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Ekweremadu Kicks-off 2018 Ikeoha Youth Sports Championship
By Aaron Ossai
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, kicked-off the 2018 edition of the Ikeoha Youth Sports Championship at the Awgu Township Stadium, Enugu State at weekend.
Declaring open the annual Championship, which features competitions in football, basketball, and athletics by the youth in the five Local Government Areas, LGAs, in Enugu West Senatorial District, Ekweremadu said it was intended to imbibe in the youth the spirit of sportsmanship, healthy competition, friendship, and to provide opportunities for the youth to flourish in sports. He urged them to eschew the desire to win by all means.
The Senator urged government at all levels and well-meaning Nigerians to support grassroots sports development to revive the nation’s dwindling sports fortunes.
“Nigeria’s sporting might has declined significantly because the nation has neglected grassroots sports over the years. Therefore, all hands must be on deck to reverse the trend and bring back the glorious days. It is also my hope that participants in this Championship will play for club sides in and outside the country and also represent Nigeria in the near future”, he stressed.
The Championship, which comes to a close with the final of the football competition at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Sunday, February 18, 2018, opened with a goalless draw by Aninri and Awgu LGAs football teams.
Meanwhile, the Deputy President of the Senate has also reassured his constituents that education and human capital development remained his top priority, calling on them to bring any school without a conducive learning environment to his attention for his immediate intervention.
Senator Ekweremadu gave the assurances in Aninri Local Government during the educational empowerment programme organised by the Hon. Toby Okechukwu Foundation at the weekend.
He said: “No people or nation can develop beyond the quality of their human capital, especially in our modern, knowledge-driven global economy, irrespective of the natural resources at their disposal. This is why human capital development has always remained our top priority right from my days as the Chairman of Aninri Local Government Area in 1997. This also informed our interventions in both our official and personal capacities to provide educational infrastructure, bursary awards, and scholarships”.
The Senator, therefore, commended the Hon. Toby Okechukwu Foundation for providing desks and science equipment for schools in Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency, and also for enrolling 30 persons into the ultra-modern European Vocational Training Centre, Enugu, which he (Ekweremadu) promotes to address the challenge of unemployment in Enugu State and beyond.
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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