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Senate passes N453.2bn NDDC 2020 budget
The Senate has passed the 2020 N453.2 billion budget for Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
This followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta during plenary on Monday.
Presenting the report, Sen. Bulus Amos,Vice Chairman of the committee said personnel expenditure for the commission was N27.39 billion, overhead expenditure; N13.9 billion, internal capital expenditure; N2.8 billion while N409.08 billion was for development projects.
While noting that the lifespan of the 2020 NDDC budget would elapse on March 31, 2021, he said that the revenue sources for the budget included revenue brought forward at N120 billion and Federal Government contribution; N63.5 billion.
“Ecological Funds N60 billion and other internally realised income; N200 million, oil companies contributions and Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd., (NLNG) and others; N317.5 billion,” he said.
In his remarks, President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan called on the committee to ensure that the funds were properly utilised.
“The committee has done a good job on the budget and it should continue with that,” Lawan said.
He said that the legislature had been engaging with the Executive to fast-track nominations for the Governing Board of the commission.
“We will continue to put in a lot of effort to ensure that within the shortest time we get the nomination so that the NDDC Act will be fully complied with.
“The nominations will go a long way in waking up everyone who thinks that sole administrator should be there for a long time.
“The 2021 NDDC budget should be presented to us as quickly as possible because we want to streamline the implementation of all the budgets whether they are for the MDAs or agencies like the NDDC, with the main budget of the country,” he said.
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Pius Akutah’s Alleged Fraud at Nigerian Shippers Council Uncovered
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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Pius Akutah’s Alleged Fraud at Nigerian Shippers Council Uncovered
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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Special Birthday Wishes to Zege Mule U Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa
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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