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Kwara will develop local contents on various trade, says Gov’s aide
By Steve Oni, Ilorin
Kwara state government has reiterated its commitment to the development of local contents on various trade, including agricultural produce.
Senior Special Assistant to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Community Intervention, Mr. Kayode Oyin-Zubair, stated this during a meeting with women potters at Dada (Okekele) in Ilorin East local government area of the state.
The women were excited to receive the Governor’s aide as the occasion afforded them an opportunity to appreciate the Governor for extending the recently disbursed micro grants to a good number of them, which they said was the first of its kind.
He said: “His Excellency is passionate about lifting this place to an enviable standard for enterprise and tourism. We have demonstrated to you that our government keeps promises and that was the reason for including your members in our list of beneficiaries when we disbursed the micro grants.
“We are here again to reassure you of the commitment of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at making life more meaningful and bringing modern technology into your trade for you to be part of the new global trend.
“Your requests are receiving attention and the Governor is committed to everything as contained in his Community Driven Rural Development (CDRD) agenda. I know you have about 300 members, please group yourselves into smaller entities, we shall be back to inform you on the way forward.”
Speaking earlier, Alhaja Raliat Saka, who is the leader of all women potters, requested for the introduction of machines and tools into the centre by the government to enhance production and aesthetics.
“Our children are vast in this art but they are not willing to do it this way (manual), if they see technological advances in what we do, they will return home to do it better.
“We want to be part of the various interventions government will be giving in future, we have never benefitted any form of financial support except the last micro grants you extended to us about three weeks ago. They have used our names to rake in funds in the past. We pray that the Governor and you will continue to record more successes.
“We are willing to be grouped into governable societies like cooperatives to access funds and we shall be diligent to pay back. We need comfort stations as well,” the potters’ leader 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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