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El-Rufai commends Commission on peace building strategies
Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna State has commended the efforts of the State Peace Commission in conflict prevention and peace building in the area.
El-Rufai made the commendation while declaring open a 2-day Workshop on “Early Warning Signals, Response and Conflict Prevention for Communities and Security’’ in Kaduna.
The workshop was organised by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in collaboration with the state Peace Commission and the UN Development Programme (UNDP).
Represented by Hajiya Hafsat Baba, the Commissioner for Human Services and Social Development, the governor described the workshop as apt, saying it would help prevent conflicts in many communities.
“This process of collection and analysis of information about potential and actual conflict situations and the provision of policy options to influential actors at all levels are welcome.”
According to him, variety of activities and strategies within the field of peace building should be deployed to pre-empt and subsequently neutralise potential triggers to widespread violent conflicts.
“At a time like this, when the world is responding to a global pandemic and several events occurring after that, our hope is that these early warning signs to early actions are essential for the prevention and response to violence and the promotion of peaceful coexistence in the state,” he noted.
In her remarks, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Peace commission, Mrs Priscilla Ankut, explained that the workshop was designed to build the capacity of relevant stakeholders in peacemaking, peace-building, conflict mitigation and prevention.
Ankut said the workshop was also to empower peace workers in undertaking peace works, mediation and negotiation across the state.
According to her, the intention is to develop as many stakeholders as possible to handle issues of mitigation, negotiation and mediation at state, local government and ward levels.
The vice chairman of the commission stressed that early warning and response signals were critical aspects of conflict prevention and management which makes mitigation easier and more effective in limiting conflicts.
She said that participants at the workshop were expected to draw the attention of responders and emergency service providers to the possibility of breakdown of peace, law and order in their environments in real time.
“Furthermore, communities will take ownership of whatever initiative the Peace Commission mediates with them.”
Ankut said the commission would soon deploy a software application for people to report signs of potential conflict situations in their communities.
According to her, the mobile application has a web-based component, an SMS and call-in capability that link responders to the situation on the ground which is then verified via GPS technology that supplies the details of the reporter.
“Another feature of the application is the capacity to pick up information on reported tensions via social media using certain key words,’’ she 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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