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PAGE 6 — SUNDAY VANGUARD, APRIL 28, 2019 Anti-graft group calls for probe of controversial employment at NSIA Anti-graft civil soci ety organization, Coalition Against Corruption and Bag Governance, CACOBAG, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to order the immediate probe of the alleged appointment of Ms Aisha Abba Kyari, the daughter of his Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari, as an Assistant Vice President at the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). A statement by the group’s Chairman, Alhaji Toyin Raheem, expressed worry that Ms Abba Kyari’s appointment is considered controversial because it “violates set procedure at the NSIA, which is the legally constituted agency that manages Nigeria’s excess crude oil revenues”. “According to media reports, the position was not publicly advertised, contrary to what is expected of such position” , the NGO stated, stressing that such practice at the highest level of government runs contrary to the avowed posture of the Buhari administration. The statement went on: “Equally disturbing is the revelation that the new employee is starting up with an annual package of N32 million. We have chosen to call for a thorough investigation of this case because a similar thing happened in Pension Commission recently and, at the end of the probe, those involved were relieved of their jobs. “Five days after the Abba Kyari employment scandal leaked in the media, neither the Presidency nor the management of NSIA has deemed it fit to deny any of the following claims: That: members of staff at the NSIA are infuriated by the appointment; that a few of the high-level personnel privy to the recruitment initially refused to interview Ms. Abba- Kyari. “We are by this statement giving the Presidency notice that we shall commence series of lawful civil actions in a matter of days to compel the Buhari administration to order a comprehensive investigation of this employment issue.” Emir Sanusi at SUN matriculation: Kano will soon have quality doctors, engineers, others Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna attacks: We won’t spare anyone found wanting irrespective of status — Buhari By Bashir Bello President Muham madu Buhari has vowed that the Federal Government will not spare anyone found wanting in the wanton destruction of lives and property in Zamfara, Katsina and Kaduna States. Buhari, who condemned banditry in the three states in strong terms, gave a marching order to security chiefs to, within the shortest time possible, route out bandits tertorising parts of Zamfara, Katsina and Kaduna states. The President spoke through Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State, who, accompanied by security heads in the state, visited Yar Santa •The SUN Registrar, Mr Satya Vir Sighn, administered matriculation oaths on students yesterday. and Tsamiyar Jino villages in Kankara Local Government to condole with the people over recent terrorist attacks on the communities resulting in the loss of lives and property running into millions of naira. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Abdu Labaran Malumfashi, Masari said the situation was unacceptable, assuring that the government was prepared to deal with it. “We will not hesitate to deal appropriately with anyone found to be connected, or in anyway involved, in the banditry”, the statement quoted the governor as telling his guests. “Peace and nomalcy must return to the the area, as securing lives and property is the essence of government, and failure to do that is tantamount to shirking the responsibility of the oath of office. “Be rest assured that government will not abandon you in your hour of need, because we will take the fight to the bandits where ever they may be”. The President, however, noted that security was the business of everybody, more so that there was no sufficient security personnel to be posted to every part of the country in adequate measure. “Security and the maintenance of law and order are beyond the capacity of the men and officers of the security agencies. Therefore, there is the need for everyone, especially leaders in the society, to contribute towards ensuring the safety and security of their respective environment” , Buhari said. By Abdulmumin Murtala, Kano Skyline University Nige ria, SUN, the first private university in Kano,yesterday, matriculated 82 pioneer students. The students were admitted into various bachelors’ degree programmes in the School of Arts Management & Social Sciences, SAMSS, as well as the School of Sciences & Information Technology, SSIT, based on the requirements of the National Universities Commission, NUC. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Sudhakar Kota, in his address during the maiden matriculation ceremony, held at the university premises, challenged the students to take advantage of the opportunity to become successful. “The 2018/2019 academic year is indeed a good start for Skyline University Nigeria”, Kota said. He urged the students to make the best out of the university, saying, “SUN has given assurance to provide you with quality inputs, technological integration, learning resources and use internationally accepted pedagogies that will enhance your knowledge, skills and competencies with values”. The Vice Chancellor disclosed that the university will provide programmes on legal studies, engineering and basic medical courses that are in dire need in Nigeria and across the world. Kota told the students that it will not be an easy ride, but stressed the university’s commitment to ensuring that they are comfortable and attain their dreams at the end of it all. He affirmed the university’s commitment to the protection of the environment and charged the students to contribute to transforming SUN to green and sustainable campuses. In his remarks, the special guest of honour, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, encouraged Kano residents to apply to the university in view of its global standards. He expressed optimism that Kano would soon get more quality doctors and engineers after graduating from the institution. Insecurity: Ortom calls for fasting and prayers By Peter Duru, Makurdi Benue State gover nor, Mr. Samuel Ortom, has appealed to the people of the state to fast and pray against what he described as evil forces behind bloodshed and destruction of property in the land. He also urged the people to participate in a one-week prayer and fasting programme organized by the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in conjunction with the state government starting next tomorrow. The governor, who spoke, yesterday, at the NKST Church, Iortyer, in Makurdi during the wedding of Mimi Terhemba and Tavershima Amase, stressed that God had, severally in the past, answered the prayers of the people of the state during challenging times. “We must therefore collectively approach the throne of grace by going into sincere prayers coupled with repentance and sustained fasting particularly against the rising wave of crime because such problems emanate from the spiritual realm,” Ortom said. While commending the church for playing a pivotal role in his reelection during the last general elections, he pledged to provide quality leadership that would uplift the fortunes of the state.
SUNDAY, Vanguard, APRIL 28, 2019, PAGE 7 The couple: Temitope Ademiju and his wife, Omoyeni Oluwapelumi Pomp as NPAN Secretar tary’s daughter weds IT was pomp and pageantry when Omoyeni Oluwapelumi, daughter of Elder Feyi Smith, the Executive Secretary of the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN), wedded her heartthrob, Temitope Ademiju, son of Pastor Olukayode Adeyanju penultimate Saturday, in Lagos. The couple took their oaths at The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Fountain of Life Sanctuary, Ikeja Industrial Estate, Ikeja, Lagos. Photos: Bunmi Azeez Vanguard’s reporter er, Providence Emmanuel, weds VANGUARD’S business reporter, Providence Emmanuel, has signed off her maiden name to become Mrs. Adeyinka after being joined in Holy Matrimony with her heartthrob, Idowu Amos Adeyinka. The wedlock, which was witnessed by the families, friends and colleagues of the couple, took place at The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Morogbo Area Headquarters, Agbara, Lagos State on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Photos by Lamidi Bamidele L-R: Funmi Ogundeji, Blessing Ajetunmobi and Maryjane Ogezi. Elder Feyi Smith, bride's father; Mr. Ugo Onuoha, former Editor, Champion Newspapers and Mr. Oladiran Smith. Mr. Olaleye Adeyinka, representing the father of the groom; Deaconess Theresa Emmanuel, bride's mother; Mr and Mrs Idowu Amos Adeyinka, (the couple); Mrs Alice Adeyinka, groom's mother and Overseer Emmanuel Orisi Emmanuel, bride's father L-R: Pastor Libert Nasamu, his wife Pastor[Mrs] Bisola and Mrs. Wumi Adedo. L-R: Mrs. Nihinlolamiwa Smith, Mr. Oladiran Smith and Pastor Oluwaseyi Smith. Kelly Ejimofo and Jesse Dati wed The wedding ceremony between Miss Kelly Ejimofo, and Mr Jesse Dati was held at ECWA Church, Jos L-R: Pastor Jeremiah Olusegun Akinwusi, Superintendent, The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Morogbo Area; Mr Olaleye Adeyinka, representing groom's father; Mr Oji Joshua and Overseer Emmanuel Orisi Emmanuel, bride's father . Mr and Mrs Jesse Dajen Dati , receiving thier wedding certificate from the President of ECWA , Rev Stephen Panya Baba WMD: Nigeria accounts for 32 per cent of global malaria deaths — LAPO By Esther Onyegbula Non-Governmental Or A ganisation, the Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO), says Nigeria accounts for 32 per cent of the global estimate of 655,000 malaria deaths annually with 97 per cent of the population at risk of the disease. The Chief Executive Officer, LAPO NGO, Ms Sabina Idowu-Osehobo, made the disclosure while speaking at the 2019 World Malaria Day (WMD)programme organised by the organisation at Akinola/Ifesewapo Community, Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA in Lagos. Idowu-Osehobo, represented by Mrs Sandra Asowata, Regional Officer, LAPO Lagos 2 Region, noted that LAPO was pleased to be a key stakeholder promoting efforts towards a zero-Malaria prevalence in Nigeria. She said: “Malaria disease has significant impact on national economic development and household income. “Malaria constitutes a huge epidemiologic burden in Africa and continues to cripple the economic development in the region. “Malaria remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria with all year transmission and 97 per cent of the population at risk. “Nigeria also accounts for 32 per cent of the global estimate of 655,000 malaria deaths annually. Malaria victims are mostly pregnant women with their unborn babies and children below the age of five years.” Dr. Emmanuel Akabe, Deputy Governor-elect of Nassarawa State, Mrs. Tosan Akabe, with the couple, Miss Kelly Ejimofo and Mr. Jesse Dati, son of Plateau State Commissioner of Information, Hon Yakubu Dati. *Dignitaries during the World Malaria Day programme organised by LAPO. According to her, Malaria is responsible for 60 per cent of outpatient visits to health facilities, 30 per cent of childhood death, 25 per cent of death in children under one year and 11 per cent of maternal death in Nigeria. Idowu-Osehobo noted that Malaria was a major cause of increasing household poverty and slow phase of national development as over N132 billion was expended annually on treatment costs, prevention and loss of man-hours. On his part, the Baale of Ifesowapo/ Akinola Kingdom, Chief Amos Akinola, Otatu 1, thanked LAPO for extending the anti-malaria sensitisation to the community and also for distributing free insecticidal treated nets to his people. L-R: Mr Babajide Komolafe, Deputy Business Editor; Mr Tony Ubani, Group Sports Editor, Vanguard Newspapers; a guest, and Mr. Bonny Asieba. L-R: Pastor Olayooye Samson, General Overseer, Tabernacle of Safety Church, Goshen Camp, Igbesa; his wife, Favour; Overseer Emmanuel Orisi Emmanuel, bride's father and Mr. Hassan Balogun, Admin Manager, Vanguard Newspapers.
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