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AROGMA Distances Itself from NUPENG’s Planned Strike, Urges Drivers to Continue Loading

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The Arewa Oil and Gas Marketers Association of Nigeria (AROGMA) has distanced itself from the planned nationwide strike called by the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) slated for September 8th.

The President of AROGMA, Bashir Ahmad Danmalam, stated this in a release issued to newsmen.

Danmalam called on tanker drivers and Nigerians to ignore NUPENG’s directive.

He said the majority of NUPENG members are on the government payroll.

According to Danmalam, “How can the majority of Nigerians who cannot earn a living unless they go out daily, including drivers and oil workers embark on a strike that will plunge the country into further hardship?”

The AROGMA president further said Nigerians are in a critical economic situation. “If they go on strike, what are Nigerians going to earn?” he asked, noting that Nigerians are not ready for a strike.

He called on Nigerians to rally behind Dangote so they can continue to enjoy subsidies on petroleum products.

“If Nigerians do not back Dangote, and if he stops selling petrol to Nigerians, it will become very expensive,” he said.

He added that Arewa Oil and Gas is not in conflict with Dangote and commended him for the way he handles the distribution of petroleum products.

“If not for Dangote’s prompt intervention in the petroleum sector, one would have to buy it in dollars. He has the power to sell his products abroad, but due to his patriotism, he decided that Nigerians will continue to benefit.”

“Gone are the days when one had to liaise with unions to embark on industrial action.”

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“AROGMA will take legal action. We are not backing them. If NUPENG goes on strike, we will take legal action against them.”

“NUPENG’s actions show they are enemies of Nigerians.”

The AROGMA president added that they support anything that will bring positive change. “Even if Dangote makes a mistake, let us sit down with him and iron out the issues.”

“Therefore, we do not agree with the strike. We are not backing them at all.”

Danmalam said they have instructed all their drivers across Nigeria to continue loading petroleum products. “If they choose to follow NUPENG’s instruction, we are ready for them.”

“There are many drivers seeking employment with us, so we have a way of retrenching drivers. Many Nigerians want to be drivers.”

“If you are having a conflict with Dangote, go and continue with your conflict, but do not draw Arewa Oil and Gas into the issue.”

Bashir Danmalam also accused the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) of “crying wolf” over impending changes in the petroleum sector, which he claims will end their long-standing monopoly.

Danmalam alleged that NUPENG’s resistance stems from the imminent loss of illicit financial gains, imposition of levies, and the usurpation of rights belonging to other associations. “They will no longer have the monopoly to dominate the industry,” he said.

He criticized those accusing Dangote of attempting to monopolize the midstream and downstream sectors, stating that they themselves had monopolized the Nigerian petroleum space for years. “They have forgotten what they did to Nigerians. Now they are about to be sent out completely,” Danmalam said, adding, “I said this before in one of our meetings when there is too much sand in the soup, even the blind man will see it.”

Danmalam clarified that the Dangote Refinery has not banned union activities, but has proposed that its drivers form a union under a different name from the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), a branch of NUPENG. “The truth is that NUPENG cannot exist without PTD. That’s what they use to cause damage. Without transportation of products, there’s tension but that era is over,” he stated.

 

Danmalam accused NUPENG of trying to sabotage the refinery’s efforts out of greed and selfish interest. “They used the system to enrich themselves. Let them go and sleep and allow our products to be delivered to outlets without cost by Dangote Refinery,” he said.

He dismissed threats of strike action by NUPENG, saying it would have no impact. “Even within the union, only a few benefit. Besides, there is division within PTD. It’s going to be a strenuous exercise for NUPENG,” Danmalam concluded.

 

 

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2027: I Will continue distributing job offers as i did in the past – Goro

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Former member, representing Fagge federal constituency at the House of Representatives, Aminu Suleiman Goro has pledged to continue distributing job offers the way he did during his past times as lawmaker.

Goro, the candidate of National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Fagge federal constituency in the 2027 elections, made the pledge in an interview with newsmen in Kano on Wednesday.

According to Goro, who was the Chairman, House Committee on Tertiary Institutions during his time at the green chamber, he had distributed a lot of job offers to the youths in his constituency as part of his drive to human development.

Fondly called “Mai Gonar Offer”, literally means the owner of farm that produces job offers, added that that he would continue provide a lot of job opportunities toll youths at his constituency, as he had already begun exploring ways in that regard.

“As called ” Mai Gonar Offer”, i have already begun exploring hectares of land to cultivate job offers. This is something i am known for.

” I will continue from where i stopped many of those that secured federal jobs through me have attained the level of Director as their respective places of work. We will continue to build more people because that is the ideology of Kwankwasiyya,” Goro stated.

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He expressed gratitude to the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, reaffirming his loyalty to the former governor of Kano state.

I thank Almighty Allah for giving me another opportunity under the leadership of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. I also appreciate all his associates and supporters for their confidence in me,” he said.

Reacting to rumours that he could betray Kwankwaso if elected into office, the former lawmaker dismissed the claims as baseless, saying he decided to join Kwankwasiyya when its leader lost a government from the defection of governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

“That is not true. We supported Kwankwaso even when he was not in government. Our loyalty is not because of political office or power. We joined him because we believe in his leadership and ideology. If it is for political interest, i would have rejoined with Kwankwaso at the inception of administration of governor Abba Kabir Yusuf,” he said.

Goro assured the constituents of Fagge that his political camp would not only revive its past achievements but would also improve on them while defending the interests of the local government, Kano State, and the Kwankwasiyya ideology.

“By the grace of Allah, we will not only restore what we were known for, but we will also improve on it. We will continue to protect the interests of our people and the Kwankwasiyya movement, which is a movement for the common man,” he stated.

According to him, the Kwankwasiyya movement is rooted in Kano’s political history and inspired by the late Aminu Kano, whom he described as the ideological foundation of the movement.

“This ideology was inherited from Kano State. From Kano came leaders like Malam Aminu Kano, and in this generation, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso represents that same political philosophy,” Goro added.

Goro also expressed optimism that the NDC would win elections at all levels in 2027, attributing the success to the party’s ideology and manifesto.

“We are united in Kano and fully committed to supporting Kwankwaso politically. By Allah’s grace, the NDC will form government from top to bottom,” he said.

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Eid Al-Adha Felicitations-Prof Muhammad Abbas

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From Professor Muhammad Adamu Abbas
Director General, Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC)

To:
His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf
Executive Governor of Kano State and the Good People of Kano State

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

On this blessed occasion of Eid Al-Adha, I extend my warmest felicitations to Your Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, and to the entire people of Kano State.

Eid Al-Adha reminds us of sacrifice, obedience, and compassion for humanity. As we celebrate, I pray that Allah (SWT) accepts our sacrifices, grants us peace, good health, and strengthens the bonds of unity across Kano State.

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Your Excellency, I commend your unwavering commitment and readiness to support disease prevention, early detection, and rapid response in Kano State. Your leadership has created the enabling environment for public health institutions to thrive and serve the people effectively. The people of Kano are fortunate to have a Governor who places health security and the wellbeing of citizens at the heart of governance.

Under the guidance of the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, the Kano State Centre for Disease Control, KNCDC, remains fully committed to its mandate. I assure Your Excellency and the good people of Kano State that KNCDC stands ready, with the continued support of Your Excellency and the strategic direction of the Honorable Commissioner, to prevent, detect, and respond promptly to all epidemic-prone diseases in the state.

May this Eid bring joy to every home, healing to the sick, and renewed strength to our collective efforts in building a healthier and safer Kano.

Eid Mubarak!
May Allah bless Kano State and Nigeria with peace, prosperity, and good health.

Signed,
Prof. Muhammad Adamu Abbas
Director General
Kano State Centre for Disease Control, KNCDC

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Atiku Wins ADC Presidential Primaries in Kano

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By Abbas Yushau Yusuf

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged victorious in the presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) held in Kano State, securing an overwhelming majority of votes cast across the state’s 484 wards.

Announcing the results in Kano on Tuesday, Dr. John Ayuba, a representative of the ADC national headquarters, declared that Atiku polled 155,995 votes to defeat his closest rivals in the keenly contested exercise.

According to the official figures released at the end of the collation process:

Atiku Abubakar — 155,995 votes

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Rotimi Amaechi — 15,914 votes

Mohammed Hayatu-Deen — 9,994 votes

Dr. Ayuba stated that the primary election was conducted peacefully across all the 484 wards in Kano State, with party officials and delegates participating in the democratic process.

Speaking shortly after the announcement, he said the outcome of the Kano exercise would now be transmitted to the ADC national leadership for final collation and ratification.

“The election was conducted in the 484 wards of Kano State. We are going to forward the results to the national headquarters, and from there we will know who becomes the presidential flagbearer of the party,” he said.

 

The outcome further strengthens Atiku’s influence within the party structure in Kano, one of Nigeria’s most politically significant states with a large voting population.

Political observers say the margin of victory recorded by the former vice president reflects his strong grassroots support and established political network in northern Nigeria ahead of the next general election.

Supporters of Atiku who gathered at the venue of the announcement celebrated the victory, describing it as a sign of confidence in his leadership experience and national appeal.

Meanwhile, party officials urged members to remain united after the exercise and work towards strengthening the ADC ahead of the presidential election.

The ADC national headquarters is expected to compile results from other states before making an official declaration on the party’s presidential candidate.

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