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Palliatives: Barau-led committee meets, assures of equitable distribution in Kano
The Federal Government Palliatives Committee for Kano State, under the chairmanship of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has assured equitable distribution of the 23,644 25kg bags of rice allocated to the state by the Federal Government to those in need.
The committee, which includes members from the All Progressives Congress (APC), New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), as well as religious and traditional rulers, met at the National Assembly on Thursday to finalize the modalities for the distribution of the commodity.
Responding to questions from journalists after the meeting, Senator Barau said the bipartisan committee has worked out detailed modalities for the distribution of the palliatives to prevent incidences of diversion and ensure that the beneficiaries are truly the most needy members of the public.
Other members of the committee include Senator Kawu Sumaila (NNPP), representing Kano South Senatorial District, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abdullahi T. Gwarzo, Minister of State (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmud, and Kano State Chairman of the APC, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas.
Others are all APC members of the House of Representatives from Kano State, Hon. Kabir Alhassan Rurum of the NNPP, Kano State Governorship Candidate of the APC in the 2023 general elections, His Excellency Nasir Yusuf Gawuna, Director General of the National Productivity Centre (NPC), Hon. Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, members of the Kano State House of Assembly, and Hajiya Maryam Shettima Ibrahim.
Also on the committee are the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, Chairman of NNPP in Kano State, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, and Senator Rufai Sani Hanga (NNPP) of Kano Central Senatorial District, among others.
Senator Barau stated, “We just held a meeting regarding the committee set up by Mr. President on how to distribute palliatives to the needy in Kano State. You can see we have taken our time to create a modality that ensures the palliatives will reach the people who need them. The mandate Mr. President has given us is to ensure that the items being distributed reach the people.”
According to the committee, the rice will be distributed in all the wards across the 44 local government areas of Kano State.
Senator Barau mentioned that the ward distribution committee will distribute the rice at each ward to the most needy members of the public.
“Beneficiaries shall be listed on a sheet of paper, and each will be given a 25kg bag of rice after being identified through a valid means of identification such as a National Identity Card, Driver’s License, Voter’s Card, or International Passport.
“The list of all beneficiaries, along with their signatures, shall be submitted to the local government committee for onward submission to the state committee.”
CREDIT: DAILY POST
The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Eko Bridge and Ramps for eight weeks to carry out essential asphalt resurfacing work.
Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, shared this information in a statement on Saturday. She noted that the resurfacing project is set to begin on Friday, September 20, at 7:00 a.m., and will continue until November 20.
Due to the closure, drivers will need to follow detours and alternative routes. Kesha advised that motorists traveling to the Island from Funsho Williams Avenue should utilize the service lane at Alaka to connect to Costain and access the Eko Bridge.
She explained that some sections of the bridge will be fully closed while others will have partial access.
“This important project aims to enhance road safety and improve the driving experience for motorists,” she stated. The work will involve milling the existing asphalt and laying down new asphalt on both the bridge and ramps to address wear and tear and create a smoother, safer roadway.
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appointed Akinwale Sarafadeen Adeyemi as the new Chairman of the Governing Council for Osun State College of Education in Ila-Orangun.
The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. The statement described Adeyemi as an experienced educationist and noted that he will succeed Peter Babalola, the former chairman, who was dismissed by the state government earlier this month.
Babalola, who was also a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, faced suspension from his local ward in Irewole due to public criticism over alleged financial misconduct before his removal.
The statement highlighted, “Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Mr. Akinwale Sarafa Adeyemi, a seasoned educationist, as the new Chairman of the Governing Council of Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun. Mr. Adeyemi replaces Dr. Peter Babalola, who resigned following a controversial term at the college.”
Adeyemi holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Education from the University of Ibadan and is a retired principal of the Federal Girls College in Ipetumodu. His swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday at the EXCO lounge.
The police have reported that their operatives apprehended political thugs and seized firearms during overnight operations in Edo State, where the governorship election is taking place today, Saturday.
They also vowed to address illegal weapons possession and prevent any disruptions to the electoral process in the state.
Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, shared this information in a statement on Friday night, along with images of the recovered firearms.
He identified the arrested individuals as Edwin Obanor, 43, and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member from Ugbogbo quarters in Igara Akoko, Edo.
“The Nigeria Police Force has made a significant breakthrough in combating electoral violence in Edo State with the arrests of Edwin Obanor, 43, and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member,” the statement noted.
According to DAILY POST, residents of Edo State will be voting for a new governor today, September 21, 2024, who will succeed Governor Godwin Obaseki after his eight-year term ends.
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