(2) Coordinator APC New-Media Forum, Comrade Musa Mohammed, has congratulated Sen. Abu Kyari on his emergence as the All Progressive Congress (APC), Ag. National chairman
The Coordinator All Progressives Congress (APC) New-Media Forum, Comrade Musa Mohammed, has said the emergence of Senator Abu Kyari as Acting National Chairman would engender peace and unity in the party.
In an interview with newsmen in Kaduna, Comrade Mohammed expressed delight at the emergence of Senator Abu Kyari who he said has the knowledge and leadership experience to serve as a formidable rallying point and compass that would stabilise and continue driving the party to another success ahead.
“I congratulate the new leader of our great party”
“As you prepare to embark on your new assignments as the national party leader, I wish you all the best. It is my hope that you will continue to work towards the ongoing reformation and repositioning of our great party.”
He urged on all officials and members of the party to give the new acting national chairman all the necessary support he requires to succeed.
He enjoined officials of the party to work assiduously and in synergy with stakeholders in ensuring that the party becomes a more formidable political platform that would strive to meet the democratic desires and aspirations of the people.
He pledged his unflinching support for the new acting national chairman.
The Executive Governor of Kaduna state and Former Nigerian lawmaker, senator Uba Sani stepped in the saddle as the swon-in governor of the state on May 29th, 2023, fully prepared to chart a clear trajectory that is a true democrat and non-pecuniary in the discharge of his clear mandate.
Senator Uba Sani is a political and true democrat. Since assumption in office as the executive Governor of Kaduna state, he must necessarily be able to deconstruct the political and economic themes and interests of the citizenry.
In a largely dissimilar fashion, he is acting covertly and has so far maintained a clean slate across media platforms such that he has yet to run into a storm.
Uba Sani has helped to ginger up kaduna’s politcal profile, which has unsurprisingly been on the rise. Through his wealth of experience and the gravitas that he infuses into his mandate delivery, he has assisted his predecessor Malam Nasiru El-Rufai to reposition kaduna state.
The zeal demonstrated within his one month assumption of office is worthy of commendation.
The Governor has held several meetings with several different stakeholders in the state to secure first hand information on the current situation in the state so that he makes adequate strategic plans to address the myriad of challenges facing the state in the areas of security, education, agriculture, youth restiveness, women empowerment etc.
The meetings brought the government and various publics closer and information generated from the meetings serves as basis for government plans.
The meetings involves key components of government (legislature and the judiciary, the labour, traditional leadership, religious groups, community leaders etc. His development agenda is a clear testimony that his administration would be inclusive carrying all the people of the state along.
His efforts have resulted in reduction banditry, kidnappings and other crimes in the state.
The Vice Chancellor Federal University Dutsin-ma, Professor Armaya’u Hamisu Bichi, has described this year annual conference of Nigerian Society For Animal Production as a way of working together towards formulation and enactment of laws and policies that will improve the quality standards of the organization.
The VC disclosed this during an award presentation bestowed on him by the Nigerian Society For Animal Production in Fudma, Katsina state on Monday.
Professor Bichi urged both Christian’s and Muslims to unite and forget their differences, in the interest of growth of the nation.
The Vice Chancellor expressed his gratitude to the organizers of the awards and commend the Nigerian Society For Animal Production for choosen him for such an award.
He described the award as a testimony of the selfless work which is collective by the Fudma Management staff.
Bichi dedicated the award to the entire management of the university.
Earlier, presenting the award, the leader of the Nigerian Society For Animal Production, said the NSAP award bestowed on him for maritorious service to the society and the livestock industry in Nigeria.
We’re attracted by the VC Fudma commitment to service delivery and high sense of accountability, despite dwindling financial resources to the universities and security challenges in the country, are very commendable.
He said, Professor Armaya’u Hamisu Bichi is a visionary leader and an icon par excellence.
“This award is an important recognition of the efforts and commitment of the vice chancellor” he added.
Elections have come and gone and the people have made their choices known on whom they trust to govern them.
The military often rejoice in the notion that surprise is the first element of war. However the emergence of His Excellency Senator Uba Sani as Governor-elect of Kaduna State is a tale long foretold. He did not get to this summit in one sudden political leap. Instead it has come as a prize, at the end of a long struggle, in which every mile of the way was contested, challenged and litigated until he crossed the finish line. In the end, SENATOR UBA SANI, candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna was declared governor-elect having scored the highest number of votes in the March 18
Uba Sani believes in people. And APC as a party is imbued with members with huge capacity in all fields. And he is a listening person. He listens to advice and counselling. You can see the outburst of the people in his support. So he is a man that would shock people.
He is a man who has been underrated by those people who do not know him. But we are very close to him and know his capacity. You see when you allow a successful person to govern, he will deliver, because he is not looking for food to eat. In my discussion with him, he has his plans. If you see someone who is talking about education, security, health, agriculture, housing, he knows what he is doing.
My advice to the people of the state is to pray for the successful tenure and to support the governor. You support the governor and behave in a manner that the law permits. Act in a lawful manner. Pay your taxes, support the government and pray for the governor and his team, and that is what we need for kaduna to grow.
You will see shortly as he mounts leadership, there will be more and more investment and investors in Kaduna and then there will be trade, people will be coming in and out. Many people will go back to kaduna and increase their investment, because he is going to give you a peaceful and enabling environment. And these are the prerequisite requirements for growth and development.
I am saying it with all the confidence that the new governor, Senator Uba Sani will govern the State successfully.
The fact is kaduna state are set to appreciate the true meaning of democracy because the man in the saddle today is a product of democracy and someone who understands and appreciates the tenets of democracy and the value it brings to the table of the populace.
Uba Sani is a true democrat who was involved in the struggle for the return of democracy to the country and has finally assumed the position of authority, “UBA SANI will not shy away from bringing to bear the dividends of democracy the people of Kaduna state have been yearning for.”
Recall when he was declared the winner, he still extend his hands of fellowship and bond of friendship to his brothers and sisters on the other side of the political divide, he call on them to join him in building a state that we all, irrespective of political affiliations, will be proud to call our home.”
I urged the people of the state not to allow themselves to be used as agents of violent disorder.
We remain the proud sons and daughters of Kaduna State, and no disruptive influences of politics should break the cords of our togetherness.
The people of the state should be praying for governor UBA SANI to have a successful tenure.
A member of All Progressive Congress APC in Kaduna and Political analyst, Comrade Musa Mohammed, has congratulated the newly sworn-in Governor Senator Uba Sani and his deputy Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, on their inaugurations.
In an interview with newsmen after the inauguration ceremony in Kaduna on Monday, Comrade Musa Mohammed who is a Media and journalism expert with vast experience, said that he is convinced that kaduna state would witness a greater level of development and prosperity in the next four years under the era of Renewed Hope mantra.
He described the governor and his deputy as a positive development and a clear demonstration of the collective wishes of Kaduna citizens in yearning for a breath of fresh air in leadership across all levels.
“Today is a significant day in the annals of history in our dear state where our govenor, and his deputy took the oath of office, according to democratic tradition, to steer the affairs of our dear state to the greater level of greatness in the next four years.”
“Having witnessed 23 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in our Country, we have every reason to jubilate and congratulate ourselves for being a key stakeholder in the sustenance of democracy in our Nation.”
“The excitement is visible in the faces of well-meaning citizens as our hopes are rekindled, and it is indeed our time as people united with a common purpose to step forward into the era of Renewed Hope in our configuration.”
“I congratulate all of us for being part of today’s history and enjoin all citizens, irrespective of their political, religious, or ethnic differences or affiliations, to support and join hands with our Governor in fulfilling his dreams for a more secure, united, economically viable and prosperous state.”
“I join other well-meaning kaduna citizens, residents and progressives across kaduna state to congratulate Senator Uba Sani on this historic milestone while wishing him good health, vigour and wisdom to pilot and execute his dreams of a more prosperous state,” he added.
Comptroller Musa Ibrahim Jalo was conferred with the Arewa Media Practitioners award in recognition of his administrative skill.
The award presentation ceremony took place at Nigeria Customs Service Federal Operations Unit (FOU) zone’B’, on Thursday.
According to the National president, Comrade Musa Mohammed, journalists are not pessimists, who only point to the ills of the society, they also commend those who contribute to the development of the society.
He said the Arewa Media Practitioners bestowed awards on those that make appreciable impact in various sector in Nigeria.
The president described Compt. Jalo a visionary leader and an administrator par excellence.
“This award is an important recognition of the efforts and commitment of the Area Controller FOU zone ‘B’ and his management team” he added.
Responding, the Area Controller FOU zone’B’ Comptroller Musa Ibrahim Jalo, expressed his gratitude to the organizers of the awards and commend the Arewa Media Practitioners for bestowing such an award.
He described the award as a testimony of the selfless work which is collective by the staff of the FOU zone ‘B’.
Comptroller Jalo dedicated the award to the entire family of Nigeria Customs Service.
The Nigeria Customs Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘B’ Kaduna have made 188 Siezures of (17) different prohibited items with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of Six Hundred and Twenty-Eight Million, Two Hundred and Eighty-Six Thousand, Six Hundred and Sixty Naira and Sixty-Two Kobo (N628, 286, 660.62K) only at different locations in the Zone.
The Area Controller, FOU zone ‘B’, Comptroller Musa Ibrahim Jalo who made the statement during a press briefing in Kaduna on Thursday.
He said the operatives of the Unit are working hard to suppress smuggling activities in the Zone which led to series successes.
“Notably among the seizures are as follows:
“On 6th April 2023, the Operatives of the Unit while on credible intelligence intercepted One (1) Used Mitsubishi Canter with Registration Number AKR 10 XG conveying Sacks of Cannabis Sativa otherwise known as Marijuana concealed with Bags of Cassava flakes (Garri) and Sawdust along Bungudu-Tsafe Road in Zamfara State”.
“After physical examination, the vehicle was found to contain 46 sacks of Marijuana, with a street value of Two Million, Sixty Nine Thousand, One Hundred and Forty-Four Naira and Forty Kobo (N2, 069,144.40K)”.
“Similarly , on 23rd March 2023; our operatives arrested a suspicious white illegal narcotic substance together with Two (2) male suspects and One (1) locally made pistol in the course of our anti-smuggling operations at Maigatari axis of Jigawa State. The suspected illegal substance together with the male suspects was brought to the Office for further action”..
“The Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kaduna State Command were invited to carry out a test on the suspected illegal substance to determine its true nature. The test further proved the illegal substance to be OPIUM Substance with a total weight of Four Hundred and Forty-Two grams (422g)”.
“The street value of the OPIUM substance is Thirty-One Million, Eighteen Thousand, Five Hundred and Sixty-Eight Naira and Ninety Eight Kobo (N31, 018,568.98K) only”.
“The 422 grams of Opium Substance together with the suspects and 1 locally made pistol were handed over to the NDLEA Kaduna State Command on 30th March 2023 for further investigation”.
“In a related development, on 25th April 2023 at about 1130hrs, our operatives while on stop and search operations also arrested One (1) Used Volkswagen Golf driven by a Nigerien citizen along Jibia-Katsina Road. During the operation, the patrol officers observed and identified a sack in the vehicle that was later opened, and assorted Military camouflaged shirts, trousers, and T-shirts were found”.
“After further examination and interrogation, the driver was identified to be a Nigerien Citizen and the suspected uniforms were to be delivered to an unknown person in Katsina”.
“The Uniforms were counted to be Twenty-Two (22) pairs of Foreign Tactical Military Camouflage Shirts and Trousers and another Twenty-Five (25) pieces of Military Camouflage T-Shirts”.
“It should be noted that the seized items (Foreign Tactical Camouflage Clothing) together with the suspect have been handed over to the Directorate of Security Services (DSS) in adherence with the collaborations between the two Agencies for further investigation and possible prosecution”.
“Our eagled-eyed officers likewise impounded 140 Jerry cans (25 litres each) of Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel) with DPV of Two Million, Seven Hundred and Forty-Six Thousand, Six Hundred and Thirty-Nine Naira (N2, 746,639.00)”.
“Similarly, the Unit Intercepted 1, 147 Jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (25 litres each) worth Two Million One Hundred and Sixty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred and Fifty-Seven Naira Ninety-Five Naira, (N2, 167,657.95)”.
“In line with the extant laws and guidelines as directed by the Customs Headquarters, the PMS and the Diesel that were seized have also been auctioned and the proceeds remitted to the coffers of the Federal Government”.
“Other items seized during the period under review include:
Thirty-Seven (37) Units of Used Vehicles, Five (5) Units of Vehicles (Means of Conveyance)
2,109 bags of Foreign Parboiled rice (50kg each) and 69 bags of Foreign Parboiled Rice (25 KG each)
8 Jerrycans of Foreign Refined Vegetable Oil (25 Litres each)
1,241 cartons of Foreign Spaghetti and Macaroni.
“Other items are 39 bales of Foreign Secondhand Clothing”.
30 sacks of Foreign Second Hand Shoes.
14 cartons of Foreign Fruit Juice.
21 Cartons of Foreign Pomade.
80 pieces of Foreign Car Batteries and
1 carton of Foreign Milk.
“In line with the cordial relationship between the Nigeria Customs Service and the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the 46 sacks of Marijuana together with means of conveyance would be handed over to the Commandant NDLEA Kaduna State Command for further action”.
“I am happy to inform you that our renewed effort has been recognised by the Comptroller General of Customs, Colonel Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) CFR and his management team by giving the Unit a Letter of Commendation to the Unit. This would go a long way in boosting the morale of the Officers and Men of the Unit”, the Comptroller added.
The Area Controller showcased the siezed items from the various states within the zone, commended the Comptroller General of Customs, Colonel Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) CFR and his management team, for their logistics support to the Unit, and the sister agencies, which includes the Police, DSS, Military, NDLEA, Standards Organisations of Nigeria (SON) among others, for their collaborations, as well as the Media, for its support and being objective in disseminating our efforts in the fight against smuggling.
The Anti-Corruption Crusaders Network, a group based in Kaduna, has called on the Nigerian Police Authorities to reward a police officer who refused a N50 million bribe from two Chinese officials.
The officer, Abdullahi Lawal, who was the former Sokoto State Zonal Head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), was commended by the group for his patriotism and honesty.
The group’s leader, Comrade Shehu Abubakar, praised Lawal during an interview with journalists in Kaduna shortly after the Court of Appeal sentenced the two Chinese officials to prison for their offenses.
Abubakar urged the highest police authorities to promote Lawal, a senior police officer, as a reward for his actions.
The Sokoto Division of the Court of Appeal had found Mr. Meng Wei Kun and Mr. Xu Kuai guilty of two of a three-count charge that included conspiracy, money laundering, and attempted bribery to the tune of N50 Million brought against them by the EFCC.
Abdul Abdul Rahman Giwa, another member of the anti-corruption group, also commended the judiciary for upholding the truth by ensuring that the Chinese men were convicted.
Giwa emphasized the importance of recognizing officers like Abdullahi Lawal, who serve their country with dedication and patriotism.
The group believes that recognizing and rewarding officers like Lawal will serve as motivation to other junior-ranking officers to emulate him.
Furthermore, such recognition would demonstrate to the world that Nigerians were not corrupt and that there were citizens who were proud of their country.
The call for Lawal’s promotion highlights the importance of integrity in law enforcement and the fight against corruption.
It also emphasizes the need to recognize and reward honest officers who perform their duties with dedication and patriotism.
With the inauguration slated for May 29, 2023, all eyes are on Sen. Uba Sani to fulfil his campaign promises.
He will confront challenges of the legislative leadership, formation of cabinet, social cohesion, and tribunal cases.
The Governor-elect will face the task of ensuring that there is social cohesion by initiating a healing process that will unify kaduna state as he earlier mentioned during the BBC governatorial candidates debate.
Currently, the people of Kaduna state are bitterly divided along tribal and religions lines, the governor elect will definitely initiate a healing process that will unify the good people of Kaduna state.
Recall, while campaigning, Uba Sani promised to form his cabinet with inputs and contributions from people, especially the grassroots.
He hinged this method on bringing his administration closer to the people and letting the residents to be involved in the activities of government.
He also promised to appoint people, especially core politicians after the 2023 general election. The APC recorded landslide victories in the state, hence political watchers and stakeholders are hoping to see the direction of the governor as regards forming a cabinet that will help in achieving his campaign promises and agenda for the state.
Uba Sani has assured residents that he will work every day to make them proud.
Uba Sani said he would immediately begin the implementation of his regeneration plan in the state.
What the people of Kaduna state should expect from Uba Sani, he would make his cabinet with those ready to work and sacrifice for the state, he will bring-in a competent hands who are of impeccable character and who are ready to work and sacrifice for the state.
Residents and indeed stakeholders across the state have stated that the success or otherwise of the administration of the newly elected governor Sen. Uba Sani in the next four years in Kaduna state would be determined by the quality of people who will be part of the cabinet
The Kaduna State Governor-elect, Senator Uba Sani said that his administration would give priority to citizens welfare.
The in-coming governor who assured the citizens of Kaduna state in his Sallah message he said, “Our administration would give priority to citizens’ welfare and sustain democracy, among others”.
In a message to Muslims for the Eid-El-Fitr celebrations, the Kaduna State Governor-Elect noted that with the spiritual and physical renewal after one month of Ramadan fast, Nigerians were now adequately equipped to face new challenges and avail themselves of fresh opportunities for personal and collective advancement.
He praised Almighty Allah for the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and the setting in of celebration of Eid-El-Fitr, and sought Allah’s guidance and courage to overcome whatever challenges ahead.
“As we look to the future with hope, we pray for Allah’s guidance. May He give us the courage to face whatever may come our way. May He bring our people together to work for the common good. May forgiveness, love, patience, goodness, kindness, compassion and mercy be our watchwords,” he prayed.
He noted that leaders must prioritize the welfare and security of the citizens and put in place and effectively implement policies and programmes that will raise the quality of life of the people and make them secure in their communities.
“If we fail to rise up to our responsibilities, democracy will cease to make meaning to our people. It is by making our people happy and secure that we can sustain and deepen this democracy,” he warned.
Looking forward to his inauguration as the democratically elected Governor of Kaduna State on May 29, 2023, Uba Sani said they are assembling a formidable team of technocrats and politicians that will hit the ground running.
“We are keen to build on the good foundation laid by my leader and mentor, Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai. We shall further raise the bar of governance and make Kaduna State the model of development and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria,” he said
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