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Fayemi Tasks Nigerians On Unity
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has urged Nigerians to remain united and steadfast in spite of the country’s challenges as a better Nigeria was on the way.
Fayemi made the call in Abuja at a belated reception organised by the Ekiti State caucus in the House of Representatives to mark his 56th birthday.
Fayemi, who is also the Chairman, Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) said everyone had a role to play to make Nigeria a greater nation.
“Another Nigeria, a better Nigeria, a more united Nigeria that we can all stand up for and be proud of, is ahead of us.
“We all play a critical role for the ties we all have; we still have a long way to go, it is a journey not a destination.
“And in that journey, we will always find undulating lands, valleys, hills and potholes, but ultimately, what is important is to just continue on the journey.
“I know that God, in His infinite mercy will help us overcome these challenging times; we must continue to strengthen the ties that bind our country and these are ties that predated colonialism.
“In spite of the challenges, Nigeria will triumph.
“We all have to put our hands on the trough and make sure that whatever we can do in our own corner to strengthen the bond, to bridge the gap, to be purveyors of peace building, we contribute it because it is little acorns that become tall oaks.
“We all light candles, one candle lights another, and another lights the other and so on and the light shines perpetually,’’ he said.
Fayemi said that he was touched by the generous spirit demonstrated by the Ekiti State team in the House of Representatives.
He said though he is governor, what makes him strong as governor is the support from the team that contributed to all that had been able achieve in the state.
“It has been a long struggle; even when things appeared to be unsteady, they were steadfast and focused and determined that the progressive return and our work be such that we will continue to maintain our grip on our state.
“For us it is not just about party, but about ideals and ideas on what will make a difference to our people.
“Either of the two major parties, we are not there yet, we are still platforms, we are not organic yet and what we need is organic parties that speak to yearnings of our people,’’ he stressed,
Earlier, Rep. Oluremi Ogunlola (APC-Ekiti) said that the caucus thought it wise and worthy to celebrate with the governor as he marked his birthday.
She described Fayemi as a mentor and a true leader as displayed in the leadership style with which he is piloting the affairs of Ekiti State.
She prayed for more wisdom for the governor as he continues to pilot the affairs of the state and that of the NGF.
Rep. Akinjo Kolade (PDP-Ekiti) said that he had seen the governor display courage and integrity at trying times in the country.
Kolade said that the governor had always taken strong positions on national issues no matter whose ox was gored.
The lawmaker prayed God to strengthen Fayemi as he continues to work for democracy and for troubled Nigeria.
Rep. Olubumi Tunji-Ojo (APC-Ondo) attributed the peace and stability in the green chambers to the efforts of Fayemi.
He recalled that Fayemi rallied members of the 9th Assembly to deliver the present leadership.
The legislator said that Fayemi had always stood his ground on the unity of Nigeria and on other national issues and his position had not failed the country.
Also, Sen. Opayemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti) said that in politics, after God, there was need to hold on to somebody for support.
He described Fayemi as a pillar of support who stood his ground against electoral malpractice and ensured the will of the people at the polls stood.
Nation
Gombe Opens Bid For Construction Of Three-Arm Zone Project
Gombe State Ministry of Works, Housing and Transportation has opened bids for the construction of three arms zone complexes within the Gombe Capital Special Development Zone which held at the Ministry’s conference hall.
Speaking while presiding over the bid opening proceedings, the Commissioner, Engr. . Usman Maijama’a Kallamu assured the bidders that the bid opening would be carried out using procurement process which is based on specific regulations that are credible, fair, and transparent.
The Commissioner, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alh. Idris Yambiu Buba said that the Ministry will continue to align itself for optimal results in the implementation of government policies and projects in line with Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s commitment to bringing development to the State.
While assuring the bidders of a transparent process, the SSA to the Governor on Special Project, Arch. Yakubu Mamman thanked Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for his foresight in infrastructural development of the State, adding that government is committed to ensuring that all bidders had an equal chance to participate and compete based on merit to maintain standards and specifications.
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Gov Mbah Signs Bill To Establish Teaching Hospital In Enugu
Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, yesterday, signed the Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS) Teaching Hospital Bill 2024 into Law, promising to expedite action to actualise the teaching hospital immediately to provide quality training and healthcare services in the Enugu North part of the State and the State in general.
Mbah, while commending the Enugu State House of Assembly for accelerating action on the processing and passage of the Executive Bill, said that establishing SUMAS Teaching Hospital was in line with his manifesto.
He said, “What we have done by signing into law the Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences Teaching Hospital Bill is that we now have in place a legal framework to immediately begin to put in place all that is required to upgrade SUMAS to a teaching hospital. This is part of our campaign promises and we are committed to delivering on that expeditiously.
“We believe that the importance and significance of siting a teaching hospital in our Enugu North zone can never be lost on us. So, we are not going to spend any time in making sure that everything that is necessary and required to upgrade and get the teaching hospital operational is put in place. With this Law, we are going to redouble our commitment and our efforts to achieve that.”
He assured the Governing Council and the Management of SUMAS of his continued support, adding that his administration would equally be counting on their pedigree and contacts to bring the teaching hospital to fruition in record time.
“We are going to continue to support you and we are also going to continue to count on your experience, network, and profile in raising resources to actualize the project.
“This year alone, we are going to spend 33 per cent of our budget on education. This underscores the importance of education to this administration. So, be sure to come to us whenever there is a need. We are going to support you because we are interested in education and we are investing heavily in it,” he said.
On his part, the Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Uchenna Ugwu, who also spoke at the Bill signing witnessed by the Chairman of SUMAS Governing Council, Msgr. Obiora Ike, and the Vice Chancellor, Prof. James Ogbonna, and top hierarchies of the institution, commended Governor Mbah’s speed and faithfulness in delivering on his campaign promises. He assured that the House of Assembly was ever ready to fast-track every executive bill that would impact positively on the state and its people.
“We promised we are going to support this administration by doing our job expeditiously to ensure that there is no delay in your delivery of democracy dividends to our people. Therefore, the SUMAS Teaching Hospital Bill received expedited hearing and today you have the signing of the bill into law,” he stated.
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Ododo Applauds Security Agencies Over Rescue Of 43 Bus Passengers
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has applauded security agencies in the State for their efforts in the rescue of 43 bus passengers.
The Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah disclosed this in a statement yesterday.
The statement noted that the governor welcomed the news of the release of the abducted bus passengers in Okehi Local Government Area of the State and called for sustained collaboration between security agencies and local communities to improve intelligence gathering and prevent crime and criminality in all parts of the state.
Ododo commended the caretaker chairman of Okehi LGA, Mr Amoka Eneji, the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Professional Hunters, Ebira Local Hunters Group and other security agencies for their intervention, which led to the rescue of the passengers who were abducted outside the state.
“Governor Ododo also commends the response of security agencies to the robbery incidence in Felele area of Lokoja and called for more urgency in addressing cases of insecurity in any part of the state.
“The Governor reassured the people of the state that his administration will not relent in its efforts in deploying maximum resources to ensure that all communities in the state remain unsafe for criminal elements.”
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