In a heartfelt message to Muslims in Kaduna State and beyond, Senator Uba Sani, Governor of Kaduna State, has called for the continuation of the strong sense of community fostered during Ramadan, as the state celebrates Eid-El-Fitr. 

The Governor emphasized the values of charity, compassion, and cooperation exemplified during Ramadan, urging the faithful to carry these lessons forward in their daily lives.

The joyous occasion of Eid-El-Fitr marks the end of the Ramadan fasting period, a time of reflection, forgiveness, and gratitude for Muslims worldwide. Governor Sani commended the Muslim faithful for demonstrating the values of self-control, discipline, sacrifice, and perseverance during Ramadan, highlighting the importance of total devotion to the will of Almighty Allah.

As Kaduna State joins in the celebration of Eid-El-Fitr, Governor Sani urged all Nigerians to unite in prayer for the restoration of peace and security in communities across the country. He called for an end to terrorism, banditry, insurgency, kidnapping, and other forms of violent crime, emphasizing the need for continued support for leaders working tirelessly to secure the nation and stabilize the economy.

Governor Sani reiterated Kaduna State’s commitment to combating criminal elements and enhancing security through collaboration with federal security forces and the strengthening of the Kaduna Vigilance Service. He highlighted recent successes in securing the release of abducted Kuriga school children and emphasized the state’s efforts to improve revenue generation, reduce governance costs, and efficiently manage resources for development.

Looking ahead, Governor Sani outlined Kaduna State’s vision to become an international business hub and a preferred destination for investors. He emphasized the importance of rebuilding trust and fostering peace and harmony in the state, calling for the total commitment and support of the people in achieving these goals.

Sani however extended warm wishes to all Muslims on the occasion of Eid-El-Fitr, invoking Almighty Allah’s guidance as Kaduna State continues on its journey of restoration and progress.

I am committed to the amicable resolution to Labour Party internal conflicts.
-Fadojoe

A former Presidential Aspirant under Labour Party and the Leader of Rescue Movement For New Nigeria, Comrade Faduri Oluwadare Joseph aka Fadojoe, has reaffirmed his commitment to give his support towards the amicable resolution of the internal conflicts of Labour Party.

Fadojoe, the former Presidential Aspirant who was represented by Rev Emmanuel and Dr. Yomi Saint, the former disclosed, this to newsmen while speaking on his behalf during the NLC/TUC/Labour Party and ObiDients Stakeholders meeting held on Monday, April 8, 2024 in Abuja. Stressing that he is a man the matches words with actions “so my commitment to the amicable resolution of Labour Party internal conflicts is not just by mere words, but I am already in Nigeria and will make series of visits for that purpose before I return to my base in USA.

“We can resolve our conflicts without creating another problem and that should be the target of those who mean well for Nigerians”.

Expressing his support for the all-inclusive and expansive stakeholders meeting he added that NLC has shown that the organization is truly lead by elders who are now fulfilling the adage that says, ‘the elder cannot be in the market that the head of toddler will bend one side.’ And in “all the ways my support will be needed, I will not hesitate to go extra mile”, he said.

Dollar crash: Wamakko tasks traders on compassion

Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has passionately appealed to traders in the country to ease the pains of inflation by selling goods at discounted rates.

The lawmaker’s appeal is coming in the wake of the crash of the dollar from an all-time rate of N1,900 down to N1,250, saying this 40% increase in Naira’s value offers a golden opportunity for traders to demonstrate their compassionate side as Nigerians.

Wamakko made the appeal during Ramadan breakfast with some senior officials of the Sokoto State Government and prominent people from the academia at his Gawon Nama Sokoto residence on Tuesday.

He said those traders who have been complaining that the rise in the value of dollar against the naira has made it difficult to bring down can now leverage on the new opportunity to demonstrate their compassion, especially in this holy month.

The lawmaker explained that the leadership of the traders’ association, especially in Sokoto state need to prevail on their members to lower the high costs of the goods to ease the suffering in the land, by taking advantage of government’s unrelenting efforts to revive the Naira.

It would be recalled that the naira, on Monday, appreciated to N1,250 per dollar at the parallel section of the foreign exchange (FX) market.

Gbagyi People in Kaduna Express worry over rising division in State 

… Speaks on importance of peace , unity 

Ethnic group, the Gbagyi people living in Kaduna state have said that culture remain a uniting force that can tame the menace of rising division among residents of Kaduna state.

This is as the group in their numbers stormed Kaduna on Monday to celebrate what they call “Akavulu Nya,” their cultural heritage that seeks to promote love, peace and unity, through singing and dancing.

Gbagyi is an ethnic group found predominantly in central nigeria, with an estimated population figure put at 5.8 million, according to the 2006 population census, spread across Kaduna, Niger, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory. (FCT) 

Speaking at the event in Kaduna on Monday, the Host-Organizer, Mr. Nathaniel Alkali said the idea is to foster peaceful coexistience among the Gbagyi people even as peace remains the universal craving of every society.

Nathaniel further stressed that the program is one of the platforms to get people’s attention and encourage them to tow the path of peace, unity and love, adding that there can be no sane society without love for each other.

“We are here to celebrate the Gbagyi culture and to showcase the culture to the world as a peace and loving culture that we are. We make the event to be called Akavulu Nya, which is one of the Gbagyi people when it comes to cultural dance in different ways.

“We are trying to address peace and unity. We want people to come together and feel the love of one another as this will foster peaceful coexistience among the Gbagyi people. In one way or the other we all need that place amongst us. This is the best place to get people’s attention and encourage them to tow the path of peace, unity and love.

“We did the event last year and we are back again this year. It’s going to still happen next year and we hope it gets bigger by next year.” Nathaniel said.

Speaking with newsmen shortly after the event, one of the participants and popular Gospel Minister, Friday Jibo said the program is apt, coming in a time where Nigerians are passing through a lot of difficulties.

Friday further reiterated that until people value their cultural heritage and embrace one another as brothers and sisters, it will be very difficult to have a united country that can stand and fight a just course that can champion development. He called on the people to celebrate each other in love so as to bring the best out of them.

BREAKING: SOUTHERN KADUNA GROUP HAILS GOVERNOR UBA SANI’S TRANSPARENCY

The Southern Kaduna Progressives League (SKPL) has expressed profound delight at Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani’s, “uncommon style of people-oriented governance.”

The group made this known at a Press Conference in Kaduna on Monday. The text was read out to newsmen by the group’s Chairman Maxwell Bako Dogara.

Congratulating Governor Sani on his recent election as the Chairman of the North-West Progressive Governors Forum, SKPL noted “with profound admiration the uncommon passion he deploys to every sector of state administration towards genuinely advancing the course of the affairs of the Kaduna people without any sentiments.”

The group explained that “we, for instance, commend the transparency policy of Governor Uba Sani, as demonstrated during the Town Hall Meeting,” when he gave attendees the true picture of the Kaduna economy.

The group went on to praise him, “with the loudest of ovations, for the way and manner he transparently set up a committee for Tudun Biri and handed over the entire millions donated in the name of the survivors.”

Turning to how the current economic hardships occasioned by the withdrawal of oil subsidy crushes Nigerians to the most-pathetic level of anguish, the group said “Governor Sani, in a rare display of swift responsiveness, released N11.4bn as palliative to the SMEs and farmers.” They described the governor’s action as historically unprecedented and, therefore, most-praiseworthy.

While appreciating what they described as his unwavering determination to promote transparency and accountability, they expressed confidence that “this will be in the best interest of the good people of Kaduna State.”

The also touched on Senator Una Sani’s effort in promoting religious and ethnic unity and harmony. “Most-praiseworthy is Governor Sani’s uncommon commitment to resuscitate the enviable unity of the diverse people’s of the state, reminiscent of the glorious past.

“We, in this regard, for instance, express gratitude to Governor Uba Sani for his ability to end hostilities between Christians and Muslims in Kaduna State of today”, they stated

2027: North needs Tinubu to develop region – Senator Shehu Sani

Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central) has said that Northern region of the country needs President Bola Tinubu in 2027 reelection to enable him develop the zone.

Sani, who said the country does not belong to one ethnic group, stressed that, “Power has resided so long in the north that it has become so toxic. Power in the North has not helped Northerners, the region is still backward in all aspects of human and capital development”.

Speaking during a dinner ( breaking Ramadan fast) held Saturday evening in Kaduna, Senator Sani said ,”Poverty and hunger have been so ‘weaponised’, to control the masses for self aggrandisement.

He called on all religious leaders across the country to shun selfish and mischievous politicians, who hide under guise of religion and ethnicity to divide the people, especially during elections.

“I want to advise northerners who are ganging up against President Tinubu, to instead support the government in the interest of progress and development of the north as against quest for return of power to the region.

“Politicians, who fail to secure appointment under Tinubu led government can’t manipulate us for personal interest. They have lost their sense of entitlements and now trying to weep sentiments of all kinds so as to be relevant”.

On issues of security challenges and dwindling economy , Senator Sani blamed former President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to improve on the economy and ensure adequate security of lives and property of the citizens.

“The whole security apparatus was controlled by northerners and Muslims, yet banditry and terrorism thrived under Buhari

“Many parents are afraid to send their children to school, because of fear of being kidnapped . We have heard of mosques raided and Imams kidnapped or killed by bandits .

“The clear message is that banditry and terrorism cause existential threats , with Kaduna as one State in the north facing serious problem of banditry and terrorism with the educational crippled in the rural areas .

He however said despite the current hardship and security situations, “the Tinubu administration has done better than Buhari’s years of docile actions against the notorious bandits and bad economy”.

He noted ,” The rescue of the Kuriga pupils, Tsangaya students and other kidnapped victims across the north in recent days by the National Security Adviser, Mal. Nuhu Ribadu; the Chief of Defence Staff and other security agencies deserve commendation, these are signs that there are some level of improvement in the security architecture”.

Senator Shehu Sani added that there is a need for clerics to avoid such Politicians, especially, those who have lost power and are now weeping all sorts of sentiments against government of the day.

While stating that clerics should use places of worship to preach messages of peace and unity as well as enlighten adherents on power of voting good leaders during elections, Senator Sani said democracy can only survive if there is equity; justice, progress and development”.