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2024 Hajj: Registration Of Intending Pilgrims To End 27th December – FCT Board
From Lateef Taiwo
FCT Muslim Prilgrim Welfare Board has said that Intending Pligrims from the nation’s capital have between now to 27th december as deadline to show their interest of performing this year’s hajj in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the Board.
The Director of the Board, Malam Abubakar Adamu Evuti disclosed this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman FCT council of Chiefs and Ona of Abaji Alhaji Baba Adamu Yunusa on a sensitization tour of the traditional institutions and other stakeholders on the deadline for the registration of intending pilgrims for next hajj exercise.
Evuti disclosed that the Board had embarked on the sensitization of stakeholders to educate them with the new policies introduced by the Saudi Arabian government and relevant agencies in respect of annual religious exercise.
He stated that the Board has since commence the registration of prospective pilgrims and advised that residents of the territory who have the intention of performing hajj through the board should ensure early deposit of the minimum amount before the deadline.
Evuti called on the relevant stakeholders on hajj to assist the Board in ensuring that the message gets to the grassroot in order to ensure that residents were not caught unaware as the policies on the entire hajj exercise have been changed by Saudi Arabia.
He also called on the Muslim community in the territory and relevant stakeholder in hajj operation to collaborate with the board in ensuring a hitch free exercise next year.
The Director disclosed that prospective Intending Pilgrims are to deposit a bank draft of minimum of Four Million Five Hundred Naira (N4, 500,000.00) only to book their seat for the exercise across the six area councils and the head office of the Board located at the central business district, Abuja.
He said that the Board has resolved to redouble its effort to enhance services to the registered Intending Pilgrims through the new strategies introduced for the forthcoming Hajj exercise
Earlier, the Chairman, Federal Capital Terrotory, FCT, council of Chiefs and the Ona of Abaji, Alhaji Adamu Baba Yunusa has pledged to support the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board in sensitizing Intending Pilgrims in early registration for next years hajj.
The traditional leader stressed that the traditional institution are the closest body to the grassroot and stand a better opportunity to mobilize the intending pilgrims to participate in the exercise.
The Ona of Abaji emphasized the need for the Board and other government agencies to engage them in disseminating information on policies that are aimed at enhancing the lives of the citizens due to their closeness to the people at the grassroot and are ready at all times to contribute their own quarter in implementing government policies.
He therefore called on the residents of the territory to ensure their compliance in registering for next years hajj early before the deadline setup by the authority to enable them discharge their religious obligation.
Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.
I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.
Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.
I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.
It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.
May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
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