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Chairman Conference Of Speakers Charges Federal , State Law Makers On Legislations For Health Emergencies

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The Chairman of Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y Suleiman has tasked members of the National and State Assemblies to come up with legislations that would enhance resilience against health emergencies like Covid-19 pandemic.

He made the statement while delivering goodwill message at a 2 day stakeholders conference with the theme Building Back Better With Resilience: Enhancing the Role of Parliaments in Disaster Risk Reduction; Lessons from Covid-19 Pandemic and the Economics of Healthcare; Developing the Nigerian Product organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Interparliamentary Relations and House Adhoc Committee on Covid-19, held at International Conference Centre Abuja on Wednesday.

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According to the Chairman, the parliaments have a duty to ensure that all measures are taken that will result in enhanced protection and support of the most vulnerable, thus National and State Assemblies should establish legislative measures to govern and support risk management measures.

He also charge the participants to come out with a good document that will put our health system at the forefront and as well as enliven the spirit of Nigerians so as to repose their confidence in Nigeria health sector.

Rt. Hon. Abubakar Suleiman who is the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly commended the organizers of the Conference which he described as timely, saying that covid-19 pandemic has taught us to be proactive especially in the area of healthcare and disease prevention by preparing ourselves for any possible endemic, pandemic, disasters or calamities

“One of the lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic is the need to understand the vulnerability of individuals, communities and societies in order to have reliable, targeted guidance and early warnings.

“All sectors of human endeavor are being affected by the consequences of this disease. Economy, health, education, agriculture name them, all sectors are at standstill.

“The question is how do we rebuild, revamp and reactivate these sectors? The work is too tedious.

Someone may be hopeless and pessimistic on whether or not the economy, the education, agriculture and so on and so forth can return to what they used to be before the pandemic or even grow better. But for me, I am optimistic. With resilience nothing is impossible.” He explained.

In a statement by Abdul Ahmad Burra said the Chairman emphasized the need for legislators to come up with legislative plans on inclusive Health care in Nigeria and the establishment of a Nigerian Phenomenon Centre to facilitate disease profiling, research, and enhanced precision public health care services in Nigeria, ncreasing investments in Nigeria-led institutions such as the Nigerian Centers for Disease Control (NCDC) and other policy research institutions like Nigeria Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) to prepare Nigeria’s readiness for future exogenous shocks such as COVID-19 and structured debt relief and targeted debt forgiveness to mitigate the economic hardships caused by the pandemic in Nigeria.

 

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200,000 APC Members in Kano Dismiss Allegations Against Ministerial Nominee Yusuf Abdullah Atta as Baseless

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Over 200,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have dismissed allegations of incompetence against the ministerial nominee, retired Hon. Yusuf Abdullah Atta, as baseless. Some APC members in Kano believe the allegations stem from personal grudges held by a few individuals who are not legitimate members of the party.

In a statement, Mustapha Gidan Magani, the secretary of APC Kwaciri Ward, on behalf of the entire executive committee of APC Fagge Local Government Area, rejected the allegations of anti-party activities during the 2023 general election. The executives argued that those intending to submit a petition to the Senate, claiming to represent 50,000 APC members, have no legal standing to make such claims.

The APC executives from Fagge Local Government Area are prepared to counter the petition, asserting that it will have little impact on the confirmation of Atta as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development. They expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating Atta, highlighting his administrative skills and dedication to serving humanity.

 

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PDP Youth Activist Calls for Suspension of Shekarau, Bello Hayatu from the party

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Salisu Usman Karaskabuli, a youth activist of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano, has called for the immediate suspension of several high-ranking party members, including former governor Ibrahim Shekarau, Bello Hayatu Gwarzo, and Yahaya Bagobiri.

He accused them of sabotaging the party’s efforts in the state and hindering PDP’s progress in the region.

Addressing journalists in Kano, Salisu Karaskabuli alleged that Shekarau has engaged in anti-party activities during the 2023 governorship election.
“Despite being a PDP leader, the majority of his supporters backed the APC candidate,” Salisu Karaskabuli said.
He further claimed that Shekarau is already mobilizing his supporters to work for Senator Barau’s governorship ambitions in 2027, signaling ongoing disloyalty.

Salisu Karaskabuli also blamed the PDP National Vice Chairman for the Northwest Bello Hayatu Gwarzo for failing to unite the party across the region.
He noted that prominent PDP members, such as former governors Ibrahim Shema of Katsina and Ramalan Yero of Kaduna, had defected to other parties due to Gwarzo’s ineffective leadership.
Concerning the recent PDP congress in Kano, Usman expressed frustration, rejecting the outcomes of the ward, local government, and state congresses.
He accused the leadership of the party for partisan zoning and disqualifying candidates without valid reasons.

Further accusations were leveled at Yahaya Bagobiri, the chairman of PDP elders in Kano.
Salisu Usman claimed that Bagobiri had leaked sensitive party information to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Usman Karaskabuli called on the national leadership of the PDP to investigate the accused members and, if found guilty, take appropriate disciplinary action.

The accusations come at a time when the PDP in Kano and the wider Northwest is grappling with internal divisions, which some fear could weaken the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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APC Youth Activist Urges President Tinubu to Appoint Murtala Sule Garo as Minister

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Sadiq Ali Sango, a prominent youth activist of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider appointing Murtala Sule Garo as a minister in the forthcoming cabinet reshuffle.
Sango made this known in a statement released to journalists in Kano.

The Federal Government recently announced that President Tinubu would soon reshuffle his cabinet, sparking widespread speculation over potential new appointees.
Sango expressed optimism that Garo, a grassroots politician with a proven track record, would be a fitting choice for a ministerial position.

“Murtala Sule Garo is not only a politician but a true son of the soil, with immense contributions to the APC in Kano,” Sango stated.
“His service as the APC’s deputy gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 election and his unwavering commitment to the party despite not having the reins of government in Kano makes him the ideal candidate for Tinubu’s cabinet.”

Sango further highlighted Garo’s role in holding the party together during difficult times, describing him as the “supporting pillar” of the APC in Kano.
“He has carried the party on his shoulders, providing support to party leaders and members alike,” he added.

With the APC no longer in control of Kano State’s government, Garo’s influence at the grassroots level has been pivotal for the party’s continued strength in the region.
According to Sango, Garo’s appointment would reinforce the party’s position in Kano and contribute to the success of President Tinubu’s administration.

The call for Murtala Sule Garo’s inclusion in the Federal Executive Council comes amid growing anticipation regarding the composition of the new cabinet and the need for strong political figures to represent Kano at the national level.

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