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Bauchi Primary Health Care Agency Gulps over N600 Million from Basket Fund of State and Donor Partners
By Sule Aliyu, Bauchi
In line with the policy thrust of Federal and Bauchi State Government on ensuring transparency and accountability in public service, the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHCDA) has presented its 2016 Audited financial statement to the public.
Presenting the 2016 financial report to journalists in Bauchi, the Executive Chairman of the Agency, Pharmacist Adamu Ibrahim, Gamawa said the sum of 607,193,560 was spent from the 821,813,830 basket fund contribution of the Bauchi State Government, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Dangote Foundation.
According to Gamawa, under the tripartite arrangement, Bauchi State Government Contributed 163,269,157 which was 70 percent of the total sum, while the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation contributed 81,163,852 and 81,634,631 been contribution the Dangote Foundation respectively, which collectively accounts for 30 percent in the basket fund.
While explaining how the money was spent, The Executive Chairman of the State Agency said “242,401,399 were expended on Property, Plant and Equipment, Good Governance and Accountability took 34,531,150 and Improving Accessibility and Utilization took 131, 260, 500. Other areas where the funds are expended includes Vaccine Security/ Cold Chain which gulped 60, 804, 401 , Monitoring and Evaluation 104, 129, 550, Community Mobilization 9, 314, 400 and Staff Training that attracted 24, 323, 700”.
In trying to give reason why it took the Agency so long to present the 2016 financial report, Gamawa said “the reason is that, it took us and our financial partners some time to agree on the firm that would carry out the audit report. And even after that, we rejected the first report because it does not captures the entire 20 LGAs of the state and so the auditing firm had to go back to the field again. But the good thing is that at every step of the exercise, our partners in the tripartite arrangement are fully involved in the process and at the end of it all we have a sound financial report that now published on our website for public consumption”.
The presentation attracted Media Executives, Civil Society Organizations and Development partners.
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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