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Be Cautious Of Mining Declaration By Kaduna MD-Iron Stakeholders Urges FG
The federal government has been advised to be wary of the deceptive declaration by the Managing Director, Kaduna Mining Development Company Limited, Dr. Mohammed Sani, claiming that Kaduna State would be the first to produce liquid steel for industrial development in the continent.
Iron and Steel Stakeholders in a reaction signed by its spokesperson, Mr. Lateef Bello, at the weekend in Lagos said the statement is not only condemnable but highly disappointing considering the heavy investments by some committed industrialists in Nigeria.
The Group urged President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister for Mines and Steel Development, Arch. Olamilekan Adegbite, to examine the activities of the company in order not to allow government to fall victim of their propaganda and deception.
He noted that, “How can an upcoming investment claimed to be the first company to produce liquid steel in African continent after over 62years of Nigeria’s Independence with high economic and industrial drive.
“The public pronouncement by Dr. Mohammed that work on the steel company was in top gear for completion whereby industries in need of it would come for patronage is nothing but a mere fallacy and deceit.”
Bello further added that Liquid Steel production has become a common trade in Nigeria steel sector with Ajaokuta Steel Company using it to produce billets before shutting down operations, as well as Delta steel among others.
According to him, “Presently in Nigeria, no fewer than 30 companies are into Liquid Steel production namely; African Foundary Ltd, (Ogun), African Steel Mills Nig Ltd, (Lagos), Abuja Steel Nig Ltd, (Abuja), Ikorodu Steel Mills Nig Ltd, (Lagos), Kam Steel Integrated Co Ltd, (Kwara), Kam Steel Integrated Co Ltd. (Ogun), Top Steel Nig Ltd, (Lagos), Pulkit Steels & Alloys Nig Ltd, (Lagos), Landcraft Industries Nig Ltd, (Lagos),Phoenix Steel Nig Ltd, (Ogun), Quantum Steel Nig Ltd, (Ogun) etc.
Others are, “Sunflag Steel Nig Ltd, (Lagos), Shagamu Steel Nig Ltd, (Ogun), Monarch Steel Mill Nig Ltd, (Ogun),Ife Iron & Steel Nig Ltd, (Osun), Prism Steel Mills Nig Ltd, (Osun),Federated Steel Mills Ltd, (Lagos) etc.
Speaking further Bello highlighted other companies that are into Liquid Steel production as; General Steel Mill Nig Ltd, (Asaba), Bao Yao Huan Jian Iron & Steel Group Ltd, (Cross River), Hong Xing Steel Co, (Lagos), Inner Galaxy Steel Co Ltd, (Abia), Yong Xing Steel Mills Co Ltd., Ajaokuta Steel Co Ltd, (Kogi), Delta Steel Co PLC, (Delta), and Dana Steel Nig Ltd, Katsina (Under NAK).”
He however disclosed that the proposed investment in Kaduna is just a mere minning site, an investment far different and below the existing ones across the nation stressing that the total of the production capacity of the above mentions companies is about 6.5Milion Tons per annum.
Bello therefore warned carriers of uncharitable and unfounded declarations to do due diligence and desist from misleading members of the public in a bid to score cheap and unnecessary sentiment.
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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability
The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .
Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.
Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.
The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.
Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.
The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.
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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93
A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.
A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.
Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .
Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.
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President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar
The governing council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University has been dissolved by President Bola Tinubu.
The president dissolved the council and approved the removal of the institution’s vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh and the university registrar, Rosemary Nwokike.
A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy said the action by Tinubu follows allegations of procedural violations in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.
He also said that the council led by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe and including five other members—Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin was accused of bypassing due process to appoint an unqualified candidate, prompting federal intervention.
Onanuga said, “The sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process.
He added that following the controversial appointment, the Federal Government stepped in to address the rivalry between the university’s Senate and the governing council of the institution.
“The government expressed concern over the council’s apparent disregard for the university’s governing laws in its selection process”, Onanuga added.
Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability
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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93
President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar
Boost for Nigeria’s Oil Production, As NNPC’s Utapate Crude Grade Hits Global Oil Market
Exclusive: How Kano Govt. Withdraws Accreditation of 14 Journalists Covering Government House
Northern Power Outage: Kano Manufacturers Lose Over 100 Billion Naira, May Lay Off Workers
Government Declares Public Holiday
Civil Society Situation Room Applauds KANSIEC for Peaceful Conduct of Elections
Kano Assembly Describes Power Outage to North as Economic Sabotage
Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability
Kano APC Youth Coalition, Nasir Ja’o’ji and Party Survival
Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93
President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar
Boost for Nigeria’s Oil Production, As NNPC’s Utapate Crude Grade Hits Global Oil Market
Exclusive: How Kano Govt. Withdraws Accreditation of 14 Journalists Covering Government House
Northern Power Outage: Kano Manufacturers Lose Over 100 Billion Naira, May Lay Off Workers
Government Declares Public Holiday
Civil Society Situation Room Applauds KANSIEC for Peaceful Conduct of Elections
Kano Assembly Describes Power Outage to North as Economic Sabotage
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