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Zamfara insecurity: saboteurs fueling banditry — Dr Shinkafi

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By Ahmed Attahir Gusau

The National chairman, Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi has alleged that, the banditry activities that have defied solution in Zamfara state was as a result of saboteurs.

He alleged that despite Governor Bello Mattawale inniitiative on peace dialogue saboteurs are fueling banditry in order to divert people’s attention to cover their shoddy deals.

Shinkafi who was speaking today on issues bordering insecurity challenges in zamfara state, said Governor Bello Mattawale peace Dialogue need to be supported by all well meaning people in the state.

He disclosed that there are lots of desperate politicians who wants to truncate the peace dialogue of the people’s Governor Bello Mattawale in the state.

The recent release of abducted jangebe school girls with out paying any Ransom has indicated that the peace process of Bello Matawalle is really working despite saboteurs.

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“It is not Matawalle’s administration who started banditry in the state. He inherited the problem from the past administration of former Governor Abdul Aziz Yari and we all know now that the rate of killings, and kidnappings have reduced to the bearest minimum during Matawalle’s administration”.

The problem we are having today is as a result of the overzealousness of some desperate politicians who want to come back to power in 2023.

He explained that some politicians have forgotten that God gives power to whom he wants ,”It is a matter of destiny and whatever God has destined to happen, must happen no matter what”.

“God has said that today, Matawalle is the Governor of Zamfara state and if he wants him to continue beyond 2023, nobody can change that. No amount of intimidation, blackmail that can stop Allah’s will”

According to him,the issue of insecurity in Zamfara is still fresh in people’s memory,”Many people have been killed during the administration of former Governor Yari. What has he done?. We can all remember that there was a time when over 200 people were killed in only one village of Yargaladima”.

“It is on record that the former Governor Yari abused his Oath of office and allegiance as he failed to protect the lives and properties of the people of the state,he even said that, he had resigned as Chief security Officer of the state”.

He stressed that the present administration need to be supported commended and pray for it’s success in the state.

“We must commend the present Administration of Governor Matawalle,Just a week or so, 10 kidnapped victims were rescued. They were in captivity for three months and were released by the same bandits who kidnapped the innocent schoolgirls unconditionally because one of the schoolgirls told the Governor that she saw her father at the bandits’camp that was the reason the Governor swung into action and secured their release”.

“Let me tell the whole world that, Governor Matawalle has no option but to use dialogue, because he is not in total control of Police and the Military because they belong to the Federal Government, I’m 100% in support of the peace initiative because the number of the bandits in Zamfara are ten times bigger than the security agents.

Dr Sani Shinkafi called on people to put fear of Allah in whatever they are doing,let us understand that, the issue of power is temporal We are here in this world as strangers and we are going back to the final destination because we will all one day die”.

“Don’t be surprised that, these APC members are trying to play diversionary tactics to divert the attention of the people of Zamfara state through fueling of this armed banditry so that we will forget about their shoddy deals”.

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Waiya Decries Poor Hausa Advertisement By Non-Native Speakers

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The Commissioner to for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has expressed concern over the increasing trend of non-proficient Hausa speakers advertising products in the Hausa language in a manner that distorts the message and deviates from standard Hausa.

The Commissioner made this statement while receiving a delegation from the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) in his office.

He emphasized the need for advertisements in Hausa to be crafted by native speakers to ensure clarity and effective communication with the target audience.

“For an advert to be well understood, it is crucial that native Hausa speakers handle its production to prevent distortion and misinterpretation,” Comrade Waiya stressed.

Waiya reiterated his commitment to strengthening the capacity of Information Officers in the state by ensuring their registration with relevant professional bodies. This, he noted, would enhance their effectiveness and service delivery.

Earlier, the Director, Northern Region, ARCON, described the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria as the apex regulatory body overseeing advertising, marketing communications, and public communication practices in Nigeria.

He explained that ARCON operates under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation with a mandate to promote ethical advertising, act as the conscience of society in commercial communications, and protect consumer interests.

The Director commended the Kano State Government for its support of ARCON and urged the ministry to ensure that all Information Officers in the state are registered members of the council. He emphasized that such membership would significantly benefit the officers in carrying out their duties professionally.

 

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Nigeria Commended for Attracting Diaspora Funds for National Development

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The Nigerian government has been commended for its efforts in attracting diaspora funds for investment and economic advancement, contributing to the overall development of the nation. This commendation was made by Mr. Byron Isi, a frontline community service volunteer and technical adviser to the Senior Special Assistant on Industrial Training and Development, during a sensitization and advocacy program held in Kano.

Speaking at the event, which focused on promoting diaspora investment potentials in Northwestern Nigeria, Isi emphasized the importance of leveraging the technical expertise of diaspora Nigerians. “Technical expertise of diaspora Nigerians should be the target of in-country programs towards attracting world-class technical experts in the migrants’ international labor force to support the nation’s industrial training and development landscape required to drive the industrialization and advancement of the nation,” Isi stated.

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Isi expressed satisfaction with the significant strides made by the commission under the leadership of Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa. He praised the commission’s efforts in garnering support from relevant stakeholders to achieve its objectives, aligning with the renewed hopes of President Bola Ahmad Tinubu’s administration. The summit, which brought together public and private sectors from the six states of the Northwest geopolitical zone, was part of the commission’s sensitization and advocacy policy initiative.

The event featured an interactive session and panel discussions, making the sensitization program highly productive. Participants engaged in meaningful dialogue about the potential for diaspora investment and its impact on Nigeria’s economic growth.

In a statement signed by Uba Abdullahi said the successful summit highlighted the government’s commitment to attracting diaspora funds and expertise to foster national development. The collaborative efforts between various stakeholders are expected to pave the way for future initiatives and partnerships that will further enhance Nigeria’s economic landscape.

 

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House Committee Receives 31 State Creation Proposals

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The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution announced on Thursday that it has received 31 proposals for the creation of new states across the six geopolitical zones.

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu read a letter from the committee during plenary, outlining the conditions that must be met before any state creation requests can be approved.

According to the letter, the proposals include five from the North Central, four from the North East, five from the North West, five from the South East, four from the South South, and seven from the South West.

Among the states being considered are Okun, Okura, and Confluence (Kogi); Benue Ala and Apa (Benue); FCT State; Amana (Adamawa); Katagum (Bauchi); Savannah (Borno); and Muri (Taraba).

The states also include New Kaduna state and Gujarat states from Kaduna state; Tiga and Ari from Kano, and Kainji from Kebbi state; Etiti and Orashi as the 6th state in the South East, Adada from Enugu, Orlu abd Aba from. The South East.

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They also include Ogoja from Cross River, Warri from Delta, Ori and Obolo from Rivers; Torumbe from Ondo, Ibadan from Oyo, Lagoon from Lagos, and Ogun, Ijebu from Ogun, Oke Ogun/Ijesha from Oyo/Ogun/Osun states

According to the letters, section 8 of the 1999 Constitution as amended outlines specific requirements that must be fulfilled to initiate the process of state creation.

The letter said “a request to the National Assembly for the purpose of creating a new state shall only be passed if a request supported by at least the third majority of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives and the House of Assembly in respect of the area, and the Local Government Council in respect of the area, is received by the National Assembly.

Local Government Advocates for the creation of additional local government areas are only reminded that Section 8 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, applies to this process.

“Specifically, in accordance with Section 8.3 of the Constitution, the outcome of the votes of the State Houses of Assembly in the referendum must be forwarded to the National Assembly for fulfillment of state demands.

“Proposals shall be resubmitted in strict adherence to the stipulations. Submit three hard copies of the full proposal of the memoranda to the Secretariat of the Committee at Room H331, House of Representatives, White House, National Assembly Complex, and Abuja.

Sub-copies must also be sent electronically to the Committee’s email address at info.hccr.gov.nj.

“The Committee remains committed to supporting the implementing efforts that align with the Constitutional provisions and would only consider proposals that comply with the stipulated guidelines.”

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