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Dogara To Donate Proceeds Of Birthday Charity Match To IDPs
By Aaron Ossai
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has disclosed that all monies generated at the charity football match organised by his friends in Sunday to mark his 50th birthday will be donated fully to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria.
Dogara, who also expressed profound gratitude to his friends and associates who honoured him at the event, also said he hope to use the years God grants to him on earth to invest in people to raise them from ashes to their God-given destinies.
He said,”Everything that will be realised on the course of the birthday will be donated to charity. All, including the proceeds of the book, what we have done here, all commitments, 100% will be donated to charity, particularly to the plight of the IDPs in the North-East Region where I come from.
“As I clock 50, what is uppermost to me really is not longevity, I want to see how well I have invested the 50 years that God has given me. You know, when you are alive, you can choose to invest in yourself, or in others. I think honour is when you serve others, that is why I want to commit all we generate in the course of this celebration to address the plight of these wonderful people who are trapped by a crisis they did not originate, they don’t know how it began, most of them are just unfortunate victims of this crisis. There is nothing we can do that can either be too little or too big if it is being invested in order to raise people from the ashes to be able to fulfill their God-given destinies.”
Earlier, chairman of the event, President of Dangote group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, commended the Speaker for choosing to celebrate his 50th birthday by raising funds to better the lives of IDPs and called for generous donations towards the cause.
In his remarks, Senate president, Senator Bukola Saraki, noted that there has been progress in rebuilding the North-East region and expressed hope that they will, sooner, rather than later, return to their normal lives.
Speaking on behalf of the IDPs, Miss Amina Gwoza, expressed gratitude to the Speaker for the NEDC Act and his concern for matters concerning them, saying they hope to see its impact very soon in the progress and development of the North-East.
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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