We’ve Excellent Working Relationship With Judiciary, Legislature, Says Engineer Sule

Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has said that his administration enjoys excellent working relationship with the judiciary, as well as the legislature.

Engineer Sule stated this while hosting the President and members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), at the Government House, on Tuesday. 

According to the Governor, as a further means to foster cordial relationship between the three arms of government in Nasarawa State, the executive, judiciary and legislature will parley together next week, with a view to appraising how well to serve the state and the people.

Engineer Sule explained that even though Nasarawa State was able to resolve many of her security challenges, there are still grey areas that required further clarification so that people who do not mean well for the state, can be effectively prosecuted.

“We believe it is necessary for us to sit down together to be able to prosecute and send the people who don’t mean well to jail where they belong,” the Governor stated.

He used the opportunity of the visit to highlight inroads by his administration in the judiciary, stressing that government will always provide necessary tools to ensure efficient discharge of responsibilities.

“On assumption of office, I realised that some of our magistrates are going to work on motorcycles. 

“Within a short time, we were able to provide each magistrate with a vehicle to facilitate the discharge of their responsibility,” he said.

While commenting on the effort of his administration to provide affordable housing for the people of the state, Engineer Sule disclosed that his administration will be more than willing to allocate 50 houses to lawyers in the state.

“As I am talking to you, we have Family Homes, as well as various other developers that are building homes and they are going to be giving to the various people living in Nasarawa state at subsidized rates. 

“I will be more than happy if you select, like say you have 50 lawyers now you want them to be giving houses, we will be more than happy to give them 50 houses so that they can start with that,” the Governor said. 

Earlier, in his opening speech, the NBA President, Olumide Akpata, said he was in Nasarawa State to meet with members of the bar, with a view to understanding the issues affecting the members.

Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello Felicitates With Rochas Okorocha @ 58

 

Niger State Governor and Chairman North Central Governors Forum Abubakar Sani Bello has felicitated with the former Governor of Imo State and Serving Senator representing Imo West Senatorial district Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha as he clocks 58 years.

Governor Sani Bello who eulogized the celebrant, described him as a detribalized, politician and philanthropist whose concern for the downtrodden is second to none.

The Chairman North Central Governors Forum said the creation of Rochas Foundation across Nigeria and some West African Countries by the celebrant, is a testament of his love for not only a United Nigeria, but a unified Africa as a whole.

"You are indeed a great icon, who has made serious commitments towards uniting not only Nigeria but Africa.

I celebrate you as you commemorate your birth. May God increase your wisdom and give you good health to continue to initiate ideas and policies that will better the lots of the people especially the less privileged", he said.

The North Central Governors Forum Chairman also prayed for longevity for the Law Maker.

Edo 2020: Umahi's Prophetic Declaration Eight Months Ago That Obasaki Will Be Reelected Exposes Him As A True Prophet Of Our Dispensation - Monica

 

……..Congratulates Obasaki and counsels him to concentrate on how to take Edo to the next level.

As reactions continue to trail the just concluded governorship election in Edo State, which saw the emergence of Godwin Obaseki as Governor for a second term, founder and President of David Umahi Nweze Akubaraoha Ebonyi Transformation Agenda (DUNAETA), Lady Monica Chidinma Eze, has joined in solidarity with Obaseki  and the Edo State Chapter of the People's Democratic Party. 

In a statement circulated to the media, Lady Monica recalled how Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State predicted about eight months ago that Governor Godwin Obasaki will be reelected and to the pride of members of the PDP family, his prophesy came to fruition when on the 20th September, 2020, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) formally declared Obaseki winner of the Edo State gubernatorial election held on Saturday, 19th September, 2020.

According to the result as declared by INEC, Governor Godwin Obasaki of PDP polled 307, 955 Votes to defeat his closest rival, Pastor Ize-Iyamu of APC who polled 223, 619 Votes

Lady Monica, erstwhile Technical Adviser to Governor Umahi, emphasized that only a governor with a divine inspiration, perception, mentality and most importantly, with the fear of God can be bold enough to make such declaration even when he was in a different political party then. 

Lady Monica AKA Ada Ebonyi recalled that Gov. Umahi made the declaration while addressing Mr. Obaseki’s wife, Betsy, and other Southern governors’ wives who were on a courtesy call on him in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital in January, 2020. The Southern Governors' wives  were in the state for the Southern Nigeria Governors’ Wives Forum quarterly meeting.

Lady Monica AKA Ada Ebonyi recalled the exact words of Governor Umahi thus, “Power belongs to God and no matter what anybody will do, it is God that has the final say and I can assure you Ma, you know as an apostle of the most high God, I also prophesy, and because of the good work your husband is doing for the people of Edo State, no man can unseat him.

“Even in our NEC meeting, when Obaseki speaks, you see Economics. You see a man that came from private sector background and so, we can’t wish that away. So, congratulations to you in advance and to all of us. "Let me reiterate that Gaodwin Obaseki will be re-elected Governor of Edo State and nothing will stop his re-election because he has done well and deserves to continue in office.” 

Governor Umahi who is an Apostle of the most High God has influenced the construction of a lot of churches even when he was not in government and today to his credit he has ensured the great benefit and welfare of most Men of God in his State and most importantly, he constructed the highest and most beautiful Church Auditorium in the entire West African subregion by any Government Organ. One can now understand why God didn't want his prophecy to go unanswered.

For him to make this prophecy when Obasaki was still in APC shows the level of spirituality he exhibits.

Monica recall also with nostalgia how both Madam Comfort Obi a seasoned Journalist and Publisher including the Edo Chapter of the PDP and many people who couldn't understand the prophesy of this great man of God attacked him and even threatened to report him to the PDP Leadership.

The PDP in Edo said such endorsement from Governor Umahi, a PDP Chieftain is a threat to their party in the forthcoming governorship election in the state.

“This practice you will agree with us is condemnable and smacks of indiscipline and ingratitude. It defeats the spirit of camaraderie that is supposed to exist within a political party. It is a morale-damper and it’s unacceptable,” Dan Orbih, the state chairman of PDP said to the party national chairman, Uche Secondus, in a letter he wrote to him on Umahi.

“Use your office to call Governor Umahi to order so that this open treachery doesn’t become a norm in our great party,” Mr Orbih added.

Monica expressed happiness that it is Mr Orbih, the PDP State Chairman and Nigerians that are today celebrating the victory which Umahi's prophecy played a pivotal role to bring to pass.

Lady Monica Chidinma Ada Eze AKA Ada Ebonyi congratulated Gov. Godwin Obasaki on his well deserved victory and appealed to him to use his second term to work for the total emancipation and development of Edo State as anything short of this will not be acceptable to God and the good people of Edo State who contributed immensely to ensure that that he was able to defeat the very strong forces that never wished him any good.

Lady Monica assured that they will continue to pray for the success of Obaseki's administration in Edo State. 

"Let me reassure you that together with our great Governor, we will continue to pray for your great success and to become the best Governor of Edo State after Dr. Samuel Ogbemedia".

She therefore called on the people of Edo State to continue to give their support to the Governor in his desire to maintain and expand investments in critical sectors of the economy.

Engineer Sule Appeals To IFAD, World Bank To Support Women Small Holder Farmers

Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has appealed to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), World Bank and Federal Government, to jointlysupport  women small holder farmers and out growers in the state.

Engineer Sule made the appeal while playing host to the Market Enterprise Development Advisor, Hajiya Fatima Mukthar Buhari, at the Government House, on Monday.

According to the Governor, with Nasarawa State being predominantly agrarian, coupled with the commercial agriculture drive of his administration, IFAD’s support can go a long way towards value chain addition.

Engineer Sule added that the inclusion of Nasarawa State among the nine states that will benefit from the IFAD intervention, was not by accident because Nasarawa has the agricultural potentials to take over from Benue State as the food basket of the country.

“By the time most of our commercial agriculture, as well as the small holder farming programme are fully incubated, Nasarawa state will take over from Benue as the food basket of the nation,” the Governor said.

Engineer Sule was optimistic that by the time the Dangote Sugar refinery in Awe Local Government Area, covering 68 hectares of land, as well as the 10, 000 hectares of land in Doma, owned by the Olams Food, fully come on stream, the state will require support in the areas of value chain addition, as well as support for out growers who are mostly women.

“We want IFAD and the World Bank to support the women, because women are excellent farmers of rice,” the Governor stated.

Engineer Sule pointed out that as it is the practice around the world, in Thailand and India, women can also play key role as out growers, adding that IFAD, FG and the World Bank can come together and support women in the state.

Earlier, Hajiya Fatima Mukhtar Buhari, disclosed that Nasarawa State was selected by IFAD among 8 other states because of its enormous agricultural potentials and support of small, medium and large scale businesses.

She said the visit was part of implantation support mission of IFAD and value chain development programme, which focuses on enhancing of productivity and profitability of small holder farmers and small scale agro processors by improving the access to market and capacity.

According to the MEDA, 63 local government areas across the selected nine states, 100,000 households, 91,000 small holders farmers, 8,000 processors and 1000 traders will benefit from the intervention, aimed at reducing poverty.

Remaining Kidnapped FRSC Officials Regain Freedom - Engineer Sule

Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has revealed that all the remaining kidnapped officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), out of the initial 26 recently kidnapped along Maraban-Udege, have regained their freedom.

Engineer Sule disclosed this while playing host to the Market Enterprise Development Advisor, Fatima Mukthar Buhari, on Monday, at the Government House.

While congratulating the state Police Commissioner, Bola Longe, for the wonderful job of securing the release of the remaining kidnapped FRSC operatives, the Governor further thanked all the security agencies, as well as all those who worked hard to achieve the feat.

“I am happy to announce that all the 26 members of the FRSC that were recently kidnapped have been released yesterday. 

“I want to thank all the security agencies and all those who worked very hard to ensure that we achieved that feat. I want to thank them for all the efforts they are making in order to ensure that Nasarawa remains safe,” Engineer Sule stated.

Recall that 26 FRSC officials travelling for a training programme in at the FRSC Academy in Udi, Enugu State, were abducted by suspected bandits, with three of the kidnapped operatives earlier rescued.

Nasarawa Flood: Engineer Sule Visits Site, Orders Immediate Evacuation Of Victims

Nasarawa State Governor,  Engineer Abdullahi Sule, on Sunday, visited areas affected by flood in Nasarawa town, headquarters of Nasarawa Local Government Area,  where the Governor ordered for the immediate evacuation of the flood.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mallam Ibrahim Addra.

According to the statement,  Engineer Sule equally directed that relief materials including food items and mattresses be distributed to persons affected by the flood.  

This is the second time Nasarawa town is being ravaged by flood in less than two weeks.

The press release issued by the Nasarawa CPS reads:

"Governor Abdullahi A. Sule of Nasarawa state has ordered the evacuation of persons whose houses have been submerged by the latest flood waters that ravaged Nasarawa town of Nasarawa Local Government Area. 

"Governor Sule has also ordered that food items, mattresses and other relief items be provided without delay. 

"The Nasarawa state Governor who rushed to the ancient town on getting the report of the incidence sympathize with leadership and people of the area. 

"He also thanked the Emir of Nasarawa Alhaji Ibrahim Jibrin and the Chairman of the local council for their prompt actions in assessing the situation. 

"Governor Sule urged the people to desist from building on waterways and stop indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drainages.

"He also expresses commitment of his administration to take a second look at the channelisation project while hoping to seek the collaboration of the Federal Government in tackling the age-long ecological problems in the area."

Security, Our Number One Job, Says Engineer Sule

 

Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has identified security as the topmost priority of his administration.

Engineer Sule made this known while playing host to a delegation led by the National President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo, at the Government House, on Friday.

According to the Governor, security is the number one job of his administration, as without security, all the good things the government is working hard to put in place to better both state and people, may not come to fruition.

Engineer Sule said that informed the decision of his administration to focus on security, stressing that no matter the cost of security, it’s not too expensive for the state to bear.

The Governor stated further that his administration believes in the security of lives of the people and their property. 

“For us, security is job number one. Because without security, all what we have been looking for  Nasarawa State, will not actually come and be of any benefit to any one of our people,” Engineer Sule stated.

Responding on the request for a portion of land to build houses for journalists in the state, the Governor promised to partner with the NUJ with a view to meeting their accommodation challenges.

Engineer Sule directed officials of the NUJ to liaise with the State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Dogo Shammah, with a view to coming up with a plan by the state Ministry of Lands, where a portion of land, as well as a developer, will be provided for the NUJ for housing development purpose.

The Governor, while appreciating the NUJ for selecting him for its award, which will presented on Saturday, as part of activities lined up for the two-day NUJ Zone D, equally welcomed the union for choosing Nasarawa State to host its zonal meeting.

Earlier, the NUJ National President said media leaders from the North Central zone are meeting in Lafia to deliberate on issues affecting journalism and its practitioners.

Isizugo commended the Governor for his achievements in the areas of  completion of projects, security and healthcare delivering, stressing that informed the decision of the union to honour him with their award of excellence, particularly in the area of completing projects initiated by his predecessors.

The NUJ president equally appreciated the Governor for appointing thoroughbred journalists to man his media sector, as well as upgrading the Government House Press Centre.

While identifying accommodation as a major challenge confronting members of the NUJ, Isiguzo appealed to Engineer Sule to allocate a portion of land for the union to build houses for journalists working in the state. 

The NUJ President was accompanied on the visit by both national and zonal executive council members of the union including, Mr. Shuaibu Leman, the NUJ National Secretary, Chief Wilson Bako, convener of the meeting and Vice President, North-Central, as well as chairmen and secretaries across the 7 councils in Zone D.