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COVID-19: Kaduna Govt. extends food distribution to additional LGAs
The Kaduna State Government says on Thursday that its food distribution to vulnerable groups in the state will be extended to additional Local Government Areas to reach as many vulnerable people as possible.
Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Balarabe Abbas-Lawal, who is also the chairman of the Palliative Committee, told Our Correspondent in Kaduna that the extension would enable more vulnerable people benefit from the gesture.
Abbas-Lawal explained that the gesture was to alleviate the suffering of low-income earners and people who live from hand to mouth but had been trapped by the lockdown.
Our Correspondent reports that the distribution exercise began with nine pilot LGAs namely; Chikun, Igabi, Kachia, Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Kaura, Jema’a, Sabon Gari and Zaria.
He said that the distribution would be extended to Zangon Kataf, Sanga, Kadarko, Kaura Makarfi, Kudan and other LGAs in Northern Senatorial Zone.
Abbas-Lawal said one on the major challenges being experienced in the distribution, was the rowdiness in some communities as a result of poor planning by the cluster committees.
The SSG said that the committees were saddled with the responsibility of mapping, selecting and distributing the items to the targeted group, because they knew the vulnerable people in their respective communities.
“The committees comprise of religious and traditional leaders, community members, councilors and other critical stakeholders at cluster level.
“What we directed them to do after collecting the food items for their respective clusters, is to locate the identify deserving households and handover the items to them, preferable in their houses.
“They can also call a beneficiary to come to where the items were kept and collect for his households. This will have prevented the crowd and the rowdiness that was experienced in some locations
“We will continue this exercise until all the LGAs are covered and be making amendments from the experiences learned in going forward,” he said.
He insisted that the foodstuff being distributed was not for everybody, but for low income earners, particularly those living from hand to mouth who were worst hit by the lockdown.
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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