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A/Ibom A-G Awards 9 – Years – Old Visually, Speech -Impaired Child Scholarship
By our Correspondent
With deep sense of compassion and love for the less priviledged in the society, the Accountant General, A-G, of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Uwem Andrew-Essien, has taken up the training of one Success Idongesit Johnson, a physically – challenged nine – year – old boy with hearing and speech impairments.
The boy, who our Correspondent gathered, never had any form of formal education due to his peculiar challenge, coupled with financial constraints faced by his mother, is an indigene of Oruk Anam Local Government Area of the state.
The A-G, who doubles as the Permanent Secretary, announced the offer when he received a delegation of Persons With Disabilities, PWDs, led by the Personal Assistant, PA, to Governor Umo Eno, on Persons with Disability Matters, Comrade Ubong Imo Ikpe, who were on a courtesy visit to the A-G in his office at the Idongesit Nkanga civil service secretariat, Uyo, the state capital.
Pastor Andrew-Essien, therefore, directed the Governor’s Aide, to liaise with his office, to ensure that the boy is enrolled in school during the coming academic session, assuring that he would train the boy through in school, and congratulated him on his appointment, advising him to see the position as a call to service.
He said: “This is the first time the state is creating an office for persons with disabilities, I am praying that subsequent administrations will build on this, and I want you to see your appointment as a call to service.”
However, Comrade Ikpe, in his response said they were in the office of the A -G, to seek collaboration with him to facilitate the education and wellbeing of persons with disabilities, and expressed gratitude to Governor Eno, for appointing him as one of his Aides on persons barely a month of his assumption of office, noting that, “the gesture is unprecedented in the history of the state, and a testament to the value the Governor places on persons with disabilities.”
“By my appointment, discrimination and segregation suffered by persons with disabilities in assessing government activities, programmes and policies will become a thing of the past,” he stressed.
Speaking on his encounter with the boy, the Governor’s Aide recalled that “I came in contact with Master Success Idongesit Johnson, the hearing and speech impaired boy during my visit to Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua,” lamenting that though he was intelligent, but was at home due to the fact that, his poor single mother, could not afford his tuition fees in a Special School and thanked the A- G for taking up the training of Master Success.
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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