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Mutfwang orders refunding of 2023 Hajj Fares , acquires 2 billions for 2024 intending Pilgrims

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By Asile Abel, Jos

The Governor
of Plateau State ,Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has uncovered high level of corruption stinks in Muslim Pilgrims Welfare’s Board order for refunding of the sum of 155 ,000,000.00 2023 Hajj funds belongs to 150 people whose payment was declared missing during the Governor Simon Lalong and equally obtained a fresh 2 billions loan to meet up the last day of remittance order from the National Hajj Commission .

Mutfwang was dissatisfied of the fact that Plateau State intending Hajj didn’t miss the dateline of 19th February,2024 by the National Hajj Commission stipulated dateline in Abuja .

The Executive Secretary of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board ,Alh.Dr Daiyabu Dauda made this disclosure during a courtesy called at the Secretariat.

Dauda disclosed that Governor Caleb visionary leadership style consider the plight of 2023 intending Hajj members who couldn’t travelled due to the fact their money was diverted and declared missing from the Hajj account and as a listening governor he order for their money to be refunded back to each of them that suffered the injustice .

He appreciated the Radio Television Theatre Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), Plateau State Chapter led by Comrade Emmanuel Dolnaan leading the delegation to the board headquarters to congratulate him on his new appointment .

Dauda urged the media practitioners to partner with the board on balance reportage in term of the numerous activities undertake to project them in good light .

According to him ,” we are always desirous to partner with you people because whatever we are doing here the world should know about it.

” You are always welcome here to this office and always invite you to come and partner with us for our activities so that the world should know it .As a council ,we have most of your colleagues here in the same office and some from NTA and PRTVC as we are always working together and we learn to achieve positive impact ,he said .

According to Dauda ,his office is wide open for media interaction which we soon invite you so I use this opportunity to inform you that we are planning for a world press conference to educate and enlighten the general populace of the Governor support .

Alh.Daiyabu admonished that since his appointment by Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang on the 13th October,2023 the leader of the land is green and time is now has helped the board in so many ways .

On my assumption of office ,we had so many challenges ,but we thank him for his intervention because in 2023 ,those who went for Hajj some didn’t go and their money was not in the account of the board ,he explains.

However,he stated that with the intervention of the governor those people have been paid to the tune of N155 million naira and we have set up a committee to pay them all their money .

Daiyabu Dauda stressed that yesterday ,19th February,2024 the National Hajj Commission has closed remittance for collection of the money from the states base on the directive from the Saudi Arabia government .

He reiterated that so many states have not exhausted their slots ,but we thank God for the intervention of the governor ,he has asked us to collect loan from the bank about 2billion and we have paid it and today about 1,345 seats giving to the state is being secured ,so we really thank him for the wonderful assistant .

The RATTAWU Chairman Emmanuel said they were in the office of the executive secretary to congratulate him and complement the effort of his good gesture in accomodating all manner of people .

He described the Executive Secretary, Daiyabu Dauda as a committed leader and a man of integrity full of mission and vision to promote peaceful coexistence amongst the ethnic and religious groups .

“My encounters with you sir , since when I was covering the state assembly and I know you to be an open person anytime we placed a call to you your answer is am ready .

As Media practitioners that like to partner with you and collaborate with you to promote the affairs of the board .so our doors is open for partnership towards achieving meaningful development ,he noted

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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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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.

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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

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November 21, 2024

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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

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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.

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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.

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