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Fight against Drug Abuse: NDLEA honours Kwara Gov
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kwara State Command, has decorated Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as an Ambassador of the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) for his sterling efforts in fighting the menace of drug abuse in the State.
The decoration was done during the Agency’s courtesy visit, led by
the State commander, Mohammed Bashir Ibrahim, to the Governor at the Government House in Ilorin, the State capital.
Speaking at the event, Ibrahim noted that the purpose of the visit was to intimate the Governor with the rate of drug abuse in the State and to seek for more support and assistance of the State Government in fighting the menace.
Responding, the elated Governor pledged to do everything possible to ensure that the State Government render all needed cooperation in the fight against drug abuse in the State.
While decorating the Governor as an Ambassador of the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA), the Commander was full of appreciation with the way his team was received.
The Governor was also presented with the Map of Kwara State for the invaluable support of the State Government to the NDLEA, Kwara State Command.
It would be recalled that during a recent interview with newsmen in Ilorin, the NDLEA Commander had revealed that the Command was doing its best to checkmate the transborder drug trade into Nigeria through constant patrol of the Nigerian border, saying they are now getting positive results.
“Most of the arrests that we have been making have been on the road, vehicles were intercepted as they were trying to bring in illicit drugs into Kwara State and we were able to track down the receivers of those drugs in the State, ” he added.
Ibrahim also spoke on the efforts of the Agency to successfully rehabilitate drug users, noting that the users are now being enrolled in skill acquisition programmes such as shoe making, bag making, soap and detergent making in order to make them productive members of the community.
He, therefore, appealed to the state government and other stakeholders to join hands with the agency in completing its ongoing rehabilitation centre so that drug users would be kept there for proper rehabilitation, counselling and reformation.
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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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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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