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Nasarawa varsity students urge Govt. to build more hostels, decry high cost of accommodation
Some students of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, have appealed to the State Government to build more hostels on the institution’s campus to alleviate their accommodation problems.
The students made the appeal in an interview with our correspondent in Keffi on Friday.
They said provision of more hostels in the university would reduce the hardships they were facing due to high cost of accommodation facilities largely owned by individuals outside the campus.
They also complained that the situation was impacting their education negatively.
One of them, Mr Solomon Audu, a 300 level student of the university, said:” The cost of bed space in the school is N10,000 plus N3,000 maintenance fee; but our problem is not even the cost of hotels in the school but inadequate bed space in school’s hostels.
” That was why many students rented accommodation outside the school. For example, a self contained apartment that I have rented outside the school is N120, 000 which is too high but I have no option since there are no inadequate bed spaces in students hotels on the campus.
” There are also self contained apartments being rented out at between N150, 000 and N200,000, based on the available facilities.
“So, if the state government builds more hostels in the school, it will reduce our hardships,improve our standard of living and standard of education,” Audu said.
Miss Hauwa Sani, a 200 level student of the institution, also urged the government to build more hostels considering their importance to students’ education.
” To be sincere, the cost of renting accommodation outside the school varies, we have the one of N50,000, N80,000, N100, 000, N150,000 and even N200,000, depending on their locations and available facilities.
” So, I want to appeal to the state government to build more hostels on our campus in order to accommodate more students so as to change their lives positively,” Sani said.
Similarly,Ibrahim Ahmed, another student of the school, appealed to the government to construct more hostels in the school to alleviate their sufferings.
” In Keffi, the cost of accomodation is high depending on where you want to stay as it varies between N50,000 and N250,000,” Ahmed said.
Two other students,Miss veronica Joseph and Habiba Audu, who are staying in the hostel of the university,said that a bed space cost N13,000, including maintenance fee.
They,also urged the state government to build more hostels in the school to accommodate more students.
The Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr Abraham Ekpo, said the institution would continue to give priority to students’ welfare by creating an enabling environment conducive for learning.
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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