Kauran Gwandu Achievement Forum organises special prayer for Kebbi Governor

 

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The Kauran Gwandu Achievement Forum has on Wednesday organised a special prayer for the new administration in Kebbi State led by Comrade Dr Nasir Idris to achieve its set goals and objectives of transforming the state. 

The prayer, which was organised under the leadership of the Chairman of the forum, Alhaji Shu'aibu Garba Tazarce featured serries of prayer session by different Ulamas held at Birnin Kebbi Eid Praying Ground.

The Ulamas included; Malam Imrana Usman, Chief Imam, Juma'at Mosque, Bayan Oando, Birnin Kebbi, Sheik Muhammad Tuku Argungu, Chief Imam Argungu Juma'at Mosque, mong other Juma'at Mosques Imams. 

The Ulamas prayed to Almighty God to give Gov. Nasir Idris the capability and wisdom to pilot the affairs of the state well and successfully take it to the promise land.

While praying against every kind of evils and calamities in the state, the Ulamas also sought for God's protection, shower of His bounties and mercies as well as lasting peace across the state.

They prayed God to give the governor the strength and capacity to continue with the good work of transforming the state he had already started in just less than 100 days in office.

The special prayer session was attended by thousands of people from all walks of life including; Commissioners, Directors, Senior Civil Servants and other top government officials.

Commissioners present included; Hon. Yakubu Ahmed BK, Information, Hon. Abubakar Jiika, Finance, Hon. Abdullahi Umar Muslim, Works as well as the Accountant General of the State, Alhaji Muhammad Aminu Zoramawa, Alhaji Kabir Sani Gaint, SA political and power, Sagir Muhammad Haliru, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Ahmed Idris among others. 

Blackout: Kebbi establishes surveillance team to safeguard transformer/electrical installations

 

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Worried by possible activities of vandals following total blackout in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State Government has engaged the services of hunters as a surveillance team to safeguard transformers and other electrical installations from vandalism in the state capital.

This was made known in a statement by Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor. 

Idris said addressing the hunters at the Cabinate Office, Birnin Kebbi on Monday, the Adviser to Kebbi State Governor on Political Affairs and Power, Hon. Kabiru Sani-Giant said the essence of the team was to ensure security of electrical installations especially theft of armoured cable which had become rampant in Nigeria.

He observed that at the end of the day the loses or bulk of the budden lie on the neck of government, hence the need for precautionary measures to avert the trend.

"If a transformer is vandalised, at the end it's government that will bear the budden and that's a minus on the side of government and its people because it will spend the money that would have been used for developmental project to replace electrical installation.

"That's why we decided to fish out trustworthy people like you to do this kind of job. We know the bad eggs amongst us will take advantage of this power outage to perpetrate their evil acts of removing armoured cable, but with you people on ground, they won't be able to carry out their bad intention," he assured.

Sani-Giant advised them to be very vigilant in discharging their duties, recalling that even when there was power supply, because the supply used to be rationing, the hoodlums do carry out their acts in areas where light was not available at a perticular time.

This, according to him, had become a threat to Kebbi State in general, "that's why we feel your services is very important, you are not only assisting government but also, you are assisting yourself and the general public."

The governor's aid informed them that the work would make them to become more professional in the security aspect and at the same time they would get some token from government apart from reward from their creator.

On his part, the Commissioner for Home Affairs and Internal Security, Hon. Sama'ila Yakubu-Augie said: "security is everybody's business, hence the need for all hands on deck to rescue the situation."

He reminded the team that protecting power installations should be a collective responsibity that every Nigerian must contribute for the good and safety of all.

Responding, the Commander Kebbi State Hunters, Ambassador Musa Hussaini Rambo lauded Gov. Nasir Idris for finding them worthy of the job and assured that they would do their best to protect the installations from vandalism.

Hussaini Rambo sought for support and cooperation from the general public to discharge their function diligently.

 

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Kebbi Gov't urges residents to be patient as total blackout 'll soon be over

 

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The Kebbi State Government has appealed to residents of Birnin Kebbi and evirons to be patient as the total blackout being experienced would soon be over.

Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor made this known in a statement. 

He said the  Secretary to Kebbi State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida made the plea when he visited the substationn of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) alongside with the SA political and power Alhaji Kabir Sani-Giant on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi.

It could be recalled that on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, one 90MVA (330KV/132KV) and a 60MVA (132KV/33KV) transformers were destroyed as a result of fire incident which affected three states of Kebbi, Sokoto and part of Zamfara.

The SSG said the call became imperative in view of the lingering power outage being faced by the residents in the last nine or ten days.

He explained that he was in the scene on behalf of the State Governor, who instructed him to monitor the work because he doesn't want his people to remain in darkness, assuring that the governor was always in support of what would bring joy and happiness to his constituents.

Bala-Tafida, who expressed satisfaction with the level of work done so far, said the team of engineers had assured that their headquarters in Abuja had given them two weeks to fix the light.

"We came, we saw the level of efforts being put in place and we are satisfied. All we need from our people is prayers for them to do a good job and complete it within the stipulated period and we are hopeful that the work will be completed on schedule," he said.

Also speaking, the Adviser to the Governor on Political Affairs and Power, Alhaji Kabiru Sani-Giant said considering the level of damage in the substatation, no one would have expected the work to attain such appreciable level, adding that the engineers had shown a high sense of commitment to the work.

While appreciating the team of engineers and other technical staff of TCN for displaying professionalism, Sani-Giant said from all indication the team would meet the two weeks target set by the management of the company.

He appealed to all the affected customers to be patient and consider what happened a destiny from Almighty God that nobody could avert it.

The governor's aid advised people to imbibe good culture of using electricity by switching off all appliances when not in use to minimise power wastage and possible fire outbreak.

Sani-Giant said: "We should borrow a leave from our neighbours, Niger Republic, they have that discipline, they switch on bulb when there is need for it unlike us Nigerians, we allow our bulbs on even during the day time when we don't need them."

On possible damages during restoration of power, the adviser insisted that announcement would be made through radio, television stations and other platforms for residents to put off all appliances to avoid damages and safeguard their property.

Grant fresh interviews revealing your role in 1992 Zangon Kataf crises, Group tells Gen. Zamani

 

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Zangourban Community Development Association ( ZOCUDA)  has cauitioned Gen. Zamani Lekwot  has challenged General Zamani Lekwot to grant a fresh interview revealing the role he played in 1992 Zangon kataf crises, as they alleged he was among the accused culprits in the crises that was pardoned. 

The group said cautioned him to desist from granting distorted  interviews on the  crises  if he is not ready to reveal what transpired.

They said the biased interview he recently  granted to justify hienous crimes commited agains't Hausa/Fulani members of the community in the 1992 crises, of which he played a role only opens the wound of the past and recoils the  trauma and sorrow which  families of the victimes and those who suffered in the attack.  

Challenging Gen. Lekwot to bring his witness and have the market he indicated  to have  caused crises revisited, the group said the purported site was an empty land without any infrastructure and no single stall was built by the authority concerned, but relocation was announced impromptu in order to achieve what they descirbed as an ethnic agenda by the then Chairman of the Local Government Area. 

In a statement by the Acting Chairman Board of Trustees of ZOCUDA, Alhaji Ibrahim Bisallah, he challenged General Lekwot to conduct another round of  interview to tell the world "honest and humble truth".

Bissallah said contrary to Gen. Lekwot's  false assertion in the interview he granted  that the  1992 Zangon Kataf crises started as a result of  relocation of new market, which led to an attack on an Atyap commuity which the general failed to mention its name, and how many persons killed, he said "there are enough records in our (Hausa/Fulani) archives to enlighten the public of the roles played by all the parties to know the truth. But it is pertinent to our Hausa-Fulani Community to correct any misrepresentations or mischief from any quarters in the public domain with the fear of Allah. 

The group's Acting Chairman also advised General Lekwot  to go for counselling on human relation and psychology and  desist from "granting interview on your role in Zangon Kata crisis of 1992 because the more you speak on it the more you reawake sleeping victims) and open the wound of grief, sorrow and tears yet to heal and remind us of the seeming frustrated and disgruntled Retired general you are. This is the least of what we would say to ourex convicted and unremorseful neighbor if you continue to tow the path you are taking as against being apologetic and seeking forgiveness."

He said not only were General Lekwot's responses uncoordinated, but "there were lots of deliberate mischief, distortion of facts and misinformation that has become your stock-in-trade.

"As you rightly stated, you were tried, convicted and pardoned, but you were wrong in claiming you were framed for a crime you never committed. For somebody of your standing, a retired General belonging to a clique in Nigeria that are hardly caught on the wrong side of the law, if you were not culpable, truth would have set you free. The world would have come to your rescue. You would not have been indicted by a Commission of enquiry and Tribunal both headed by Christians like you. 

"The people of Zangon Kataf especially the Hausa-Fulani Community would like to wonder what exactly did you set out to achieve by this interview at this critical time when the nation is in desperate search for peacetul co-existence amongst its peoples in the face of the protracted insecurity involving kidnapping, banditry and unknown gunmen attacks in the nation, especially in Zangon Katat, Southern Kaduna and Kaduna State in general. 

"Perhaps it could have been an opportunity for you to tender an unreserved apology to tho widows, the orphans and the relatives of the hundreds that the Atyap murderers maimed, killed as well as the tens of thousands of the Hausa/Fulani you and your kinsmen displaced and sent out as Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in a continuing onslaught that has lasted about 31 years and their properties worth millions of Naira destroyed as well as those with scars on their bodies and grief in their hearts. 

"But you derailed from an opportunity to rebrand your blood-stainedpersonality and rather typicalofthe old disillusioned and diabolical machinations depictingtheseeming disgruntled and frustrated General that you are, you have by this misplaced interview exposed yourself to further hatred and ridicule by exhuming theghost of the barbaric act that stinks to high heavensfor which generations of the victims will continue to remember. 

They however warned Gen. Lekwot that the Hausa/Fulani   "community would not be silent once he re- open the wound.  

Ashafa worked for your victory, consider his appointment, Women Forum urges Tinubu

 

 A political group, Women in Politics Forum (WIPF), Kaduna state chapter, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), saying the verdict was further affirmation of the people’s belief in his Renewed Hope Agenda.

Te Coordinator WIPF, Kaduna state, Hajiya Maryam Saleh urged the president to consider Alhaji Ismail Yusuf Ashafa (Sardaunan Ikulu) for federal appointment as the latter campaigned vigorously for the president and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in preparation for the 2023 general elections.

She said the agitation for the nomination of Sardauna Ikulu is based on his political sacrifices rendered to the victory of the president and the APC in the 2023 general elections.

We are optimistic that if Alhaji. Ismail Yusuf Ashafa is given an opportunity to pilot any Agency or government parastatal, in view of his leadership style, we believe he will change the political narrative especially in southern Kaduna.

“President Tinubu needs selfless and philanthropic people like Sardauna Ikulu to help in achieving the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration. We trust in the ability of the president as he has a listening ear, which is one of the reasons Nigerians voted for him,” she stated.

Akpabio's aide denies his impeachment plan, creation of hybrid party for 2027

 

An aide  to Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio,  Dr. Jibril Tafida has refuted the widespread rumor that some agrieved lawmakers, led by two senators   from the NorthWest zone are planing the senate President's impeachment.  

He said the senate president and his fellow colleagues at the hallowed chamber are united.

Dr Tafida who is the  Special Adviser on Nongovernmental Organizations for the senate president also said the claim of plans to establish a hybrid party ahead of the 2027 elections is entirely unfounded, as the senate president remains  committed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has no intention of joining or supporting any other political platform.

He said the Senate remains focused on its legislative responsibilities and working towards the betterment of the country.

Fielding quesitons from newsmen in kaduna on Saturday, Tafida said "for the purpose of setting the records straight, we would like to respond to the recent publication by Vanguard newspaper, which contains several unfounded claims regarding the Senate president, Senator Godswill Akpabio, particularly the alleged moves to impeach him. We must categorically state that these claims are both baseless and far from the truth.

"Firstly, there is no truth in the assertion that some aggrieved senators are planning to impeach Senate President Akpabio or create an unfavorable leadership situation for the presidency."

According to the Tafida, the Senate president enjoys a harmonious relationship with his fellow senators, and there is no iota of evidence to suggest otherwise. 

"The claim that two former North West governors are spearheading this alleged plot is entirely false. Senator Akpabio has always maintained a good working relationship with his colleagues from all geopolitical zones, and there is no reason to believe that any senator, let alone former governors, would be involved in such a scheme.

"Additionally, the assertion that meetings were held in Saudi Arabia and Ilorin to plan the removal of the Senate president is not only laughable but totally unfounded. Senators can meet anywhere and discuss issues when it is not against any interest. Most importantly, Senator Akpabio has not been involved in any such meetings.

"Lastly, the claim of plans to establish a hybrid party ahead of the 2027 elections is entirely unfounded. As far as I know, the Senate President remains committed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has no intention of joining or supporting any other political platform."

Dr Tafida then concluded by urging the public to disregard the false information presented in the Vanguard publication noting that" Senator Godswill Akpabio and the Senate leadership are focused on their duties and are working together to serve the Nigerian people. Any claims suggesting otherwise are simply untrue and should be treated as such."

Kebbi Gov't. sympathises with KAEDCO over substation fire outbreak

 

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The Kebbi State Government has sympathised with the management and entire workers of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO) over the fire outbreak that engulfed its substation in Birnin Kebbi Thursday night.

Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor disclosed this in a statement made available to Newsmen.

Idris quoted Hon. Kabiru Sani Giant, Special Adviser to the governor on Political Affairs and Power as saying this in Birnin Kebbi.

Kabiru Giant advised the company not to be distracted by what happened in view of the colossal damage incurred following the ugly incident, instead, it should be brave and courageous enough to absorb the shock.

He, however, said that even though it's not the responsibity of government to repair or buy any of the equipment, yet, in its magnanimity, the state government under His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu would look into the possibility of assisting the company.

This, he said, is with a view to restoring light to the good people of Kebbi State.

The Political adviser appealed to residents of Kebbi to remain calm and exercise little patience as the light would be restored in due course.