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Bauchi Speaker Seeks Support Of USAID, Others On Budgeting, Financial Management

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June 23, 2021

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The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y Suleiman has sought the support of USAID and other development partners to enable the legislative arm work in tandem with international best practice on public financial management, procurement, budget and budgeting and financial discipline among others.

He was speaking during the opening ceremony of a three day workshop for members of the Bauchi State House of Assembly and Budget Officers from relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies in Bauchi State, organised by USAID funded state accountability and effectiveness (State2State) activity, held at Tahir Hotel, Kano on Tuesday.

The Speaker who is also the Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, commended the Government and people of the United States of America for the various assistance and interventions to Nigeria in particular and the continent of Africa in general, saying these actions and intentions are geared towards strengthening governance with a view to ensuring better standard of living for the people.

“As you may be aware, this training Workshop is part of series of activities contained in the new Five year State Accountability and Effectiveness (State2State) Activity, which was launched on the 24th March, 2021 by USAID with a view to strengthening subnational governance systems in six key states of Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Ebonyi, Gombe and Sokoto. We are also particularly grateful to USAID for not only including Bauchi as benefiting State, but also making us to be the Headquarters of the Programme.

“I believe without doubts, the activity will help improve how we, the benefiting states, plan and budget, raise revenues, increase civil society participation, and oversee service delivery in the Health, Education; and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sectors. Indeed these selected areas are no doubts relevant and very essential to the survival of our people.

“You will agree with me that this programme is very important and timely because it has come at a time when Financial Autonomy is being implemented in our Legislative and Judicial arms of government at the state level in our country. The Honourable Members, Judges and management staff of the two arms of government are expected to have required knowledge and understanding of budget and budgeting system for effective and efficient discharge of their respective constitutional roles.” He explained.

Speaker Abubakar Suleiman also enjoined the participants to make best use of the rare opportunity in order to comprehend the lectures that will be delivered for better performance of their Constitutional roles especially that of Law Making and Oversight function.

He assured that the Bauchi State House of Assembly will not only work to sustain the already established partnership and collaboration with the USAID, but shall continue to explore areas of mutual interest to both the USAID and the Bauchi State in particular and Nigeria in general.

On the implementation of financial autonomy to States legislature and judiciary, the Speaker requested USAID to consider organizing a special training workshop for the entire Honourable Members and relevant staff of the State Houses of Assembly in the Six focal states of State2State operations in order to expand and improve their knowledge of Financial Management and Discipline which will ultimately ensure good governance in the respective states.

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State Coordinator Of Actualization Group Felicitates With Gov Fintiri Over 2nd Term Inauguration

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May 31, 2023

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The State Coordinator of Actualisation Group, a non governmental organisation in Adamawa, Ya’u Alh Umar Babayi has congratulated Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri over his second term inauguration.

According to a statement made available to this platform, Babayi described the second term inauguration as a success to the people of Adamawa State.

The Coordinator who is the former Special Assistant to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) noted that the re-election of Governor Fintiri was indeed a testament of his dogged efforts towards developing the state to greater heights.

He thanked Governor Fintiri for giving him the opportunity to serve under his administration.

Babayi added that Governor Fintiri has performed beyond expectations in his first tenue especially in the areas of road network, health, education and agriculture among other sectors in Gombi and other local government areas across the state.

He affirmed that the victory of Governor Fintiri at the polls, was no doubt a major pointer that politics is all about being trusted by the people.

The former SA prayed to Allah to grant Governor Fintiri the wisdom to pilot the affairs of Adamawa state for the next four years successfully.

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Adamawa NUJ Congratulates Fintiri Over Successful Second Term Inauguration

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May 31, 2023

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By Muhammad B. Muhammad

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Adamawa State Council has congratulated Governor Fintiri over his second term inauguration in office.

This is contained in a statement released by Secretary of the Council, Comrade Fidelis Jockthan and made available to this platform.

“The Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ) Adamawa State council has congratulated His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Adamawa State,Rt.Hon.Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (CON)and his Deputy , Her Excellency, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta over the successful inauguration for the second term in office.

“Indeed, the tumultuous crowd that besiege Mahmud Ribadu square Yola for the event was a reflection of unprecedented love for the Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

“As his excellency steers the leadership of the state again, the NUJ heartedly commends Fintiri’s tremendous achievements during his first four Years in office through his urban and rural transformation, Health care, Security and empowerment among others, which earned him a well deserved prestigious Award of a National Honour of Commander of the Niger(CON) by the Immidiete Past President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR.

“While the union pledged it’s total support and commitment to the Governor,it urged him to sustain the tempo in consolidating on the gains of the previous tenure.

“The NUJ prayed for His Excellency’s God protection and a flourishing administration,” the statement said.

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Mubi South LG Councillors Withdraw Suspension On Council Chair

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May 30, 2023

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Nine (9) Councillors of Mubi South Local Government Area, Adamawa State have withdrawn the suspension of the Chairman of the LGC, Hon. Hamidu Adamu Jingi(Dirbishi).

Aside the the unanimous withdrawal of the suspension, the affected Councillors, who represent various political wards, apologised to the Chairman as well as their electorate for their action.

The councillors included that of Mugulbu, Nduku, Dirbishi, Duvu, Gude, Lamorde, Kwaja, Muzara and Nasarawo, said that they had jumped some steps during the suspension of Hon. Dirbishi.

The councillors announced the withdrawal of the suspension while addressing newsmen at the press center of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Yola on Monday.

The spokesman of the delegation who is also the Chief Whip, Hon. Aminu Sa’adu (aka Mo-Allahyidi), disclosed that the suspension of the Chairman was in outright violation of Local Government Administration Law as well as the 1999 Constitution.

Hon. Aminu who is the Councillor representing Lamorde Ward, told newsmen said that they were summoned by the State House of Assembly after the suspension where they were shown some steps they had jumped.

“Today, we are here to clarify some issues. If you could recall, we impeached the Chairman of the Council last week, based on the allegations against him”. He explained .

He stated thus:” After the incident ,we were summoned by the State House of Assembly where our votes and proceedings were collacted. During our meeting, we were told that there are some steps which we jumped during the impeachment”.

“As law abiding citizens, nine (9) out of ten (10) us sat down and agreed to withdraw the suspension in the interest of our LGA and for peace to rain and at the same time apologise for our action”. He added.

He said that they have no intention whatsoever to go back and continue with the process, saying that they are ready for peace, and that the Chairman of the LGC has promised to do the needful.