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COVID-19: Flour Mills, Gasland donate N25m food items to Oyo
Flour Mills Nig Plc and Gasland Nig Ltd on Wednesday donated food items worth N25 million to Oyo State Government to cushion the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on residents.
Our correspondent reports that Mr Kafaru Mukaila of Flour Mills and Mrs Yemi Olubode of Gasland delivered the items on behalf of their companies.
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Items donated by Flour Mills were 400 packs of golden penny mills and 300 packs of noodles, worth N18 million while Gasland donated 100 bags of rice(50kg), 200 bags of garri (50kg) and 150 packs of noodles,worth N7.7 million.
Mukaila said the gesture was to support the state government in its commitment to provide palliatives for the poorest in the society.
He commended the state government for steps taken so far in cushioning the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
Gasland Supervisor, Olubode, said the firm prioritised welfare of its host community and that it deemed it necessary to give back to the society where it operates.
She said that the donation of the food items, worth over N7 million, would assist the government in providing for the needs of the less-privileged during this crucial time.
In their separate remarks, the Executive Adviser on Agriculture, Dr Debo Akande, and the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Jacob Ojekunle, expressed appreciation for the gesture.
Akande gave assurance that the food items would be distributed specifically to the needy, adding that those who should benefit from the gesture would get it.
Similarly, Ojekunle said that the state government had identified 90 per cent of poor households that would benefit from the palliatives.
He said that Makinde-led administration appreciated the donations from individuals, NGOs and corporate organisations.
He urged others that were yet to donate to do so for the benefit of the less privileged in the society.
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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