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FCTA Raids Notorious Environmental Nuisance Spots at Asokoro, Others
By Iateef Taiwo
Officials of FCT Administration drawn from Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) and Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) otherwise known as Vehicles Inspection Office (VIO) as well as a joint team of security personnel have raided and dislodged notorious spots for environmental and sundry nuisances within Asokoro District of the territory at the weekend.
The operation in the area was targeted on littering of refuse, illegal market, automechanic workshop and motor park as well as illicit drug related activities in AYA foundation and its environs.
The team also carried out exercise against environmental nuisances around Court of Appeal junction through Fed Secretariat complex, Eagle Square and Nicon Junction axis of Shehu Shagari Way.
Explaining the exercise, Secretary, FCTA Command and Control, Olumuji Peter, said it is in continuation of the FCT Administration’s commitment in ensuring that the city is kept safe for every resident.
Olumuji warned that henceforth, the FCTA is letting all those who have criminal tendencies in the city know that they should change or better relocate to wherever they are coming from, because the city would not be conducive for them, as the enforcement is continuous.
He disclosed that through credible intelligence from security agencies, the team bursted a criminal hideout around Asokoro, where illicit drugs were recovered and criminal elements that attack people traversing the area, especially in the nighttime were dislodged.
According to him: “We have been able to dislodged where they normally reside, and that is a good development to those traversing around the place especially in the nighttime.
“We had gotten reports that people are being attacked whenever they are traversing this environment. But with the action that we have taken now, such criminal activities here have been reduced to the bearest minimum, which we hope to sustain.”
On whether any arrest was made during the raid, he said: “For now, were not able to make any arrest, because when we entered there, most of them had escaped.
Similarly, Deputy Director, Monitoring and Enforcement, AEPB, TPL Kaka Bello noted that the whole effort is to see that the city is clean and safe for the inhabitants.
He however, bemoaned that environmental and sundry nuisances are increasing daily, which explains why working together with other relevant agencies, a strategy was conceived.
He said: “AYA is one of the notorious places where we encounter a lot of challenges whenever we come for such cleaning exercise, given the rate of nuisance here, which have been abated. And the illicit drug related offences that were apprehended by the NDLEA officers.
“They are all interwoven, and we are working together with other agencies to make sure that we abate such nuisances. And it is a daily thing, which we would continue to do, as the city must be clean on a daily basis.”
On her part, Deputy Director, Operations, DRTS, Deborah Osho, who described the exercise as a success, disclosed that about eleven vehicles were impounded and towed from illegal parks and mechanic workshops, with seven tricycles confiscated for alleged route violation.
“We are poised to clean the city, in order to make the city safe and give its befitting name as the FCT”, she stressed.
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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