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Youth Leaders Propose Workable Plan for Youth Empowerment, Advancement and Development
Prominent Northern Nigeria youth leaders, led by the Chairman of the Council of Traditional Youth Chiefs of Nigeria (CTYCN), Alhaji Abdulhamid Haleru (Sarkin Samarin Nigeria) and its Secretary, Amb. Danjuma Usman Tanze (Sarkin Samarin Wamba) have outlined pragmatic steps towards the empowerment, advancement, and development of youth in Nigeria.
Using the instrumentality of traditional institutions, the CTYCN hopes to prepare youths across the country to enable them take advantage of and benefit from the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The CTYCN Chairman and Sarkin Samarin Nigerian, made this known when he led a delegation of yohng traditional Chiefs on a courtesy call to His Royal Highness, Alhaji Iliyasu Bashar, the Emir of Gwandu, Kebbi State, at his palace.
He maintained that “a functional education system and the acquisition of bankable skills were key to sustainable youth empowerment especially in the face of rising unemployment. You, our traditional rulers, with your vast influence and control can, therefore be instrumental to making this a reality, that is why we seek to partner with you.
“We are set to give our best towards advancing the cause of the teeming Nigerian youths without recourse to one’s region or religion.
As the Chairman of the Council, I want to say that we are prepared to partner, cooperate and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to give youths the necessary exposure and opportunities to enable them excel”.
Responding, the Emir of Gwandu, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Iliyasu Bashar thanked the youth leaders for deeming it fit to pay him a courtesy visit and expressed the readiness of the Gwandu Emirate Council to partner with CTYCN and indeed any group towards the development of youths in the state and the country in particular.
According to the monarch, “it is always an honour when young men with vision and mission come calling on us. As traditional rulers, we have a great deal of work to do but we cannot do it alone. This partnership and many others to come will therefore be welcomed by the Emirate and given the needed support”.
Alhaji Abdulhamid Haleru, a seasoned youth leader and philanthropist known for his patriotic zeal for youth development was recently crowned the Sarkin Samarin Nigeria and named the Chairman of CTYCN because of his sterling leadership qualities.
He was accompanied on the courtesy call by the Secretary of the Council, Comrade Usman Tanze and numerous Council members with a brief stop at the palace of His Royal Highness, .Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, the Emir of Gusau, Zamfara State.
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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