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Property agents inaugurates Karu branch, vows to flush out quacks
Karu Local Government Council branch of land house agents association has been inaugurated, with a pledge to flush quacks and dupes who constitutes nightmare to house and land owners.
Accepting the responsibility to chair the branch, Alhaji Sani Ahmad Zangina in his inaugural speech said the association has been existing for well over three years in Nasarawa State, but for the proximity of Karu LGA to the Federal Capital Territory, there was need to properly inaugurate the branch which he is the Chairman.
He said there was high demand for house rents and land, but the buyers are usually duped by criminal elements who disguise as agents which events lead to litigation in Courts.
The Chairman maintained with the inauguration of the association, they would sanitise and rid the system of criminal elements.
“The demand for land and landed properties in Karu Local Government Area cannot be overemphasized and for this high demand for land and landed properties arises minor and sometimes major dispute between the buyers of lands and landed properties, the sellers or their agents.
“This dispute has been so frustrating, thereby deterring prospective buyers and settlers in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.”
“This dispute as minor as it may seem, has led to bloodshed and unnecessary litigations for lack of regulating body coordinating the activities of land and houses agents in Karu Local Government Area.
“However, it is our most humble and ardent hope that with the kick starting of the operation of this association in Karu Local Government Area, these issues leading to unnecessary dispute between the buyers of lands and landed properties, the sellers and their agents will be put to rest and or brought to its least.
“May I state further that it is for lack of co-cordinating and regulating body that does lead to unnecessary harassment by personnel of certain security agencies over issues that ordinarily should be settled warmly between the agents and their clients.
“Permit me to say that the essence of creating this association and establishment of its branch in Karu Local Government cannot be overemphasized but well-timed.
“May I further state that the establishment of the branch of this association in Karu Local Government will bring about harmonious working relationship between land and house agents, government agencies and its personnel.”
Zangina said, their operations would focus on curbing unnecessary threats and allegations of crimes against people of same businesses which has led to incarceration of certain innocent victims.
Speaking at the occasion, member representing Karu Gitata State Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Land and Survey in Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. David Maiyaki promised to support the association.
According to him, buyers have suffered in hands of the so-called agents noting that he personally had a sad experience in hands of agents which he believes, the association will properly organise genuine agents and middlemen in property business.
Also the Assistant Secretary of the association, Ademu Tanko lamented that some agents will collect landed property from buyers to market, but takes advantage of their ignorance and make money more than the property owner.
He warned the Chairman of cabal to stay away from distracting him from doing the right thing, saying that the association was already aware of their antics.
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has commended Senator Basheer Lado, for redefining the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, stating that, for the first time in a long while, the office is fully meeting its expectations.
Speaking during his visit to the office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters accompanied by distinguished senators, Akpabio described the visit as a significant step in strengthening Executive-Legislative relations.
He praised the Special Adviser and his team for maintaining the confidentiality of communications between the President and Senate, and also, ensuring a seamless flow of information. He further emphasized that the office is now more result-oriented.
Additionally, he acknowledged the office’s diligent efforts in tracking all Bills passed by the Senate and assented to by the President, underscoring its critical role in legislative efficiency.
Expressing his satisfaction, Akpabio noted that he and the Senate delegation were proud of the office’s achievements and looked forward to sustaining the existing cordial and productive relationship between the Executive and the Legislature throughout the administration.
In recognition of his exemplary leadership, Senator Lado presented an Award of Excellence to Senator Akpabio.
In his remarks, Senator Lado reaffirmed his commitment to fostering a harmonious working relationship between the Executive and the Legislature. He lauded Akpabio for his unwavering dedication to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda—defending it with clarity, articulating it with passion, and advancing it through legislative action.
Ahead of the 2025 political party Congresses, Plateau State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) stakeholders has endorsed the defection of the candidate of the party in the 2023 general elections and the leader of Justice and Rebirth, Barr Gyang Zi SAN, to the All Progressive Congress (APC) with the view to key into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
They made the call in a communique issued at the end of the enlarge meeting of the stakeholders from Plateau North senatorial zone at the residence of Barr. Gyang Zi in Rayfield Jos.
The communique which was jointly signed by Dr. Ayiki Sati Director General, Justice and Rebirth and
Barr. Samuel Galadima- 2024 Chairmanship candidate of Jos East LGA among others said the call became imperative on the sideline of the leadership tussle at the National Level which violates the core principles and values for the formation of the Party as an alternative for Nigeria for the protection, sustenance of democracy and Social Justice.
They regretted that the leadership tussle has also divided the party into factions leaving party loyalists and supporters in the state of despondency and confusion not knowing where they belong.
Our correspondent reports that the gathering included LP candidates from the 2023/2024 general elections, party executives, and support groups from the six local government areas of the Northern Senatorial District.
Besides, the focus of the discussions was centered on the state of the Labour Party at both national and state levels and the need for political realignment ahead of the 2025 party congresses and conventions.
The stakeholders further frowned at the structural weaknesses in LP and resolved to advise Barr Gyang Zi, to leave the party and join the APC while expressing confidence that the APC would provide him with a platform to advance good governance in the state .
The communique also emphasized the importance of political consultations, particularly with APC leaders at both state and national levels. It called for collaboration with Plateau State APC leaders, including Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, Sen. Simon Bako Lalong, Sen. Diket Plang, and other party officials.
According to the communique, supporters of Barr Gyang Zi also pledged to mobilize grassroots support for the APC, stating that their leader’s defection would strengthen the party in the state.
They urged the APC leadership to formally receive Gyang Zi and his supporters into the party, marking their official transition from the Labour Party.
Stakeholders also reiterated the need for inclusive governance, ensuring that youths, women, and less privileged individuals are sidelined in the democratic process and accordingly officially denounced their membership in the Labour Party, declaring their support for the APC.
They assured that all LP structures aligned with Gyang Zi would follow suit, shifting their loyalty to the ruling party in the state and at the National level.
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended his heartfelt felicitation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday.
Governor Ododo in statement signed by his special adviser on media, Ismaila Isah described President Tinubu as a statesman whose leadership and dedication to national development continue to inspire hope and progress across Nigeria.
He commended the President’s unwavering commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, which is driving economic reforms, strengthening national unity, and advancing the nation’s democratic values.
“On behalf of the government and people of Kogi State, I celebrate Mr President and our father on this special day. Your resilience, visionary leadership, and patriotism have laid a strong foundation for Nigeria’s growth. We deeply appreciate your tireless efforts in repositioning our country for sustainable development,” Governor Ododo stated.
He further reaffirmed his support for President Tinubu’s administration and prayed for continued wisdom, strength, and good health for the President as he leads Nigeria toward greater prosperity, sustainable development, peace and stability.
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