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Breaking:IPMAN cautions 14th Emir Of Kano, Gov. El-Rufa’i against bringing capitalists ideologies

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Governor El Rufai and Muhammad Sanusi II

 

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has called on the former Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II and Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufa’i to stop making unguarded comments on the oil and gas sector, saying with the current economic situation in the country removal of fuel subsidy will cause more hardship for Nigerians especially the common man.

The IPMAN Chairman Northern chapter, Alhaji Bashir Danmalam made the remark while speaking with newsmen in Kano on Tuesday.

According to Danmalam, the former Central Bank Governor and El-Rufa’i had for long been talking about the removal of subsidy at every fora they found themselves.

“What happened after the subsidy of gas (desiel) was withdrawn. The price of anything you can think of has gone up as a litre of diesel is now being sold at N850,” the IPMAN Chairman said.

Danmalam was reacting to Sanusi’s comments at the 7th edition of the Kaduna Economic and Investment Summit where he was full of pity for the incoming President on account of the scale of the economic challenges awaiting him, particularly the knotty issue of petroleum subsidy and debt servicing.

“The reform of the oil sector has already started by the passing of the PIA by Mr President, with a 24 months transition period.

“The management of NNPC must be commended for their consistency in seeing the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) was passed and implemented to the letter

Danmalam further said, “Today halfway through the transition period, NNPC has completed its transition and is now a full fledged limited liability company with strategic commanding shares in the nearly completed Dangote refinery, the largest refining in the world.

It means that as Nigeria exits fuel subsidy the management of NNPC has invested wisely in local refining capacity to boost domestic consumption, eliminate importation, ease the pressure on our forex, straighten the Naira, provide jobs and boost our GDP. Mele Kyari and his team deserve commendation for their doggedness, patriotism and nationalism.

The issue of removing fuel subsidy has to be gradual in order to make it effective and result-oriented for national economic growth and development.

He noted that the governors and their states have always been fed mainly by the hard work and earnings of NNPC over the years, adding now that NNPC has moved on, let’s see how the states fare.

On the volume of petrol being consumed in Nigeria on a daily basis, Danmalam advised the former Emir and Governor El-Rufa’i to visit all the depots where the product is being kept before distribution to ascertain whether it is being imported or not.

He said there was a time the association wrote to President Muhammadu Buhari calling on his government to constitute a committee including National Bureau of Statistics ( NBS) and all the relevant stakeholders to investigate the volume of fuel being imported and consumed on a daily basis.

According to Danmalam, If the former emir and Governor El-Rufa’i were smart they would have helped Kaduna state to be independent of FAAC allocation like what Tinubu and his successors did by making Lagos to survive even without FAAC allocation, but they did not.

“The concern of the duo is to see that the Federal Government removed subsidies so as to make life more difficult for the less privileged citizens of the country.

“It’s high time for the former Emir to stop bringing his capitalists’ ideologies into the country in order to maintain his dignity.

He, therefore, advised the duo to concentrate on what would be of benefit to the citizens rather than continue to talk on issues that are anti masses or the common man.

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Gov. Yusuf accuses opposition parties of fueling political crisis in Kano metropolis

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

 

 

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has accused actors in the opposition parties of fueling civic unrest and political instability in Kano.

Governor Yusuf pointed the accusing fingers while briefing journalists during the State Executive Council Meeting Wednesday, vowed to deploy drastic measures necessary to nip the resurgence of thuggery in the bud.

The Governor’s reaction follows the recent bloody crisis between some suspected political thugs who unleashed terror on another gang of politicians.

In a statement by Spokesperson of the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Yusuf revealed that intelligence brief abreast with after the state security council held Tuesday clearly exposed the atrocities of those sponsoring unrest in Kano.

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According to the statement, the Governor posited the elements in the opposition, who are not comfortable with the steady development, peace and stability in the state, embedded to provoke needless crisis.

Gov. Yusuf however reassured determination of his administration to confront the challenges with equal force, insisted government would not henceforth, tolerate attempt by any elements to frustrate the enduring peace and tranquility in the state.

In the release, Governor Yusuf assured the resolution of the government to work with all the security agencies in the state to checkmate the excesses of the criminal minded elements being sponsored to cause problem.

Governor Yusuf will soon reopen the state own Reformatory Centre, at Kiru local government area as part of measures to rehabilitate and control drug abuse in the state.

During the Wednesday council meeting, the Governor also brief plans to inaugurate the newly constituted 46 of Shura Consultative Council compose of renowned Islamic Scholars, members of the academia, and other stakeholders.

To check unemployment, the Governor is determined to roll massive youth empowerment initiatives in the coming year to ensure that a significant per cent of the youth become self’relient.

 

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President Tinubu Arrives In Lagos Ahead Of Christmas Holiday

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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos from Abuja ahead of the Christmas celebrations.

The President was received at the airport by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with other state officials.

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He is expected to proceed to his private residence in the state.

His arrival follows the presentation of the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday.

He described it as the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity.” The proposal, he explained, is aimed at stabilizing the economy, fostering an equitable business environment, and promoting inclusive growth.

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Kano Approves 1st Term Vacation Date

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Kano State Government has approved Friday 20th and Saturday 21st Dec. 2024 as the date for the commencement of 1st term vacation to all Day and Boarding Public/Private Primary and Post Primary Schools in the state.

Therefore, Parents/ Guardians of Pupils and Students in the Boarding schools are to convey their wards home by the early hours of Saturday 21st Dec. 2024.

A statement by the Director Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru explained that Boarding Schools Pupils and Students are to resume back to their respective Schools on Sunday 5th January 2025 while the Day Students are to resume on Monday 6th January 2025.

The statement however quoted the Commissioner of the Ministry Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda urging Parents/Guardians of Pupils and Students of the schools to ensure total compliance with resumption dates.

The statement further warned that appropriate Disciplinary Action would be taken against defaulting Students

It appreciated the cooperation and support given to the ministry and wished the Students and Pupils successful and hitch free holiday.

 

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