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FG Is Constructing Over 13,000 Km Roads Across The Nation, Fashola

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By Sani Adamu Hassan

The Federal Government under the ministry of works and housing is executing over 895 contracts including roads and bridges across the nation.

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola stated this during the 27th meeting of the national Council on works with the theme “infrastructure delivery, the maintenance economy and national prosperity ” held at the Command Guest House, Bauchi.

Fashola said the Federal Government is executing over 13,000 km roads across the 36 states of the nation, while promising to provide more infrastructural projects to improve the life of the citizens.

He added that the FG was committed to reduce poverty among 10 million Nigerians, urging state governments to put the vision of employing more people in order to reduce poverty among the citizens.

He said the ministry has presented a memo to the federal executive council for the establishment of maintenance unit in the relevant ministries in the country, urging the participants to focus on infrastructure maintenance in order to make the life of the citizens better.

In his remark, the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir appreciated the federal ministry of works and housing for hosting the meeting in Bauchi state.

The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Senator Baba Tela said the state government was committed to provide infrastructure to the people of the state, which is the mission and vision of the government.

He added that the government is collaborating with World Bank and African Development Bank to construct more roads in rural communities under the RAAMP project as well as urban renewal projects across the state.

In his welcome address, the state commissioner of works and transport, Abdulkadir Ibrahim thanked the federal ministry of works and housing for the federal road projects under construction across the state and the emergency response in restoring washout section of federal roads caused by this year’s flood all over the nation.

Participants were drawn from the Federal Ministry of works and Housing, state commissioners of works and their permanent secretaries from 36 states of the federation.

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

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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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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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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.

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