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Jigawa Govt Approves Over 725 Million For Payment Of SSCE Registration Fees
From Lateef Taiwo
The Jigawa state Executive council approved the total sum of seven Hundred and twenty five million,two hundred and eleven naira and fifty kobo(725,272,611.25) for the payment of Senior secondary certificate examinations registration fees to 41,358 final year students across various secondary schools in the state,the money was paid through the ministry of higher education,science and technology
The development was disclosed to the press men in Dutse by Hon Sagir musa Ahmad commissioner,ministry of information,youths,sports and culture shortly after the executive council meeting
The Hon commissioner added that the SSCE students that will benefit from the gesture include 34,210 students for NECO,6,571 students for NBAIS,531 students for NABTEB and 46 candidates for BECE respectively.
Hon Ahmad added that the state executive council also approved the memo presented by the ministry of Basic education seeking for the approval of six hundred and Ninety seven million,eight hundred and Ninety,four thousand,seventy-nine naira,fifty seven kobo(N697,892,479.57) for the payment of 2023 Ist and 2nd Quarters UBEC/SUBEB various intervention projects across the state.
According the information commissioner,the expected deliverables from the proposed action includes 156 new class rooms,renovations of 221 classrooms,40 blocks of 4 cubicle toilets,68 hand pumps,Boreholes and supply of 14,016 sets of class room furniture and perimeter fencing of the wall
In another development,Hon Ahmad pointed out that the council has equally approved the National primary health care development agency(NPHCDA) disbursement of the sum of Eighty four million,five hundred and ten thousand,seven hundred and fifty naira(N84,510,750.00) only for the direct facility financing to 281 accredited primary Healthcare facilities across 281 political wards in the state for the third quarter of this year,2023
He has concluded that the said amount for each health care facilities would be the sum of three hundred thousand,seven hundred and fifty naira(N300,750.00) for the quarter.
The primary health center Should utilized the funds for drugs procurement and other related basic health services to all respective domains across the state in the best interests of promoting and sustainable public health.
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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