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NGIJ-ABUJA Commends President Buhari Over the Appointment of Abdulrasheed Bawa as Substantive EFCC Boss
- Congratulates the New Anti-Grsft Agency Boss
The Abuja chapter of the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists, NGIJ has commended the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR over the appointment of Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as the substantive Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js">
NGIJ also congratulates the newly appointed Chairman on his appointment, adding that more than much is being expected from his office being a vibrant and resourceful officer with youthful energy and vigour.
The messages are contained in a statement issued in Abuja, the nation’s capital on Sunday signed by the Chairman of the FCT chapter’s of The Guild, Malam Abdullahi Gulloma.
According to the statement, “President Muhammadu Buhari has come to term with the global realities by giving the youth a place in governance.
“More importantly that corruption and corrupt practices have been identified as a clog in the neck of Nigeria’s growth and development, we therefore expect the new head of the anti-graft agency to bring his administrative ingenuity to bear at the Commission to safe the country from the negative effects of corruption to a developing country like Nigeria.
The statement said, “As Guild, we urge new EFCC boss to be fair and just in piloting the affairs of the agency at ensuring that the agency achieved the essence for which It was established while in office.
It further stated that: “For Nigeria to develop and standtall among the comity of Nations, there must be a very strong, firm, virile and independent anti-graft agency to do the needful expected of a country that is desiring genuine socioeconomic growth and development.
Adding that, “To whom much is given, more than much is being expected, noting that as a youth all eyes are on the new bride at the helm of affairs of the commission to deliver creditably-well so as not to disappoint Nigerians that are clamouring for youth inclusion in the scheme of things.
The Guild is a body of investigators, “We are promising our unalloyed cooperations and supports in all areas of our profession for you to succeed in this new national assignments bestowed on you.
“We equally advised that you operate an open door policy-administration and learn from where others made their mistakes for you to excel.
We thereby pleaded to President Buhari for more youths to be considered in both appointive and elective positions in order to bring new innovations and ideas that are conform with 21st century and modern realities.
The Guild urged EFCC boss to make his action more louder than his voice to change the narratives and perceptions in which Nigeria as a country and Nigerians as people are known for outside the shore of the country. The statement concluded.
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The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Comrade Joel Salifu, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi East, who, despite their tight schedules, attended a critical meeting at his residence in Lokoja on Saturday.
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This is contained in a statement signed by Unubi Emmanuel, Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Kogi State
In a letter of appreciation made available to the public by his Press Secretary, Mr. Unubi Emmanuel, the Deputy Governor described the meeting as both strategic and critical to the unity and progress of the party in the zone.
He thanked the leaders for their dedication and support for the APC, urging them to continue prioritizing the welfare of the party, even as they implement the discussions and resolutions reached during the engagement.
Comrade Joel Salifu use this medium to formally congratulate Hon. Abdul Ogwu Alhasan on his recent appointment as the Kogi East Acting Zonal Vice-Chairman of the APC, saying that the appointment is well deserved.
According to the Deputy Governor, Hon. Ogwu Alhasan possesses extensive experience in politics and leadership, equipping him to lead the party in Kogi East to its rightful position in the state. He commended his proactive steps in engaging stakeholders and reconciling aggrieved members shortly after his appointment.
He prayed for God’s guidance, sound health, and long life for him to steer the affairs of the APC in Kogi East to success.
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Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu is currently in discussions with Chinese Companies towards the revival of the the nation’s ailing Ajaokuta Steel Complex and to attract strategic investments.
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In a Statement issued by Lizzy Okoji, Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister made available to Journalists in Lokoja, at the weekend, said the mission to China was in order to attract strategic investments and deepen industrial cooperation with key Chinese partners.
The statement said that the Minister’s team which includes the Director General, Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, and top-level officials from the Nigerian Embassy in Beijing, have held several strategic meetings.
Meeting, it pointed out, was held with some of China’s largest and most influential steel conglomerates, including executives of Sino Steel (a member of Baowu Group), Fangda Steel Group and Jingye Steel Group.
“The crux of the meeting with the leading Chinese steel conglomerates is the revitalisation of the Ajaokuta Steel Company, a key industrial asset considered critical to Nigeria’s manufacturing ambitions and job creation strategy”, she said.
According to the statement, the talks centred around technical evaluations, operational modelling, and financing frameworks required to restore the facility to full productivity.
The Minister, in his remarks said the “Renewed Hope” administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) under his leadership at the Ministry of Steel Development is determined to revive Ajaokuta Steel Company before the end of the current administration.
Mr Joseph Tegbe, also noted, “This strategic discussions underscores Nigeria’s commitment to forging transformative partnerships that align China’s industrial capabilities with our national development priorities.” (Ends)
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Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi state has urged youths across the country not to relent in contributing their quota towards nation building and promotion of democracy
The Governor noted that development of any nation is a collective responsibility entrusted in the hands of both the young and the elderly
He also admonished youths to resist the temptation of being used by politicians to execute dirty jobs such as thurggry, violence and killings during Political elections.
Ododo made the call while speaking during the 2025 June 12 Democracy Day Youth Interactive Session, organised by the Kogi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, held at the Government House, Lokoja on Thursday.
The Governor who was represented by the Majority Leader of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon Suleiman Abdulrazaq, described the Youth Interactive Session with the Theme: 26 Years of Democracy, Renewing Our Commitment to National Development as not only timely but very relevant in impacting positively on the nation’s development and electoral process.
“As youths you must air voices that would promote democracy practice in Nigeria rather than embark on tendencies that would set the game on fire
“Our past experiences where youths are used to perpetuate evils by politicians to achieve their selfish political ambitions must be resisted and declared unacceptable”
The Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to the welfare of the youths assuring of their empowerment through skills acquisition and employment opportunities.
In his welcome address, the Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Monday Anyebe, urged the youths to embrace entrepreneurship and skills acquisition as the surest alternative to make them self-reliant.
The commissioner disclosed that the Youth Interactive Session put in place is aimed at reflecting on the journey so far in the nation’s democratic process and general overview on youth development.
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