Author: Abubakar Yusuf

FHA sympathises with victims of Gwarinpa Estate Fire incident

Abubakar Yusuf

The Federal Housing Authority FHA has extended its sympathy with the victims of the Fire Incident at 4th Avenue, Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja on Wednesday, November 13th 2024. FHA described the unfortunate fire incident which razed down the Hub Fitness Center, as an unfortunate but thankful that the incident did not take any life. “The thoughts of the Authority are with those affected, and we are committed to assisting them in the ways we can through this challenging time. “However, this incident highlights the importance of strict adherence to building standards…

NNPCL Board makes Key Appointment ….. Sacks Umar Ajiya, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan

Abubakar Yusuf

The Board of Directors of NNPC Limited has announced a series of strategic leadership appointments. These changed according to a release signed by Olufemi Soneye,Chief Corporate Communication Officer,NNPCL reflected the Corporation continued dedication to enhancing corporate governance, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring long-term success in Nigeria’s energy sector.   According to the statement, the following new appointment were made with immediate effect;   1. Mr. Adedapo A. Segun has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Segun previously served as the Executive Vice President, Downstream, where he made…

House Committee on Housing visits Federal Housing Authority By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

The House of Representatives Committee on Housing has paid a working visit to the corporate headquarters of Federal Housing Authority, FHA.   Led by the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin , said the visit was in line with the provision of the constitution that affected oversight visits to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA’s) of government .   Addressing the committee, the Managing Director, Federal Housing Authority FHA, Hon Oladimeji Oyetunde Ojo highlighted the performance of the agency in the last few years without annual budget appropriation.   He…

Kukah Centre, EU- SDGN, Nigerian Women Trust Fund, Partner IPAC, INEC, Political Parties, hold 3- Day Political Party Development Workshop

Abubakar Yusuf

By Abubakar Yusuf.     The Kukah Centre, European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria EU- SDGN, the Nigerian Women Trust Fund in collaboration with Inter- Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, and Political Parties in Nigeria, the Technical Working Groups TWG has concluded three days program on political party development workshop. The program held at BON Hotel, Mcfelly Hall from Monday 4th ,November to Friday, 8th , November took place at Government Reserve Area GRA , Ikeja Lagos. This was also in partnership with 16…

JUST IN: National Assembly Service Commission appoints Kamoru Ogunlana as Clerk to the National Assembly …… Approves Retirement of Tambuwal.

Abubakar Yusuf

The National Assembly Service Commission NASC has approved the appointment of Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana as the substantive Clerk to the National Assembly CNA.   This is even as the commission approved the retirement of Mr Sani Magaji Tambawal, the outgoing Clerk to the National Assembly CNA.   This was contained in a statement released by the NASC Deputy Director, information, Emmanuel Onyigor on Wednesday.   An appointment letter personally signed by the Chairman, National Assembly Service Commission NASC, Engr Ahmed Kadi Amshi read in parts ;   The National Assembly…

IPAC Determine to Promote, Free , Fair and Credible Elections In Nigeria, Dantelle.

Abubakar Yusuf

By Abubakar Yusuf     The Chairman, Inter Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantelle said for a country to remain peaceful, United and indivisible, the conduct of free , fair and credible elections is not negotiable.   Dantelle observed this on Tuesday during his opening address in Lagos at a 3 day workshop with technical working groups (TWGs) for political parties organised by the Kukah Centre, European Union Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN.) held at BON Hotel , Ikeja.   While commending the Kukah Centre,…

Women Affairs Minister, Imaan Promises Protection of Children’s Rights, Well being.

Abubakar Yusuf

By Abubakar Yusuf, Abuja     The Minster of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman -Ibrahim has assured Nigerians that children’s rights and well being will be protected at all times.   She made this revelation on Saturday during a visit to the released minor in Abuja on Saturday.   While appealing to children to shun overture from any quarter to engage them in any form of anti social activities, she appeal to them to face their studies, skill acquisition and jobs, with a charge that concerted efforts…

NASS: Redefining the Status of Workforce for Optimum Performance, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Abubakar Yusuf

The National Assembly management under the leadership of Sani Magaji Tambawal as Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA) has concluded efforts to professionalise some perceived temporary workers of Assembly whose terms of engagement expires every four years of the life of the National Assembly members. More than two and half decades since the return to the current democratic dispensation in 1999 , the process remain the same as some lawmakers who had the opportunity of ranking advantage embarked on recircling or changing the legislative aides on termly basis , providing…

UBEC; Reforming Deficits Towards Enhancing Performance, By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

The Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC under the leadership of Dr Hamid Bobboyi as the Executive Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer ES/ CEO has showed a lot of willingness and administrative wizardry towards inculcating not only Infrastructural rejuvenation, but manpower development towards the delivery of its mandate inline with the act establishing the commission.   In this vein , it started the process of Infrastructural rejuvenation side by side with manpower development towards ensuring a lasting solution to all round deficits, prevalent in the commission with concentration to Zonal and State…

Olasupo Olusi’s Revival Strategy of Ailing Industries at BOI, By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

On assumption of duty as the Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Industry, (BOI ), Dr Olasupo Olusi predetermined strides to improve on the statutory functions of the industries through adequate funding and promotion of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises MSME’s had attracted highest priority .   Having drew his policy thrust to include the mandate of the agency towards not only promoting Nigeria’s industrialization and creating an enabling outlets for ordinary Nigerians through self sustenance and self reliance, with Small and Medium Enterprises SME’s as the core…