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Restructuring, road to Nigeria’s revival — Okei-Odumakin
Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, President of Women Arise, has called on Nigerian leaders to embark on a genuine process of restructuring the country through a new constitutional framework.
Okei-Odumakin made the call on the sidelines of the 1st Anniversary of Mohammed Fawehinmi Lecture and Book Presentation held in Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday.
According to her, there is need for deliberate restructuring to turn around and create a trustworthy leadership processing system.
“Restructuring, the last word on my husband’s breath, is the road to Nigeria’s revival.
“Without restructuring, we could not remove the federal failures afflicting us, which are sustained by election rigging, census manipulations and the corruption which brings proceeds in sinful rewards,” she said.
Okei-Odumakin, therefore, called on Nigerians to ensure they hold a potent PVC and come out to vote.
She advised that they should defend their votes and dedicate to organising for genuine change rather than agonising.
Speaking on the theme, “Nigerian Election And The Masses,” Okei-Odumakin who is also a human rights activist, called on leaders of political parties to increase the level of women representation at the various positions in states.
She noted that despite the numerical population strength of women, their level of representation was nothing to write home about.
“Over the years, there had been a poor representation and gender imbalance of women in critical areas.
“For example, in the House of Rep, out of 360 members, only 18 are women, representing about 4.61 per cent, while Senate has 8 women out of 109 members, representing 7.34 per cent.
“Why is women good to lead only until elections and benched afterwards when the spoils are shared? She is hardly entitled to lion share,” she lamented.
She, therefore, challenged women to be more assertive and organised more for change.
Similarly, Mrs Basirat Fawehinmu-Biobaku, a legal practitioner, called on Nigerian leaders to be upright and do the will of the people.
Fawehinmi-Biobaku, the younger sister to late Mohammed Fawehinmi, urged all leaders in the country to do what was right and germane in the life of the citizenry, especially on education, security and job creation.
She, therefore, prayed to God to guide and direct Nigerian leaders aright, to do what is good for the populace.
Reports gathered that late Mohammed Fawehinmi, the eldest son of the legal icon and human rights activist, Gani Fawehinmi, died on Aug. 11, 2021 at 52, from COVID-19 related complications.
The Ondo State Government has confirmed two cases of cholera in the state.
Banji Ajaka, Commissioner for Health, said the state has activated surveillance for immediate response to any cholera outbreak.
Amaka said the two cases of cholera were reported in Okitipupa LGA, adding that the situation has been curtailed by the rapid response team.
“The surveillance team was also strengthened with community informants and contact tracers trained and placed on stipends for eight months,” he said. “They have been deployed for active case searches in preparation for any reported cholera outbreak.”
The commissioner added that an emergency preparedness committee would be constituted to work on the provision of potable water, sanitation, and strengthening of the health institutions in the state.
He assured that the government would play its part by sensitising and creating awareness in the mass media and also through community engagement.
President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday depart Lagos for Pretoria, South Africa, to attend the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The inauguration of Ramaphosa follows his re-election as president for a second term.
Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, said in a statement on Monday that President Tinubu would return to Nigeria after the ceremony.
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has laid the foundation for an 85-kilometer road project worth about N21 billion in Madobi Local Government Area of the state.
The governor said, at the inauguration of the project on Monday, that the project was poised to redefine rural landscapes and enhance the livelihoods of the populace.
The 85 kilometers spans from Bridge Madobi to Madobi town, running through Yako to Kafin Mai Yaki, culminating in Kiru LGA.
He explained that the project underscored the commitment to bolster transportation infrastructure, which was crucial for agricultural and economic growth in rural Kano.
Additionally, the governor said a second project featuring a 15-kilometer road and a 200-metre bridge from Madobi Town to Kubarachi to Kura was also underway.
“This will showcase the administration’s profound dedication to catalyzing progress across the semi-urban and rural areas,” he said.
Yusuf articulated a bold timeline, while assuring completion of the projects within 18 and 24 months respectively.
“My vision aims not only at bridging urban-rural divides but also cultivating sustainable economic pathways, thus curbing rural-urban migration and fostering prosperity in hinterlands,” he said.
Former Kano State Governor, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, commended the governor’s effort toward the project while applauding the electorate for choosing wisely in the previous election.
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