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Traditional ruler in Ondo State assures NYSC of adequate protection
Oba Adeleke Adegbite-Adedoyin, the Owa Ale of Ikare-Akoko in Ondo State has assured the NYSC of adequate protection of its permanent orientation camp in the town.
Oba Adegbite-Adedoyin gave the assurance on Monday when the Ondo State Coordinator of the NYSC, Mrs Victoria Ani, paid a courtesy visit to the palace in Ikare-Akoko.
The traditional ruler, who said that NYSC had become a beacon of hope to Nigeria as an entity, said that the scheme’s legacies should be sustained by traditional institutions.
Lauding the efforts of the founding fathers of the scheme, Oba Adegbite-Adedoyin said the NYSC, founded in 1973, had achieved more unity for Nigeria than any other scheme.
“I appeal to all corps members in the state to embrace the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme of the NYSC to brighten their future.
“Corps members need to create jobs for themselves and become employers of labour. It is better to be an employer than to remain an employee.
“I believe that corps members can always make headways in any skills or vocations they embrace,’’ Oba Adegbite-Adedoyin said.
The traditional ruler also promised to interface between his community and the NYSC whenever the need arose.
Earlier, Mrs Ani, said she was in the palace to pay homage as the new NYSC coordinator in the “Sunshine State’’ and to seek the royal blessings of the Oba to succeed like her predecessors.
The state coordinator implored the royal father to encourage prominent sons and daughters of his kingdom to invest at the orientation camp.
“Your Majesty, NYSC Ondo State Permanent Orientation Camp is one of the oldest camps in the country and it would not be out of place if you as our father, can make a clarion call to established personalities in your domain to come over to the camp and assist us,’’ Ani said.
According to her, the NYSC will continue to rely on the wise counsel of royal fathers to lead the scheme in the right direction.
Mrs Ani also solicited the support the royal father “so that objectives of the scheme can be expressly achieved’’.
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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