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Kwara House Passes 2018 Budget, Jerks It Up By N9bn
By Steve Oni, Ilorin
The Kwara State House of Assembly has passed the state’s 2018 budget.
The House put the budget estimates at N190,997, 425,571 as against N181,886,56,555 presented by the state governor, Alh Abdulfatah Ahmed on November 25, 2017, jerking up the budget size with about N9billion.
With the adjustment made at the consideration of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation at the Thursday plenary, the breakdown of the budget showed that the total capital receipt stands at N110,089,173,434 as against N106,681,798,633 while the recurrent expenditure is pegged at N79,908,252,137 as against N75,204,257,922 submitted by the governor.
The Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Hon. Mashood Bakare, presented the committee’s report and was subjected to debate by members of the House.
In the new budget size, the total recurrent surplus, which is transferred to Capital Development fund is now N41,921,359,879 as against N39,263,985,078 earlier presented with an increase of N2,657,374,801.
The total internally generated revenue projected for 2018 stands at N38,336,131,710 contrary to N38,451,255,162 made available to the House.
The statutory revenue from the Federation Accounts is N33, 116,928,484 as against the proposed N27, 999,103,484.
Similarly, the capital expenditure in the 2018 budget passed by the House now stands at N110,089,173,434 against N106,681,798,633 projected in the appropriation bill presented by the governor.
The House through the budget passage made provision for local government with N2billion, State Universal Basic Education Board N3billion, Kaiama road project N1billion, Energy N250million as well as tertiary institution with N700million.
Shortly after the consideration of the report, the Clerk of the House, Mohammed Katsina, read the bill for the third time as directed by the Speaker, Dr Ali Ahmad.
The Speaker directed the Clerk to prepare a clean copy of the bill for governor’s assent.
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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