that Almighty Allah will forgive all her Shortcomings, Grant her Aljanah fidausi and give the family the Fortitude to bear this irreplaceable and irreparable loss AMEN.

Adieu wonderful mother!

My sincere condolences.

 _Signed_ :
  Asiwaju Asiru Idris, FCTI
Kogi State Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic planning,Kogi state.

HON ISAH TAOFIK COMMISERATE WITH GOVENOR BELLO

SENIOR SPECIAL ADVISERS ON SECURITY COMMISSERATES WITH HIS EXCELLENCY, GOV. YAHAYA BELLO OVER MOTHER'S DEATH. CONDOLENCE MESSAGE TO HIS EXCELLENCY, THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KOGI STATE, ALH. YAHAYA ADOZA BELLO ON THE DEMISE OF HIS DEAR MOTHER. On behalf of the entire Senior Special Advisers on Security to the Executive Governor of kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, our families and the good people of the the twenty-one local government areas, hereby sympathize with His Excellency on the death of his dear Mother, Hajiya Hawwa Kulu Bello who died today at the age of 101 years. Your Excellency Sir, We share in your grief as you mourn the loss of your beloved Mother especially at this time when her wise counsel would have been of immense benefit to the people and the state. We however consoled you by the fact that Hajia Hawwa Kulu Bello laid an excellent foundation for her family, as reflected in the performances of our governor in all departments of governance. We joined millions of well meaning people in kogi state and beyond to pray for God's divine, strength to our dear governor and his family at this time. Please accept our sincere condolences. Signed; Hon. Taufiq Isa, Chairman,Forum Of SSA's on Security To The Governor on 21 LGA's, Kogi State.

YAGBA EAST ELITE GROUP THANKS GOVERNOR YAHAYA ADOZA BELLO FOR APPOINTING THIER SON SULE ABDULWAKIL OLURUNJUWON AS HIS SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT ON SECURITY IN CHARGE OF YAGBA EAST LGA.

A Foremost Elite Group made up of Sons and Daughters of Yagba East LGA has thanked The Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello for Appointing an Illustrious and Credible Son of Isanlu in Yagba East LGA Sule Abdulwakil Olorunjuwon as his Senior Special Assistant on Security in Charge of Yagba East Local Government.

In a Statement Issued to the Press, The Group’s Spokesperson Mr Oladele Elijah Said the Group and the Generality of The People of Yagba East are Highly Elated that His Excellency found Worthy amongst Many thier Son as the SSA Security in Charge of the LGA.

He went further to say that the Appointment is a Round Peg in a Round Hole and Can be Likened to a Soothing Balm on an Age Long Injury.

The Group Recall that His Excellency has Assured that he will Always Stand by the Truth, Equity, Justice and Fairness which has been the Hallmark of the Distribution of Appointments Since the New Direction Government Came on Board.

The Group Said with this Appointment, All and Sundries are at Peace with the Government and Also willing to Drum up Support for the New Direction Government at the Grassroots while Also Praying for the Administration of GYB to Succeed and Provide Dividends of Democracy to the people at the Grassroots.

The President of the Group, Dr Kayode Olushina said the Group Appreciates his Excellency for Siting the Omi Rice Mill in Yagba Federal Constituency which will in turn Drive the Spate of Developments in Adjoining LGAs.

Governor Bello Appoint new Aids

KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT HOUSE
PRESS RELEASE
12/03/2020
Kogi Governor Appoints 35 Senior Special Assistants

Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has approved the appointment of 35 Senior Special Assistants to serve in his government.

This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Onogwu Muhammed.

Those appointed include
Joseph Omuya Salami, SSA Security, Adavi Local Government
Prince Aliyu M. Akaaba SSA Security Ajaokuta Local Government
Hon. Ibrahim Abagu, SSA Security, Ankpa Local Government
Hon. Muhammed Muktar Shuaibu, SSA Security
Bassa Local Government
Shaibu Siaka, SSA Security, Dekina Local Government
Williams Iko-Ojo, SSA Security, Ibaji Local Government
Abu Odoma,SSA Security, Idah Local Government
Onoja James Omachonu,
SSA Security, Igalamela Odolu Local Government
Taufiq A. Isa,SSA Security, Ijumu Local Government.
Ariyo Adebayo, SSA Security, Kabba/Bunu Local Government
Isah Abdulkarim, SSA Security, Koton Karfe Local Government
Muhammed Danasabe SSA Security, Lokoja Local Government
Moses Sunday D, SSA Security, Mopa-Muro Local Government
Ibrahim AhmaduSSA Security, Ofu Local Government
Goke Oparison, SSA Security, Ogori/Magongo Local Government
Hon. Ohare Abdulrahim, SSA Security, Okehi Local Government
Abdulrazaq M. Yusuf SSA Security, Okene Local Government
Hon. Adejo F. Nechodemus, SSA Security, Olamaboro Local Government
Ibrahim Yakubu Aboh, SSA Security, Omala Local Government
Sule Abdulwakil Olorunjuwon, SSA Security, Yagba East Local Government and Barr. Shedrach Omeiza Emmanuel, SSA to the Governor on Legal Matters.

Also appointed include Ismaila Umar, SSA to the Governor on ICT; Hon. Aminu Ibrahim, SSA to the Governor on World Bank Matters; Aminu Abdulrazak, SSA to the Governor on Administration and Planning; John Aduga, SSA to the Governor on Political Matters (Ankpa Federal Constituency); Hassan Sanni
SSA to the Governor on SDGs; Zakari Samuel, SSA to the Governor on Political Matters (Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency); Onogwu Patrick Danjuma,
SSA to the Governor on Political Matters(Idah Federal Constituency); Barr. Muhammed Tanko Musa, SSA to the Governor on Local Government
and Chieftaincy Affairs (Kogi West);
Mariam Ibrahim, SSA to the Governor on Tourism; Bin-Ebaiya Shehu Tijjani,
SSA to the Governor on Water Resources; Asiru Abdulrazaq, SSA to the Governor on Political Matters (Yagba Federal Constituency); Olutimi Joseph, SSA to the Governor on Mineral Resources; Olorunleke Moses, SSA to the Governor on Political Matters (Kabba/Bunu Federal Constituency) and Prince Okoliko Opaluwa Gideon, SSA to the Governor on Federal Agencies.

The governor also approved the redeployment of the Personal Secretary to his Chief of Staff, Mr. Oshaloto Joseph as SSA Security, Yagba West Local Government.

He is to be replaced by Mrs. Evangeline Ifunanya Anumba.

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO HON. ABDULRASAQ ASIRU IJAGBEMI, THE SSA POLITICAL YAGBA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY.

I am so delighted to hear about your appointment.

You have proven yourself to deserve this. Your loyalty to the cause of New Direction Mandate is second to none.

I want to say congratulations to you. Allah will give you the wisdom and strength in this new appointment of yours.

Signed
Emmanuel Ayo
APC YOUTH LEADER
KOGI STATE.

AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL APC ASPIRANTS

AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL APC ASPIRANTS

Barely a week that the local government administrator was dissolved after the Constitution of SIEC Members under the leadership of Mamman Nda Eri to Oversee and Conduct a free and fair local government Council election

It was recently rumoured that the Governor has interest in Some Certain aspirants to fly the party in the LGA forthcoming election which this has created a lot of tension and depression as the news doesn't go down with the People in the State most especially at the grassroots level and some were carrying the notion that this will transmute into them mounting the local government Seat.
Instead of Peddling rumours Capable of making the People not to believe the government of the day, they should Continue with their Consultations if at all most of them are Consulting and getting the People acquainted with their ambition

The aspirants who are Jostling for the Chairmen against the outgone administrators are in War and loggerheads instead of engaging in Consultations, negotiation and discussions.

Frankly Speaking this can damage our great Party now and the nearest future if this is not Properly Sorted out and handled.

The all Progressive Congress (APC) is for us all, APC is one, we won't watch a set of desperate People to bring the party down that we have all Worked hard to build.

Our father in the State his Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello,our Progressive and Resourceful Governor has ensured their is tranquility and Unison within the Party and maintaining the terrain will go along way to Sustain the Cordiality with the People of Kogi State.

The aspirants should take note that election is not a war but a game that requires Versatile Knowledge to Scale through.

Infact Peddling rumours against the government of the day just to get to Power at all Cost won't help us as a People, election will Come and go and thereafter how do we look at ourselves?

Politics Shouldn't be seen as a do or die affairs as that will really affect us in all area

There is no iota of Truth in the information some aspirants are peddling as regards the Candidature of the Party.

They want to create enemy for the outgone administrators and we don't see anywhere that the Governor has endorsed Candidature of anybody as all aspirants including the administrators are working assiduously to clinch the Party ticket.

We Urge the Candidate instead of Creating enemies for there fellow aspirants they should dissipate their energy on Campaign Strategy rather than blackmailing.
Those Contesting against the administrators are  Seeing it as War rather than Competition

We Know their logic as they know their loosing out already in the game.
But we can assure them that their Plans are Dead before arrival.

 We advice the rumour monger to concentrate on their Campaign Strategy and Stop Creating unnecessary enemy for our Administrators who have Performed well
Conclusively we  urge his Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello to maintain Status quo as this Structure was used to Win the Presidential,  Governorship, Senatorial, House of Representatives and State Assembly as there is no need of Changing a Working system

Signed;
Kogi West APC Stakeholders
11th/03/2020

OBASANJO WRITES TOO PRESIDENT BUHARI

Obasanjo Writes Fresh ‘Weighty’ Open Letter To President Buhari (Full Text)

March 11, 2020



Dear President and General Buhari,

OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT, GENERAL MUHAMMADU BUHARI

I am constrained to write to you this open letter. I decided to make it an open letter because the issue is very weighty and must be greatly worrisome to all concerned Nigerians and that  means all right-thinking Nigerians and those resident in Nigeria.

Since the issue is of momentous concern to all well-meaning and  all right-thinking  Nigerians, it must be of great concern to you, and collective thinking and dialoguing  is the best way of finding  an appropriate and adequate  solution  to the  problem.

 The contents of this letter, therefore, should be available  to all those who can help in proffering effective solutions  for the problem of insecurity  in the land.
One of the spinoffs and accelerants is the misinformation and disinformation through the use of  fake news.

A number of articles, in recent days, have been attributed to me by some people who I believe may be seeking added credence and an attentive audience for their opinions and view-points. As you know very well, I will always boldly own what I say and disown what is put into my mouth. But the issue I am addressing here is very serious; it is the issue of life and death for all of us and for our dear country, Nigeria.

This issue can no longer be ignored, treated with nonchalance,  swept under the carpet  or treated with cuddling  glove.  The issue is hitting at the foundation of our existence as Nigerians and fast eroding the root of our Nigerian community. I am very much worried and afraid that we are on the precipice and dangerously reaching a tipping point where it may no longer be possible to hold danger at bay.

Without being immodest, as a Nigerian who still bears the scar of the Nigerian civil war on my body and with a son who bears the scar of fighting Boko Haram on his body, you can understand, I hope, why I am so concerned.  When people are desperate and feel that they cannot have confidence in the ability of government to provide security for their lives and properties, they will take recourse to anything and everything that can guarantee their security individually and collectively.

For over ten years, for four of which you have been the captain of the ship, Boko Haram has menacingly ravaged the land and in spite of  government’s claim of victory  over Boko Haram, the potency and the activities of Boko Haram, where they are active, remain undiminished, putting lie to government’s claim. The recent explanation of the Chief of Army Staff for non-victory due to lack of commitment and lack of motivation on the part of troops bordering on sabotage speaks for itself.

Say what you will, Boko Haram is still a daily issue of insecurity for those  who are victimised,  killed, maimed, kidnapped, raped, sold into slavery and forced into marriage  and for children forcibly recruited into  carrying bombs on them to detonate among crowds of people to cause maximum destructions and damage. And Boko Haram will not go away on the basis of sticks alone, carrots must overweigh sticks.

 How else do you deal with issues such as only about 50% literacy in North-East with over 70% unemployment?
Herdsmen/farmers crises and menace started with government treating the issue with cuddling glove instead of hammer.  It has festered and spread. Today, it has developed into banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery and killings all over the country.

The unfortunate  situation is that the criminality is being perceived as a ‘Fulani’ menace  unleashed  by Fulani  elite in the different parts of the country for a number of reasons  but even more  unfortunately, many Nigerians  and non-Nigerians who are friends of Nigeria attach vicarious  responsibility  to you as a  Fulani elite and the current captain of the Nigeria ship.

Perception may be as potent as reality at times.  Whatever may be the grievances of Fulanis, if any, they need to be put out in the open and their  grievances, if legitimate, be addressed; and if other ethnic groups have grievances, let them also be brought out in the open and addressed through debate and dialogue.

The main issue, if I may dare say, is poor management or mismanagement of diversity which, on the other hand, is one of our greatest and  most important assets.  As a result, very onerous cloud is gathering.  And rain of destruction, violence, disaster and disunity can only be the outcome.  Nothing should be taken for granted, the clock is ticking with the cacophony of dissatisfaction and disaffection everywhere in and  outside the country.

 The Presidency and the Congress in the US have signalled to us to put our house in order. The House of Lords in the UK had debated the Nigerian security situation. We must understand and appreciate the significance, implication and likely consequences of such concerns and deliberations.

No one can stop hate speech, violent agitation and smouldering violent agitation if he fans the embers of hatred, disaffection and violence.  It will continue to snowball until it is out of control.  A stich in time saves nine, goes the old wise saying.

With the death of Funke, Chief Fasoranti’s daughter, some sympathetic Nigerian groups are  saying “enough is enough”. Prof. Anya, a distinguished  Nigerian merit Laureate,  has this to say “We can no longer say with certainty that we have a nation”.  Niger-Delta leaders, South-Eastern leaders, Middle-Belt leaders and Northern Elders Forum have not remained quiet.

 Different ordinary Nigerians at home  and abroad are calling  for  different measures to  address or ameliorate  the situation. All the calls and cries can only continue to be ignored at the expense of Nigerian unity, if not its continued existence.
To be explicit and without equivocation, Mr. President and General, I am deeply worried about four avoidable calamities:

1. abandoning  Nigeria  into the hands of criminals who are  all being suspected, rightly or wrongly, as  Fulanis and terrorists of Boko Haram  type;

2. spontaneous  or planned reprisal attacks against Fulanis which  may inadvertently or advertently mushroom into  pogrom or Rwanda-type genocide that we did not believe could happen and yet it happened.

3. similar attacks against any other tribe or ethnic group anywhere in the country initiated  by rumours, fears, intimidation and revenge capable of leading to pogrom;

4. violent uprising  beginning  from one section  of the country  and spreading  quickly  to other areas  and leading to dismemberment  of the  country.

It happened to Yugoslavia not too long ago. If we do not act now, one or all of these scenarios may happen. We must pray and take effective actions at the same time. The initiative is in  the hands of the President  of the nation, but he cannot do it  alone.

 In my part of the world, if you  are sharpening your  cutlass and a mad man comes from behind to take the cutlass from you, you need other people’s assistance to have your cutlass back without being harmed.

The mad men with serious criminal intent and terrorism as core value have taken cutlass of security.  The need for assistance  to regain control is obviously compelling and must be embraced now.

A couple of weeks ago at a public lecture, I had said, among other things, that:
“In all these issues of mobilisation for national unity, stability, security, cooperation, development, growth and progress, there is no consensus.

Like in the issue of security, government should open up discussion, debate and dialogue as part of consultation at different levels and the outcome of such deliberations should be collated to form inputs into a national conference to come up with the solution that will effectively deal with the issues and lead to rapid development, growth and progress which will give us a wholesome society and enhanced living standard and livelihood in an inclusive and shared society.

It will be a national programme.  We need unity of purpose and nationally accepted strategic roadmap that will not change with whims and caprices of any government.  It must be owned by the citizens, people’s policy and strategy implemented by the government no matter its colour and leaning.

Some of the groups that I will suggest to be contacted are: traditional rulers, past heads of service (no matter how competent or incompetent they have been and how much they have contributed to the mess we are in), past heads of para-military organisations, private sector, civil society, community leaders particularly in the most affected areas, present and past governors, present and past local government leaders, religious leaders, past Heads of State, past intelligence chiefs, past Heads of Civil Service and relevant current and retired diplomats, members of opposition and any groups that may be deemed relevant.”

The President must be seen to be addressing this issue with utmost seriousness and with maximum dispatch and getting all hands on deck to help.  If there is failure, the principal responsibility will be that of the President and no one else.  We need cohesion and concentration of effort and maximum force – political, economic, social, psychological and military – to deal successfully with the menace of criminality and terrorism separately and together.

Blame game among own forces must be avoided.  It is debilitating and only helpful to our adversary. We cannot dither anymore. It is time to confront this threat headlong and in a manner that is holistic, inclusive and purposeful.
For  the sake of Nigeria  and Nigerians,  I pray that God may grant you, as our President, the wisdom, the understanding, the political will and  the courage  to do what is right when it is right and without fear or favour.

 May God save, secure, protect and bless Nigeria. May He open to us a window of opportunity that we can still use to prevent the worst happening.  As we say in my village, “May God forbid bad thing