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NSITF Ag MD dragged to NASS, ICPC over nepotism

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From Ahmad Nakano

A petition against the Acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Dr. Kelly Nwagha, has been tabled before the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC).

 

The Acting MD is being accused of nepotism and other dubious practices regarding the reinstatement of the sacked staff of the Fund.

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A group, The Social Justice Initiative (T.S.J.I), which tabled the petition before the commission dated 8th October 2020, said the need for “an external investigation into this matter,” informed their decision to approach the anti-corruption agency.

 

Signed by the Executive Secretary, Azikiwe Chianu, it accused Nwagha of “using his office and position for gratification.”

 

The petition, which has the acknowledgment stamp of ICPC, said the issue has since been on the public domain, including the National Assembly Committee on Public Petition, which is awash with requests for reinstatement from many members of staff dismissed by the past administration.

 

It added that “Dr. Kelly Nwagha was appointed in June 2020 as Acting Managing Director of the NSITF. Prior to his appointment, many staff of the NSITF had their appointments terminated for various offenses.

 

“A notable case amongst these was that of about eight (8) members of staff of the NSITF (Mararaba branch) whose appointment was duly terminated under the previous management after internal investigations found them complicit in the forgery of official documents to obtain personal loans from a Microfinance bank.

 

“These members of staff had their appointments terminated after they were found guilty by a duly constituted disciplinary committee of having breached some of the conditions of service of the NSITF.”

 

The petition stated that the appointment of Nwagha, however, saw some of the dismissed staff found their way back into the Fund.

 

“We are aware through reliable information that some of the eight members of staff dismissed by the previous management have been reinstated into the service of the Fund through the backdoor,” it said.

 

T.S.J.I, whose motto is: Good Governance Through Transparency & Accountability, said the reinstatement was conducted via personal ties.

 

It said some of the dismissed staff, “who have close and personal ties with Dr. Kelly Nwagha are being reinstated at an alarming speed.”

 

Nwagha, the group said, has been “actively cherry-picking” those staff and reinstating them back “without recourse to due process.”

 

It, therefore, urged the commission to investigate with a view to ensuring that the Acting MD.discharges his duties in an open and transparent manner, devoid of sentiments and personal interests

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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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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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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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