HON RASAQ IJAGBEMI ASIRU:- The controversial Covid 19 index cases in Kogi; Yagba Federal constituency is Free of Corona virus.

The controversial Covid 19 index cases in Kogi;  Yagba Federal constituency is Free of Corona virus.

On the heels of the controversial cases of Corona virus victim recorded in kogi state,particularly rumoured to be in Okun land by NCDC,it's imperative to set the record straight as regard Yagba federal constituency. 

Even though, the process and Guildlines of NCDC in announcing a victim of the virus is flagrantly violated, which is still a subject of questioning and rejection by the Kogi state government,it's in the right strides to let the world know that the victim ,if at all true, should be recorded for FCT and not Kogi state. 

As the Senior Special Assitant to Kogi state Governor on political matters ,Yagba federal constituency, after necessary precautionary measures has been observed and deep grass root sensitization that was undertaken, I can say with all optimism that Yagba federal constituency is FREE of Covid 19.

Much more, we are FREE of the pandemic because our people are law abiding with high obeisance for NCDC and State governments protocols of Social distancing, washing of hands, using of nose mask and improvement on personal hygiene. Yagba federal constituency and her inhabitants , till now, has not reneged in the practice of these guildines to make sure they are safe and sound.

Therefore, I can say with the concerted effort of Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello through the ministry of Health and the Covid 19 squadron committee Corona virus does not have a place in the state.

Yagba federal constituency is FREE Of Covid 19

*Signed;*

*Hon. Abdulrazaq Ijagbemi*

SSA Political Yagba Federal constituency

YOUTHFUL AND USEFUL CHIEF OF STAFF TO KOGI STATE GOVERNOR Pharmacist Abdulkareem Moh'd Jamiu (ASUKU). By: Kunle Ola

YOUTHFUL AND USEFUL CHIEF OF STAFF TO KOGI STATE GOVERNOR Pharmacist Abdulkareem Moh'd Jamiu  (ASUKU)

By: Kunle Ola

It is no longer news that some unscrupulous individuals are hell bent on tarnishing the good image of the ever youthful and useful Pharm. Abdulkareem Jamiu Asuku who is the Chief of Staff to the pragmatic Governor of Kogi State - His Excellency Alh. Yahaya Bello. 

Pharm. Asuku has been known to be an upright and detribalized man, right from when he served as the DG Protocol to the time he was elevated to the position of the Chief of Staff.

Anyone who has ever had an interaction with the CoS would know that Asuku do not support tribalism cum religious bigotry as described by those who want to truncate the peace we enjoy in Kogi State through the efforts of the GYB administration.

These unpopular agents of confusion, striving so hard to sow a seed of discord among the people of Kogi State are yet to understand that they have failed even before their plans could be hatched.

Pharm. Jamiu Asuku is a humble and devoted Muslim yet he embraces Christians, as he does Muslims alike.

The liberal Jamiu is an advocate of the unifying EBIGO - Ebira /Igala/Okun Agenda.

We know Asuku and we are convinced he is far from whom he was being painted to be.

Kogi State is one! And we shall continue to remain indivisible no matter our religious or political dichotomy.

His Excellency - Alh. Yahaya Bello made the best choice in given us Pharm. Abdulkareem Jamiu Asuku as his Chief of Staff.

We shall continue to reject anyone or anything that might want to disrupt the peaceful co-existence of all people of religious beliefs in our dear Kogi State.

Ola Adekunle (Kunle Ola)

Beneficiaries of the Social Investment Programme, N-Power, will receive their April stipend next week.

When N-Power beneficiaries will be paid – Buhari govt reveals

 

 May 16, 2020

Nigerian Government has confirmed that beneficiaries of the Social Investment Programme, N-Power, will receive their April stipend next week.

The beneficiaries have been lamenting the continuous delay in the payment of their stipends for some months now.

They are now clamoring for their April payment since the announcement of the lockdown in some states owing to the outbreak of coronavirus.

Sadiya Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, gave the assurance on Friday, adding that the payment process was at the final stage.

The minister who spoke on the daily briefing by members of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, said, “It is in the final stage of payment and by early next week, they will get their payment, Insha Allah.”

Beneficiaries of the social investment programme (N-Power) had last month complained about the delay in payment of their stipends since the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, under the leadership of Hajiya Sadiya Farouq, took over the scheme.

Gov. Yahaya is bent on making Kogi State an Agric. hub in Nigeria

Gov. Yahaya is bent on making Kogi State an Agric. hub in Nigeria

The Kogi State government under Alh. Yahaya Bello has since inception keys into the agricultural revolution of the President Muhammadu Buhari's APC-led administration. Notable amongst the successes recorded were the confluence rice mill, the greenhouse in Osara, procurement of tractors for lease, the subsidizing and decentralization of sales of fertilizer which has since boosts outputs  from farmers.

Since creation, Kogi State micro economy relies on when salaries were paid, that is changing. In the quest to explore the agricultural potentials of the state, Governor Bello puts every machinery in motion to ensure the state is amongst the first state to take part in the pilot  World Bank APPEALS-WYEP project. By the end of February, 1700 youths and women who qualified for the grant were trained in 5 value chains (Cassava, Cashew, Aquaculture, Rice and Poultry). 

Because of the bleak future faced by both serving and retired civil servants across the nation, the dwindling revenues ocassioned by the fluctuating crude prices and the effect of the Covid19 on the world economy, the state government has gotten the apex bank's approval for 10,000 civil servants in Kogi State to benefit from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) N10 billion Agribusiness Alternative Retirement Investment Scheme (AARIS) funding aimed at providing indirect cluster farming investment for the workers in the first phase. The agribusiness programme, designed under the CBN real sector support facilities, include the diversification from oil to non-oil sectors and to provide retirement investment farms for workers and registration in MDAs, state judiciary and institution of higher learning has commenced.

Governor Yahaya Bello is focused on providing real and lifetime opportunities for the youths, women and the retired workers in the state. While the APPEALS-WYEP is about N2 million grant for the 1700 beneficiaries,  participants will get a loan of N1 million at nine per cent interest and payable within nine years after a two-year moratorium.

Kogi State is on the path to sustainable growth and Governor Yahaya Bello is right there in the mix.

FAAC ALLOCATION ACCRUE TO KOGI STATE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2020 DROPPED BY 30%.

FAAC ALLOCATION ACCRUE TO KOGI STATE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2020 DROPPED BY 30%.

...COVID -19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN DRASTICALLY  REDUCED THE ALLOCATION FOR THE MONTH COMPARED TO  MARCH

The Federal Account Allocation Committee  (FAAC) held her April meeting today, leveraging on the strenght of ICT,using the Zoom application for virtual engagement. 

Sequel to the outbreak of the ravaging pandemic code name Covid-19 which has caused Economic instability, world order distortion and limitation to physical meetings,the necessary activities that keeps  governance rolling did not stop as technology and will power of our leaders to deliver came to the rescue.

The Hon commissioner of Finance, Budget and Economic planning, Kogi state; Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris, FCA attended the virtual meeting with his colleague commissioners. As an administration committed to the spirit of transparency and accountability, here is the details of allocation from the Federation Account for the month of April 2020 for both state Government and the local Government councils. 

The state net statutory allocation for the month of April is N1,736,231,350.68 The value added tax( VAT) and exchange gain for the month of April is N938,018,569.93 and N186,683,266.69 respectively. Therefore ,the state gross statutory revenue income for the month of April is N2,860,933,186.62 compared to N4,078,691,569.91 for the month of March. 

The 21 local government areas in Kogi state received a net statutory allocation of N1,517,706,851.32 The value added tax (VAT) and Exchange gains for the month of April is N642,963,989.13 and N140,146,959.74 respectively. Hence, the local Government areas gross statutory revenue is N2,300,817,800.19

The above figures summarise the receipt for the month of April for both state and LGA'S.

From the above summary,it's obvious the allocation acrue to the state is in gross deficit ,therefore, the state finances cum responsibility to her citizens will be badly affected. But as a responsible and responsive government,

services will still  be rendered within the circumstances at hand.

In another development and first of its kind, the Accountant General of the Federation credited state accounts at the end of the FAAC meeting this evening.

Signed;

Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris, FCA

Hon commissioner of finance, Budget and Economic planning,Kogi state.

Comr Owoniyi olasunkanmi jethro felicitate with MUKADAM ASIWAJU ASIRU IDRIS on his conferment as the fellow institute of chartered accountant of Nigeria (ICAN).

Comr Owoniyi olasunkanmi jethro  felicitate with MUKADAM ASIWAJU ASIRU IDRIS  on his conferment as the fellow institute of chartered accountant of Nigeria (ICAN).

 Congratulations to you on winning this prestigious conferment Status of ICAN.

This will give you a lot of motivation to do some great things in the future. Hon Asiwaju Asiru Idris I congratulate you  today for the success that marks the beginning for success of tomorrow.

I also pray for divine favour and mercy upon your life. 

There's no doubt about it you deserve this status.

 keep it flying boss the future is Bright.

Once again congratulation mukadam Asiwaju Idris Asiru.

Comr Owoniyi olasunkanmi jethro

Kogi NYCN Boss Commends Federal Government on the inauguration of Ajaokuta Presidential Project Implementation Team.

Press Statement

Office of the Chairman,

National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN

Kogi State Chapter.

April 13th, 2020.

Kogi NYCN Boss Commends  Federal Government on the inauguration of Ajaokuta Presidential Project Implementation Team.

The Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria-NYCN, Kogi State Chapter Comrade Alonge Femi Israel, has on Wednesday, 13th of April, 2020, commended the President Muhammadu Buhari's led Federal Government Administration for the inauguration of the "Ajaokuta Presidential Presidential Project Implementation Team  chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha. 

The Chairman in his words described the inauguration of the team as " a progressive move towards revamping the Ajaokuta Steel Industry in Kogi State ".

Comr. Alonge  lamented that "the Ajaokuta Steel has for over four decades suffered  a condition of economic unproductivity as efforts from previous administrations geared towards reviving it has all proven abortive". 

However, with the recent step of the federal government following the inauguration of this presidential team, the chairman has expressed  optimism that the Steel plant will regain its economic productivity values not just to the Kogi State Government and the Federation alone but the world entirely. 

While expressing satisfaction with already inaugurated Presidential Team, the Chairman  also vowed to mobilize youths across to State to help in any way they can in supporting the team to bring out the best out of the Steel plant as the inherent benefits attached to the revival of the plant cannot be overemphasized especially as it will greatly make impacts in the lives of the Youths by filling sufficiently the vacuum of unemployment amongst them in the State. 

"It is no more a hidden truth that Kogi State has been ranked the second most peaceful State in Nigeria according to Action-Aid. Therefore,  the team should be assured of absolute security and overwhelming cooperation from the ends of the Youths in the State as well even as they carryout their tasks."

The Council Boss stressed that "The setting up of the committee will further reduce drastically the need to compliment the difficulties being faced with the current challenges in the global oil industry". 

While appreciating President Muhammadu Buhari for his love and passion to bring to completion the Ajaokuta Steel Plant, Comr. Alonge  expressed confidence that the Presidential Team will enjoy a perfect and highly conducive working relationship with the Kogi State Government under the leadership of the workaholic and very industrious governor, His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello as this will be a dream come true to his administration, the people of Kogi State, Nigeria as a country  and the World at large.

Signed

Jacob Abraham Damilare

Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman,

National Youth Council of Nigeria-NYCN,

Kogi State Chapter.

KOGI GOVERNOR CONGRATULATES GAMBARI, BUHARI's NEW CHIEF OF STAFF

KOGI GOVERNOR CONGRATULATES GAMBARI, BUHARI's NEW CHIEF OF STAFF

Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has congratulated Prof Ibrahim Agboola Gambari (CFR) on his appointment as the new Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. 

Bello in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, described Gambari as a man of many parts whose vast wealth of knowledge and experience remain unrivaled in the African continent. 

He said as a thorough bred scholar and seasoned career diplomat who had served in various capacities both at home and on the international scene particularly at the United Nations, Gambari's appointment was no doubt a round peg in a round hole. 

According to the Governor, Gambari would bring his wealth of knowledge to bare in the discharge of his new responsibility as the Chief of Staff to the President and 'engine house' of the Presidency. 

"Just as the Late Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari played prominent role in the success of the Buhari's administration, your coming in to fill the vacuum will further add more colour to the administration's achievements.

It is on record that Prof Ibrahim Gambari has had an illustrious career, spanning academia, government and international diplomacy, culminating with his appointment as the first United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Africa (1999-2005).

In that capacity, he worked closely with heads of government, key policymakers as well as institutions in the continent to develop the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).

"Congratulations once again and I pray that the Almighty Allah will give you the needed energy and wisdom to take on this new responsibility", he said.

Just In: Buhari Appoints Prof Ibrahim Gambari As New Chief of Staff

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Just In: Buhari Appoints Prof Ibrahim Gambari As New Chief of Staff

A former Under Secretary General of the United Nations, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari has been appointed the new Chief of Staff to the President.

Gambari, from Kwara State was the Minister of External Affairs between 1984 and 1985.

A professor of repute and a global citizen, the 78 year old replaces former Chief of Staff, late Abba Kyari.

Prof. Gambari served meritoriously in the United Nations as Under Secretary-General and Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Africa between 1999 and 2005.

He is a global citizen whose scholarly works are also recognised both home and abroad.

He is the Pioneer Chancellor of the Kwara State University.

NCDC REFUSED TO BE QUARANTINE IN KOGI FLED BACK TOO ABUJA

Kogi to NCDC :::::::: Why did you take samples of doctors from China but rejected COVID-19 test in our state?

The government of Kogi has tackled the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) over the alleged refusal of some officials to be tested for COVID-19.

A delegation the federal government sent to the state on Thursday, to boost its capacity, returned to Abuja after the governor asked those in the delegation to go on isolation and be prepared for test.

In a statement, Kingsley Fanwo, commissioner for information, said the team chose to return to Abuja than to be tested or self-isolated.

Fanwo asked if the agency was hiding anything from the people of Kogi.

He said why the officials refused to be tested was a matter of concern to the government of Kogi, calling on the centre to investigate the issue.

“It was drama today at the Kogi State Government House as officials of the National Center for Disease Control sent to ascertain the COVID-19 status flee the state ” Fanwo said.

“The Officials said they were not ready to be tested for COVID-19 and went back to Abuja. Today, the Governor showed the statesmanship in him once again by appreciating the support of the NCDC and defending the health interests of his people.

“NCDC quarantined the Chinese professionals that came to give them technical support and also took their samples for test. It is a normal practice and protocol set by NCDC.

“So NCDC will have a lot to explain as to why its officials refused to test for COVID-19. How can we be sure of their status? What are their fears? Why did NCDC sent people who are afraid of test to our State? What was their intention? The officials that came have done an integrity blow to the works of the NCDC. Is there something they are hiding? It is time NCDC opened up and apologize to the good people of Kogi State. How will they encourage people to test when its own officials are afraid of test? This is sad.

100 Days in Office, Hon Razaq Ijagbemi Asiru(RASKO) felicitates with His Excellencies Alhaji Yahaya Adoza bello and Hon Edward Onoja

100 Days in Office, Hon Razaq Ijagbemi Asiru(RASKO) felicitates with His Excellencies Alhaji Yahaya Adoza bello and Hon Edward Onoja

The Senior special Assistants too his Excellency on Political matters Yagba Federal constituency, Hon Razaq  Asiru ijagbemi  felicitates with his Excellency on the celebration of 100 Days in office.

Hon Razaq urged kogites too join  hands with the new direction Government for the progress and developments of the state in general.

He further urged the people of kogi state to take precautions and follow the directives of the ministry of health, NCDC and the state Government by maintaining social distances in this period of pandemic of COVID19.

Media Team:-

Office of the senior special assistant political matters (Yagba federal constituency)

COVID-19 PANDEMIC; THE DIRE SITUATION AND NEED TO BE REALISTIC WITH EXPECTATIONS

COVID-19 PANDEMIC; THE DIRE SITUATION AND NEED TO BE REALISTIC WITH EXPECTATIONS

The popular Chinese billionaire and business magnet, investor, politician, Jack Ma, Co founder of Alibaba has learnt his voice on the ravaging pandemic that has impacted the global economy negatively. 

He said in a dire situation like we find ourselves today, its just left for Government,Businesses and individuals to embark on a quest to survive year 2020 and forget about making giant strides, substantial progress and marginal profit as expected of every institution/enitity yearly.

The above commentary from a global citizen and a reknown business tycoon,loudly, goes a long way to establish how masively the novel virus had distorted the world economy and order. It literarily means,globally, things can no longer be the same now and post Covid. 

Coming home,  if we domesticate the unpleasant impact on our nation, Nigeria, we should expect to be worst hit because we operate an age long mono-economy, driven by petro-dollar as a mainstay. The scenario is best imagined, when our petrol product- main source of income, becomes an outcast and no country buys from us because of the pandemic effects.

The price of oil crashed in the international market to an unimaginable ebb of zero. This invariably means our budgetary process and economy as a nation is destabilised,  owing to the kind of federalism we practice, the federating units(States) automatically, will be neck deep in financial crisis. That's the resort of our inability to practice true federating system and also our age long neglect for diversification.

Mineral revenues (Oil and gas specific flows which include Royalty,petroleum profit tax, sales of crude oil) and Non- mineral revenues ( VAT, WHT, custom/excise duties) forms the usual receipt into the Federation account. As at today, the  mineral revenue forms the larger percentage of remittance available for sharing to the vertical arrangement of FG, states and LG monthly. Therefore, it's obvious, the nosedived  price of crude oil is a direct reduction in amount available to be shared to the tiers of Government monthly,until the economy rebounds after the pandemic era.

To further relax our high expectations from Governments at all levels and businesses in this pandemic era, let me oblige you with this realistic facts. 

~There is a great link between the health sector and world economy. That means any impact on the health of the people will have direct effect on businesses,both private and public. 

~ Because the pandemic is global,many businesses or companies in Nigeria and outside has been battered because importation,exportation  and operations had been impossible in the face of current challenges. 

~The banking institutions are also worst hit amidst the pandemic because cash Inflows has experienced a downward low. This has resulted to workers sack and many hard decisions taken. 

~ Since the international oil price has crashed, so also, our earnings from oil,which is our strength financially, has also reduced. This means our economy cant operate optimally this period.

~ Revenue from crude oil sales forms the larger percentage of monthly FAAC allocation shared between FG,States and LG. This means there is less to share in this pandemic period. 

~ Other source of revenue that falls under Non-Mineral is also slightly affected. Customs revenue will reduce because number of ships coming in had reduced, Taxes collection had to be relaxed under this hard situation. etc

~Since the oil earnings to the FAAC account has receded,it means the shares to states and LG will reduce with consequences of been unable to meet up capital and recurrent needs of states like salary payment, overheads and project funding.

~The FG Budget had to be reviewed and revised because it's no longer feasible comparing the benchmark used and the present Economic realities. I know states like Kogi and Akwa ibom has also slashed their budgetary allocation for year 2020 considerably. 

~ In the FG Budget, oil prices is now expected to average $20 per barrel, as against the benchmark of $57 per barrel. And a further impact of the outbreak will worsen the challenges as it were.

~ Estimated net oil & gas revenue available for Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distribution is now forecasted 80.0% lower at N1.1 trillion (vs. N5.5 trillion previously), despite a N649 billion reduction in allowable fiscal deductions by NNPC for federally funded projects/expenditures.

~Customs revenue is now projected at N1.2 trillion in 2020 as against the earlier N1.5 trillion projected.

~ Amount accruable to federation account now projected at N3.9 trillion (vs. N8.6 trillion previously) presently because of the pandemic impact.

~ Projected federal government receipt from FAAC for 2020 is now put at N2.4 trillion compared to N4.8 trillion estimated previously 

~States and Local governments are now likely to obtain N2.1 trillion and 1.5 trillion, apiece, from FAAC compared to N3.3 trillion and N2.5 trillion, respectively in the previous estimate.

The following highlights of fact is highly imperative to help us get a grasp of what we are contending with and it huge negative effect on the nations economy and our fiscal document. It's also to open our eyes and that government that there is pertinent need to diversify our economy,away from the petro-dollar we solely rely upon, which has plunged the nation into deep crisis at a time like this. 

More importantly, the highlights above is coined in a layman's language for easy understanding of the situation and the consequential implications on states economy vis-a-vis their inability to meet up with governance demands. There will be slow in projects, Programmes  and payment of full salary to workers might become a very demanding task in the present 2020 fiscal year. This is a period where hard decision must be taken. 

In this dire situation, our expectations must be realistic. We must think along with Government this period and understand that the challenges is a global phenomenon with a penetrating effect down the rank. The economy is on a downward spiral. 

Government committedly desire to discharge their duties but the challenging situation at hand forms the limitation to meet up.

It's a case of you can't give what you don't have.

GOVERNOR AYADE OF CROSSRIVER: Appoints his Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistant's.

Our Ref: GO/PRESS/012/VOL.I/ 200                                                        MAY 4, 2020

PRESS RELEASE 

The State Governor, His Excellency, Sir Ben Ayade has approved the following appointments with immediate effect: 

1. Hon. Raphael O. Echua -  Special Adviser – Downstream Petroleum Services

2. Thomas Ekporebi - Project Engineering – Land Clearing

3. James Ekpe Bullem - Snr. Special Assistant – Farm Project Management  

4. David Isang - Special Assistant - Logistics

5. Engr. Paul Obi - Snr. Special  Assistant– Major Projects

6. Offiong Effanga Yellow-Duke- Special Assistant – Company Matters

7. Mr. Fidelis Bullen Atambi - Snr. Special Assistant – CRS Fire Service 

8. Mr. Ogeh Ekpong - Special Assistant – legislative Affairs

9. Hon. Peter Obi Nche - Snr. Special Assistant – Works (Ogoja)

10. Mr. Sylvester Asue - Special Assistant - New Portside

11. Mr. Emmanuel Eshue - Member – Public Utilities Management Agency

12. Hon. Hans Ori - Special Adviser – Fiscal Responsibility

13. Hon. Godwin Osang Odey - Special Assistant – Public Utilities (Ogoja)

14. Hon. Dean Otu - Snr. Special Assistant – Needs Assessment

 Agency

15. Mr. Ogbedu W. Ogbedu - Special Assistant  - Empowerment (North)

16. Hon. Sunny Okem - Special Assistant – Civil Society/ NGOs

17. Ayim Ignatius Una - Member – Public Utilities Management Agencies

18. Mgbado Ethelbert - Member - Public Utilities Management Agencies

19. Odere Franklyn Mpehe - Member - Public Utilities Management Agencies 

20. Nentui Kasetima A. - Member - Public Utilities Management Agencies

21. Gift Amba Ndifon - Member – Humanitarian Services 

22. Canice Aniah - Snr. Special Assistant – Commodity Control

23. Hilary Abekwashi - Special Assistant – Agriculture  

24. Kenneth Ajane - Special Assistant – Agriculture  

25. Isaac Kalem - Special Assistant – Agriculture  

26. ThankGod Anwafor - Special Assistant – Agriculture  

27. Isaac Kalem - Special Assistant – Agriculture  

28. Odey Gabriel  - Snr. Special Assistant – Agriculture  

29. Banabas (Bishiri North) - Special Assistant – Agriculture  

30. Alabor Alber - Special Assistant – Agriculture  

31. Martina Utsu - Special Assistant – Agriculture  

32. Sir. Peter Ayeme (KSJ) - Special Assistant – Agriculture  

33. Ejikang Clement  Ejikang - Special Assistant – Agriculture  

34. Hon. Akpi Uwannede - Special Assistant – Agriculture  

35. Bill Effiom Ekpenyong - Special Assistant –ICT

36. Comfort Etim Asuquo - Special Assistant – Agric Produce (Cassava)

37. Ekpenyong Ededem (Keppy) - Special Assistant – Regulatory & Environmental Compliance

38. Dr. Nancy Irek - Snr. Special Assistant – Information

39. Vincent Okey - Director – CRS Arts & Cultural Heritage Agency

40. Joseph  Agim Ashibekong - 

Director – State Boarder Control Agency (North)

41. Mrs. Devina Peter-Ojie - Snr. Special Assistant – Humanitarian and Welfare Services

42. Eugene Upah - Snr. Special Assistant – Public Communications

43. Matthew Ali Agbeje - Special Assistant – Urban Beautification 

44. Martins Awona - Special Assistant – Migration Services

45. Hon. Marcel Ebi  - Special Assistant – Agric Produce (Maize)

46. Madam Lydia Uwem - Member – Migration Control Agency

47. Nasiru Ahmed Baba - Special Assistant – Power ( Calabar South)

48. Peter A. Abang - Member – Migration Control Agency

49. Hon.  Marcel Ebi - Special Assistant – Solid Minerals Exploration 

50. Madam Lydia Uwem Cosmos- Member – State Scholarship Board

51. Queen Eton Essien - Member – Safety Board

52. Mike Okori - Special Assistant – Rural Transformation 

53. Adulkareem Adamu - Snr. Special Assistant – Non Indigenes (Ogoja)

54. Bassey Obono Ikoi - Director – Green Police/Sheriff

55. Hon. (Barr.) David Ekpo - Snr. Special Assistant – Multi Door Courts

56. Alison Okoi Obuli - Snr. Special Assist – Environment Pollution Control

57. Hon. Eyo Felix Ettah - Snr. Special Assistant – Logistics Matters

58. Engr. Edward Onen - Snr. Special Assistant – Urban Aesthetics 

59. Dr. Ebri Eno Willie - Snr. Special Assistant – School Feeding Programme

60. Hon. Elisi Ibor Mbang - Snr. Special Assistant – Haulage City project

61. Elizabeth Okoi Bassey - General Manager – Yakurr Unit Food Bank

62. Frederick Offre  - Member – State Scholarship Board

63. Stephen Bubu - Member – State’s Cassava Project 

64. Stephen Ogaji - Special Assistant – School Enrolment  

65. Undie Fidelis Abanshebe - Special Assistant – Smart City Project

66. Odey Romeo Unimagio - Special Assistant – CRS Maize Project 

67. Miss Ann Noah - Special Assistant – State’s Rice Project

68. Paul I. Oko - Special Assistant –  Special Projects

69. Sunday Ajock   - Member – Anti- Deforestation Task Force 

COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICERS (CROs)

70. Dr. Ben Ohen - - Abi 

71. Hon. Edet Okokon Asuquo Akpabuyo Local Government

72. Esira Otey Esira- Akamkpa 

73. Hon. (Elder) Effiong Okon Effiong - Odukpani

74. Itaobong Offiong Etim - - Bakassi

75. Elder (Dr.) Julius Egbai - - Biase 

76. Engr. Steve Irek -Obubra  1

77. Hon. Doris Okpa -Obubra II

78. Elder (Hon.) Effiok Eyo - - Calabar Municipality

79. Hon. Adim Orok Ita - - Calabar South I

80. Akiba Ekpenyong Akiba - - Calabar South II

81. Mark Prince Mbu Liku - - Etung Local Government Area

82. Hon. Moses Ozor Edim - - Ikom I

83. Esoso Esoso Anah - - Ikom II

84. Timothy  Adah - - Obanlikwu Local Government Area

85. Dr. Kingsley Bekom Abang - - Boki I

86. Anthony Omang Oyong - - Boki II

87. Bassey Effiong Usang - - Yakurr I

88. Chief (Hon.) Onen Inyang Ibor - Yakurr II

89. Peter Osama (step P) - - Yala I

90. Isaac Okpokpo - - Yala II

91. Ali Ebor George - - Special Assistant – Agric Produce (Rice)

92. Hon John Alaga - - Special Assistant – Farming

93. Dominic Ofere - - Member – Anti-Deforestation Task Force

94. Barr. Sadiq Yakubu - - Snr. Special Assistant – Mortgage Finance

95. Barr. Paul N. Amba Ntui (Panam)- - Snr. Special Assistant – Legal (Abuja)

96. Prince Raymond Ayene - - Snr. Special Assistant – Convoy(Liaison Office, Lagos)

97. Adomi, Egor Ekom - - Snr. Special Assistant – Merchandising 

98. Hon. Rita Effiong Ekpenyong  - Special Assistant – Women Affairs (Cal South)

99. Rose Banku Atep - -           Special Assistant -Women Affairs (Boki)

100. Effiong, Effiong Etim - - Special Assistant – Community Devt. (Odukpani)

101. Louis E. Anyang - - Snr. Special Assistant – Urbanization

102. Josephine Eni - - Special Assistant – Community Development

103. Hilary Odo Eba - Special Assistant – Non-Governmental Organizations

104. Queen Esther Oche Okem - Member – Hawkers’ Right Agency 

105. Ekpenyong Asuquo John - Member – Hawkers’ Right Agency 

106. Agim Blessing Akwunde - Member – Traffic Management Board

107. Beatrice Michael Otu - Special Assistant - Development 

108. Emmanuel Amama - Special Assistant Community  Development

109. Mrs. Martina Ishabor - Member – Commerce and Community Control Agency

110. Ageh Jeremiah Akomaye - Special Assistant – Trade Regulations

111. Ferdinand Akanya Esip- Chairman – Recreational Parks

112. Uche Amanda Abiye - Member – Traffic management Agency 

113. Agba Anna Nkenu - Special Assistant – Fire Service

114. Francis Adeh Ogon - Member – Commerce and Community Control agency

115. Jude Akomaye Undelikwo - Special Assistant – Social Services

116. Lynda Ene Cobham - Special Assistant – Economic Development

117. Stella Edet Eyo - Member – Hawkers’ Right Agency

118. Ito Rawlins Bebia - Special Assistant marketing (Central)

119. Kate Agba - Special Adviser – Community Enterprise Development

120. Murphy Michael Uko - Member – Commerce & Community Control Agency

121. Ibembe George Wonah - Special Assistant – Passenger Safety Agency

122. Alada Abang - Member – Hawkers Right Agency

123. Moshor John Igbaji - Member – Hawkers Right Agency 

124. Udey Clement Ikawu - Member – Hawkers Right Agency

125. Hon. Ugbeh Michael Ugeh - Member – Hawkers Right Agency

126. Emmanuel Etim Ishie - Snr. Special Assistant – Youth Affairs

127. Stephen Idom Akpotu - Member – Traffic Management Agency

128. Austin Moko Illanghom -  Special Assistant – Traffic Agency

129. Akpa Friday Ogar - Special Assistant - Ethics

130. Ubeh Simon Otogor - Member Hawkers Right Agency

131. Thomas Ogwihi Ebeku - Member – Traffic Regulatory Agency

132. Prof. Bassey Esu  - Chairman – Tourism Bureau Board

133. Chief Alex Edem - Snr. Special Assistant – Town Planning

134. Hon. Edward Bassey - Special Assistant – Artisan Development 

135. Pastor Friday Igiri - Snr. Special Assistant – Ethics and Norms

136. Omini Oden - Snr. Special Assistant - Media 

137. Barr. Rosemary Obanya - Special Adviser  – Pension Matters

138. Paul Agi - Special Assistant – New City Development

139. Ugoji Nwabueze - Snr. Special Assistant – Non Indigene (Igbo)

140. Agwu Prince Nwokedi - Special Assistant – Ethics and Norms 

141. Miss Glory Ekpenyong Essien Member – Traffic Regulatory Agency

142. Patrick ThankGod - Personal Assistant – Illegal Logging

143. Austin Ofana Ogar - Personal Assistant – Illegal Logging

144. Sunday Ubeh Odey - Personal Assistant – Illegal Logging

145. Patrick Achu - Special Assistant - Welfare

146. Bola Olasupo - Special Assistant – Marketing Communication

147. Barr . Paul N. Amba Ntui - Snr. Special Assistant – Party Affairs

148. Emmanuel Asuquo Okon - Special Assistant - Orientation

149. Sammy Winful - Member - Public Utilities Management Agencies

150. Ralph Odu  - Director- Homeland Security

151. Chief  (Mrs) Offiong Asuquo Asibong- Chairman – Commerce and Community Control Agency

152. John Odey Idagu - - Special Assistant – Security

153. Hon. Sylvanus - Personal Assistant – Agric Development

154. Austine Adoga - Personal Assistant – Agric Development

155. Emmanuel Ogbeche - - Special Assistant – Media

156. Pastor Godwin Ogbor - Special Assistant – Ethics and Moral Orientation 

157. Benard Okori - Special Assistant Youth (North)

158. Patrick Onah - - Personal Assistant – Agric Development

159. Florence Anya - Snr. Special Assistant – Social Networking 

160. Bill Effiom Ekpenyong - Special assistant – ICT

161. Comfort Etim Asuquo  - Special Assistant – Human Development 

162. Ekpenyong Ededem Effiom(Keppy) Special Assistant – Youth Orientation

163. Effiom Bassey Offiong - Member – Consumer Protection Agency

164. Ugbong Christopher Betiang - Special Assistant – Agric Mechanization

165. Asu Fred Ukpan - Special Assistant – Welfare

166. Dr. Maurice Agaji Ntul - Senior Special Assistant -Veterinary Services

167. Thomas Obi Tawo (General Iron)- Special Adviser – Forest Security

168. Ujogu Bassey - Special Assistant – Agric Development 

169. Bassey, Bassey Emmanuel - Member – Traffic Regulatory Agency

170. Okey Johnson Okpa - Special Assistant – Solid Minerals

171. Edet Anthony Sampson - Member - Public Utilities Management Agencies 

172. Francis Ayim - Member – Hawkers Right Agency

173. Ugbizi Ugbizi Adie - - Snr. Special Assistant - Intelligence 

174. Udida Richard Udiba - Member – Farmers Council 

175. Atambi Fidelis Ocheng - Member – Hawkers Right

176. Mathias Enang Ejukwa  - Special Assistant – Internet Forensic/Cyber Crime Audit

177. Nelson Archibong Effanga - Special Assistant - Aviation 

178. Sunny Ayang - Director General – Petroleum Regulatory & Control Commission

179. Dr. Emmanuel Akashi  - Special Assistant – Diplomatic Matters

180. Tony Jumbo - Special Assistant –Security (Obanlikwu)

181. Boniface Ulam - Member – Enterprise Development Agency

  

182. Hon. Sylvester Abiamere - Special Assistant – Archives 

183. Godwin Abega - Member – Food Bank

184. Kiema O. Agba - Member – Hawkers’ Right Agency

185. Adomi, Egor Ekom - Special Assistant – Trade Regulations (Maize)

186. Leo, Margaret Etim  - Special Assistant Trade Regulations (Rice)

187. Oko Loveday Ogar - Member – Callywood Management Board

188. Anne Caifas - Special Assistant -  Communications

189. Dr. Joseph Offiong - Snr. Special Assistant – Livestock 

190. Okoho Eyo - Special Assistant – Athletics Development

191. John Chukwudi E. - Special Assistant – Online Issues

192. Fred Ukpan - Member – Social Housing Board

193. Mrs. Atim Kosoko - Member – State Scholarship Board

194. Mr. Bassey Effiong Antigha - Special Assistant – Education (Akpabuyo)

195. Mike Okoni - Callywood Management Board

196. Engr. Ejemot E. Esu - Chairman Stamp Duties Board 

197. Engr. Moris Alobo - - Special Assistant - Supplies

198. Gregory Eko Ogban - - Special Assistant – Humanitarian Services

199. Mr. Vincent Aquah - Special Assistant – Devt. Communications

200. Dr. Sam Ntem - - Special Assistant – Medical

201. Mr. Ogban Uno Obo - Member – CRS Preservation of State’s Heritage Board

202. Mr. Inyang Gogina Inyang - Member –Humanitarian Services

203. Mr. Monday Augustine Esu - Member – Stamp Duties Board

204. Dr. David O. Egete - Snr. Special Assistant – Smart City Project

205. Mrs. Udu Onnoghen Egbe - Member – Stamp Duties Board

206. Mr. Chris Edadi - Member – Stamp Duties Board

207. Mr. Mizan Arikpo - Member – Equal Opportunity Board

208. Hon. Bassey Sunday - Special Assistant – Equal Opportunity

209. Hon. Enebieni Ndem Ani - Special Assistant – Stamp Duties Regulations

210. Dr. Uke Enun - Chairman – Equal Opportunity Board

211. Barr. Ijom Ukam - Special Assistant – Ministry of Justice

212. Pastor Isani Ibimi Isani - Special Assistant – Religious Matters

213. Dr. Felix Ogban  - Special Adviser – Smart City Project

214. Barr. Marshal Uke - Chairman – CRS Preservation of State’s Heritage

215. Dan Ushie - Executive Secretary – Anti- Deforestation (North)

216. Justin Ugbe -  Chairman – CRS House of Assembly Service Commission 

217. Michael Ibanye Ogar - Snr. Special Assistant – Service Matters 

218. Andiemen Samuel Agim - Member – Public Utilities Board

219. Monaku Erima Doris - Member – Preservation of State’s Heritage Board 

220. Aniah Elizabeth Ugwuye - Member – Preservation of State’s Heritage Board

221. Josephine Ukwudi Atsa - Snr. Special Assistant – Logging Activities

222. Joshua Eyo - Personal Assistant – Special Duties

223. Adie Godwin Betiang - Personal Assistant – General Services

224. Atuabue Donatus (Super) - Member – State Scholarship Board

225. Angioha, Rita Ukongze - Snr. Special Assistant – Special Services 

226. John Mgbeje Abuo - Snr. Special Assistant – Agric Projects

227. Koofreh, Bassey Essien - Member – CRS House of Assembly Service Commission

228. Ababekong Comfort Akpeliwnan- Member  - Equal Opportunity Board

229. Udiba Richard Udiba - Senior Special Assistant – Social Welfare Initiatives

230. Victor Ofum Agbor - Snr. Special Assistant - Electricity 

231. Zitta Tawo - Special Assistant – Rules & Ethics

232. Stephen Onabe Akan - Special Assistant – Economic Development 

233. Sarah Dane K. - Snr. Special Assistant – Humanitarian Services

234. Adie Gregory Ereh - Member – Infrastructure Safety & Regulatory Agency

235. Arikpo ,Bassey Etim  - Special Assistant – Humanitarian Services

236. Obuli Edith Okoi - Member – Preservation of State’s Heritage Board 

237. Morris Offem - Member – Farmers Council

238. Ferdinand Akuma Ogon - Special Assistant – Framers Development

239. Monica Kuku Agbor - Member – Preservation of State’s Heritage Board 

240. Victor Bassey - Snr. Special Assistant – Major Projects

241. Aliwhen MC Olughan - Special Assistant – Logistics

242. Maxwell Etta - Special Assistant Liaison (Abuja)

243. Attah Benjamin U.(Attola) - Member – Forestry Commission

244. Emmanuel Abu  - Member – Anti-deforestation Task Force

245. Aburu Michael Njang - Member – Tourism Bureau Board

246. Joseph Umoh Edem - Member – State Planning Commission

247. Ferdinand Akwuya - Member – Tourism Bureau Board 

248. Fracisca N. Anyogo - Member – Tourism Bureau Board

ANTI – TAX AGENCY

249. Bishop Emma Isong - Chairman

250. Rev. Patricia Olom - Member

251. Pastor John Ekpenyong - Member

252. Rev. Fr.(Dr) Julius Adah - Secretary

Signed

Christian Ita

Special Adviser – media & Publicity to the Governor

THE PERSON OF MUKADAM ASIWAJU ASIRU IDRIS (MAAI); BETTER NO DEY HIDE By OPOMULERO

THE PERSON OF MUKADAM ASIWAJU ASIRU IDRIS (MAAI); BETTER NO DEY HIDE

By OPOMULERO

 

No matter the section of the contemporary society you belong or finds yourself,the innate value and content such person carries will attract great exploitation from those who recognize capacity. Summarily, better no fit hide from those who sabi better thing.

MAAI matches a perfect description of better no fit hide. He's a different person to different shades of people. To some who had crossed his path, convincingly attest to his incredible capacity, alluring character and humane spirit. And for many who got attracted to his personality from afar, spoke eloquently of his gentle and calm demeanor. Perhaps, those who has not seen but heard about his giant strides in human capacity and community development can not but wish to meet such a good model of leadership.

MAAI's administrative  prowess and political sagacity gains momentum of productivity and positive results on the tripartite planks of impeccable character, deep intellectual strenght and Inspirational disposition to carry his people along. He knows his onions and he deployed same progressively for humanity. He had left every offices occupied in past better than he met it. His imprint in the Ministry of Finance in the first term is indelible in terms of strategic  reforms engendered and proactiveness showed in putting the state on a vantage positioning for benefits from FG and international donors.Raising the bar and shattering  the ceiling glass speaks much of his goal getting penchant.

Am not saying he's perfect or Infallible. NO! In fact, its In humility he accept his mistakes and takes the appropriate path to right the wrongs. In his fallibility,he never fails to keep the Omoluabi virtues intact and high flying. MAAI is a lover of peace and an advocate of harmonious relationship regardless.

Again, I make bold to say "Better no fit hide" when it comes to the person of MAAI.

The youthful and useful Governor of the confluence state,HE Yahaya Adoza Bello in his wisdom was the first to unravel the "better no fit hide" by employing the services of Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris in his quest to translate his vision and mission for the development of the state. MAAI's pedigree of hardwork,capacity and Integrity as a banker forms the attraction cum choice by GYB and never his political clout nor God father. Even against the wishes of naysayers,he was not only reappointed as a second term commissioner,his Ministry was doubled, which invariably means the values he carries triumph over the politics those against him want to play. Truly ,better no dey hide!

At the National pedestal under the aegis of Forum of Finance commissioners in Nigeria, MAAI was a notable factor to reckon with among his colleagues, also given a place of honour in the respected forum. Better did not also hide at all when it was time to fill in the chairmanship vacuum of the Forum when the erstwhile occupant  tenure elapsed. It was needless to search further,but inwardly, a unanimous decision was reached by  members on the choice of MAAI to lead the forum. The convincing factor was not borne out of political maneuvering nor network,rather it's his proven records of proactiveness and promptness in getting FG benefit to Kogi state, capacity to represent their interests as a forum and competence to deliver on the mandate as chairman. They trusted and believed in him to lead them, he did not choose or force himself as many will want to do. Crystal clear, wherever you go "Better no dey hide" when great values are in demand.

Our revered traditional and Socio-cultural  institutions are also not oblivious of traits that deserves honour and respect because it shines brighter like a shining star. Beyond the temptation of condemning some traditional institutions because of the dubious activities of proliferating titles, with due diligence done, MAAI was deservingly singled out for titles from reputable palaces and genuinely  royal kings. They saw his unfeigned Omoluabi virtues,especially as a public office holder, his total dedication to community development and the unclad love and respect he has shown to the traditional fraternity- All these forms the bases upon which MAAI becomes the toast of the royal houses. Today he's the Aare Afiwagboye of Isanlu land, The Bobagunwa of Orokere Amuro in Mopa Land, Gbeobaniyi of Ejuku Kingdom. Furthermore, Socio-cultural groups like Ebira people's Assembly (EPA),lokoja chapter and Akomolede Yoruba, Kogi state chapter also saw the "Better that can not be hidden" in MAAI with a prestigious award/title to show commendation. In the characteristics ideological stand of MAAI, many letters of request for titles and awards were rejected because they failed to pass the test of ethical inclination.

Just recently, after looking left, right and centre for a capable hand, the association of kogi state commissioners unanimously endorsed the chairmanship of MAAI as he leads the association for the next 4 years insha Allah.This didn't just come as a norm, the onerous voice at which his colleague commissioners spoke speaks volume of his intrinsic leadership sytle and sterling qualities. They believed in his transformational leadership. They know he's honest and inclined with ethical standards expected of a leader. They can vouch for his capacity and competence to chart an innovative cum progressive strides as an association. They know his commitment and devotion to whatever he believes in can't be displaced. Evidently, his choice is devoid of stiff contest expected of such exalted position neither is it a walk in the park, but rather its a demostration that people with treasured value can't be hidden,they shine  glowingly like a star. 

In the light of the above, it's clear that emerging leaders can have a grasp of critical lessons from MAAI's life, which points to the fact that, investment in improving innate values, content and virtues is extremely important,as it will always be a  distinguishing factor when capacity is in demand.

Not surprised, MAAI is always called upon to offer ingenious leadership wherever he finds himself because he posses the characteristics feature of a True Leader.

The person of Asiwaju Asiru Idris (MAAI); Better no fit hide.

YOU ARE NOT VULNERABLE BY AGE IN YAGBA UNTILL YOU ARE SIXTY (60) YRS AND ABOVE IDORENIS TELLS AREDU YOUTHS WHILE DELIVERING COVID_19 PALLIATIVES.

A son of a soil in yagba east to be precise Odogbe isanlu Mr orenisi idowu festus aka orewani has told his people, ward 10 that no man can be categorised as vulnerable by age until such a man is sixty years of age and above.

 He make the statement while delivering his Covid_19 palliatives to his people in Odogbe  he said people who has been blessed by God should not wait until there is a Global epidemic of this nature before they reach out to their people and urge the

people of his ward to pray to God to end this novel virus on time.