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Fight against trafficking: Reps C’ttee seeks involvement of wives of governors
The House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Affairs on Thursday said that effective partnership of all tiers of governments would be instrumental to defeating human tracking in Nigeria.
The Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe (APC-Oyo) in a statement in Thursday in Abuja, urged wives of state governors to join and enhance Nigeria’s fight against human trafficking.
Akande-Shadipe made the call as part of activities marking the 2020 World Day Against Trafficking Persons.
Akande-Sadipe, expressed worry over the high-level of trafficking, inviting wives of governors in the to rise against the vices against females in order to end the evil act.
“The best way to eradicate this evil among us is to work in unison; wives of state governors should use their offices to advocate against this act.
“The traficking agents and their collaborators are not more powerful than those who mean well for the people of this Nation,” she said.
He said that her recent meeting with the wife of Ogun governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, yielded positive enthusiasm to combat the vice.
The said that effective collaboration would ensure effective awareness across the states and discourage and educate parents from putting girls on the risk of foreign domestic servitude by agents who end up trafficking them.
“We would ensure that the collaboration focuses on rehabilitation, engaging effective sensitisation, workshops and seminars across communities, schools, churches, mosques markets, and other public places to the remotest parts of our nation,” she added.
The lawmaker called on the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and their counterparts in the states, local government areas and relevant government as well as private agencies to join in the fight to end the menace.
According to her, reports revealed no fewer than 80,000 Nigerians are currently held as sex slaves and in forced labour across the world especially in countries like Lebanon, Mali and the Middle East.
Akande-Sadipe reiterated her commitment to ensuring legislation that would discourage Human Trafficking.(NAN)
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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