Hon. Shadalafiya: Party Chairmen Thank Gov. Uba Sani, Speaker for new Appointment

… express confidence in his capacity to deliver

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Chairman of Kagarko Local Government Area , Mr. Christopher Mailafiya led his colleagues from Kauru, Zango Kataf, Kajuru and Chikun local government areas to pay a Courtesy visit on the newly appointed Chairman Legislative Service Commission, Kaduna, Rt. Hon. Nuhu Goroh Shadalafiya.

According to the Kagarko Party Chairman, the aim of the visit was to show gratitude to Governor Uba Sani for considering an illustrious son Kagarko Local Government Area for such a highly exalted position under his administration.

“Secondly to thank the Speaker of Kaduna State House of Assembly,Rt. Hon. Yusuf Dahiru Liman for proving to the world that relationship based on cordiality and capacity ,when it comes to issues such as public service.”He added.

Mr. Mailafiya, who stated this in his brief remarks during the visit said, Hon. Nuhu Goroh Shadalafiya, who was the former Deputy Speaker and member that represented Kagarko Constituency in the 8th and 9th was a brilliant politician, who carved a niche for himself as lawmaker that has capacity to deliver on any assignment given .

“We strongly believe that his appointment will not only support the Governor to achieve his SUSTAIN Agenda, but will also bring his wealth of experience to bear as seasoned media person to project the good deeds of our amiable Governor.”He stated .

He however, encouraged the party Chairmen to consider the thorough job done with recent investigation done by the State Assembly towards recovery of looted funds by the previous administration as a landmark for a visionary leadership to reposition Kaduna as haven for progress and development.

In his response, the new Chairman Legislative Service Commission, Kaduna State, Rt. Hon Nuhu Goroh Shadalafiya thanked the Chairmen for the visit and encourage them to support the Governor and Deputy Governor in their avowed commitments to make Kaduna a befitting state amongst comity of nations .

According to Shadalafiya, Governor Uba Sani’s SUSTAIN Agenda must be driving by all stakeholders , especially party leaders for effective results.

“It is no longer news that since the Governor assumed office, he has demonstrated a high sense of capacity to create an enabling environment for peace to reign amongst the citizens; business to thrive and policy direction for good governance.” He added.

On the entourage of the APC Chairman of Kagarko Local Government Area, were Mr. Garba S. Dakat , Kauru; Mr. Markus Bahago , Zango Kataf, ,Mr. Godwin Danjuma , Kajuru and Mr. Auwal Iliyasu of Chikun Local Government Areas.

Breaking: Uba Sani’s Free School Feeding is Unbeatable — Arewa Group

A group under the auspices of Arewa Educational Advancement Forum has commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for running what it described as “unbeatable free boarding school feeding programme” in the region.

Chairman of the Forum Hajiya Rabi Haroun made the group’s verdict known in Kaduna at their Annual General Meeting (AGM).

She explained that the group’s independent findings have confirmed that Kaduna State is currently feeding about 25,000 students in 51 boarding schools across the 23 local governments.

“This programme involves serving three square meals daily, amounting to a significant 20 million meals annually, with a projected expenditure of approximately N3.5 billion each year”, she further explained.

The Forum expressed confidence in the ability of the governor to “make a big difference with such a very transparent school feeding programme, effectively supervised by hardworking, competent aides”.

It would be recalled that Governor Uba Sani ensured that the State’s education sector got the lion share of the 2024 budgetary allocations.

Northern Coalition for Democracy and Good Governance (NOCODGOG )has replied the Nigerian Labour Congress over recent attack on the personality of the Secretary of Federal Government, Mr George Akume .

Mr. Akume had declared that he cannot afford to pay each of his four drivers N100, 000 as salary in a month.

But in reaction,the Nigerian Labour Congress via press statement issued on Friday said, it was “disheartening” that the SGF, a high ranking government official would make statement to trivialise the genuine grievances of Nigerian workers, when he said, he can’t afford to pay his four drivers N100,000 each as salary.

According to the group in the statement signed by Comrade Abdullahi Baffa Ringim and Comrade Andrew Bartholomew Rufus , the NLC’s reaction was undoubtedly grossly insensitive and inconsiderate to the personality someone,who was a former Governor; former Senator and the current SGF.

The further reads:”We know Akume as a patriot and a sensitive Nigerian,who considers the reality on ground rather than playing to the gallery.He was just being honest by making such statement over lingering matter of minimum wage for workers .

“The statement Akume made was because he didn’t steal public funds while in positions of authority held over the years. It is only corrupt leaders and thieves that afford to pay such unrealistic demands by Labour unions.

“We also deemed unacceptable for NLC to express disappointment over Akume’s comments, where the SGF described the “legitimate and constitutionally protected industrial action” as a “treasonable felony” and “economic sabotage” .

It asked, “what is “deeply troubling” that has undermined the spirit of constructive dialogue necessary for resolving the ongoing issues with the realistic statement made by the SGF”

“We make bold to say , Akume not among those who loot our treasury around the country, those who diverted public resources meant for hospitals and schools, padded budgets and inflated contracts including those who steal trillions of naira in the name of subsidy are the real economic saboteurs who commit treasonable felony.

While stating that the SGF is not one those NLC described people paying personal staff “starvation wages”,the group said considerations must be given to background of leaders to reach conclusion.

“The SGF during his as Governor of Benue State was not committed to regular payments workers,but also an advocate their rights and welfare.”it added .

UBA SANI DID IN ONE YEAR WHAT OTHERS COULDN’T DO IN FOUR YEARS- Group

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has been hailed as a trailblazer and a champion of progress by the Northwest Progressives League, a non-partisan group of concerned citizens.

This was made known at a press conference held at Arewa House in Kaduna, by the group’s Secretary-General, Hasana Labaran Ali. She revealed that Governor Sani’s administration has achieved in one year what others couldn’t in four.

According to Ali, Governor Sani’s remarkable achievements include signing an Executive Order to benefit over 2 million poor and underserved people, releasing N3 billion to pensioners and families of deceased civil servants, commissioning the first Township stadium in rural Kaduna, kickstarting rural electrification and roads, launching Mobile Clinics for remote areas, and introducing a home-grown economic intervention measure called ‘A Kori Talauci’.

The group also praised Governor Sani for being the first Governor to spend N11.4 billion to alleviate citizens’ suffering and establish a Security Trust Fund, distributing 150 operational vehicles to security agents and offering logistics support in the war on terror.

“This is a testament to Governor Sani’s commitment to delivering qualitative governance services to the people of Kaduna State,” Ali said. “His achievements will improve the lives of millions of residents, create jobs, and drive economic growth.”

The Northwest Progressives League commended Governor Sani for his tireless efforts and urged him to sustain the tempo. The group’s endorsement is a significant boost to Governor Sani’s administration, as it comes from a non-partisan organization known for its objective assessment of governance.

Governor Sani’s remarkable achievements have set a new standard for governance in Kaduna State, and his commitment to the people’s welfare has earned him widespread recognition. As the state continues to witness unprecedented progress, one thing is clear: Uba Sani has done in one year what others couldn’t do in four!

CSOs Pull Out of Tomorrow’s NLC,TUC Nationwide Strike
… Say Strike will cause more economic hardship

As the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) embark on a nationwide strike over inability of the tripartite committee to agree on the new minimum wage and hike in electricity tariff commences tomorrow, a Coalition of Civil Society Organisations have decided to pulled out of the strike .

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations said the decision to pull out was taken out of considerations that the current economic situation and untold hardship facing Nigerians, as any nation strike now might degenerate into anarchy and make things worse.

The Nigeria Labour unions on Friday declared an indefinite nationwide strike, starting on Monday, June 3, 2024, due to the Federal Government’s refusal to increase the proposed minimum wage above N60,000.

But the CSOs in the press State statement gave reasons the labour unions should consider what the Federal uad offered on grounds that : ” A few percentage in Nigeria are the only one that are working and accept what the federal has offered.

In the press statement jointly signed by the National Coordinator and Secretary Dr. Mansir Jaafar Ndagi and Mr.Biodun Dele, the Coalition of CSOs cautioned the labour unions against should not jacking up minimum wage to the rate that the state governments will not be able to afford the pay.

“The fear arising from another rate of inflation should be matter for condition, should labour added money beyond the reasonable level.

” We are urging Federal government to increase the numbers of people that are giving conditional cash transfer,who are not in the working category'”. it added .

Meanwhile ,the CSOs urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene Toda to avert the indefinite strike action scheduled to start on Monday.

It however, appealed to the labour unions to shelve strike action immediately and go back to negotiating table to continue to discuss with FG with a mind set that majority of Nigerians are not civil servants.

Al-Musik CEO Extols Governor Radda’s Achievements on First Year Anniversary

Katsina State has witnessed a massive transformation under the visionary leadership of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda PhD (CON), according to Alhaji Musa Ibrahim Kyaftin, the esteemed CEO of Al-Musik Global Venture. As the Governor commemorates his first year in office on the 29th May 2024, Alhaji Musa Ibrahim Kyaftin, one of the foremost building construction experts in Katsina State, has lauded the Governor’s exceptional achievements.

“Governor Radda’s commissioning of KATGIS Head Office, a state-of-the-art facility aimed at streamlining land ownership processes and fostering responsible land use, is a testament to his commitment to innovation and unlocking Katsina’s investment potential,” Alhaji Musa Ibrahim stated. “No other governor in Nigeria has achieved such a groundbreaking milestone within just one year in office.”

It is important to note that KATGIS, a cutting-edge land information system, was born from Governor Radda’s visionary sponsorship of a bill aimed at revolutionizing land administration and attracting substantial investment in the real estate sector. The Governor’s strategic appointment of a young expert to lead KATGIS underscores his dedication to nurturing homegrown talent and fostering a culture of innovation within the state.

Beyond KATGIS Head Office, Alhaji Musa Ibrahim praised Governor Radda’s comprehensive achievements across various sectors, including security, education, healthcare, and agriculture. “The Governor’s administration has reduced crime rates through strategic policies and collaborations with security agencies, improving the safety of Katsina residents,” he said.

In the education sector, Alhaji Musa Ibrahim commended the Governor’s efforts in renovating schools, providing essential learning materials, and introducing training programs for teachers, resulting in better educational outcomes and increased access to quality education.

The healthcare sector has also witnessed significant improvements, with upgrades to facilities, availability of essential medical supplies, and the launch of health awareness campaigns, enhancing healthcare delivery and accessibility for the people of Katsina.

Alhaji Musa Ibrahim further lauded Governor Radda’s initiatives in agriculture, where modern farming techniques, access to quality inputs, and agricultural training programs have boosted productivity and empowered local farmers.

“Governor Radda’s commitment to the welfare of Katsina State residents is evident through his robust social programs focused on poverty alleviation, youth empowerment, and support for vulnerable groups,” Alhaji Musa Ibrahim affirmed. “By providing financial assistance, skills development programs, and other welfare initiatives, the Governor has improved the quality of life for many residents.”

Alhaji Musa, however, expressed his confidence in Governor Radda’s continued transformative leadership, stating, “I look forward to witnessing further progress under the Governor’s guidance as he builds upon the remarkable achievements of his first year in office.”

Rescue The Vulnerable Initiative Expands Reach in South South, Inaugurates Akwa Ibom and Cross River State Chapters

In a landmark event, Rescue The Vulnerable Initiative (RTVI) aka Rescue Movement For New Nigeria (RMNN) has successfully inaugurated its Akwa Ibom and Cross River State chapters, further solidifying its presence in the South South region. This development marks a significant milestone in the movement’s quest to build a new Nigeria.

Comrade Martins Chiedozie Ugwu, Director General of the movement, addressed the newly inaugurated executives, emphasizing the movement’s commitment to longevity and impact. “Great Comrades, you are sowing a seed that will benefit generations to come. Our movement is unique in its policy formulation, agenda, and goal implementation. We are confident that our efforts will stand the test of time.”

The Akwa Ibom chapter inauguration followed closely after the successful launch in Cross River State on May 26, 2024. The event was met with enthusiasm and high spirits as members in Akwa Ibom welcomed the Director General and his entourage with red carpet. The newly inaugurated Coordinator in Cross River State, Comrade Jumbo Patrick Jumbo, expressed gratitude to the leadership and pledged to discharge his duties effectively, growing the movement beyond expectations.

This expansion in the South South region demonstrates the organization’s resolve to foster a new Nigeria, empowering vulnerable citizens and promoting equity, justice, and peace. As the movement continues to gain momentum, its impact is poised to be felt across the nation in a short time.

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 In a powerful display of unity and celebration, Governor Uba Sani joined the Arewa Think Tank to commemorate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first year in office. The event, held at the iconic Arewa House, highlighted the President’s achievements and reaffirmed the strength of Nigeria’s diversity.

Governor Uba Sani praised President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to economic revitalization, criminal element degradation, and support for Northern Nigeria. He also shared his administration’s efforts to forge unity among Kaduna State’s diverse population, rebuilding trust and reawakening the “Kaduna spirit” of oneness, hospitality, resilience, and innovativeness.

Dignitaries in attendance included Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, APC Chieftain, Elder Bisi Akande, representatives of the Bauchi State Governor, and the Chief of Defense Staff, amongst others.

This celebration reinforces the power of unity and the progress achieved when diverse minds come together towards a common goal. As Governor Uba Sani emphasized, “Our diversity is indeed our strength.”