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Tinubu to commission NASS Projects in December – Akpabio
….as NASC gives September deadline for documentation of Senators , Reps’ aides
By Lateef Taiwo
President Bola Tinubu will in December this year , commission N30billion worth different ongoing projects at the National Assembly , said the President of the Senate , Godswill Akpabio .
This is as the National Assembly Service Commission ( NASC) , declared end of September this year as deadline for documentation of legislative aides of the entire 469 federal lawmakers in both the Senate and the House of Representatives .
Akpabio made disclosure on commissioning of the projects being executed within the National Assembly Complex in December this year by President Tinubu on Friday while having in audience , the Chairman and members of the governing board of NASC.
” The entire Complex of the National Assembly is like a construction site now due to ongoing general renovation work and fresh projects which would on completion, be commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in December this year .
” Aside the general renovation work, part of new edifices being put in place , is the permanent office complex of the National Assembly Service Commission and very befitting Library Complex”, he said .
Though Akpabio did not state amount of money that had been released to contractors handling the project but the 9th National Assembly , appropriated N30billion to Federal Capital Territory Administration ( FCTA ) for execution of the project out of which as at March this year , only N9billion was released .
The Senate President in response to request made by NASC Chairman , Engineer Ahmed Kadi Amshi on prompt documentation of legislative aides of lawmakers , assured him that the September deadline , would be abided with .
The NASC Chairman had in his address , told the Senate President and other principal officers of the Senate that end of September this year , has been fixed as deadline for documentation of aides of the 469 federal lawmakers .
He noted that documentation of Aides to the lawmakers , was very important for payment of entitled emoluments to them .
” Your Excellency Mr President of the Senate , please help us to inform the serving Senators and by extension, Hon members of the 10th National Assembly , to forward names of their appointed legislative aides to us for required documentation and payments of monthly salaries .
“The Commission has opened relevant files for this purpose and fixed September this year as deadline “, he said .
He added that within the last three years , the commission under his leadership , has promoted a total of 2, 775 staff, converted about 447 others from one cadre to the other and set code of ethics for ethical conducts of staff at all times .
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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