BOLA AHMED TINUBU: THE BEST MAN FOR THE JOB- Green Movement

One interest thing about the 'Asiwaju', is the fact that he is perceived differently by different people.  From being the new 'Awo', a bullish businessman, to a tactical politician. The streams of opinions about his persona continue to burgeon.  What is very clear from the multiplicity of perceptions and opinions about him is that he is an icon and a figure to reckon with in contemporary Nigeria.

 

Asiwaju Bola Ahamed Tinubu is one unique Nigerian personality  with imposing features, strides, and achievements. A politician, businessman and leader of thought.  

He has in the last 16 years risen to become the Generalissimo of Nigerian politics.

Before becoming the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), his role as a strong opposition leader cannot be glossed over.  Rather than joined the ruling party then, the Peoples Democratic Party, as it was the fad among politicians, he stood in the sun and in the rain to build the then Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN ) into a formidable national party.

Using that platform, he fought for good governance and federalism, properly called and applied. Even when as a Governor, his government was starved of fund by the Obasanjo administration due to the creation of L.C.D.A in Lagos state, he was still firm and undaunted.

Before this, along with like-minded patriots, he has put up stiff resistance against the military junta of Gen. Sanni Abacha, risking his life and everything he has worked to achieve up till that stage of his life. 

Even though this patriotic fervour earned him exile, together with other patriots of his ilk, the monumental sacrifices birthed this fourth republic.

Indeed, Nigeria's political story  will be incomplete without acknowledging the significant contributions  of Asiwaju Bola Ahamed Tinubu.

He was a key force in the merger of his party, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) with other parties like the CPC (Congress for Progressive Change), a faction of APGA ( All Progressive Grand Alliance) and the ANPP( All Nigerians People's Party) to form the All Progressives Congress (APC).

His strategic political  roadmap of aligning the West with the North was key to the APC's victory in the 2015 general elections.

His sagacity made possible the emergence of General Muhammadu Buhari as the standard bearer of APC at the party's convention in 2015. His loyalty to the President has never be in doubt. He was also intrumental to the choice of Prof. Yemi Osibanjo as APC's Vice Presidential candidate

Nothing is as interesting as achieving one's dream. Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will always relish the fact that his party, the APC, has broken the jinx of sit tight syndrome among political parties in Nigeria by defeating the then ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after sixteen unbroken years at the helms of affairs that can arguably pass for wasted years. 

 

Tinubu, also referred  to as the 'Jagaban', can be rated as one of the most influential politicians in Africa, in the 21st century.

Looking into the crystal ball, with the multi dimensional challenges plaguing this country, the person most suited to lead us out of the hydra headed challenges confronting the nation, into the land of promise flowing with milk and honey is Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, the Jagaban of Borgu Kingdom.

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Abubakar Usman

Green Movement

Governor Bello is following Awolowo's example...Ekiti East Zonal Education Inspector, as group unveils national educational development project for Bello Presidency...

A group of young Nigerians under the auspices of *BELLO 4 NIGERIA EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROJECT* has unveiled a road map towards revamping the educational fortune of Nigeria using same as a means of projecting the image, personality and project 2023 as more Nigerians joins the demand for the Governor of Kogi State to run for President of Nigeria in 2023.

The group says the idea is to use the movement achieve a multi-productive and multidimensional aims of advancing the course of educational development of students of the masses in public schools in Nigeria and also spread the news of what Governor Yahaya Bello represents across Nigeria, by way of providing free writing and learning materials to over one million students and pupils in public schools in Nigeria. 

The project which has reached four States and the federal capital territory with over two thousand beneficiaries within just four days, after it was officially launched at the Government Secondary School Suleja, Niger state, being the alma mater of the Governor. The National Cordinator and Senior Special Assistant to Governor of Kogi State on Political Matters, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi says the project is a humanitarian program geared towards promoting education of young Nigerians and advance the growing demand for Governor Yahaya Bello to contest for President of Nigeria in 2023.

At Government Secondary School Suleja, the Zonal Education inspector for Old Suleja zone, Alh Yusuf says the gesture of Governor Bello to assist schools across Nigeria with such educational materials is an effort that must be commended by all Nigerians while the Principal of the school described Yahaya Bello as a pride to his teachers, he says no sensible Nigerian will hear Governor Yahaya Bello's name without appreciating his great strides.

At Chikakwere UBE School, Kubwa, Bwari area Council of FCT, excited students prayed for Governor Bello's Political elevation while the Head of the School says Governor Yahaya Bello is a leading example of friend of the poor.

At Nyanyan-Gbagi UBE School, Karu LGA, the elated Vice Principal of the school says if all politicians can emulate Governor Yahaya Bello, education would experience a better stead in Nigeria, the elated students prayed for more success for Governor Yahaya Bello 

At Akunu-Akoko Grammar school in Akoko Northeast LGA of Ondo state, Principal and students described the gesture as encouraging, unprecedented and pray for God's blessings on the Governor.

At St Silas UBE School, Omuo-Oke, Ekiti East LGA, the Zonal education inspector who received the team says the Governor of Kogi has reinvented the Awolowo ideology in providing education for children of the poor.

From one school to another, from one state to the other, from one geopolitical zone to the next, the project has continued to receive great commendation accompanied with words of prayers for Governor Yahaya Bello. The initiative which is self funded is expected to reach 774 schools representing one school each in all the Local Government Area of Nigeria with the aim to reach a minimum of one million students and pupils in public schools in Nigeria.

Folashade Joseph empowers over 200 Widows in Ijumu Local Government Area.

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation Mrs Folashade Joseph has empowered about two hundred widows in Ijumu local government area to start petty businesses. 

In a brief ceremony at the palace of the Olujumu of Ijumu kingdom, Mrs Joseph presented the sum of twenty five thousand naira each to the widows to enable them start small scale businesses.

The widows empowerment which started in the year 2019 under the Pa Alfred Oladele Omoniwa foundation has so far empowered over 500 widows.

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries at the occasion, a widow Mrs  Adewumi Bukola Florence thanked Mrs Joseph for standing up for the widows, she said most of them are now self reliant as the petty business like frying Akara, selling of farm produce and others is now flourishing. 

The paramount ruler of Ijumu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba William Olusegun Ayeni described Mrs Joseph as the pride of Ijumu Kingdow, he thanked her for the great things she has been doing among his subjects. He used the opportunity to congratulate her on her reappointment. 

While reacting, Mrs Folashade Joseph encouraged the widows to make judicious use of the money. She promised to sustain the empowerment program to pull the widows out of poverty in line with the President Buhari's agenda to take twenty million people out of poverty.

Breaking: Second Republic Lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Mohammed is dead.

Dr. Mohammed Junaid

By Bashir Bello

KANO 

The deceased son, Suleiman who confirmed the death, said Junaid died on Thursday night at the age of 73 years and after brief illness which lasted for three days.

His burial is to be announced by the family.

Minister of Investment and trade, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo and other sympathizers have started trooping into the deceased’s house located at No. 60 Lamido crescent, Kano to sympathize with the family.

2023 PRESIDENTIAL SEAT: Bello soar higher as group sponsors free educational materials to popularise project, we are proud of alumnus, Gov Bello... Govt Secondary school, Suleja

It was a moment of ecstasy, exhilaration and nostalgia when students and teachers of the Government Secondary School Suleja, Niger state received August visitors on a Tuesday morning leading to an emergency assembly of students and teachers. The guests who are members of the *BELLO 4 NIGERIA EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROJECT* led by the initiator and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi were at the school to flagg off the 774 LGA educational materials support initiative, a project that intends to benefit more than one million primary and secondary school students in public schools with educational writing materials and scholarship.

The very excited Principal who incidentally was Governor Yahaya Bello's Geography teacher, Mr Alh Olanrewaju Ajeigbe did not take 3 minutes to file hundreds of students on the assembly ground, for what he later in his speech described as the first time two assembly meeting will happen in the history of the school. The principal says he feel fulfilled and grateful to God to see his student become a Governor and now preparing to be President. He said that was his happiest moment in about 30 years of his teaching career. He reminded the students that he has always mentioned that he has produced great people from same school

In the same vein, the Zonal education inspector for Old Suleja zone Alh Yahaya who led the ream to receive the group says schools in Niger state have produced great personalities and more than one President of Nigeria and Governor Bello would be the next. He thanked the team for the wonderful initiative, hw said Governor is now towing the path of Gen Babangida in Niger state

While addressing the people, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Yahaya Bello on Political Matters and leader of the team expressed happiness and satisfaction with the reception accorded the team, he says the initiative is designed to assist students from poor homes across one school each in the 774 LGAs of Nigeria, he said it is a part of several laid down plan to put pressure on Governor Yahaya Bello to run for President of Nigeria, Omoluabi says the project is a multi-productive idea that will be bring about a symbiotic relationship that brings mutual benefits to all. He further stated that it is a self funded project solely to spread the image, personality and project 2023 in every household represented in each of the 774 secondary schools captured for the initiative.

The high point of the event was the announcement of scholarship award of Governor Yahaya Bello Prize for best Student in English, Mathematics and Accounting for SS3 Students which is also self funded by the team.

The team after leaving Niger state went to Chikakwere Junior School in the Bwari Area council where same joyful mood enveloped the atmosphere. 

One after the other the students prayed for his success and also joined in the pressure for him to contest

WTO appoints Okonjo-Iweala as DG

Former Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been appointed as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

WTO made the announcement via its official Twitter account on Monday, February 15, after a meeting between its stakeholders.

The WTO tweeted, “Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala from Nigeria is appointed as the next WTO Director-General. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala makes history as the first woman and the first African to lead the WTO. Her term starts on the 1st of March 2021. WTO members took the decision to appoint @NOIweala at a special meeting of the General Council, following a selection process that included eight candidates from around the world #WTODG.”

2023: Plans to pair El-Rufai with Jonathan

Source: SAHARAREPORTERS 

There are plans already to pair El-Rufai with Jonathan for 2023. We believe both forces are strong and have goodwill in their regions and are good for the party," one of the sources confirmed to SaharaReporters.

It was learnt that there had been pressure on Jonathan, to defect to the All Progressives Congress and run for president in 2023 on the ruling party's platform.

Some APC chieftains, including governors, had visited Jonathan at his Abuja residence last November on his 63rd birthday.

The APC team's visit was led by the Chairman Caretaker/Extraordinary National Convention Planning Committee, who is also the acting national chairman of the party, Governor Mai Mala Buni.

Other members of the delegation include David Umahi, Ebonyi State governor, who recently defected from the PDP to the APC; Atiku Bagudu, Kebbi State governor, who is also the chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum; Abubakar Badaru, Jigawa State governor; Chief Ken Nnamani, a former Senate President; and Alhaji Kashim Ibrahim-Imam, ex-presidential liaison office to the National Assembly.

The APC leadership visit to Jonathan had generated speculations, which SaharaReporters have confirmed to be more than a friendly visit or a courtesy call on a former president.

It was learnt that the visit was a continuation of the APC scheme to woo Jonathan to the party by a caucus in the party that feels more comfortable to have the ex-President in power than the national leader of the party, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu.

Buni had denied that the APC was looking in the direction of Jonathan, saying, "Those peddling such information, they are afraid.

"Even if someone wants to base assumption on our recent visit to him during his birthday, we were there because of his capacity as a former President of Nigeria.

"Again, even if there is nothing when we are talking of peaceful coexistence, we must give credit to former President Jonathan on the issue of peace; how he accepted defeat in 2015 and resigned to fate. That has qualified him to be a statesman, and he is now among our fathers."

On whether the APC would accept Jonathan should he indicate interest, Buni had said, "Even in America where we got this democracy, I've not seen where people are being confined to a limit."

Sources, however, told SaharaReporters that Jonathan had surprised the northern elite and the APC northern cabals by his disposition to the Muhammadu Buhari presidency despite all the dirt and campaign of calumny thrown at him and the PDP before the 2015 presidential election, which gave Buhari an unprecedented victory over an incumbent.

It was learnt that some APC cabal had also been impressed that despite the Buhari government's glaring failure, Jonathan had not openly criticised his successor or his administration, much unlike ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Obasanjo had written open letters condemning the Buhari government and also verbally berated it at any opportunity.

SaharaReporters learnt from sources that the establishment of almajiri schools by Jonathan to reduce a large number of out-of-school children in the North also scored the former president good points in the eyes of the northern cabal in the APC, especially with most of it now rotting away even under a northerner as president.

"They see Jonathan as a safe option given the bias Buhari has also shown. The northern elites are afraid that when power returns to the South, the North may get a dose of how Buhari treated the South in terms of key appointments. The choice of El-Rufai is only natural. He has always been seen as a good northern candidate for the presidency," a source said.

Recall that El-Rufai had thrown his weight behind having Nigeria's next president emerge from the southern part of the country.

In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service last August, El-Rufai said, "The southern part of the country is supposed to produce the president come 2023; I don't support a northerner to vie for the seat after President Muhammadu Buhari, based on Nigeria's political arrangement."

Though El-Rufai described the power shift arrangement among the country's various regions as unconstitutional, he said it was a political design that must be respected.

"I believe that (there is) no developed country across the world that considers leadership based on where someone comes from. However, in Nigerian politics, there is an arrangement that we all believe in rotational leadership. We are aware of that, anyone who denies that is wrong," the governor said.

As the APC mull over the Jonathan-Elrufai ticket, there are concerns on the position of the All Progressives Congress national leader and a former governor of State, Bola Tinubu, who is reportedly eyeing the presidency.

Tinubu was considered Buhari's running mate ahead of the 2015 presidential election before some voices in the party and elder statesmen discouraged the APC from going with a Muslim-Muslim ticket, hence the choice of Prof Yemi Osinbajo, who was singlehandedly picked by the former Lagos State governor.

Tinubu had supported Buhari to win presidential elections in 2015 and 2019, believing that Buhari would return the favour after the expiration of his tenure in office when power would be expected to shift to the South.

SaharaReporters gathered that Jonathan was considered a better option than Tinubu because of the latter's "unpredictability".

A source said, "Even among Yoruba people, Tinubu has enemies. Many people want to reduce his power and influence in the South-West; many do not like him in the North. They cannot predict Tinubu the way they can predict Jonathan. With the presidency, Tinubu will become very powerful and no one can predict what he will do with such powers.

"That is why the strategy being employed by those in support of Tinubu is to first unite people, particularly in the South-West, behind him. They know the challenge before him and understand that it will be much harder to convince other regions to support him without his region solidly behind him.

"As for Jonathan, he has been there before, so it is easy to know the kind of presidency he will produce. Jonathan cannot also spend more than four years in power since he has spent four years already, a fact that is also not lost on those scheming to have him run for the APC."

PA. THOMAS AMOYEDO: A true patriot, honest community leader and eloquent testimony of fatherhood... Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi

Says his passage to glory will leave irreplaceable space in community leadership...

The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Yahaya Bello on Political Matters, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi has described late Pa. Thomas Amoyedo of Olorunsogo Street, Odolu Kabba as a bridge builder, outstanding community leader and irreplaceable patriot of Oweland. He made the statement while reacting to the demise of the octogenarian which took place at the early hours of Sunday at a ripe age of 85 years.

Omoluabi says the life and time of Pa Amoyedo was one that encompassed humility, industry, patriotism, communism and sincerity which made him stand out among his peers. He described Pa Amoyedo as a man of high degree of sincerity and integrity, he says the community leader was a true definition of love and kindness.

*Today instead of mourning, I'm celebrating the passage of an outstanding community builder, rare specie of his generation, a father to all and indeed hardworking man. As a young boy growing, I was privileged to live under the direct tutelage of Pa Amoyedo, just like many others who were neither his biological children nor in anyway related to him, yet he raised us in the best moral standards and instilled in us character of discipline, hardwork and taught us with our core cultural values that have impacted greatly in our adulthood today, he was a disciplinarian, astute community leader, decent politician, truthful Businessman and a man with a large heart. I will miss his frankness, wise counsels, braveness and love for all* Omoluabi says.

Pa Amoyedo was until his death a community leader, retired school bursar, produce merchant and politician. He is survived by many children and grandchildren, including Mr Ayodele McVictor Amoyedo,retired  Senior executive at the Nigerian Breweries Plc and prominent Kabba community developer.

We Celebrate, Not Mourn Jakande- Asiwaju Tinubu

Former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, has paid glowing tribute to elder statesman, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, who died on Thursday at the age of 91.

Jakande was Lagos governor between October 1, 1979 and December 31, 1983.

In a statement titled, ‘We Celebrate, Not Mourn Jakande- Asiwaju Tinubu’, Tinubu described the late Jakande as an “inspirational father of modern Lagos State” who was behind the transformation in Nigeria’s commercial capital

The chieftain of the All Progressives Congress said he was inspired by all that Jakande did and he has since tried to walk in the spirit of Jakande.

Tinubu wrote, “Today, we lost a great soul. Pa Lateef Kayode Jakande exemplified the best of Lagos and of Nigeria.

“He could appropriately be described as the last of the titans ranking with the likes of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Adekunle Ajasin, Pa Abraham Adesanya, Chief Bola Ige, Chief Olabiyi Onabanjo, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, Alhaji Aminu Kano, among others.

“Whatever we have been able to accomplish in Lagos State is because of the groundwork Pa Jakande set out before us. In so many ways, he is the inspirational father of modern Lagos State.

“In housing, education, health care, and road construction, he left an indelible imprint.

“Thousands of Lagosian families still reside in the several housing estates he constructed across the state. Thousands of beneficiaries of his free education scheme are accomplished professionals and successful individuals in diverse fields today.”

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Extend Your CSR to 5 Okun LGAs, Okun Traditional Council Tells Dangote

The Okun Area Traditional Council has urged the management of Dangote Cement, Obajana to extend its Corporate Social Responsibility to other five Local Governments in Okun land, the Yoruba speaking part of Kogi State.

Chairman of the Council and Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi made the appeal when he led other members on a visit to the Company at Obajana, Lokoja Local Government Area.

“Without this road (Obajana-Kabba), Okun would have been completely shot out of the State capital, Lokoja. We are most grateful. I don’t know why the arrangement of the road stopped at Kabba, It would have terminated at Egbe. I think you Should make another arrangement with the Federal Government for the road to be extended to Egbe or Ilorin.”

He advocated a Scholarship Scheme for Okun Indegent Students as well as employment of of outstanding ones, saying more cordial relationship is needed between the Company and Okun people.

Oba Owoniyi maintained that Obajana and the entire Oworo are Okun people, hence the need for the Company to extend its Philanthropic activities to Kabba/Bunu, Ijumu, Mopa/Amuro, Yagba East and Yagba West Local Government Areas.

The Okun Paramount Ruler who commended the AG Dangote Company for doing the Obajana-Kabba road according to specifications, stressed the need for the extension of the road to Egbe.

The Obaro thanked Alhaji Aliko Dangote for establishing the company and for employing sons and daughters of Okun land.

Speaking on behalf of the management, the General Manager Community Affairs, Mr. Ade Anlemi thanked the Traditional Rulers for the visit and promised to channel their request to appropriate quarters for necessary action.

The Okun Obas had earlier visited the Bajana of Obajana, Oba Idowu Isenibi at his Palace where he commended Oworo people for sustaining the cultural heritage of Okun land, urging them not to relent.

Obaro Owoniyi stated that he would continue to work towards the unity, peace and progress of Okun land.

He urged parents to ensure that their children are educated to secure a bright future for them.

 

Responding, the Bajana of Obajana, Oba Idowu Isenibi who was delighted with the visit, commended the Chairman Okun Area Traditional Council and members for the visit which he described as an indication that Okun and Oworo people are one.

Those on the entourage of Obaro are, Oba Williams Olusegun Ayeni, Olujumu of Ijumu Kingdom, Oba Ayodele Irukera, Elegbe of Egbe, Oba Moses Etombi, Agbana of Isanlu and Elulu of Mopa, Oba Joledo.