COVID-19: KOGI PHILANTHROPIST, BEN OLOWODOLA PROVIDES SUCCOR FOR THE PEOPLE OF KABBA/BUNU

It was a moment of excitement and exhilaration at the palace of Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Owoniyi as the representatives of the leadership of Kabba Development Union and Bunu Development Association arrived the palace at noon to receive food items donated by Kogi frontline philanthropist and political leader, Elder Benjamin Olowodola on Tuesday. The gesture which is a response to the plight of the people of the area, particularly occasioned by the sit at home order of government in fighting the ravaging coronavirus in Nigeria.

The distribution of food items began at exactly twenty five minutes after twelve noon upon the arrival of about twelve people expected at the palace, including the two notable community development associations in Kabba/Bunu, representative of the donor and few stakeholders in the Local government.

While delivering the message of Elder Benjamin Olowodola, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi, said he was excitedly perplexed to see the huge support Elder Benjamin Olowodola is giving his people, he expressed happiness particularly because the intention of the elder statesman is one that is completely and hundred percent about the welfare of his people at all time, especially at a time of global uncertainty, fear and devastating blow on the human race by COVID-19, as the combative efforts to curb its spread  puts the people at home without food and basics. He therefore said coming to give out food items is the most responsive and philanthropic thing to do by the Elder statesman.

Kabba Development Union represented by the association's Public Relations Official, Mr James Olorunmolu was grateful to Elder Olowodola for his kindness, philanthropic heart and assistance at a time like this. Mr Olorunmolu says the Union is indeed grateful to Elder Olowodola for remembering the people at home, he described him as responsive and a great community leader.

On his part, National President, Bunu Development Association, Rev Jemibawondo led a session of prayers for Elder Olowodola, he says Bunuland is grateful for putting them in his plans, Rev Jemibawondo says the food items will be of immense benefits to cushion the hard time the coronavirus has caused.

The food items which are  hundreds of  bags of Rice, Semo and Salt, cartons of Noodles, Spaghetti, Maggie, Cooking oil and other food items.

Covid-19: Hon. Ariyo Kemuna Takes The Lead- Adebola Femi

A Heist Over The Long Awaited Renaissance In Kabba/Bunu As Hon. Ariyo:  Kemuna Takes The Lead over Covid-19 pandemic.

There is no doubt that Hon. Aare is a coconut blessed with divine task to be fruitful and useful to humanity. He's versatile, courageous, and he could bear fruit for a long time.

One unique thing about Aere is that he doesn't control his people, he inspire them to do great things. He had vison; he knew how to key into the vision of other people which is precipitated on his uncommon capacity to implement plans that turned dreams to reality.

Invariably, despite of our mountainous inequities, God still bestows mercy on us and gave us a God-fearing man to usher us out of the slavery our past leaders plunged us into and deliver Kabba/Bunu from this pandemic by lawfully enforcing all preventive and palliative measures as directed by His Excellency, Gov. Yahaya Bello. This fact is evident in the euphoria that took over our local government when His excellency Alh. Yahaya Bello announced his name to take over the steer of leadership in Kabba/Bunu due to his humanly nature and unmatched capacity.

"Aere" as he's popularly known his a man love by his peole, this love is anchored on his relentless effort in putting smile in the faces of his people.

In his words, his succinctly posits that:
"the only reason we are here today is because God said we have to be here; we are not here because we are the smartest, the most popular or the most powerful. We are here to make friends, build bridges in order to ensure that everybody gets what he or she is entitled. Self-centred leaders are into control and power and it adversely resort to unsavoury behaviours in the interest of self preservation. Great leaders on the other hand, understand the reciprocity factor with an uncommon capacity to implement plans that turned dreams to reality".

Without any form of ambiguity, in the face of this pandemic that bedeviled the world at present, I want unequivocally imploy us to remain steadfast and calm in this trying period as I know we shall surely pass over it.

Honorable Aere Ariyo, re-writing the narratives of the past.

God bless Nigeria!
God bless Kogi State!!
God bless Nigeria!!!

Signed:
Femi Adebola.

Boko Haram: We are coming after you, Shekau threatens Idriss Deby.

Shekau to Chad's President- “Today is Monday, 6th in the month of, Insha Allahu, Shaaban, the Hijirah of the Prophet of Allah, from Meccah to Medinah, 1441.

“We believe after this introduction, we heard certain things from Chad from a certain individual named Idriss Deby.

“He came out fully dressed up with the ambition of fighting the religion of Islam, that is he wants to fight us because we said we will work for the enthronement of Islam, we are  Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad.

“Our aim is to follow the tenet of the Koran; our aim is to follow the tenets of the prophet; our aim is to practice Islam the way the Prophet of Allah left instructions before dying and handing over to knowledgeable scholars, who have also passed it down to me.

“Idris Daby, I will address you now. I am insha Allahu taalla, Abubakar ibn Mohammed Shekau, the Imam of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad.

“I decided to send you this message quickly. Don’t think because you’ve fought battles in ignorance not according to the tenet of Islam, and today, because we said we will work for Allah, you think you will triumph over us.

“First, even Pharaoh was frightened. Idriss Deby, fear Allah, repent and become a Muslim.

“Be careful, all these aggressions with weapons, insha Allah, you will not defeat us.

“Because of this, you can’t do anything to us. That area in which we were victorious, that Allah made us to kill you your men (killing of 90 Chadian soldiers), it is not that we are in enmity with human beings but anybody that is in enmity with Allah, is also our enemy. This is the summary.”

He consoled the troops for the heavy casualties.

“My fellow brethren, take heart and endure. This kind of thing has happened to many. They endured and Allah gave then victory.

“We are together in the night and also at dawn; insha Allah we are together. Allah knows the  servants that are working wholeheartedly  and in sincerity, and he knows the kind of victory he will give to them. Allah will give us victory.

“My brethren, be consoled and stand firm; be full of prayers; continue with the work and may Allah help us and nobody will vanquish us since we said we will work for Allah.”

He vowed to gun down the Chadian President.

“Idriss Deby you are in trouble. Idriss Deby you are in trouble; Idriss Deby you are in trouble.  You made us to be calling your name because you are fighting Allah. People of Chad, rise up.

“The kind of life you are living is not according to the Koran, not from the hadiths of his prophet.

“But if you think you can do this, Allah is a helper and he is stronger than all. May Allah help us.”

Chadian troops, led by the President, Idriss Deby engaged Boko Haram sect in a heavy battle at the around the Lake Chad region, killing many of the sect members, destroying their base and capturing weapons.

Boko Haram: Surrender now or die, Chadian President to Sheukau

Idriss Deby, the Chadian president, has called on the Boko Haram’s factional leader, Abubakar Shekau, to surrender or be killed inside his Dikoa hideout.

Daily Trust reports that this was coming days after President Deby led the Chadian Army in an offensive against the terrorists which saw about 100 of them killed.

Deby who spoke in French to his countrymen said that Shekau has the chance to surrender now or risk being smoked out of his hideout in Dikoa, warning that Shekau would be killed the same way some of his commanders were killed.

Covid-19: Elder Leke Abejide Donates N400,000 relief fund, urge constituents to embrace farming this trying period.

House of Representatives member, representing Yagba Federal Constituency, Hon. Leke Abejide has donated N400,000 as relief funds to support the fight against spread Coronavirus in Yagba Federal Constituency.

Leke Abejide, in a statement he personally signed early Sunday morning, said his contribution of N400,000 alongside two months salary directly deducted from NASS to fight the virus in the country will help form part of stimulus package for constituents of Yagba Federal Constituency.

He urged all Yagba constituents to embrace farming as a means to curtail the economic hardship that may arise from the lockdown and stay at home measure as announced by the state government.

Read statement below:

DEAR GOOD PEOPLE OF YAGBA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY,

I AM ADDRESSING YOU AGAIN WITHIN A SPACE OF TWO WEEKS DUE TO THE SITUATION THE WHOLE WORLD NIGERIA INCLUSIVE FOUND ITSELF.

I HAVE KEPT MUTE ABOUT WHAT IS CURRENTLY ONGOING AS REGARDS DONATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS TO HON SESAN OREBIYI’s ACCOUNT BECAUSE I ONLY READ IT ON THE PLATFORM AND NEVER KNEW HOW THE ARRANGEMENT WAS MADE.

AFTER ABOUT A WEEK IT STARTED RUNNING, HON SESAN CHATTED ME ABOUT IT AND I REPLIED THAT I AM STILL RESTING HAVEN DONE PROGRAMMES FROM 23/12/2019 UP TO END OF JANUARY 2020 RANGING FROM WIDOWS PROGRAM, DISTRIBUTION OF GRINDING MACHINES, SEWING MACHINES, MOTOCYCLES, TRICYCLES ETC, PAYMENT OF WAEC FEES. THESE  PROGRAMMES COST ME OVER N150M IN FACT VERY CLOSE TO N200M.

FOR FOOD TO GO AROUND YAGBA REQUIRES HUGE AMOUNT OF MONEY. RICE FOR  THE WIDOWS ALONE COST ME N17M IN DECEMBER 2019 APART FROM THEIR CLOTHINGS. WITH THE CLOTHINGS IS NOT LESS THAN N30M AND THE CLOTHINGS COULD NOT EVEN GO ROUND. GOD WILLING THIS YEAR IT WILL GO ROUND EVERYBODY.

MY PLAN IS HOW TO EMPOWER THE YOUTHS, WOMEN AND MEN IN THE AREA OF AGRICULTURE AND ALSO TO OPEN UP OUR FEEDER ROADS BEFORE THIS UNFORTUNATE INCIDENT.

HOWEVER, MY PLAN STILL REMAINS UNCHANGED BUT IT CAN ONLY DELAY A BIT DUE TO CURRENT WORLD PROBLEMS WHICH WITH OUR COLLECTIVE PRAYERS IN TRUTH AND IN SPIRIT IT WILL DISAPPEAR IN NO TIME.

I WILL ALSO EQUIP OUR GENERAL HOSPITAL AT IFEOLUKOTUN, ISANLU, EGBE, ODOERE, MOPA & AMURO ; AT LEAST ONE PER EACH AXIS STARTING TOWARDS END OF THE YEAR AND NEXT YEAR WITH SOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENTS THAT WILL HELP OUR PEOPLE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. I AM GOING TO LIASE WITH MEDICAL DOCTORS IN OUR MIDST TO KNOW WHAT WE NEED THAT CAN KEEP THESE MEDICAL FACILITIES GOING BECAUSE EVERYTHING CANNOT BE DONE AT ONCE BUT ESSENTIAL THINGS TO KEEP THE PLACES MOVING WILL BE DONE BY GOD’s GRACE. I HAVE THE LIST OF THAT OF IFEOLUKOTUN ALREADY BUT I WILL STILL MAKE FURTHER RESEARCH ON IT.

I HAVE RECEIVED A LOT OF CALLS BY OUR PEOPLE ESPECIALLY THE ELDERS IN LAGOS, ABUJA , KANO THAT THEIR CONCERN IS THE INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT NUMBER PUT FORWARD FOR THE DONATION BUT I HAVE ADVISED TO ARRANGE AND I WILL FORWARD IT ACCORDINGLY OR BUY ITEMS LIKE RICE, SEMOVITA, GARRI AND YAM FOR ONWARD DISTRIBUTION TO OUR PEOPLE. THE AMOUNT DONATED BY EACH ONE OF THEM WILL BE MADE PUBLIC.

LET ME SAY THIS, OUR PEOPLE IN ABUJA AND LAGOS ARE THE ONES REALLY AFFECTED BY THIS LOCKDOWN. PEOPLE IN THE VILLAGES CAN GO TO THEIR FARMS AND IN DOING THIS THERE IS NO HOW CORONAVIRUS CAN AFFECT THEM. WE SHOULD RETURN TO OUR MAIN OCCUPATION WHICH IS FARMING EVEN IF IT IS AT SUBSISTENT LEVEL IN ORDER TO DEFEAT HUNGER.

I AM JUST IMAGINING HOW THESE SAME PEOPLE WHO ARE CONTRIBUTING MONEY NOW WILL CONTINUE TO DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN GOD FORBID IF THIS PANDEMIC PROLONG WITHOUT BEING TIRED. IN FACT THIS IS THE TIME OUR PEOPLE START TO FOCUS ON WHAT THEY CAN DO FOR THEMSELVES RATHER THAN WHAT A POLITICIAN OR ANY OTHER PERSON CAN DO FOR THEM. “ ATELEWO ENI KI TANIJE”.

IN THOSE DAYS WHEN I WAS GROWING UP IN THE VILLAGE, WE EAT YAM, WATER YAM AND COCOYAM TILL WHEN NEW YAM COMES OUT. EVEN WHEN IT COMES OUT OUR PARENTS WILL SAY IT IS STILL TOO SOFT AND STILL BE EATING OLD YAM FOR LIKE 2 WEEKS INTO THE PERIOD OF NEW YAM. TODAY BETWEEN JULY WHEN NEW YEAR COMES OUT AND DECEMBER MOST PEOPLE IN YAGBA WILL START TEXTING MESSAGES COMPLAINING OF HUNGER. THIS IS NOT GOOD AT ALL FOR OUR DEVELOPMENT AS A PEOPLE. A YAGBA PERSON IS NOT KNOWN FOR INDOLENCE BUT BEING VERY INDUSTRIOUS. EVEN WHERE THERE IS NO HERDSMEN SOME WILL SAY THERE IS AS AN ESCUSE. ACTIVITIES OF HERDSMEN NOWADAYS IS GOING DOWN AND I BELIEVE NOW THAT FGN IS LOOKING INWARD FOR SELF FOOD SUFFICIENCY THE MATTER WILL BE LAID TO REST FINALLY.

HOLY BOOKS SAID THOSE WHO REFUSE TO WORK ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO EAT. SAINT PAUL EVEN SAID WE SHOULD DISTANCE OURSELVES AWAY FROM SUCH PEOPLE.

IN A COUPLE OF DAYS I WILL COME UP WITH SOMETHING MEANINGFUL AND HIGHER VOLUME THAT WILL BE FAR REACHING ACROSS OKUNLAND. IT WILL BE LIKE PAN OKUN NATION INITIATIVE.

THIS IS APOLITICAL BECAUSE EVERYONE IN OKUNLAND, FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES OF OKUN PEOPLE WILL BE BROUGHT IN TO ASSIST SO THAT WE CAN PUĹL RESOURCES  THAT WILL BE FAR REACHING AND A COMMITTEE TO INCLUDE PEOPLE LIKE CHIEF KOLA JAMODU, CHIEF OWOYEMI, CHIEF OLUSHOLA AKOMODE, CHIEF TUNDE AYENI, CHIEF JIDE OMOKORE, ALH ISAH ADEBOYE, CHIEF BAYO OJO(SAN), ALH GANI OBATOYINBO, CHIEF OLUOWA, MR DAVID AIYEDOGBON, CHIEF ABIODUN OJO , SEN. SMART ADEYEMI, RT. HON ABIODUN FALAKE ,RT. HON TAJUDEEN YUSUF, RT. HON. MATHEW KOLAWOLE, ALL ELECTED STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBERS, HON ASIWAJU IDRIS ASIRU, MR BABATUNDE IRUKERA, COMMDR. FUNSHO DANIEL AND MANY OTHER EMINENT OKUN MEN AND WOMEN WILL BE SET UP. PLEASE ABOVE NAMES ARE MY SUGGESTIONS ONLY. I KNOW MORE PEOPLE WILL STILL BE BROUGHT ON BOARD.

THE COMMITTEE WILL DECIDE WHICH ACCOUNT THE MONEY SHOULD BE PAID INTO AND HOW TO CHANNEL THE RESOURCES ACROSS OKUNLAND.

THE COMMITTEE WILL HAVE SUB COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, CONTACT AND MOBILIZATION(ODA PLATFORM SUGGESTED) STRATEGIC PLANNING ETC.

ON THIS NOTE, I HEREBY ANNOUNCED A DONATION OF N400,000 IN ADDITION TO MY 2 MONTHS SALARY ALREADY TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM NASS AS OUR COLLECTIVE CONTRIBUTION TO FIGHT COVID-19.

SIGNED: REP. LEKE ABEJIDE, MHR.

Covid-19: Shitu Mohammed Kabir (MON) calls for well meaning Nigerians to assist Govt. to Stamp out epidemic

The National Chairman of National Interest Group, Shitu Mohammed Kabir MON(Makama Gwagwa) FCT, has called for aggressive multi-sectoral collaborative effort, involving all sector of our National Life against the dreaded Covid-19 in the country.

He described Coronavirus in the country, as a national challenge which requires collaborative effort by all to fight including the Government, the Political Leadership at various Level, the Private sector and the  Citizens in the overall National Interest of the Country and her survival.

Shitu urged a multi-dimensional approach and collaborative synergy involving the healthcare sector, inter agencies collaborations, faith-based and community organizations, Traditionally institutions as well as other social service delivery outlets to step up awareness Campaigns and control interventions to effectively checkmate the spread of the deadly disease.

He further urged the Government at all levels to engage in more awareness activities across the country. He commended the proactive steps taking so far by Mr President, President Mohammadu Buhari and the presidential Task for on COVID-19 as well as State Governors.

Shitu Mohammed, expressed optimism that the Disease will be checkmated in not too long a distant future and encouraged Nigerians not to despair but brace up to the challenge by strictly following the instructions, directions and advisory on safety and control measures issued by relevant Government agencies.

Signed:
Adebayo Olumoko
National Interest Forum Secretariat.
Abuja.

FLASH: Covid-19, Ward leaders rejects five bags of Semovita as relief donation from Kogi Ajaokuta House Of Rep, Lawal Idris.

The House of Representative, representing Ajaokuta constituency, Lawal Idris unload 5 bags of semovita as a relief package to a ward in the constituency which has close to 1000 residents.

The people and APC leaders of the ward has rejected the package.

Details soon.

Covid-19: UBA Donates 28.5M to Kogi to fight spread of the virus

The United Bank for Aftica has donated 28.5 million naira towards the state’s efforts against the spread of the deadly virus.

The donation was received on behalf of the State Government by the Deputy Governor and the Chairman of the Kogi Covid-19 Squadron Committee, His Excellency Chief Edward Onoja.

He thanked UBA for supporting the State Government at this trying period, urging other corporate organizations to emulate the good gesture of UBA.

The presentation ceremony was witnessed by top government officials and management staff of the UBA.

Signed: Kingsley Fanwo
Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communication

CORONA VIRUS IS REAL - AGDU

PRESS RELEASE

30th of March, 2020

CORONA VIRUS IS REAL - AGDU

The National Executive Council of Ayegunle Gbede Descendants Union under the leadership of President Ahmed-Ade Fatai want to use this medium to inform, educate and enlighten the good people of Ayegunle Gbede and the general public about the deadly virus called "Corona Virus".

The virus, Corona Virus popularly known, and called "COVID-19" was first detected in China in December, 2019. As of today, COVID-19 has no cure. However, scientists around the world are working very hard to develop a vaccine to contain and control the virus.

This virus is communicable in nature. It is easier to contract the virus from infected persons via close eyes contact, cough, sneeze, handshake etc hence the need to observe all precautionary measures released by the Federal Ministry of Health and National Centre for Disease Control, NCDC including observing social distance, wearing hand glove and face mask regularly, applying hand sanitizer often, and washing hands with clean water and soap frequently is very important.

It is regrettable to announce that more than 500, 000 people around the world have now contracted the new virus which overwhelming healthcare systems even in wealthy nations and triggering government ordered for the total lockdown all over the world.

In the United States, more than 83, 000 people have tested positive for COVID- 19, edging out Italy and China. In Nigeria, 97 people have tested positive including two sitting governors.

As at today, the global death toll from the deadly virus, Corona Virus stood at 23, 293. Although, this ugly development isn't friendly but it's the reality on ground.

We therefore, urge all sons and daughters of Ayegunle Gbede and Nigerians to observe and practice the aforementioned precautionary measures by staying safe, educate those close to them, avoid crowded environment for the time being, and stay at home as directed by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

*Corona Virus is real.* We will never be a victim by His grace.

*#StaySafe*
*#StayAlone*
*#StayAtHome*


Signed:

*Yusuf Adeyanju Yisau, AGDU National Public Relations Officer.*

COVID-19: SOCIAL RESTRICTIONS IN KABBA/BUNU LGA.

PRESS RELEASE ON COVID-19 SOCIAL RESTRICTIONS IN KABBA/BUNU LGA.

The fight to protect us from #COVID19 will involve rapidly evaluating situations and making decisions.

In our bid to fight #COVID19 and protect our residents owing to the surge in the spread of the Corona Virus in which Nigeria has recorded its very first casualty, the Executive Governor of Kogi State has directed the following:

1. Okada services suspended indefinitely

2. Market and other gathering suspended indefinitely

3. ALL worship centers suspended indefinitely

4. Schools (public and private) are hereby closed indefinitely.

5. All other social gatherings like weddings, funerals, naming ceremonies, bar and gathering of more 30 people are also hereby suspended.

Consequently, visits to the office of the SSA Security, Kabba/Bunu LG and other offices are hereby postponed indefinitely and official appointments canceled.

All heads of security agencies are by this release directed to monitor and enforce strict compliance.

Traditional and religious leaders are to please encourage compliance to among their subjects and/or followers.

Please let us all play our parts and avoid reckless actions that will put ourselves, families and the communities in danger. With the cooperation of the people towards obeying the public health guidelines, I believe this will pass us by in no time.

The required government agencies will be monitoring. Let us take #COVID19 seriously and observe good personal hygiene and other recommended precautions.

Adebayo Ariyo Kemuna
SSA Security, Kabba/Bunu LGA
24th March, 2020