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Sasa Killings: Amalgamated Union of food stuff, cattle dealers writes Buhari, demand members right

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By Ahmed Attahir Gusau

The amalgamated union of food stuff and cattle dealers of Nigeria (AUFCDN) has written to President Muhammad Buhari over recent killings at Sasa, Ibadan, demanding for right of members.

The union has also concluded plan to embark on strike action over multiple taxes on federal highways.

Addressing newsmen Tuesday evening in Gusau, the state chairman of AUFCDN Alhaji Aminu Garba maintained that the strike action would commence tomorrow Wednesday by 12 midnight.

“The nation wide strike was slated to commence on Wednesday 24 February, 2021 by 12-midnight as directed by the national body of our union, all members are expected to participate actively”.

He stressed that the amalgamated union of food stuff and cattle dealers of Nigeria has held a series of meetings at different places and resolved to defend the interest and right of members nation wide.

Zamfara food stuff, cattle Dealers on indefinite strike over Highways Multiple taxation.

“The union nation wide is contributing immensely to the economic growth of Nigeria by providing revenue and taxes to federal government including 36 states of the federation.”

According to him, during EndSARS protest many of their members fall victims in different parts of the country particularly South South and South East. He added that many people were killed and properties worth millions of naira including animals were destroyed.

“The union national body had demand for compensation of loved ones and properties of our members”.

He lamented that it is sad and unfortunate to inform you that the recent violence which erupted in Sasa claimed lives and properties were lost.

“Further more on other issues hindering the activities of our union includes multiple taxation, mounting illegal road blocks at unavoidable and strategic location on federal highways and demand for the payment of illegitimate tax that worth up to four hundred and fifty thousand naira (N450,000) before reaching destination.”

He stressed that the leadership of national body of AUFCDN has warned members,” any member that violent the instructions by conducting any activity such as loading, uploading or transporting animals or food stuff to any parts of the country shall be severely dealt with”.

“I also want to inform you that the national body of our Union has written to Mr. President and commander in chief of the Armed forces of the federal republic of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari and other Government agencies demanding for the right of our members.”

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Gov. Yusuf accuses opposition parties of fueling political crisis in Kano metropolis

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has accused actors in the opposition parties of fueling civic unrest and political instability in Kano.

Governor Yusuf pointed the accusing fingers while briefing journalists during the State Executive Council Meeting Wednesday, vowed to deploy drastic measures necessary to nip the resurgence of thuggery in the bud.

The Governor’s reaction follows the recent bloody crisis between some suspected political thugs who unleashed terror on another gang of politicians.

In a statement by Spokesperson of the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Yusuf revealed that intelligence brief abreast with after the state security council held Tuesday clearly exposed the atrocities of those sponsoring unrest in Kano.

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According to the statement, the Governor posited the elements in the opposition, who are not comfortable with the steady development, peace and stability in the state, embedded to provoke needless crisis.

Gov. Yusuf however reassured determination of his administration to confront the challenges with equal force, insisted government would not henceforth, tolerate attempt by any elements to frustrate the enduring peace and tranquility in the state.

In the release, Governor Yusuf assured the resolution of the government to work with all the security agencies in the state to checkmate the excesses of the criminal minded elements being sponsored to cause problem.

Governor Yusuf will soon reopen the state own Reformatory Centre, at Kiru local government area as part of measures to rehabilitate and control drug abuse in the state.

During the Wednesday council meeting, the Governor also brief plans to inaugurate the newly constituted 46 of Shura Consultative Council compose of renowned Islamic Scholars, members of the academia, and other stakeholders.

To check unemployment, the Governor is determined to roll massive youth empowerment initiatives in the coming year to ensure that a significant per cent of the youth become self’relient.

 

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President Tinubu Arrives In Lagos Ahead Of Christmas Holiday

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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos from Abuja ahead of the Christmas celebrations.

The President was received at the airport by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with other state officials.

He is expected to proceed to his private residence in the state.

His arrival follows the presentation of the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday.

He described it as the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity.” The proposal, he explained, is aimed at stabilizing the economy, fostering an equitable business environment, and promoting inclusive growth.

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Kano Approves 1st Term Vacation Date

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Kano State Government has approved Friday 20th and Saturday 21st Dec. 2024 as the date for the commencement of 1st term vacation to all Day and Boarding Public/Private Primary and Post Primary Schools in the state.

Therefore, Parents/ Guardians of Pupils and Students in the Boarding schools are to convey their wards home by the early hours of Saturday 21st Dec. 2024.

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A statement by the Director Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru explained that Boarding Schools Pupils and Students are to resume back to their respective Schools on Sunday 5th January 2025 while the Day Students are to resume on Monday 6th January 2025.

The statement however quoted the Commissioner of the Ministry Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda urging Parents/Guardians of Pupils and Students of the schools to ensure total compliance with resumption dates.

The statement further warned that appropriate Disciplinary Action would be taken against defaulting Students

It appreciated the cooperation and support given to the ministry and wished the Students and Pupils successful and hitch free holiday.

 

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