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NIPC to partner Osun on investments for economic growth
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC ) says the agency will partner with the Osun Investment Promotion Agency (OSIPA) to change people’s perception of the Osun as a “Civil Service state.’’
Mr Hassan Lawal, Southwest Zonal Head, NIPC, said that the council will partner with the agency to transform the state into a business and investment hub.
Lawal said this during a Stakeholders’ Engagement Forum organised by OSIPA in collaboration with NIPC on investment in Osogbo on Thursday.
He said the commission was impressed with efforts of Osun government toward sustaining the viability and growth of the state’s economy.
Lawal said that the Osun government had proved its readiness to turning the state to an investment destination.
He commended the state government for the prompt and timely creation of OSIPA, which he said, had really helped in boosting the state’s capacity to foster better investment and business partnerships with local and foreign investors.
“What we are doing here today has been done in many states of the Federation .
” Our attention is focused on Osun as part of efforts to take the state out of its seeming ‘Civil Service Status’ and make it a business and investor driven economy and this is the process to get there.
“Osun is very wealthy, very rich state with mineral resources, arable land and her people are very resourceful.
“Osun has all it takes to be a leading investment state in Nigeria, that is why we have commenced the assessment and our target is to strengthen the capacity of the state in this regard,” Lawal said.
In his remarks, Mr Femi Adeniran, Chief Executive Officer of OSIPA said the state was resolute to turn Osun to an investment and business destination.
Adeniran said the focus of the agency was to strengthen the ‘ease of doing business’ in the state and pursue vigorously things capable of attracting local and foreign investors to invest massively in the state.
“As for us in OSIPA, we are totally focused, committed to encouraging investors and also ensuring the growth of businesses in the state,,’ he said.
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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