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APRM Nigeria 2nd Peer Review: President Buhari Approves Report, Ready For Validation

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Following the Presentation of Country Self-Assessment Report (CSAR) of Nigeria’s Second Peer Review Process by Mr. Boss Mustapha, Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) during its weekly Meeting on 23rd June, 2021,  President Muhammadu Buhari approved the Report, now ready for validation by the Country Review Mission (CRM) of African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), a voluntary self-assessment instrument of African Union to deepen Good Governance and Development.  

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In a statement signed by Media Assistant to NC/CEO,AUDA-NEPAD/APRM Nigeria Abolade Ogundimu on Friday in Abuja said that National Governing Council, led by the Chairman, Senator Abba Ali, accompanied by Princess Gloria Akobundu, Secretary of the Council and CEO, AUDA-NEPAD/APRM Nigeria; Dr. adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Louis Mandama, and Prince Ugo Beke, Members of NGC, presented the CSAR while  Dr. A. A. Karim, Deputy Commandant and Director of Studies at National Institute For Security Studies, Abuja, the Institute that carried out domestic Review of the Report was also in attendance. 

Princess Gloria Akobundu, National Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer, African Union Development Agency- New Partnership for Africa’s Development/ African Peer Review Mechanism (AUDA-NEPAD/APRM) Nigeria, lauded President Buhari for his unwavering support to the Process, adding that once again the President had demonstrated through his approval of the report, his strong commitment and believe in the Review Process.

According to Akobundu, given the President’s commitment to the Review, recommendations of the Report will get Federal Government’s attention. 

“President Buhari approved the conduct of Nigeria’s Second Review, 11 years after First Review. He ensured that the necessary structures were put in place including the inauguration of the National Governing Council Members, drivers of the Process.

“The NGC and the National Secretariat keying into the President’s passion for the process, ensured rapid and careful implementation, even amid COVID-19 pandemic.

“We thank God for the cooperation and support of stakeholders across every sector of the economy and National life.

“We highly appreciate APRM Continental for its guidance and cooperation towards the success of the exercise,” she said.

On 24th June,2021, Akobundu along with,  Dr. Mandama, Prince Beke and Dr. Karim, as well as Mrs. Adefunke Adimula, Director,  APRM Department in the Agency  visited Hon Prince Clem Agba, Hon Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, as follow up to SGF’s  Presentation of Country Self-Assessment Report (CSAR) of the Second Peer Review of Nigeria to the  Federal Executive Council.

Nigeria’s Second CSAR is a product of meticulous process started in 2019 as part of President Buhari ‘s commitment to good governance and Development of the nation focusing on the four APRM thematic Areas namely: Democracy and Political Governance; Socio-Economic Development ; Corporate Governance ; Economic Governance and Management; as well as Cross-cutting Issues, after the first Review was carried out in 2008.

With the approval of the President, all is now set for the Country Review Mission Team, led by Ambassador Mona Attia, who are expected in the country to validate the CSAR by conducting town hall meetings, Sectoral Consultations and meeting with key stakeholders across the six Geo-Political zones.

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Organ Trafficking: Ekweremadu, Wife, Doctor Sentenced To Various Prison Terms

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The duo of Ekweremadu, former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, his wife Beatrice, and Doctor Obinna Obeta has been senenced to various jail terms for bringing a 21-year-old Lagos street trader to London to exploit him for his kidney.

A judge at The Central Criminal Court, [ Old Bailey], announced the sentence friday.

At a sentencing hearing on Friday, Ekweremadu was jailed for nine years and eight months, his wife Beatrice was sentenced to four years and six months imprisonment while Obeta received a 10-year prison term.

The sentencing follows their conviction in March for organ trafficking, The Ekweremadus’sick daughter, Sonia was cleared of any wrongdoing.

1rem;">The three were found guilty after arranging or facilitating a young Nigerian man’s travel into the United Kingdom in a bid to obtain his kidney on behalf of Sonia.
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The jury said Ekweremadu, his wife and their doctor criminally conspired to bring the 21-year-old Lagos street trader to London to exploit him for his kidney.

The conviction is the first under the UK’s Modern Slavery Act 2015.

The sentencing comes after pleas from multiple prominent personalities and institutions, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

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Other petitioners included both chambers of the National Assembly, the Chairman/CEO, Nigeria in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Erewa Dabiri, and the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC).

The charges were preferred on the Ekweremadus on June 23, 2022, when their arrest was announced. Obeta was later arraigned on July 13, 2022. While his wife was granted bail, the senator was refused.

After months of a pre-trial, the trial commenced on January 31, 2023 and lasted about six weeks, culminating in a guilty verdict against Ekweremadu, Beatrice, and Obeta.

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The House of Representatives  has write to the government of the United Kingdom seeking mercy in sentencing the embattled Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice.

This is contained in a resolution reached following a motion moved by Toby Okechukwu, a lawmaker from Enugu State.

A UK court found the duo guilty of conspiracy of organ harvesting of another Nigerian. The Ekweremadu couple will be sentenced in the coming days.

Moving the motion, Okechukwu said diplomatic intervention in this kind of case is normal.

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“It is a common practice in international relations for nations, including the UK, to seek relief for their citizens involved in situations such as that of the Ekweremadus,” he said.

Speaking on the motion, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House, said intervention by the House is not a justification for the charges against the Ekweremadus. He urged the UK government to consider Ekweremadu’s years of public service.

Consequently, the House resolved to urge the UK government and the court to temper justice with mercy in sentencing Ekweremadu, his wife and the doctor.

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Also, they urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to take all diplomatic steps and other necessary interventions regarding the travails of the Ekweremadu family.

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HYPPDEC Donates Food Stuff, Clothing to Locals in Kogi to Tackle Cashless Policy Effect

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By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

The Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPDEC), on Tuesday, donated 400 bags of rice, 250 gallons of vegetable oil and some packaged women rappers to ten Local Government Areas in Kogi State under the agency to cushion the effect associated with the new cashless policy.

Making the presentation to Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State at the Lugard House, Lokoja on Tuesday, a Board Member of HYPPDEC, Alhaji Isah Ozi Salami, said that the gesture is part of the agency’s intervention in times of natural disaster or any hardship situation on citizens.

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Salami expressed the commitment of HYPPDEC in tackling the prevailing economic hardship on Nigerians as a result of the Cashless Policy.

“We owe it as a duty to take adquate care of the people in the 10 Local Government Areas belonging to HYPPDEC communities in Kogi

“Our concern under the present economic hardship is to alleviate the sufferings of the people within HYPPDEC communities in Kogi” Ozi Salami told Governor Bello.

He commended Governor Yahaya Bello for the provision of logistic supports that have facilitated smooth operation of the agency in Kogi.

He also told the Governor that HYPPDEC will soon begin the construction of 50 housing units in Kogi for resettlement of last year’s flood victims in riverine communities.

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“I appreciate Governor Bello’s magnanimity in providing land for the housing project. The Governor is expected to perform the foundation laying ceremony of the project” Ozi Salami disclosed.

The Chief of Staff to Governor Bello, Jamiu Asuku who received the food stuff on behalf of his boss, hinted that Kogi will key into HYPPDEC’s intervention initiative in the areas of provision of food and security of lives and property for citizens.

Governor Yahaya Bello appealed to HYPPDEC to focus more on Ibaji Local Government Area in its intervention programme as a result of the bad terrain of the area.

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