Politics
SENATOR ALI NDUME: A LEGISLATIVE POWERHOUSE DELIVERING FOR BORNO SOUTH AND NIGERIA.By: Junaid Maiva
By all standards of legislative activism and representation, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume stands tall as one of Nigeria’s most prolific and result-oriented lawmakers. His name is synonymous with bills that speak to the heart of national development, regional empowerment, and institutional strengthening. From the 8th Senate through the 9th and now the 10th, Senator Ndume has not only spoken loudly for his people, he has worked tirelessly for them.
Below is a breakdown of his sponsored bills across three Senate sessions, with a focus on their importance to Borno South and the nation at large:
8TH SENATE.
- North East Development Commission (Establishment, etc) Bill 2015 (SB. 163)– Passed
- Communication Service Tax Bill 2015 (SB. 164)
- Nigerian Peace Corps (Establishment, etc) Bill 2015 (SB. 173) – Passed
- Unemployed Youths, Elderly and Indigent Sustainability Bill 2015 (SB. 192)
- Federal College of Education, Gwoza (Establishment, etc) Bill 2018 (SB. 608)
- Federal Polytechnic, Marama, Borno State (Establishment, etc) Bill 2018 (SB. 639).
9TH SENATE.
- Nigerian Army University, Biu (Establishment, etc) Bill 2020 (SB. 332) – Passed
- Federal College of Education, Gwoza (Establishment, etc) Bill 2020 (SB. 350) – Passed
- Chartered Institute of Training and Development of Nigeria (Establishment, etc) Bill 2020 (SB. 470)– Passed
- Federal College of Agriculture, Shani, Borno State (Establishment) Bill 2021 (SB. 732)
- Nigerian Mobile Police and Shield Forces Academy, Gwoza (Establishment) Bill 2021 (SB. 846)
- Elite Sheriffs Corps (Establishment) Bill 2021 (SB. 847)
- Communication Tax Bill 2019 (SB. 12)
- Constituency Development Fund (Establishment, etc) Bill 2019 (SB. 14)
- Unemployed Youth, Elderly and Indigent Sustainability Allowance Trust Fund Bill 2019 (SB. 15)
- Federal College of Education, Marama, Borno State (Establishment, etc) Bill 2019 (SB. 156)
- Federal College of Education (Establishment, etc) Bill 2019 (SB. 157)
- Auctioneers Registration Council (Establishment, etc) Bill 2019 (SB. 172)
- Social Intervention Programmes Agency (Establishment, etc) Bill 2019 (SB. 190/191)
- Chartered Institute of Facility Management (Establishment, etc) Bill 2019.
- Nigeria Peace Corps (Establishment, etc) Bill 2019 (SB. 271) – Passed.
10TH SENATE.
- Elite Sheriff Corps of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill 2023 (SB. 73)
- Agricultural Research Council Act (Amendment) Bill 2023 (SB. 208)
- Chartered Institute of Training and Development of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill 2023 (SB. 268)
- Federal Institute for Computer and Information Technology, Marama (Establishment) Bill 2024 (SB. 381)
- Unemployed Youth, Elderly and Indigent Sustainability Allowance Trust Fund (Establishment) Bill 2024 (SB. 429) Brief Note on some of the bills.
- North East Development Commission (NEDC) Bill (SB. 163) – Passed: A landmark legislation that led to the establishment of the NEDC—providing a robust platform for rebuilding the insurgency-ravaged North East. Today, thousands benefit from its interventions in housing, education, and healthcare.
2.Nigerian Peace Corps Bill (SB. 173) – Passed: Aimed at empowering youths through paramilitary discipline and civic responsibilities. This bill addresses youth unemployment and security gaps, especially in restive areas.
3.Federal College of Education, Gwoza (SB. 608)
- Federal Polytechnic Marama (SB. 639): These bills reflect Senator Ndume’s deep-rooted desire to decentralize educational opportunities and give Borno South youths access to tertiary education right in their communities.
9TH SENATE IMPACT.
Nigerian Army University, Biu (SB. 332) – Passed: A game-changer for Borno South, this bill birthed an institution focused on military innovations and research—strategic to Nigeria’s security architecture.
- Federal College of Education, Gwoza (Reintroduced – SB. 350) – Passed: Ndume’s persistence ensured this dream became a reality, bringing a federal institution to a once-forgotten community.
- Federal College of Agriculture, Shani (SB. 732): With agriculture being the economic mainstay of Borno South, this bill seeks to boost food security and enhance youth employability in agribusiness.
- Nigerian Mobile Police and Shield Forces Academy, Gwoza (SB. 846): Aimed at security sector capacity-building, this bill reinforces Gwoza’s role as a strategic defense point.
- Peace Corps Reintroduction (SB. 271) – Passed: Senator Ndume’s consistency in pushing this shows his belief in youth-centered solutions to national insecurity.
- Social Intervention Programmes Agency (SB. 190/191): This bill proposes a structured framework for managing all federal poverty alleviation schemes under one roof—streamlining access and reducing corruption.
10TH SENATE VISION.
- Elite Sheriff Corps Bill (SB. 73): Envisions a well-trained security corps to complement the Police in tackling rising criminality. Given the insecurity in the North East, this is both timely and strategic.
- Federal Institute for Computer and Information Technology, Marama (SB. 381): As the world moves into the digital era, Ndume is ensuring Borno South does not lag behind.
- Unemployed Youth, Elderly and Indigent Sustainability Trust Fund (SB. 429): A social safety net to protect the most vulnerable, this bill is a bold attempt at legislating compassion and care.
- Chartered Institute of Training and Development of Nigeria (SB. 268): National in scope, but essential for capacity-building and workforce development.
WHY IT MATTERS…
For Borno South, these bills translate into infrastructure, education, jobs, and security. From Gwoza to Biu, Marama to Shani, the impact is visible, not just promised.
For Nigeria, Senator Ndume’s bills address pressing issues: youth unemployment, security reform, agricultural development, and institutional capacity.
Love him or not, it’s impossible to ignore his legislative output. At a time when many lawmakers are mere benchwarmers, Senator Ali Ndume stands out not only as a voice for Borno South but also as a true national asset. His legislative record is not just impressive—it’s a masterclass in representation.
Indeed, if Nigeria had more lawmakers like Ndume, the Senate would be a better place, and the country, a stronger nation.
Documented by: Junaid Jibril Maiva.
By Francis Wilfred
President Bola Tinubu has assured local and international investors that Nigeria remains open for business, saying his administration is implementing reforms aimed at creating a more predictable, competitive and investment-friendly environment.
Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, at the 75th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) in Abuja on Monday, the President said the government is addressing key challenges facing businesses under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“Our message to investors, both Nigerian and international, is clear: Nigeria is open for business,” Tinubu said,
He noted that reliable infrastructure, efficient logistics, access to foreign exchange, stable regulations and a supportive tax system are critical to attracting investment and expanding production.
According to Yomi Odunuga, the President said ongoing economic reforms are designed to build a more productive and competitive economy, reduce dependence on imports, strengthen local manufacturing and create jobs for Nigerians.
Tinubu welcomed the Coca-Cola System’s proposed $1 billion investment in Nigeria over five years, announced in 2024, describing it as a strong vote of confidence in the country’s economy.
He said the administration is focused not only on the volume of investment attracted but also on its impact on employment, skills development, technology transfer and local sourcing.
“We are interested not only in the amount of capital that comes into Nigeria, but in what that capital does here,” he said.
The President also praised NBC’s continued expansion of production capacity, including new production lines in Oyo and Kano states, describing such investments as vital to strengthening Nigeria’s industrial base.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving policies, infrastructure and regulations to support businesses, while urging the private sector to complement government efforts through investment, innovation and job creation.
Tinubu further highlighted the importance of human capital development, commending NBC’s Supply Chain Academy for training over 1,400 young Nigerians and supporting women’s empowerment and community development initiatives.
He urged investors to take advantage of opportunities across Nigeria, expressing confidence that the country can build a stronger economy driven by local production, exports and globally competitive industries.
Politics
Kano Governorship: Accord Party Governorship Candidate Gashash Getting More Endorsement From Kano Electorates.
By Jabiru Hassan.
The movement for Democratic Protection and good governance (MDSG) declared it's full support to the Accord Party Governorship Candidate Ambassador Dr. Mukhtar Gashash in the forthcoming general elections.
In a chat with our correspondent in kano, the national president of the movement, Alhaji Dauda Mohammed Ali, stated that it is time for the people of kano state to bring new steward who is seriously planning to transform the state with highest regard.
He expressed his confidence that Ambassador Dr Mukhtar Gashash will do his best to ensure that kano state becomes more examplary at both sector without bias which is the task previous administrators failed to achieve.
Alhaji Dauda Mohammed Ali reiterated that " this time around, our movement is working day and night to make sure that Kano people mostly youths remained Committed to actualize real change in the state's politics, leadership and transformation under the Accord Party government".
He called on the people of kano state especially the eligible voters to vote Ambassador Dr Mukhtar Gashash due to his Transformation plans for the progress of kano state and it's citizens at both Urban and rural settlements.
Responding to a question about Accord party's strength in kano state, Dauda Mohammed Ali disclosed that in today's democracy, competent candidates should be tipped for an elective positions not the popularity of the political parties stressing that Ambassador Dr Mukhtar Gashash has been found to be the best option for kano state due to his track record on competency, transparency as a real democrat.
There are growing questions about where Mr. Samuel Ortom, a former Governor of Benue State and a prominent figure in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), truly stands politically ahead of 2027.
Ortom was a key figure in the divisions within the PDP before the 2023 general elections and was widely associated with support for Mr. Peter Obi, who finished third in that contest. More recently, however, he has publicly expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The latest discussion began after a visit by Mr. Peter Obi to Benue State. Reports indicate that a vehicle said to belong to Ortom was used to receive Obi at the Air Force Base airport in Makurdi. It is not clear who authorized the use of the vehicle, and Ortom has not commented publicly on the matter.
During the same visit, Obi was reportedly prevented from travelling to Yelewata, where he had intended to condole with families affected by violence. Obi’s team attributed the blockage to supporters of Governor Hyacinth Alia.
The Governor’s spokesman, Sir Tersoo Kula, denied any involvement by the Governor. He suggested the incident may have been staged to damage the Governor’s reputation, or that it could have resulted from disagreements within Obi’s own support base.
Ortom has not issued a statement clarifying his position on the 2027 elections or on the vehicle in question. Attempts to reach him were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
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