Taming HyperInflation in KogiState-The need for creative and transparent governance

According to the latest official report Kogi state is the most hyperinflated state in Nigeria,the inflation stands at 33.28% while the food inflation stands at 41.29% (See Business day report December 22,2023)

This is a clear indication that the purchase power of the people of Kogi State is low and the price index is unusually high while at the practical level people of Kogi state are not only suffering they are malnourished and extremely needy.

The hand of poverty is very heavy across the 21Local Government in Kogi State.

The government exist to serve the people it is time to stimulate the economy and empower the people, wealth must be urgently transferred into the hands of the people.

We must show economic creativity and financial prudence the times demand sit.

According to the senate president each state of the federation which includes Kogi state have received a minimum of N30bn as economic support against inflation,and if this is not true the government will do well to debunk it, the states must show accountability and the political will to improve the lives of the people,apart from thee regular allocation N30bn isenough to make significant changes in the lives of the people of Kogi State.

The Kogi State government must take the following steps to radically reduce the pressure of inflation.

1.Publish in details the amount that have been received so far as economic palliative federal government

2.Publish in details the quantity of foodstocks received from the federal government as an economic palliative to the details

3.Publish the how the economic support funds that have been spent

4.Publish in details how stock of food items has been shared across the state.

5.Create a data bank for families and poor house hold across the state

6.Create a data bank for youths across the state

7.Create a data bank for unemployed in Kogi state

8.Digitalize the process of distribution of economic palliatives.

9.Include stakeholders from opposition parties, civil society, traditional institutions, students, cleric and informal sector in economic making decisions

10.Retirees and physically challenged people must always be at the centre of all economic palliative programmes.

11.Improve rural security for farmer store turn back to the farm

12.Provide farmers with high yield in puts across the state.

Hon Adeyemi Abidemi Adebola

Minorithy Whip

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APC Deputy Spokesperson, Duro Meseko Hosts Super Eagles Goal Keeper, Ojo Olorunleke in Abuja.

 APC Deputy Spokesperson, Duro Meseko Hosts Super Eagles Goal Keeper, Ojo Olorunleke in Abuja.

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon Durosinmi Meseko has received one of the Super Eagles goal keeper, Ojo Olorunleke at the APC National Secretariat Abuja, following their silver medal-winning campaign at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.

The APC Deputy Spokesperson hosted him few hours after the players arrived in Nigeria from Abidjan and were hosted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the presidential villa, after which the president conferred national honours on the players and gifted them lands and houses.

Ojo Olorunleke who hails from the same Kabba/Bunu LGA with the Hon. Duro Meseko, in Kogi State was received by staff, members and well wishers at the party secretariat.

Hon. Duro commended the Super Eagle's Goal Keeper following their second-place finish.

He said the country is proud of the team and applauded the team's commitment to upholding the nation's pride.

In his  response, the goal keeper said Hon  Meseko has been a philanthropist and generous giver for decades,  recalling when he received a sum of N50,000 from him to purchase his first football boot for the first time in his entire life while still playing at the local level in Kogi State several years ago.

Showering praises on Hon Meseko, he decorated him with the silver medal and thanked him for all he has been doing for his people at home.

RT Hon. Faleke empowers over 5,000 constituents

A member of the House of Representatives, RT Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, on Saturday urged members of his constituency to continue to support him in order to impact as many lives as possible.

Faleke (APC- Ikeja) made the appeal while speaking during an empowerment programme he organised for his constituents in Ikeja.

Over 5,000 members of the constituency benefitted from the programme.

Items such as Toyota Corolla, Hilux van, Tricycle, sewing machines, grinding machines ,mini-buses and other empowerment items were distributed to beneficiaries at the programme.

The lawmaker also distributed patrol vehicles to police stations in his constituency, distributed SUVs to traditional rulers and donated ambulances for the use of the various communities in Ikeja.

Faleke said he was irrevocably committed to the welfare and well-being of his constituents and that the empowerment programme was a clear demonstration of his commitment to improving lives.

“We really thank God for giving us the opportunity to execute this empowerment programme.So many people are beneficiaries and our residents deserve more.

“This constituency is a special place with special people, and that is why we must ensure they enjoy the dividends of democracy.We have done it before , and we will continue to do more for our people.

“We have distributed over 400 mini buses, 103 tricycles , 118 driers ,315 grinding machines, and solar light to light up our streets and communities.

“Today, we have five SUVs for our traditional leaders, five Hilux vans for police stations for effective policing, three ambulances for our community safety and emergencies, three Hummer buses for our market traders and empowerment items for our artisans.

“I am committed to improving lives in the constituency and by God’s grace ,I will continue to do my best to serve the people”, he said.

Supreme Court ruling: Kogi PDP Youth Leader Hails Tinubu

Appreciation for Upholding Judicial Independence and Serving the Will of the Masses.

It's positive to see public Appreciation for Upholding Judicial Independence and Serving the Will of the Masses. aligning with the credibility of the Supreme Court's judgment. Acknowledging leaders for respecting the democratic process is important for fostering political stability.

I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation to Mr President, for upholding the principles of judicial independence and ensuring that the judiciary has the autonomy to carry out its duties.

Your dedication to allowing the judiciary to take its full course and deliver judgments that reflect the true will of the masses in the various states of Nigeria is commendable. It is crucial for our democracy that the rule of law prevails, and your leadership in this regard contributes significantly to the strength of our democratic institutions.

By respecting the decisions of the judiciary, you send a powerful message about the importance of upholding justice and fairness in our society. Your commitment to this p

Tinubu suspends conditional cash transfer programme, N-Power, others

President Bola Tinubu has suspended all administered programmes by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA).

Segun Imohiosen, director of information, office of the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

According to him, the action is further to the ongoing investigation of alleged malfeasance in the management of the agency and its programmes.

Tunji-Ojo: Ignore The Unfounded Allegations Against Your 'Star Boy', Groups Urge Tinubu

Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria has expressed concern over what the call pull-him-down syndrome syndrome being orchestrated by vested interests against the Minister of Interior, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, urging President Bola Tinubu to ignore the rumours. 

Describing the Minister further as the "star boy" of Tinubu’s cabinet, the coalition comprising representatives of 25 civil society organizations insists that Tunji-Ojo is being hounded because of the several reforms he has carried out that has displaced passport racketeers from their illicit trade. 

At a press conference in Abuja on Friday where it reacted to the allegation that a company where the Minister had interest benefitted from alleged N438 million designated as consultancy fee from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, the Director General of the Coalition, Comrade Ajagun Opeyemi said it carried out an investigation which indicates that the Minister resigned from the said company about five years ago even before contesting for election in 2019 as a member of the House of Representatives. 

"From our findings, a company which the Minister allegedly had a stake in was accused of receiving the sum of N438 million designated as consultancy fee from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. However, what the peddlers of this rumour have deliberately failed to tell the public is that the minister had since five years ago resigned his directorship of the said company. 

"From the investigation made at the corporate affairs Commission, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo ceased to be a Director of the said company as required by law before contesting for House of Representatives in 2019", it says. 

According to the groups, the Minister like the proverbial dog is being called a bad name just to hang it. They insist that no trace of corrupt or financial mishandling has been linked directly or indirectly to the Minister, wondering if there are other things that do not meet the eye, for which he is being antagonised 

"Tunji-Ojo at the risk of sounding inmodest is the star boy of this administration by the virtue of the record he has has set so far among every member of the cabinet. He has demonstrated an iron-cast capacity that he came prepared for the job and ready to leave a lasting footprint. We are not surprised at the pull-him-down syndrome playing out at the moment. His resignation from the company in question before contesting for House of Representatives is in total compliance to the Federal Civil Service rule of the Federation", Comrade Opeyemi said. 

He continued by listing some of the achievements of the Minister since assumption of office. "The call for the suspension of the Interior Minister smacks of unpatriotism and insensitivity for Nigerians who have had nightmares attempting to access basic services in their fatherland, including the international passport. 

"We are all witnesses to the far-reaching innovations the Minister has brought to bear in the ministry since assumption of office. For the first time in recent history of our country, we saw a minister who mobilized his friends and associates to raise funds, amounting to hundreds of millions of Naira to offset the fines of prison inmates, give them freedom and decongest the prisons.

"Under his leadership, the Ministry has cleared a heavy backlog of passports and implemented a new platform that would allow Nigerians renew their passports from the convenience of their homes. In coming weeks, Nigerians will start receiving their passports at their doorsteps. Who would have believed that this would be possible in this country?"

While commending President Bola Tinubu for not bowing to the emotions being vaunted out on the media spaces with the intention to stampeding him into suspending the "very performing Minister of Interior", the coalition said he has demonstrated a discerning sense of judgment, character of an excellent leader by holding talks with Minister to clearly understand the issues. 

"It is therefore our appeal that the President does not succumb to this orchestrated plot to blackmail his government and project it as a corrupt one. He has demonstrated readiness to allow the Rule of Law take its due course and we have no doubt Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo will be exonerated as he continues in his excellent service delivery for our people", the coalition stated.

Kabba/Bunu Chairman set up committee on property recovery and revenue harmonization

The Caretaker Chairman, Kabba Bunu LGA, Barr. Zacchaeus Dare Michael has Inaugurated two committees, charged them to be fair and just in the discharge of their assignments.

The Chairman Inaugurated the KABBA/BUNU PROPERTY RECOVERY COMMITTEE with

BARR. BOLORUNDURO

EMMANUEL-

CHAIRMAN

PASTOR OLUBATO –

SECRETARY

HON. YINKA BEBEYI –

MEMBER

HON. MOSIKO

TOWONIFINI- MEMBER

MR. ADEYEYE

OLADELE – MEMBER

YUSUF OHIARE –

MEMBER

ADEYANJU AIYEGBOKA – MEMBER

Similarly, Barr. Dare Inaugurated the

KABBA/BUNU INTERNALLY GENERATED REVENUE HARMONIZATION COMMITTEE with

Dr. Joseph Enimola –

CHAIRMAN

Hon. Sunday Ojo –

SECRETARY

Barr. Segun Dare –

MEMBER

Hon. Kayode

Omosayin – MEMBER

Mrs. Obaromi Comfort

– MEMBER

Hosea Atte – MEMBER

7.Dada Mathew

While inaugurating the Committee, the Chairman charged the Committee on property recovery to recover all the Council properties littered everywhere in the Local Government as well as in the position of some individuals.

The Chairman urged the committee to go after those in position of the properties and return them to the Local Government.

He charged the Committee on Revenue to understudy the local Government revenue, urged them to harmonize and harness all revenues of the Local Government.

He equally charged them to block all leakages, tap into new areas of revenue with the view to ensuring that more revenue is collected by the Local Government as well as assist with the transformation program of the Local Government.

The two committees has one month to submit it report to the Local Government.

ODA Hails Gov. Bello's Appointment of Ibrahim Haruna's As Ijumu Caretaker Chairman

A sociocultural group, Ogidi Development Association (ODA), has lauded the appointment and inauguration of Alh. Ibrahim Haruna (a.k.a Slake) as the Caretaker Chairman of Ijumu Local Government Area (LGA) by His Excellency, Gov. Yahaya Bello.

A statement by the  National President of the Association, Barr. Chief Femi Amos Oloruntoba, made available to journalists on Tuesday in Lokoja, also congrarulated Hon. Haruna for his newly elevated position. 

The Association commended the governor for finding Alh. Ibrahim Haruna worthy of the position to pilot the affairs of Ijumu LGA to greater heights.

"The entire members of Ogidi development Association world wide congratulates Alh Ibrahim Haruna (slake) on your Appointment and subsequent inauguration as the Caretaker chairman of Ijumu LGA Kogi state by His Excellency Gov. yahaya Bello CON. 

"We pray for God protection and guidance throughout your tenure while you pilot the affairs of Ijumu council Administration. 

"We are grateful and rejoice with you on this occasion," he said.

CARETAKER CHAIRMANSHIP: Omoluabi congratulates Barr Zacheous Dare Michael, other twenty LGA Chairmen, promises to stand by him to succeed

The immediate past Special Adviser to Governor Yahaya Bello on Civil Service and Labour Matters, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi have sent congratulatory message to the newly appointed Caretaker Chairman of Kabba/Bunu LGA, Hon(Barr) Zacheous Dare Michael and twenty other LGA Chairmen across the state over their appointment and consequent swearing in by the Governor of the state, Alh Yahaya Bello. 

He made the statement in a press release made available to press at the Kogi State Government House, Lokoja shortly after the swearing in ceremony, Omoluabi says Barr Zacheous Michael Dare is a thoroughbred, quintessential, astute and experienced hand who has all it takes to lead the LGA to success. He said the years of experience at different level is enough preparatory ground for the Chairman to Excel in the new tour of duty.

He commended Kabba/Bunu stakeholders of the APC, Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Owoniyi and indeed the Governor for the selection of a refined and well experienced person to lead the LGA at a time like this. He assured the Governor and the people that the newly appointed will not disappoint them but make them and the people proud of his selection.

Omoluabi further assured the newly appointed of his staunch support and presence at all time for him to succeed. He assured him of doing everything possible to make him succeed in office. Omoluabi also called on the people of Kabba/Bunu to rally round Barrister Dare to succeed, he assured the people that a new dawn is here and it shall be to the benefits of all

Hon. Olowosayo Sunday (Egunbe) Congratulates Barr. Dare Zacchaus

Hon. Olowosayo Sunday (Egunbe) Congratulates Barr. Dare Zacchaus on his new appointment as the caretaker chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local government area.

I always knew you could do it, and I'm incredibly proud of you. 

You work so hard every day to achieve this accomplishment, and I can't think of anyone who deserves it more. You set an amazing example for everyone of us.

This amazing accomplishment is just one step on your journey in Jesus name. (Amen) 

You overcame so many obstacles to achieve this win. Your perseverance is an inspiration to everyone you meet, and you earned all the rewards coming your way. Congratulations once again sir.