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STRIKE:NLC and President Tinubu ,Consider the Flight of Nigerian Pilgrims-AHUON

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President Bola Ahmad Tinubu

 

As 2024 Hajji operation is smoothly taking place without hitches but the NLC strike which is meant to save the faith of Nigerian workers comes at a time when the Nigerian pilgrims who saved their hard-earning money to observe this lifetime event and a pillar of Islam are airlifted to Saudia Arabia. This situation of strike continues for a day the stakeholders and pilgrims will find it extremely difficult to survive the effect of the industrial action.

Association for Haj and
Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON) is one of the critical stakeholders in Hajji operations in Nigeria as it facilitates the participation of 20,000 intending pilgrims out of 65,000 slots provided for Nigeria in this year’s (2024) Hajji exercise.

The National President of the Association Abdulateef Ekundayo Yusuf urged the NLC to consider the plight of these innocent Nigerians who are mostly members of different Labour Unions who painstakingly saved out of their meager income to observe this lifetime exercise by calling off the strike till after Hajji and Edil-Kabeer festivity.

The statement

The statement

“We understand the
position of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to press
for a better working condition for the Nigerian worker, we also feel the pains of all
Nigerians are at this trying period.

However, we strongly feel the declaration and commencement of the nationwide strike
action is ill-timed and unfavorable for the Nigerian Muslim community. We would like to call
the attention of the Labour Congress to the impact of the strike on one of the most
fundamental pillar of Islam which is Haj which is followed by the Eid Kabir festival
nationwide and the financial implications the strike will have on Muslims who have
saved for years to be able to embark on this holy journey. Additionally, the financial
loss to our members will run into Billions of naira after having completed all necessary
arrangements of accommodation, transportation, feeding in both Mecca and Madinah,
including issued tickets and visas for thousands of people (of which payments are non-
refundable) who will be affected by the disruption of both local and international flights
operations
We hereby call on the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress
to please re-consider their stand on the timing of the strike action in the interest of
Nigerian Muslims who form the majority of their membership strike until after Hajj to
avert huge financial losses that will be borne by the average Nigerian. We trust our plea will
meet favorable consideration from the leadership of the two Unions as they’re
sensitive to our religious diversity” The AHUON stated

He also urged both the Federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and NLC to save Nigerian Pilgrims at this time, if this strike extended beyond today ( Monday 3rd of June 2024) the losses and casualties of the situation would be unquantifiable.

 

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Mutiu Adepoju Urges NFF to Retain Augustine Eguavoen as Super Eagles Coach

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November 22, 2024

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Former international, Mutiu Adepoju, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to keep Augustine Eguavoen in charge of the Super Eagles.

Eguavoen took charge of the Super Eagles in interim capacity in September.

The 59-year-old guided the team to qualify for AFCON 2025 with three wins, two draws and one defeat.

The NFF are reportedly still planning to hire a foreign coach for the three-time African champions.

Adepoju however said his former teammate should stay in charge of the team.

“I would rate him very well. Number one, we’ve qualified for the AFCON, which is one of the objectives,” he told Brila FM.

“I would say he has done well and is still doing well.

“They should keep encouraging him. I believe he’s getting things done, I will rate him high, let just keep supporting him.”

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

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November 21, 2024

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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.

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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

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November 21, 2024

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Late Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi

 

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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