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Akwa Ibom Governor’s Wife Passes On
The wife of the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Mrs Patience Umo Eno, has passed away.
The state’s Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, announced the sad news in a statement released early Friday morning.
Ememobong disclosed that the first lady died following an undisclosed illness on September 26, 2024, surrounded by her family. His statement, titled “Unexpected Sunset,” expressed the deep sorrow felt by the state government and the family.
It is with heavy hearts that we (Akwa Ibom Government) announce the passing of the wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs Patience Umo Eno, following an illness. She passed away peacefully at the hospital, on 26th September, 2024, in the presence of her family,” the statement read.
The family has requested privacy as they mourn their loss, while also asking for prayers and support from the public. The commissioner added that further details would be provided in due time.
Governor Umo Eno, despite the personal tragedy, assured citizens that his dedication to the service of Akwa Ibom remain steadfast. “His Excellency, the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno appreciates all who have stood by the first family in this period and assures all the citizens that despite this huge personal loss, his commitment to the service of the state is unwavering,” Ememobong’s statement concluded.
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Kano Assembly Confirms Complaint of Border Encroachment by Bauchi Lawmaker
By Salisu Baso
The Kano State House of Assembly Committee on Land has received a complaint from the residents of Dariya village in Tudun Wada Local Government Area and Gomo village in Sumaila Local Government Area, both in Kano State.
The two Kano communities, bordering Bauchi State’s Burra Local Government Area, lodged the complaint with the Kano State House of Assembly, accusing a Bauchi lawmaker representing Burra of encroaching on their lands.
Hafizu Gambo, chairman of the House Committee on Land Matters, who represents Bunkure, along with other committee members, visited the affected communities as part of their oversight function.
Following the visit, the committee, led by Gambo, confirmed the residents’ claims of land encroachment by the Bauchi Assembly member. Gambo assured the communities that efforts would be made to reclaim the encroached lands for Kano State.
He expressed dismay that a Bauchi lawmaker, who should be well aware of legal boundaries, had removed the demarcation markers (drums) that outline the state borders.
The Kano Assembly members explained that their visit was to conduct oversight at the border communities of Dariya in Tudun Wada and Gomo in Sumaila, which lie between Tudun Wada and Burra.
Kano State Surveyor General Usman Dambatta also confirmed the encroachment and vowed to follow up on the issue.
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Kano Denies Collecting ₦177 Billion Loan
Kano State has denied claims that it received a ₦177 billion loan from France, calling the reports “malicious” and “false.” The denial came after the online newspaper, DCL Hausa, published an article suggesting that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration had obtained the loan.
In an official statement, Hamisu Sadi Ali, Director General of the Kano State Public Debt Management Office, dismissed the claim, stressing that no loan had been taken. “The report is completely untrue and should be disregarded,” Ali said. He clarified that under the Kano State Public Debt Management Law of 2021, any borrowing by the government must be managed through the State Debt Management Office. “There are rigorous procedures to follow, especially with foreign lenders,” he added.
Ali emphasized that the current government, led by the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), is focusing on servicing debts accumulated by the previous administration. He referenced a loan agreement signed in July 2018 by the former All Progressives Congress (APC) government under Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The APC administration had secured a subsidiary loan of €64 million from the French Development Agency for the National Urban Water Sector Reform Project, of which €13 million had already been disbursed.
The loan signed by Ganduje’s administration is the most recent foreign facility contracted by the state,” Ali noted, explaining that it was intended for the provision of affordable water services. He reiterated that since taking office on May 29, 2023, the Yusuf administration had not taken any new loans, either domestically or internationally.
Ali urged the public to disregard what he called “fake news” from outlets like DCL Hausa, accusing the publication of failing to conduct proper investigative journalism. He concluded by calling for more responsible reporting.
“The public should kindly ignore this fabricated report. Journalism should be a deeply investigative venture, not a tool for spreading non-factual, fabricated stories,” Ali said.
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