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JOHESU attributes deaths on expressways to poor road maintenance culture
The President, Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Mr Josiah Biobelemoye, has attributed deaths on expressways to poor road maintenance culture across the country.
Biobelemoye said this while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja on the burial arrangements for the union’s General Secretary, late Dr Silas Adamu, who died alongside his wife, and daughter.
Our correspondent reports that the late Adamu died in a ghastly motor accident alongside his wife, Mercy and daughter, Joy on the Abuja-Kaduna expressway on March 8
He said that the rail sector which should had served as an alternative was equally underdeveloped.
He, therefore, called on the governments to fix the bad roads and ensure effectiveness of the rail system.
He added that effective railway transportation in the country would mitigate the incessant motor accidents that have cut short the lives of many brilliant and visionary Nigerians.
”If our rail system was in order and is networked all over the country, large size commuting will be prevented and on the long run, incessant wear and tear of our roads will be prevented too.
”Also the incessant wear and tear of our roads will be prevented as well,” he said.
He, however, described the death of the family as painful and sad.
He also noted that members of the union were still in deep shock over the development.
“This is the first time in the existence of this union that we are losing a serving Secretary General.
“Silas Adamu departed in active service and so the Central Working Committee (CWC) saw it fit to call this meeting to discuss the burial of our great hero.
“As outlined by the family, Silas, his beloved wife and daughter will be buried on Friday, March 19.
“There will be prayers and service of songs in Kaduna.
“Our teams have already moved to Kaduna and after this meeting, most of us will do the same.
“We pray to God to give us the fortitude to bear this terrible loss. It’s a vacuum that we cannot fill in the near future.
“However, as part of immortalising our great hero, certain steps have been taken, especially by his state council.
”The state council having recently completed a guest house project, have written to seek the permission of the National Secretariat to approve naming the complex after Silas Adamu.
”The CWC has given approval to that and has decided that we shall consider more steps that can be taken to immortalise this fallen hero,” he said.
Biobelemoye, therefore, described the late Secretary General, JOHESU as brother, friend and a solutionist.
He added that that the late Adamu was a man that opened the doors to every staff members anytime he arrived the secretariat.
”In your sad mood, he always looked for a way of softening your sadness. We miss his laughter that rings far and loud. We miss his uncolonised intellect,” he said.
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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