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34—Vanguard, THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019 Return govt property, Umahi orders ex-commissioners others By Peter Okutu A BAKALIKI— GOVERNOR David Umahi of Ebonyi State, yesterday, directed former commissioners, special assistants and other former appointees to return all government vehicles and property still in their possession. This was contained in a statement by Mr. Austin Udude, Permanent Secretary-designate in Charge of Protocol. According to the statement, the affected officers are expected to submit the vehicles and By Ugochukwu Alaribe ABA—ABIA State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ene Okon, has warned residents of the state to stop giving bribe to Police officers but to insist on doing the lawful thing. Speaking during a town hall meeting in Aba with traditional rulers and other residents of the city, Okon explained that the command is determined to get rid of bad eggs in the Force, adding that he had arrested 15 policemen who were involved in extortion. He stated that he does not tolerate anyone tarnishing the image of the Police and assured that they would not shield anyone with criminal behaviour. The Police boss said: “It takes two to tango. If you don’t give, the Police officer will not take. It CSOs commit to anti-graft crusade in Enugu By Dennis Agbo E NUGU—CIVIL S o c i e t y Organisations, CSOs, in Enugu State have agreed to incorporate anticorruption crusade in their different programmes of operation in the state. The CSOs agreed that, henceforth, they would go into the hinterlands to educate the rural populace, especially women, on different forms of corruption they may be indulging in unconsciously. The faith-based groups made the agreement in a parley with media organisations, facilitated by YIAGA Africa in other property today. It said: “They are expected to submit the vehicles and other property before Thursday, June 13 (today), to the Permanent Secretary-designate, Government House.” The statement noted that it is a criminal offence for an appointee to vacate office and still retain government property. It added: “The governor has not authorised anybody to keep government’s property. The affected officials should comply.” Abia CP to residents: Stop giving bribe to policemen starts from you. “If you know that you’ve not done anything wrong, if you know that you’re operating according to rules, if a policeman comes, you prove to him that you know your right. “I don’t know that policeman that will not be afraid to even tell you bring, knowing that you know your right; insist that you know your rights. “You know the paradox of the whole situation; let me be very frank to you. I am not supporting officers collecting any money. “I have 15 policemen in my cell. Seven were arrested here at Opobo Junction. When I heard the information that they were collecting money, I sent out my monitoring unit which met them in the act and arrested them.” partnership with Strengthening Citizen’s Resistance Against Prevalence of Corruption, SCRAP-C, in Enugu, yesterday. Coordinator of YIAGA Africa, Mrs Tracey Keshi, lamented that corruption has so much permeated the fabrics of Nigerians to the extent that market women who cheat customers feel it is normal. Keshi gave instances of corruption in Nigeria to include estimated electricity bills, police extortion, cheating at gas stations, among other acts that Nigerians feel they have become norms in the society. FUTA'S 110TH LECTURE: From left— Bursar, Mr. Emmanuel Oresegun; Lecturer, Professor Benjamin Akinyele; Vice Chancellor , Professor Joseph Fuwape, and Dean, School of Sciences, Professor Olabode Koriko, all of Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, after its 110th inaugural lecture on Plant Genetics for Nutrition and Food Security, on Tuesday in Akure. June 12: How Ndigbo's plight should be addressed— Ohanaeze By Peter Okutu, Dennis Agbo, Chinonso Alozie & Ugochukwu Alaribe THE Igbo apex body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday, stated that the plights of Ndigbo deserved to be addressed through a legislative, political and equitable intervention, just as the Federal Government had intervened in matters affecting other regions of the country. In a statement by the organisation’s Secretary- General, Uche Okwukwu, the group observed that the first obvious and undeniable political plight Ndigbo faced was the inbalance in the state numerical structure of regions, as no region has less than six states in the country. According to Ohanaeze Ndigbo, “the resultant effects are many and weigh negatively against Ndigbo in legislative and executive representations and distribution of national resources. “This inequality and injustice can be addressed by the creation of an additional state in the South-East.” The statement read: “Ohanaeze Ndigbo heartily celebrates with the Abiola family and Nigerians in general on the event of the recognition of June 12 as Democracy Day and the celebration of the same today(yesterday). “Ndigbo agree that the annulment of the presidential election of June 12, 1993 was an act of injustice that required to be re-dressed through an equitable, political and legislative intervention. This intervention came 26 years after. “Ndigbo are committed to the fundamentals of justice, equity, fair play, freedom, democracy, rule of law and truth. In like manner, Ndigbo deserve that their plights be addressed through a legislative, political and equitable intervention. “First, the obvious and undeniable political plight Ndigbo face today is the inbalance in the state numerical structure of regions; whereas no region has less than six states, the South-East has 5 states, the resultant effects are many and weigh negatively against Ndigbo in legislative and executive representations and distribution of national resources. “This inequality and injustice can be addressed by the creation of an additional state in the South-East. “Ndigbo also express joy with the election of the Senate President and his deputy, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and his deputy. We hope that the election of this key principal officers of the National Assembly will put to an end the rift between the legislature (8th National Assembly), and the presidency as witnessed in the last four years. “As a body, we appeal to the leadership of APC to consider an Igbo for the position of Majority Leader of the Senate. Also, we appeal to the President and the leadership of APC to consider Ndigbo for major executive positions in due course.” It’s for free, fair election—Ihedioha Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State, yesterday, described June 12 as a day to remember free and fair election in the country. Ihedioha spoke in Owerri through his Chief Press Secretary, Chibuike Oyeukwu, adding that he was part of those who fought for today’s democracy. He highlighted that June 12 signifies the unrestrained will of Nigerians in the face of any anti-people policies of government, pointing out that the idea of June 12 as a Democracy Day was in order. According to the statement, “Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State has expressed warm felicitations to the people of Imo State and Nigerians in general, recalling his direct and active involvement in the struggle for the return of democratic rule in Nigeria alongside some of the other notable prodemocracy activists in the Third Republic. “The circumstances that necessitated the institutionalisation of June 12 every year, marks a watershed in the history of Nigeria’s political development and it is fitting that the day has been properly situated in the annals of the nation.” It was the advice of Ihedioha that “Nigerians uphold and defend the significance for institutionalising the day as a national holiday.” Zero activity in Enugu However, the capital of Enugu State, was dull with no activity to mark the June 12 Democracy Day. The state observed the public holiday with schools, civil service, banks and other institutions closed for business except for the markets. The state was made more dull with the relocation of politicians to Abuja for the inauguration of the 9th National Assembly on Tuesday. Vanguard learned that majority of the politicians were still in Abuja resting as at yesterday, while the state lacked any official function to commemorate the new public holiday. Some persons who spoke to Vanguard had reservations about the choice of June 12 as Democracy Day, noting that the decision was just to massage the South- West's ego. Abia yet to fulfill promise to Chima Ubani’s family Meanwhile, former Secretary of the Civil Liberties Organisation, CLO, in Abia State, Okechukwu Ukaegbu, has lamented that Abia State government was yet to fulfill a pledge it made during the burial of the late civil rights activist, Chima Ubani. Ubani, former Executive Director of CLO, died in auto crash on September 25, 2005 on the Postikum-Yobe Highway while coordinating the Labour and Civil Society, LASCO, coalition protests against the increase in the prices of petroleum products by the then President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo's administration. Ubani hailed from Obete Umuoha village in Obingwa Local Government of Area of Abia State.
Vanguard, THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019—35 We've lost greater part of democratic gains to Boko Haram—Gov Zulum By Ndahi Marama M AIDUGURI— GOVERNOR Babagana Zulum of Borno State has said the activities of Boko Haram insurgents have eroded the dividends of democracy from the people of the state for over a decade. Zulum spoke while addressing citizens of the state to mark Democracy Day at Ramat Square, Maiduguri. According to him, over 80 per cent of state’s infrastructural facilities were destroyed by insurgents, saying: “Over the years, we lost greater part of our democratic gains to the devilish acts and destructive tendencies of Boko Haram insurgents. "We witnessed a massive displacement of Fuludu urges Delta Ijaw lawmakers to sponsor riverine communities devt agency bill By Onozure Dania THE Leader, Burutu Local Government Area Legislative Arm, Delta State, Mr Joseph Fuludu, yesterday, urged the five Delta Ijaw lawmakers in the state House of Assembly to sponsor a bill for the establishment of riverine Communities Development Agency. Fuludu also appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to consider development of the riverine communities as it was imperative to make life more meaningful for the coastal community dwellers. Speaking to journalists at a reception ceremony in honour of Mr. Kenneth Preyor, member representing Bomadi constituency; Mr. Peter Forteta, member representing Burutu constituency 1; Mr. communities and high number of Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in the country.” On other destroyed facilities, the governor said: “In the 10-year insurgency, there were destruction of irrigation facilities with collapse of market and trading facilities. This led to high levels of food insecurity. The task before us is enormous, given the meagre resource base of the state. We will never relent or give up.” Speaking on security, he said: “Within the two weeks of my assumption of office, I have garnered support to reinorce security measures and adopt additional strategies to counter the insurgency. I have taken measures to empower Civilian JTF, give logistic support to all security operatives.” Ekpotuayerin Pullah, member representing Burutu constituency II; Mr. Emmanuel Senebe, member representing Patani constituency, and Mr. Emomotimi Guwor, member representing Warri South- West constituency after their inauguration into the Delta State House of Assembly at Asaba, noted that much responsibility had been given to them. He specifically called on Preyor, who is the highest ranking member among the five lawmakers, to take the lead and jointly sponsor a bill for the establishment of Riverine Communities Development Agency. He said:“The riverine areas of the state are in dire need for roads and bridges because of its terrain, hence this clarion call and demand since Deltans have identified Okowa as road master across the state and silent achiever.” Delta group commends Omo-Agege By Olayinka Ajayi THE Vanguard for Political Expediency, Delta State has congratulated Senator Ovie Omo-Agege on his election as Deputy Senate President. The group in a statement by Akpofure Omoniunu and Omasone Erute, Chairman and Secretary respectively said it believed in Omo- Agege’s capacity, though he was one of the last to be inaugurated in the 8th Senate but he left his imprints in that legislative session. “Though he was the last senator to the red chambers, he has left his print in the sand of time in the 8th Assembly. We, therefore, believe that he is most qualified for the position from the South-South Zone.” The group blamed immediate past All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman, Chief John Oyegun, for causing disaffection in the Delta State chapter of APC. It said: “A very clear case in point is the on-going legal battle in Delta State chapter. He hurriedly inaugurated a faction of the party into leadership without due process, which was latter set aside and this single action ruined the fortunes of the party in the just concluded elections in the state.” Taraba, Benue collaborating to fight kidnapping, other crimes — Bwacha By Henry Umoru ABUJA— IMMEDIATE past Deputy Senate Minority Leader, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha (PDP, Taraba South), yesterday NGO organises free surgeries in memory of Okparavero AS part of activities marking the 10th anniversary of the death of Chief Godwin Okparavero who passed away on June 17, 2009, free surgeries (fibroids and thyroids) took place from June 3 to 7, 2019. disclosed that as part of moves to nip in the bud, kidnapping and violent crimes in Taraba and Benue states, government of the two states have resolved to collaborate to tackle the These were carried out in collaboration with Sunshine Medical Care Initiative, an NGO founded and headed by Freeborn Ukpede. No fewer than 35 surgeries were done (27 myomectomies and eight thyroidectomies) by volunteer healthcare challenges. Disclosing this in Abuja at a reception in his honour by his constituents after the inauguration of the 9th National Assembly, Bwacha said skirmishes in the state personnel from Sunshine Medical Care Initiative, DELSUTH and staff of Okparavero Memorial Hospital. Also, there was an opening ceremony on June 3 to flag off the anniversary activities. SURGERIES: Doctors carrying out surgeries on some patients in collaboration with Sunshine Medical Care Initiative, an NGO founded and headed by Freeborn Ukpede as part of activities marking the 10th anniversary of the death of Chief Godwin Okparavero, in Delta State. were “largely informed by the activities of criminal elements in the borders of Taraba and Benue,” noting that “government is working assiduously to get to the root of the matter.” Bwacha said: “I want to call on all of us from the south to embrace peace. If there is anything we need in the south, it's peace. The devil is using some individuals to create instability in the region and I want to say that we are simply one set of people, we are brothers and sisters, we don’t need to take up arms against one another; there is really no need for that. “The devil is lurking around our neighbourhood to see where they can take advantage of any opening and see that we begin to fight. Whatever we do at the end of the day, we will still come and sit on the round table and dialogue. So, why can’t we explore those areas? “I know the ongoing skirmishes are largely informed by the activities of criminal elements in the borders of Taraba and Benue. The criminals take advantage of this because they know when there is peace, they cannot perpetrate their criminal enterprise and so they want us to take arms against ourselves so that they have time to kidnap people and lay ransom on individuals to pay. “So I want to encourage us, let us not be tired, let us explore all avenues that peace should reign. "I want to inform you that I am collaborating with my colleague from Benue North West, Senator Gabriel Suswam, who is a one-time governor in the state. The two of us will meet our governors and they are also working out something to ensure that this crisis is brought to an end. Uduaghan, Okumagba, IYC hail Lawan, Omo-Agege, Gbaja, Wase President and Deputy Senate President By Jimitota Onoyume& Festus Ahon ADelta SABA—FORMER State governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan; former Commissioner for Finance in the state, Olorogun Bernard Okumagba, and Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, have described the emergence of Senator Ahmed Lawan and Senator Ovie Omo-Agege as President and Deputy President of Senate as a welcomed development. Uduaghan in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Monoyo Edon, said: “I wholeheartedly wish to congratulate Senators Lawan and Omo-Agege on their emergence as Senate respectively as well as Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila and Mr Idris Wase for emerging Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively. You all sincerely deserve your new offices. “I thank our national chairman, Mr Adams Oshiomhole-led National Working Committee, NWC, and other leaders of the party for ensuring seamless emergence of the National Assembly leadership. This year’s Democracy Day is very significant to our political journey because we are celebrating it on June 12.” Okumagba on his part, said: “I congratulate Senator Omo-Agege on his election as the Deputy Senate President,” adding that “the victory of Omo-Agege is very well-deserved. “I commend the leadership qualities of Omo-Agege and his acceptance across a broad spectrum of senators, which ensured his overwhelming victory in the contest for the office of Deputy Senate President. Omo-Agege’s pedigree as a forthright person, a dependable and loyal partyman, fighter for justice, equity and progress is reassuring." On his part, IYC’s National President, Mr Eric Omare, called on Senator Omo- Agege to use his position to promote interest of the Niger Delta in the Buhari government, saying the region did not enjoy deserved attention in Buhari’s first term. He also enjoined Omo- Agege not to use his position to engage in unnecessary political wars with perceived political enemies in his Delta State and the region. Tidi lauds Manager, Ereyitomi Meantime, Chairman, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, Dr Mike Tidi, in a statement congratulated the Senator representing Delta South senatorial district in the Senate, James Manager, and the member representing Warri Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, on their inauguration as members of the 9th National Assembly, expressing hope that they will provide quality leadership for the people.
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