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Buhari working hard to fulfill campaign promises — minister
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology says President Muhammadu Buhari is working hard to fulfill his campaign promises and social contract he entered into with the Nigerian electorate.
Onu made this known on Tuesday at Uburu in Ohaozara Local Hovernment Area of Ebonyi while speaking with newsmen after revalidating his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The minister who performed the revalidation exercise at about 11a.m. alongside his wife, Mrs Chinyere Onu at polling unit 003 in Obiozara ward, also urged Nigerians to start trusting their government.
He maintained that values such as trust were virtues missing in the political system, adding that APC as a party came to restore these values and reposition the country for greatness.
“There is what I really will let Nigerians know that the founders of APC decided that the time has come for a political party that can get back the values that were missing in our system.
“There is the need for Nigerians to start trusting their government because trust is very important and you only trust your government when it is doing those things it has promised that it must do.
“And you can see that the administration of Buhari is working very hard to make sure that all the promises made are kept. We were just at the second Niger bridge, this is a project that has been on for a very long time.
“Other administrations made promises but they failed to keep those promises but the President made a promise that he is going to build the second Niger bridge and the project is over 50 per cent completed, its like a promise made and promise kept,” Onu said.
The minister who also appealed for patience from Nigerians, noted that nation-building was very demanding and not easy anywhere.
According to him, developed countries like the U.S. and the Great Britain are still grappling with their own problems.
“Buhari means well for Nigeria because he is keeping many of the promises he made not minding that he came at a time when national revenue was on the decline.
“Before now, crude oil was sold at 100 dollars per barrel and you know what it has been since he came to power, hovering around 60 dollars and this has been one of the best in about five to six years now,’’ he added.
Onu also applauded the President for the changes made recently in the security architecture of the country, noting that the nation was winning the war against insecurity and other forms of violent crises.
The minister explained that the ongoing registration/revalidation of membership embarked by APC was critical for the party because there were those who were in APC before that were no longer in the party now.
“APC was registered in 2013 and many people don’t even know that we are barely seven years as a political party but we are growing and there is the need to have this revalidation and registration from time to time.
“This is imperative because there are those who were members before but are no longer in the party for quite a number of other reasons including deaths.
“There are also new people coming into the party hence the revalidation and registration is critical for a party like the APC,’’ 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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