Politics
Benue Speaker humble, knowledgeable — Ogundoyin
By Titus Atondu, Makurdi
The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislature of Nigeria (CSSLN), Rt. Hon. Adebo Edward Ogundoyin has described the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh as a humble, knowledgeable and an active member of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria.
Ogundoyin also revealed that the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Dajoh is one of the decision makers in the Speakers Conference as a result of his vibrant participation in their meetings.
Ogundoyin made the disclosure in an address as the chairman of the Grand Civic Reception put together by Mbatiav Development Association in honor of Hon. Hyacinth Dajoh, Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly and the Vice Chairman (North Central), Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria at LGEA Primary School Akoagher , Mbatiav, Gboko local government Area of Benue State.
Represented by the Speaker of Gombe State House of Assembly and the vice Chairman (North East), CSSLN, Rt. Hon. Abubaka Muhammad Luggerewo, explained that their physical presence in Mbatiav in their numbers is to identify with the entire Mbatiav people for making the right choice of sending their son to represent them as the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly and the result of making the right choice is evident in the transformational agenda courtesy of the Benue Speaker that they are witnessing in their respective areas.
He pledged the support of CSSLN to the Benue Speaker to continue with his selfless service to mankind, Benue State and Nigeria at large.
Earlier, the Majority Leader of the Benue State House of Assembly Hon. Saater Tiseer spoke on behalf of Members of the Benue State House of Assembly, thanked Mbatiav people for the honor done to them, added that the reception in honor of the Speaker by his people reflect the true love they have for their son is worthy of emulation.
Hon. Saater also said that the Benue Assembly under the watch of the speaker will continue to remain supportive and loyal to his leadership to succeed.
On his part, His Royal Highness, Ter-Gboko, Chief Gabriel Shosom, described the uncommon leadership style of the Speaker as first of its kind since the return of democracy in 1999 as demonstrated in his speedy connection with personalities across the country within the short period of time in office.
Chief Shosom, enjoined Mbatiav people to give their children the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly Aondona Dajoh and the Executive Governor of Benue state Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia their blessings and support to succeed.
President General, Mbatiav Community Development Association, Chief Terfa Usoho, explained that the Mbatiav community has not witnessed remarkable development since the inception of Democratic governance in the state.
“This trend is even worrisome when one considers the size and the position of Mbatiav in Gboko local government area.
“For the records, we are the most populous in all of Jemgbagh, we vote massively and wisely yet we have always asked in vain, lived on handouts and hardly received benefits commensurate to our size and significance.”
“We continue to lack even the basic health, education and security infrastructure that our people so desperately need.”
“But suddenly, our story,as a people, has begun to change,. hopefully it is changing for the better. This change has been occasioned by the elevation of our son to the esteemed position of the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly. The Speaker has relentlessly and consciously pursued various developmental initiatives that have significantly transformed Gboko West constituency in the short while since he assumed office as the Speaker,” Chief Usoho explained.
Responding, the Speaker of the 10th Assembly Hon. Hyacinth Dajoh, thanked Mbatiav community for the honour done him and colleagues and promised to pursue with vigour initiatives and make laws that would have direct bearing on their lives.
Hon. Dajoh, also promised to be hundred percent loyal to the Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia administration for the overall good and development of the State.
He thanked his colleagues from other states for traveling from far distances despite their crowded schedules to come and identify with him on the occasion of the grand reception in his honour by his people and prayed for their safe trips back to their respective destinations.
Nigerian NewsDirect reports that highlights of the occasion was the decorations of the Speakers of other States, Bauchi, Borno, Yobe among others in Tiv traditional attire as well as members of the Benue State House of Assembly who have been supportive to the Speakers cause in the tenth Assembly.
Speaker, Hon. Aondona Dajoh, accompanied by his counterpart from other States, commissioned a traditional Council hall he built.
Politics
Edo elections: INEC to commence distribution of 373,030 uncollected PVCs
Over 373,030 uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will be redistributed to the owners from May 27, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on the forthcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Anugbum Onuoha stated that the PVC collection exercise would be done side-by-side with the CVR exercise, also scheduled for May 27.
Recall that the INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, had announced to begin the CVR exercise in Edo and Ondo ahead of the governorship elections in the two states.
Onuoha says while the statistics of registered voters in Edo is 2,501,081, collected PVC is 2,128,288 and uncollected PVCs stand at 373,030.
He said both the CVR and the PVC collection would be a 10-day exercise, starting from May 27 to June 5, from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. daily, including weekends.
The REC explained that the exercise would be conducted in the 192 wards and the state headquarters of INEC in Edo.
He also disclosed that each registration centre would be managed by two officials drawn from the commission and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
“In addition to the registration of voters, the commission will also make available the uncollected PVCs for collection during CVR.
“Also note that no PVC will be collected by proxy. Registered voters should come in person to collect their cards.
“There will be no pre-registration option because of time constraints,” he said.
Onuoha, however, appealed for the support of the media, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), traditional rulers and religious leaders in encouraging voters to locate and pick up their PVCs.
According to him, the commission has published the final list of candidates for the Edo governorship election following the conclusion of primaries of the political parties.
The Deputy Director, Voter Registry, INEC Abuja, Mrs Doris Kande-Wyom, who took stakeholders through CVR processes, appealed to them to mobilise prospective registrants for the exercise.
Politics
Gov. Namadi inspects road projects, insists on timely completion
By Umar Akilu Majeri, Dutse
The Jigawa state governor Malam Umar Namadi has inspected 26 ongoing road projects across the state and insisted for timely completion of the work.for the benefit of the public.
The ongoing projects inspected by the governor were mostly rehabilitation and reconstruction of the roads and bridges damaged by the flooding in the last two years.
Speaking to various contractors, Governor Namadi expressed satisfaction on the quality of the job at the site and urged a speed work rate for a timely completion.
The Governor told the contractors that Jigawa state is ready to continue patronising any company that demonstrates seriousness and sincerity in handling its work.
“We will not joke about paying your money as soon as you complete the work, however, we will not tolerate or accept any breach of contractual agreement particularly on quality and timely completion in accordance with the specification.”
Governor Namadi assured the Jigawa state people that his government will ensure the completion of all the ongoing road projects, and award new ones to facilitate the movement of goods and services for social and economic development.
While shading more light, the State Commissioner for Works and Transport Engineer Gambo S Malam said, the ongoing road projects have a total distance of 360 kilometers, while in some roads the works included rebuilding the collapsed bridges and provisions of new ones .
He added that so many measures were taken in the reconstruction of the roads and bridges damaged by the flood to prevent such problem In case of any flood in the future..
On their side, the contractors handling various road projects across the 27 local government areas of the state, assured the state governor that they will deliver a quality job and in a good time.
Politics
Makinde appoints Atanda, Ige as Advisory Council member, chairman LG Pension Board
Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has appointed Chief Adewale Atanda into the Oyo State Advisory Council.
This is just as a former chairman of Ibadan South-East Local Government and former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Akeem Ademola Ige, has been appointed as the chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board.
A letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the governor, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, indicated that the governor has also appointed eight other people into various positions.
The other newly-appointed persons are as follows: Akeem Oladeji- Full-time member, SUBEB; Dr Monsura Mustapha- Full-time member, SUBEB; Mrs Agbejimi Oladoja Rebecca- Part-time member, SUBEB; Oyewo Oluwaseun Oyedele- Part-time member, SUBEB; Dimeji Ladapo- Part-time member, Civil Service Commission; Mrs Funmi Arulogun- Senior Special Assistant, Diaspora; Mrs Adebayo Omolara- Special Assistant, Culture I; Mr Bolanle Seyi- Special Assistant, Culture II.
Congratulating the new appointees, Makinde charged them to discharge their duties with dedication and loyalty to the state.
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