Tag: Bridge Builder

UNIFEMGA mourns Oba Shefiu Adewale, Olu of Epe …… Describes late Monarch as Bridge-Builder, Proud Muslim Alumnus of OAU

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Shefiu Adewale, the Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, described his death as a great loss to the Muslim community, Epe Kingdom, and Nigeria at large. In a condolence message signed by its National President, Engr. Mohammad Buari, and issued on Monday, June 3, 2025, UNIFEMGA said it received the news of the monarch’s death with shock but in total submission to the will of Almighty Allah. Oba Shefiu Adewale passed away…

Gov Sani Bello celebrates Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar@ 70, calls him bridge-builder, as he marks 19th anniversary on throne

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has hailed the Etsu Nupe and Chairman Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar as he clocked 70 and marked 19 years of his ascension to the throne as the 13th Etsu Nupe.   The Governor in a congratulatory message, described the Etsu Nupe as true, loving, courageous and a peaceful leader, whose immense contributions to unity, peaceful coexistence and development of the society is reckoned with in the State, Nigeria and beyond.   Governor Sani Bello who described Etsu Nupe as…

Ighalo describes Gov Yahaya Bello as a Bridge Builder

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Super Eagles Striker and former Manchester United Forward, Odion Jude Ighalo has described the Governor of Kogi State as a bridge builder and unifier whose leadership style has been a source of hope to the Nigerian youth. The footballer made the statement while paying courtesy call on the Governor at his Abuja resident on Monday. He commended the Governor for recognising the efforts, contributions, patriotism of the Ex-Super Eagles players by organising a world class reception for them in Lokoja in March, 2021. He said such recognitions and honour remained…

South-east group lauds Yahaya Bello over role in resolving North-South food blockade …. Calls him peacemaker, bridge builder

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Ikenga Foundation, a leading sociocultural group in the South East has affirmed the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, as a peacemaker and bridge builder ‘extraordinaire’ whose decisive leadership in times of national crisis has clearly demonstrated that it was indeed time for youths to take up leadership of the nation. The Ikenga Foundation which recognised and honour individuals whose activities, particularly in positions of leadership, have impacted positively on Ndigbo anywhere in the nation extended its appreciation to Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, over the recent roles he played…

Mai Mala Buni, a bridge builder,says Gov Yahaya Bello

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has sent his hearty congratulations to the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni on the occasion of his 53rd birthday anniversary, described him as a great bridge builder and an astute political icon. Bello in a congratulatory message released on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, said he was impressed with the sterling leadership acumen of Governor Mai Mala Buni. He described Mai Mala Buni as a personal friend and brother from another mother who had always identified with him and the…

Oyetola felicitates with Sultan at 64, says he’s a bridge builder

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Governor, State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, has described the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar III, as a lover of peace, good governance, a bridge builder and an advocate for justice. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, to congratulate the first class traditional ruler on the occasion of his 64th birthday anniversary, Oyetola commended the Sultan for his humility, exemplary leadership style and strong commitment to religious tolerance, peace, progress and development of Northern region in particular and the country in general. Oyetola further…

Buhari Mourns Former SGF, Ekaette, Describes Him Consummate Administrator , Bridge Builder

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President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and grief over the death of the former Secretary to the Federal Government, (SGF) Chief Ufot Ekaette, describing him as “a consummate administrator who dedicated himself to duty in the course of his distinguished public service.” In a condolence statement, President Buhari extolled the late Ekaette “as a gentleman who had given his best in the service of his country.” According to the President, “the late Ekaette would always be remembered not only for his remarkable public service record, but also because of his…