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2023: Nasarawa LP Senatorial candidate, Dr Ibrahim speaks on hydro-power project as priority
The Labour Party Senatorial district candidate for Nasarawa North, Dr Musa Ibrahim said, he will concentrate on ensuring the completion of Farin Ruwa multi – million naira hydro power project, if elected in 2023.
Speaking with our correspondent shortly after he picked LP, Senatorial ticket in Lafia, Dr. Ibrahim noted that he will work round the clock to ensure, completion of multi-million naira Farin Ruwa water hydro power project because of its strategic nature to the socio-economic development of the State and country at large.
He said: “When I was Permanent Secretary that, Dam was conceived by the first civilian governor, Abdullahi Adamu, but was abandoned after about six billion naira was spent on that project. and subsequent government did little or nothing in the place.
“As Permanent Secretary, I met with the then governor of the State now, Senator, Umar Al-makura and I advised him to write to the Ministry of Water Resources to plead the federal government to take over the project which he did and I fought for it.
“We wrote to Federal Government, and President Muhammadu Buhari has given an accelerated approval to take over of the project from the state government.”
Dr. Musa explained that contract of about ten billion naira was awarded and the project is ongoing now. “As I speak to you that is my number one priority to make sure that project is completed.”
He used the medium to call on people of Nasarawa North Senatorial District irrespective of religion, ethnics and political differences to join hands with him to make a difference in the Senatorial District and the state in general.
On his chances of winning Nasarawa North Senatorial seat in the forthcoming election, Dr. Musa said they are many candidates contesting on other political parties, but, as the only candidate from, Wamba Local Government, he has an upper hands.
“Just like I have always said, Wamba has been marginalized for decades. There are only three Local Government Areas, in this senatorial zone, there is no reason why we cannot rotate the seat of the Senate among us.
“I repeat there was no reason, Nasarawa Eggon monopolised the seat for so long.
“Also, Akwanga has gotten their on share; it’s only Wamba that wasn’t given the opportunity to be in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria since the return of democracy.
“Therefore I want to change that narrative this time around, Wamba must have a say. I will be all out to campaign to ensure I got the seat or let me say Wamba will get the seat in 2023.
He pointed out that he will embark on series of consultation with the other 2 Local Government Areas to sensitize them on the need for support on how to get a Wamba person as a Senator.
“Thanked God that finally I got a platform to use for the benefit of my people”
“I have said countless times, I’m not in this race because I want to do something for myself, but for my people. He said.
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubaka mini visited the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Mallam Umar Dikko Umaru Radda, at the Government House in Katsina to express condolences following the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umar Bare-Bari Radda.
During the visit, Minister Abubakar, on behalf of himself, his family, the Minister of State for Defence H.E. Dr. Bello Matawalle MON and the entire staff of the Ministry of Defence, conveyed heartfelt condolences to Governor Radda, his family, and the people of Katsina State during this difficult time.
In his remarks, he prayed for Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased, grant her mercy, and bestow upon her a place in Jannatul Firdaus. He also offered prayers for the Governor and his family, asking for strength and fortitude to bear this profound loss.
The Minister was accompanied by Hon. Idris Garba Jahun, former Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, along with Hon. Abubakar Sadiq Jallo and Hon. Mas’ud A. Naruwa, members of the Katsina State House of Assembly representing Hadejia and Babura, respectively.
All political office holders who were appointed by the embattled governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara have been suspended from office by the Sole Administrator of the State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas.
They were suspended from office with immediate effect, according to a statement by the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator, saying the decision followed powers granted the Sole Administrator by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Secretary to the State Government, the Chief of Staff to Fubara were among those suspended from office.
Commissioners, chairpersons and members of boards, agencies, commissions, and parastatals, as well as all Special Advisers, Special Assistants, and Senior Special Assistants were all relieved of their appointments.
“This suspension takes effect from Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The affected officers are to hand over to the permanent secretaries in their MDAs.
“Where there may be no permanent secretary, they are to hand over to the most senior director/head of administration,” the statement read.
Ibas was sworn in as Sole Administrator on Wednesday, March 19, by President Bola Tinubu after the President declared a state of emergency in Rivers State.
The President also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for an initial period of six months.
Ibas, who is a former Chief of Naval Staff, vowed to maintain law and order in the state.
“If the main issue is that of maintaining law and order in the state, I think for any meaningful activities to take place in Rivers State, that is the utmost task that I have,” he said to State House correspondents after the swearing-in.
He also promised to work together with other stakeholders to ensure that order is restored in the state.
Agency Report
The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, has announced the cancellation of the Eid-el-Fitr Durbar celebration due to security concerns in the state.
Emir Bayero made this announcement while briefing newsmen at his Nasarawa Mini Palace in Kano on Wednesday night.
He said that the peaceful coexistence of the people takes precedence over the Durbar celebration.
Emir Bayero had initially planned to hold the Durbar celebration, which would have coincided with his fifth year anniversary on the throne.
He noted that respected Islamic clerics, elders, stakeholders, and his council members advised him to cancel the celebration to maintain peace.
Emir Bayero urged the people of Kano to use the Sallah celebration period to visit families and friends and to observe the festivities in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.
He prayed for Allah’s blessings and mercy during the month of Ramadan, hoping that the people of Kano would receive forgiveness and mercy.
NAN
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