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6 — SATURDAY VANGUARD, AUGUST 1, 2020 Eid-el-Kabir: Pray for an end to Coronavirus pandemic; Farouq, govs, clerics task Muslims As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir yesterday, Nigerian Muslims have been charged to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity, security and an end to coronavirus pandemic. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, state governors, political and religious leaders in their separate messages yesterday also urged Nigerians to tolerate one another and live together peacefully. Farouq calls for sacrifice By Nneka Ikem In her special Sallah message, Farouq said Nigerians should rededicate themselves to helping people around them and contribute their quota to nation building. She said, “today is another opportunity for us as Nigerians and muslims to come together and help the less privileged around us as commanded by Allah. Today’s celebration is all about sacrifice and total obedience to the will of God. “For us as muslims, such a day is not just about visiting friends, neighbours, eating and killing ram. It is about focusing on the ideals and lessons as passed down by Prophet Ibrahim. We should begin to ask ourselves what we can do for Nigeria rather than asking for what the country can do for us. We need to come together as a people to make Nigeria a nation that we will all be proud of. We must imbibe the spirit of charity, generosity and sacrificial giving to the less priviledged, downtrodden, widows, orphans and internally displaced persons. As we celebrate this memorable day amidst covid-19 pandemic, we should also endeavor to follow all the safety guidelines as issued by the World Health Organization, the Federal Government and other relevant health authorities to stop the spread of corona virus.” KANO By Bashir Bello In his sallah message, Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State urged Muslims to “remain steadfast and imbibe the culture of compassion, honesty and peaceful coexistence.” Briefing newsmen shortly after observing the Eid prayer at Kofar-Mata praying ground in Kano metropolis on Friday, Ganduje said this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festivities came at a trying moment occasioned by the debilitating effect of the Coronavirus pandemic across the globe and enjoined the people of the state to adhere strictly to COVID-19 safety protocols to stem further spread of the pandemic. In the spirit of Eid-el-Kabir celebration, Governor Ganduje of Kano State pardoned 29 inmates with minor offences across the custodial centers of the Nigerian Correctional Service, NSC in the state. In his sermon, the Chief Imam of Kano, Prof Sani Zahradeen, urged Muslims faithful to pray for an end to the Coronavirus pandemic and insecurity in the country. Zahradeen admonished Muslims faithful to use good teachings of the Eid-el-Kabir to promote love and brotherhood as well as live in peace and harmony with one another. Thousands of Muslims faithful including children dressed in colourful attires attended the prayer session while security personnel were deployed at the prayer grounds to enforce compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols. BAUCHI By Charly Agwam In Bauchi, Governor Bala Mohammed urged Muslim faithful to use the Eid-el-Kabir celebration for selfassessment in the last one year. In his Goodwill message, Governor Mohammed said, “We should also use the Eid-el- Kabir occasion to strengthen the existing interpersonal relationship and create new ones”. Mohammed also urged citizens to imbibe the spirit of forgiveness, humility and respect for one another. The Chief Imam of Bauchi central mosque, Malam Bala Baban Inna while delivering his sallah sermon appealed to the Bauchi state government to pay workers their July salaries to enable them celebrate Eid-el Kabir comfortably. Baban Inna who alleged that some muslims were not able to celebrate sallah because they were not paid their July salaries begged Bauchi government to pay workers. IMO Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma in his message said that this year’s Eid-el-Kabir was peculiar because it was celebrated when the world was grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic. While calling on Nigerian Muslims to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, Governor Uzodimma urged them to also use the opportunity of the Eid-el- Kabir to pray fervently for the end of the challenge of coronavirus pandemic. “The time to pray fervently for God’s intervention and mercy upon our country regarding the COVID-19 is now and I call on our Muslim brothers and sisters to make that one of their prayer points”, he said. ZAMFARA Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara also called on Muslims to use the Eid-el- Kabir festival to pray against the COVID-19 pandemic afflicting humanity. Matawalle who made the call on Friday in a statewide broadcast said “this year’s Eid-el Kabir is coming at a time when the world is grappling with the threat of the dreaded coronavirus pandemic. He noted that Muslims from all parts of the world were not able to perform this year’s Hajj due to the pandemic. “As painful as it is, we shall take solace in the fact that Allah, the all-knowing, is fully aware of our situation; He will reward us for our patience and good intentions,” he said. OSUN Shina Abubakar Osogbo Osun State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, called on citizens of the State to renew their belief in God by being faithful to promises whenever they are made. He called for unity, togetherness, and good neighbourliness among the citizens. He also urged Muslims to celebrate the festival with the fear of God, caution and in accordance with the purpose that occasioned the celebration. We need to pray to God to help us on the issue of the pandemic that has been ravaging the entire world because God’s intervention is needed in rescuing our country from this challenging situation. Though, what we are experiencing today is community transmission, we must keep to the precautionary measures to ensure that we overcome the President Mohammadu Buhari (Right), others watch as Rams are being slaughtered to mark the Eid El Kabir celebration in Abuha with his family. PHOTO: STATE HOUSE menace. I want our people to celebrate, but this is not the time to throw parties. Let us celebrate moderately at our various homes”, Oyetola said. BORNO By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum called for unity amongst citizens with prayers for end to COVID-19 pandemic. He also called on the Muslim Ummah to tolerate one another and live peacefully. Governor Zulum also urged citizens to sustain prayers for the return of peace in the State. PLATEAU By Marie-Therese Nanlong Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, Simon Lalong urged Nigerian Muslims not to allow the impact of the Corona virus pandemic to demoralise their faith. He said, “although the Muslim faithful is marking this year’s Sallah in unusual circumstances of restrictions, the essence of this spiritual event cannot be neglected. This is the time to demonstrate the virtues of peace, love, sacrifice and tolerance that are taught by the Prophet Mohammed”. He urged the Muslim Ummah to exercise patience with restrictions that have been imposed to curtail COVID-19 as the guidelines issued were meant to prevent the spread of the disease and protect the people. He urged the entire people of Plateau State to continue to live in peace with one another, and consolidate on the tranquility currently pervading the state. PDP salutes Nigerians, urges hope in God By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Eid-el Kabir to rekindle their faith, hope and trust in the Almighty Allah as the ultimate solution to the travails of mankind. The party in a statement by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, also advised leaders at all levels of engagement in the country to imbibe the lessons of Eid-el Kabir, especially the demand for total obedience to the will and command of the Almighty Allah. According to the statement,”the PDP notes that such dependence on the will and command of God by the leaders and citizens alike is the only way to pull our nation out of the economic, health and security predicaments that have confronted us in the recent time. The PDP further notes that our nation has been able to battle various challenges, the recent being the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, largely by divine intervention, and as such urged Nigerians to remain steadfast in their trust in God”. YOBE By NDAHI MARAMA, Yobe state Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has enjoined Muslim faithful in the state to exhibit good neighbourliness through love, peaceful coexistence and generosity in the spirit of the Eid-el-kabir Sallah celebrations. In his Sallah message, he said “this occasion inculcates in us the spirit of good neighbourliness, love, honesty, generosity, discipline and above all fear of Allah in all our actions. We should also be inclined to mutual understanding, justice and kindness to followers of other religions for the attainment of a stronger and united country.” KWARA By Demola Akinyemi Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq congratulated Kwarans and every Muslim household praying the Almighty God to ease the current global pandemic and insure humanity against recurrence. According to him, “as a Government, one of the key takeaways from the COVID-19 pandemic is the need to be proactive and inventive in filling the socioconomic and infrastructural gaps that would make life easier for our people. We will emerge from this pandemic stronger and better”. TARABA By Femi Bolaji Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku who congratulated Nigerian Muslims for surviving the challenges of the present times, particularly, the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, however said global statistics of the devastation caused by the CoronaVirus indicated that the worst was not yet over. He further urged them to continue in their prayers against the pandemic while adhering to all precautionary measures. KEBBI Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi urged Muslims faithful to strictly adhere to the COVID- 19 protocols, to stem further spread of the pandemic. Bagudu also enjoined the Muslims to pray for peace to overcome the security challenges in the country. The governor said that it was imperative for the residents of the state to take responsibility and ensure full compliance with the safety protocols to curtail spread of the pandemic during the festive season. While appealing to Muslims faithful to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir festival peacefully, Bugudu urged them to exhibit the virtuous principles of patience, tolerance and perseverance in their dealings. He admonished the Muslims to observe the festive season in line with the teachings of Islam. OGUN James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA - The immediate past Governor of Ogun, Senator Ibikunle Amosun called on Islamic faithful to use the occasion of this year’s Eid el kabir to offer prayers to God for restoration of peace to our nation. In his Sallah message, Amosun, who is the Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, enjoined Muslims not to be devastated by the current realities in the country, due to the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic. He urged them to be patient and continue to cooperate with government at all levels so that the curve of the novel virus could be flattened in Nigeria. According to Amosun, with the adoption of a ‘New Normal’ as a way of life, we all need to take responsibility and be actively involved in the fight against the pandemic and other challenges threatening our human existence. Senator Goje By Henry Umoru Former governor of Gombe State, Senator Mohammad Danjuma Goje ( APC Gombe Central), has called on Nigerians to remain united at this time of Eid-del-Kabir celebrations and in the face of various challenges facing the country. In a Sallah message signed yesterday in Abuja by his Media aide, Lillian Nworie, Goje who rejoiced with Nigerians, particularly the Muslim faithful on the occasion of the Eid al Adha, enjoined Muslims to seize the blessings of the season and pray fervently for the progress of Nigerians and Nigeria.
7 — SATURDAY VANGUARD, AUGUST 1, 2020 Ugwuanyi moves to re-position tourism in Enugu •Flags off decontamination of schools ahead of resumption By Anayo Okoli & Chinedu Adonu E State NUGU—ENUGU Government has embarked on projects to re-position tourism in the state and restore Enugu city to its tourist’s destination status. Already, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has approved work to commence on the total refurbishment of the Nike Lake Hotel and Resort. Enugu which used to be tourists’ delight lost its tourism glory due to misplaced priorities of past administrations. The situation, no doubt, is givingGovernor Ugwuanyi serious concern, especially with his high interest in expanding the revenue base of the state. He has therefore set out to change it and restore Enugu to its old glorious days as a foremost tourist destination with lots of improvement to comply with modernity. For a start, the governor has embarked on massive rehabilitation of the state owned Nike Lake hotels and Resort which in the recent years has not been functioning optimally. Already, the government has done a good link road from the soon-to-be reopened Akanu Ibiam International Airport to the hotel in less than 15 minutes. This will give visitors to the state swift access to the hotel without any traffic hitches. In addition, Ugwuanyi has embarked on the conversion of the Unity Park beside Okpara Square at the three Arms Zone to a unique tourist centre. Already massive work is ongoing there with the construction of various entertainment facilities. The molding of a giant size lion will be the centre of attraction at the park. There are plans to boost tourism in the state. Meanwhile, the state government yesterday, flagged off comprehensive decontamination and fumigation of secondary schools in the state, ahead of resumption of academic activities. The exercise is being carried out by the state fire service, led by its Chief Fire Officer, Engr. Okwudiri Ohaa. It would be recalled that Enugu State Government, on March 24, 2020, closed all educational institutions in the state, as part of proactive measures to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The state government directed all public officers/civil servants to work from home till further notice, except those on essential services, and has been paying them salaries, including the teachers, without delay, since then. Briefing newsmen shortly after the flag off, which took place at Queen’s School Enugu, the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Uche Eze, who monitored the exercise alongside the Chairman of Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB) Barr. Nestor Ezeme, said that it was Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s directives that “all our schools, classrooms, dormitories and school premises should be decontaminated and fumigated in preparation for resumption”. Prof. Eze disclosed that “this is to ensure that when the students and teachers are back to schools, they will be safe to learn in conducive environment”. The commissioner added that the exercise will take place in all the schools and will be completed on or before the evening of Monday, August 3, 2020. He pointed out that Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration has utilized the four months of break in academic activities “in renovation and expansion of our school facilities to ensure that we have enough space for our children to maintain social distancing when they return to schools. Appreciating Gov. Ugwuanyi’s efforts towards enhancing the standard of education in the state as well as the welfare and safety of the students and their teachers, the Principal of Queen’s School Enugu, Mrs. Ada Nweke, said that the teachers will ever remain grateful to the governor for his commitment and good works in the education sector and beyond. Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State (2nd right) with his deputy, Hon. Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo (right), the State Chief Fire Officer, Engr. Okwudiri Ohaa (2nd left), others, when the State Fire Service displayed samples of the newly procured Automated Motorized Fumigators, Mini-Buses and customized decontamination machines, for use in public places, yesterday. Four persons found dead in apartment in Delta By Festus Ahon, ASABA FOUR persons, three males and one female, were found dead, yesterday morning at the living room of a two-bed room apartment at Rich Man Garden Estate, behind Anglican Girls Grammar School, Asaba, Delta State. The fifth occupant of the two bedroom apartment, identified as Maxwell was unconscious as at the time the door of the apartment was opened by the police and was taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba for medical attention. As at the time of filing this report, Maxwell was on oxygen at the hospital. The identities of the deceased victims who reportedly moved into the apartment, Tuesday were still unknown. Confirming the incident, the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hafiz Inuwa said investigation was on to unravel the circumstance which led to their deaths, adding that the unconscious victim would help in the investigation if he survives. Inuwa however said autopsy would be conducted on the evacuated corpses. One of the residents of the estate who spoke to newsmen, expressed shock over the incident, adding that the power generating set of the victims worked from Tuesday night to about noon on Wednesday when it went off on its own. Pleading anonymity, he, however, said the generator was placed at the balcony of the apartment. The neighbour who claimed to have assisted in evacuating the corpses, said:“I went in there to assist in the evacuation and I counted five persons, four boys and one girl. “One of the boys was still alive but in critical condition. I did not find drugs or related substances. All of them were sitting in the parlour at the time we entered.” Also speaking,another neighbour, said they were worried that after over 24 hours, nobody came out of the apartment, saying that the generator was not on the following evening. He said:“This created suspicion. So at dawn, we invited the police to come and check what was amiss. It was when the police opened the door that we found the lifeless bodies of four persons.” Another neighbour who identified himself as Odogwu, said other occupants of the building raised alarm over the well being of the new tenants who had not come out of their flat even when rains had soaked their belongings. Odogwu said: “At night, we discovered that even when it rained on their properties, they did not come out and then we knew all was not well because no sane person will leave his properties under the rain when he can take them inside. “This morning we became worried that they did not care for their properties and that was why we invited the police so that we could ascertain if all was well behind closed door.” The landlord of the building, Onuoha Okonji who also chatted with newsmen, expressed shock that four more persons had joined the original tenant who he identified as Maxwell from Ozoro. Saying he was shocked when he got a distressed call about the tragedy, Okonji said Maxwell was introduced to him by an agent and they concluded transactions before the said Maxwell moved in Ċhairman of the estate, Clement Okafor suspected that the victims may have died due to prolonged inhaling of carbon mono oxide from the generator. Lamenting that the estate has been without public power supply for over two years, Okafor called on the management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company to activate the electricity transformer in the area. Trace, LG partner for new sound experience By Juliet Ebirim TRACE, an Afro-Urban entertainment company with a mission to empower youths have officially added a new dimension to its scope, as it recently unveiled a partnership with LG Electronics- XBoom range of products. The partnership is geared towards evolving a better way of listening to music using cutting edge technology. Speaking on the new partnership, the MD Trace Anglophone West Africa, Sam Onyemelukwe revealed: “For us at Trace, it’s always a pleasure to work with great brands and great partners, and the same can be said of this particular partnership with LG. We all know the change the younger generation is bringing into music and entertainment in general for our country and continent—it’s amazing! They are pushing boundaries and bringing recognition to Africa, and so partnering with such a reputable brand will further enhance the listening pleasure of music lovers.” Also speaking at the event, the General Manager of LG Electronics, Audio Video division, Mr. Kenny Cho said:“LG Electronics has been a global leader and major player in home entertainment. This partnership with Trace will bring about a new level of digital entertainment by providing Nigerian youths with cutting edge technological products of being entertained at any point in time.” Present at the sign-off ceremony of this new alliance were Hari Elluru; Head, Marketing, LG Electronics West Africa, Kenny Cho; General Manager (Convergence), Audio/Video, LG Electronics, West Africa, and Paul Mba; Marketing Manager, LG Nig. Limited. Also present were Trace’s Bassey Aniefiok; General Manager, Sales & Special Operations, and Sam Onyemelukwe,MD,Trace Anglophone West Africa. Through the years, Trace has widened its scope and perfected the art of content production and talent management service and with this new alliance with LG, not only has Trace become a Pan-African Ecosystem which empowers the young and young at heart globally, it has set itself up for the future of global digital entertainment. How we’ll change perceptions about insurance – OIBL ORANGE Insurance Brokers Limited (OIBL), has pledged its determination towards supporting micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MS- MEs) in the country. The MD/CEO of the company, Mrs. Janet Ibikunle, who gave the affirmation at the inauguration of the company’s office complex in Somolu said the company was determined to change the perception of people concerning insurance through its proactive products and policies. She gave the assertion as the chairman of the company, OIBL, Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe pledged the company’s determination to bring insurance benefits to low income earners. “One of our targets is to change peoples’ mentality By Providence Adeyinka about insurance and also protect micro, small and medium scale businesses,” Mrs. Ibikunle said. “Many people have a wrong perception of the insurance industry. They probably think insurance brokers or agents are not well to do set of people, but with this milestone tower at the heart of such a densely populated area like Somolu, first, that perception would change. “Also, according to our slogan, ‘we don’t speak grammar when there is claim’, this means that, when you have genuine claims, you are bound to have your compensation. By going through us, you pass the headache to us, then we run it for you till you get your compensation.
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