True strength of Niger Delta lies in youths – Group
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The Niger Delta Young Professionals, NDYP, has said that the true strength of the region lies in its human capital, especially its youth.
The group said this while calling for a government and private sector supportive ecosystem to drive the growth and development of young entrepreneurs in the oil-rich region.
Coordinator of the NDYP, Mr. Gerald So-George made the call in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital, weekend, at the 4th Niger Delta MSME Summit.
Alleged N80bn Graft: FG under pressure to nail Yahaya Bello
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ABUJA – Civil society organizations are mounting pressure on the Presidency to ensure the prosecution of former Governor Yahaya Bello over alleged fraud totalling N80 billion.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had charged Bello in court, but his prosecution has been delayed, sparking concerns about the government’s commitment to fighting corruption.
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Okpanachi Jacob, National Coordinator of the Coalition of Civil Society for Good Governance (CCSGG), and Peter Onuma, Coordinator of the Kogi Conscience Liberation Movement (KCLM), spoke at a joint world press conference in Abuja on Monday, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to expedite action on the matter.
Inter-state Rail System Critical To Southwest Development – Abiodun’s Aide
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Special Adviser to the Ogun State governor on media and strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, has asserted that the inter-state rail system is strategic to the development of the Southwest region.
Akinmade spoke on Saturday on the topic: “Regional Integration and Development – The Case of Ogun State” at the Western Post 2024 annual retreat held in Abeokuta, the state capital.
He said that upon Governor Dapo Abiodun’s assumption of office in 2019, the governor came up with the idea of speedy development through the concept of a Multi-modal Transportation Management System, which connects the state with others in the region through air, water, rail, and road and also gives access to the rest of the world.
Durbar: Katsina Govt Queries Emirate Over District Heads’ Absence
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Katsina State government has demanded an explanation from the Emirate Council over the absence of some district heads at the recent Eid-el-Kabir Durbar.
The query letter signed by the director of administration and supply, Rabiu Jibia sought reasons from the emirate for their non-participation in the celebrations held on June 16 and 17, 2024.
Reacting, the Katsina Emirate Council spokesman, Alhaji Iro Bindawa, explained that the query was specifically served to the erring district heads for not attending the ceremony and not the emir or the emirate.