Author: Abubakar Yusuf

Wike’s Light Rail In Abuja, By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

Since the conception of the location of the new Federal Capital Territory FCT to be located in Abuja , over three decades away, the establishment of ‘Abuja light Rail Project ‘ popularly known as ‘Abuja Metroline’ was conceived to ease movements of people, goods and services through a model transportation of rail system, to complement the vehicular ones from the satellite towns and six area councils of AMAC, Kuje , Gwagwalada, Kwali, Abaji , and Bwari. Even though , the well drafted project was abandoned after so many decades untill…

Mark, Ogbeha greets Ndoma-Egba @ 69 …… describes him as a leader with a difference

Abubakar Yusuf

Former President of the Senate , Senator David Mark and his compatriot Senator Tunde Ogbeha have sent massages of felicitation to former Senate Leader Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba SAN on his 69th birthday. In a separate good will messages to the former Senate Leader, the duo described him as a distinguished parliamentarian and leader with a difference. Senator Ndoma-Egba was deputy Senate Leader between 2007 and 2011 and Senate Leader between 2011 and 2015 when Mark held sway as President of the Senate. Specifically, Senator Mark recalled that Senator Ndoma-Egba ‘s…

IWD 2025: Orelope-Adefulire Reaffirms Commitment to Advancing Women’s Welfare and Accelerating Action

Abubakar Yusuf

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has reaffirmed her office’s dedication to implementing policies and initiatives aimed at advancing the welfare and well-being of women and the girl-child, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Her remarks were contained in a statement issued by her Special Assistant on Media, Desmond Utomwen, to mark the 2025 International Women’s Day, celebrated under the theme ‘Accelerate Action’. Princess Orelope-Adefulire noted that this year’s IWD theme serves as a…

SSAP-SDGs Urges Nigerians to Embrace Peace, Justice, and Compassion During Lent and Ramadan

Abubakar Yusuf

As Nigerians observe the sacred periods of Lent and Ramadan, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has called on citizens to use this time for deep reflection, compassion, and commitment to societal peace and justice.   The Lenten and Ramadan seasons, both marked by fasting, prayer, and acts of charity, offer a unique opportunity to strengthen moral values that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 16, which focuses on peace, justice, and strong institutions.   Speaking on the…

Senator Godswill Akpabio I Know, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF.

Abubakar Yusuf

In the history of Nigeria as a country , I have not come across an unrepentant nationalist directly or indirectly like Senator Godswill Akpabio, Nigeria’s Senate President, the uncommon enigma who has made his impact felt both at the state , national and international level as a good ambassador in all spheres.   His state manhood, nationalist tendencies brought him to the fore of national politics soon after his well thought out eight years stint as Governor of Akwa ibom state, were development was taken to the highest pedestal at…

Aiyedatiwa’s Inauguration Marks a New Dawn for Ondo State – Orelope-Adefulire

Abubakar Yusuf

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his inauguration as the 7th Governor of Ondo State, describing it as the beginning of a new era of progress and development.   In a statement, Orelope-Adefulire expressed confidence that Aiyedatiwa’s leadership will bring stability, economic growth, and improved social welfare to the people of Ondo State. She noted that his administration would build on past achievements while introducing innovative policies to enhance governance, security, and sustainable development.  …

FG Making Bold Steps Towards Empowering Women in Nigeria – SSA SDGs.

Abubakar Yusuf

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, said the donation of items across the country initiative was a bold step towards empowering Nigerian women across the 36 states and the FCT.   Orelope-Adefulire stressed that the First Lady’s RHI program, has continued to serve as a beacon of empowerment and economic transformation, aligning seamlessly with our national development priorities and the SDGs.   “Today’s programme is not just about distributing empowerment items; it is about unlocking potential, fostering economic independence and creating opportunities for women…

Wike’s Terminals in Abuja , BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF .

Abubakar Yusuf

Since the movement from the nation’s city from Lagos to Abuja in the 80s, the issue of provision of substantive Bus and Taxi terminals had been a mirage, owing to government and political will to address the needed infrastructure in the FCT.   The existing and outdated ones has been converted either to beggars joint , abnormal people’s abode or an area reserved for shield during the rainy/hot season, negating the aims and objectives of putting up such archaic and outdated infrastructure.   This negative development fell short of the…

FG unveils Skill Acquisition Centre in Lafia to boost Youth Empowerment.

Abubakar Yusuf

The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) has officially commissioned a state-of-the-art Skills Acquisition Centre and two classroom blocks in Lafia, Nasarawa State.   The initiative is one of numerous interventions by OSSAP-SDGs to enhance human capital development and drive socio-economic growth in Nigeria.   At this Skills Acquisition Centre, beneficiaries will receive training in a variety of vocational and entrepreneurial skills, including sewing, computer literacy, welding, building trades, photography, and vulcanizing.   These skills will empower individuals with the tools needed…

Minister of Labour declares 2nd NPC-JICA Annual Kaizen Conference Open in Abuja

Abubakar Yusuf

The Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, officially declared open the 2nd NPC-JICA Annual Kaizen Conference on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Themed “Driving Overall Growth in Nigeria Through Continuous Improvement: The Kaizen Way”, the conference was held at Zuma Hall, Rockview (Royale) Hotel, Abuja.   In his special remarks, Dr. Dingyadi lauded the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for partnering with the National Productivity Centre (NPC) to make the conference a reality. He emphasized the importance of Kaizen a Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement in addressing…