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Subsidy removal takes toll on school attendance, performance – Baraje Centre
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The management of Baraje Centre for Arabic and Islamic Studies, Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, has lamented the adverse effect of fuel subsidy removal on their students’ performance in the just concluded academic session.
The management said the inability of parents to regularly transport their children and wards to the Centre for lectures due to astronomical hike in transportation fare adversely affected their performances in the examinations.
The Centre, owned by the former Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, had been transporting students free of charge until the removal of fuel subsidy, with the attendant hike in fuel pump price.
In his address at the 2022/2023 graduation of the Centre held in Ilorin on Saturday, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the institution, Justice Solihu Muhammed said: “The 2022/2023 academic session has witnessed a lot of absenteeism from both pupils and students due largely to non- availability of the Centre’s transportation, either due to breakdown of our vehicles or insufficient fuel to make two or three trips for the day as a result of which parents and guardians often asked their wards/children to remain at home instead of assisting them with transport fare to attend classes.
“The effect of this attitude of non- attendance of classes has shown clearly on the promotion examination results with the highest recorded failures of Centre since inception.
“It’s therefore, on this note that the board is seeking the cooperation and assistance of parents/ guardians to ensure day-to-day attendance of their wards/ children in classes so as not to have unwanted failures this outgoing session.”
The Board Chairman, who said a total of 139 students were graduating, restated the commitment of the Centre to producing leaders that are morally and spiritually upright.
The Proprietor of the Centre, Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, thanked the staff and management of the school for their commitment to sound moral spiritual education, adding that there was the greater need for the stakeholders to provide the Nigerian youths with sound moral and spiritual education to enable them grow up to becoming responsible citizens.
Baraje also congratulated the graduands, urging them not to relent in the pursuit of academic excellence.
He said it was inspiring that four of the academic staff of the Centre recently bagged Ph.D in various disciplines.
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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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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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