Stakeholders from Jigawa State, including elders, opinion moulders, royal fathers, and legislators on Tuesday stormed the National Assembly to throw weight behind the proposed creation of Hadejia State.

The Chairman of the Movement for the creation of Hadejia State, Malam Musa Shu’aibu, while presenting the historical perspective of the struggle, stated that the demand was born out of the people’s desire to take their destiny into their hands.

He explained that the conquest of the Hadejia Emirate in 1906 and the introduction of the provincial system of administration in 1926 led to a gradual loss of identity and the capacity to harness local resources for development. Despite being the second largest emirate in size, economy, and population under the provincial system when Kano and Jigawa existed together, Hadejia did not receive commensurate development in relation to its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Hadejia, derived from the River Hadejia, supports the livelihoods of a large segment of the population. Based on the 2006 census, the proposed state’s population was 1,245,571, with almost equal numbers of male and female inhabitants. The current projected population is 1,811,185.

The proposed state is made up of eight local government areas, three federal constituencies, and nine state assembly constituencies, all from the Jigawa North East Senatorial District.

According to Malam Shu’aibu, the region is highly endowed with vast land, water bodies, animals, and fertile soil for farming, but these resources have not been fully harnessed.

“If granted the state, we the people of Hadejia know our land more than anyone else, and we will do everything possible to harness our resources for the benefit of our people. We believe we can even make a greater contribution to the Nigerian nation,” he stated.

He drew a comparative example with Bayelsa State, which was created in 1996 with six local governments, while Hadejia’s request with six local governments at that time was not granted. Today, Bayelsa has eight local governments and remained a state, while Hadejia now has eight local governments and is still seeking state creation.

The delegation was led to the Senate for the presentation of the memorandum by Senator Ahmed Abdulhamid Malam Madori, representing Jigawa North East Zone.

The group expressed optimism that their request would receive positive consideration, emphasizing the potential of the proposed state to thrive independently.

In a bold move to make housing available at affordable prices for Nigerians and interested home owners, a fast growing housing estate developer – Prime Green Projects and Innovation Limited, has launched what it called “Vision 1 Million Ire Homes”, in Abuja.

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Ayobami Adeyemi speaking at a Press Conference in Abuja on Monday, described the launch as a bold and transformative initiative that will change the face of homeownership needs of Nigerians and interested from other parts of the world.

He said, the vision for Ire homes provides a simplified and structured scheme for low income earners buy into it, given that there was financial constraints and the lack of access to mortgage finance to acquire housing properties these days.

It is with great joy and a deep sense of purpose that I stand before you today to officially launch Vision 1Million: Ire Homes—a bold and transformative initiative that will change the face of homeownership in Nigeria.

To drive home the vision, Mr Adeyemi said, the Prime Green Projects and Innovation Limited would carry out the construction of Ire Homes in collaboration with OAK CITY Projects Limited, a company renowned for housing projects in Abuja and across major cities in the country.

He said: “For far too long, homeownership has remained out of reach for millions of hardworking Nigerians due to financial constraints, lack of accessible mortgage options, and the ever-rising cost of real estate. At Prime Green Projects & Innovation Ltd, in collaboration with OAK CITY Projects Ltd and our esteemed financial partner, TAJBANK, we are here to change that narrative.

“The name “Ire” signifies goodness, prosperity, and well-being—values that are at the heart of this initiative. Vision 1Million: Ire Homes is not just a real estate project; it is a movement—one that seeks to create one million landlords across Nigeria by making land and homeownership more accessible, affordable, and sustainable.”

To further buttress the rationale behind the launch, Adeyemi said, it would bridge the housing gap by providing affordable land and housing solutions for Nigerians from all income levels, make homeownership stress-free through innovative financing options and flexible payment structures.

Adding, “to build a future where every Nigerian can own a home, create generational wealth, and secure their family’s future”, he said.

He said: “Through our partnership with TAJBANK, we have developed seamless and flexible mortgage plans that will remove the financial barriers that have kept many from owning a home. Our housing schemes will be strategically developed in prime locations across Nigeria, ensuring accessibility, security, and long-term value.

“We are also prioritizing transparency and efficiency in property acquisition. With Ire Homes, you can be confident that your investments are secure, your processes are straightforward, and your dreams are within reach.

Answering questions from journalists, the developer said, the Company will continue to maintain standard in the housing design and construction, stressing that the standard cannot be compromised because some people lacks capacity to acquire houses, but wanted it at all costs.

Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District, Isah Jibrin (Echocho), on Monday commenced distribution of food items to constituents across communities in the East of the State for Ramadan.

In a statement by his Media Assistant, Mikail Ibrahim which was made available to CAPITAL POST in Abuja, The distribution which is ongoing cut across party lines, includes zonal executives, widow groups, farmers association, various political groups, divisional party chairmen.

Others were executive chairmen (past & present), divisional youth leaders, women groups, market women leaders, youth groups, elders Advisory council, Small governors, stakeholders, Councillors etc.

The Senator who was represented by his Personal Assistant (PA), Hon Okpanachi Abubakar, assured that the Senator will keep providing succour to his people at all times.

Commending the Senator’s gesture, the leader of market women in Kogi East, Hajia Rabi Ankpa, applauded Echocho for his continuous effort to uplift his senatorial district and constituents. Assuring that market women will keep supporting him at all times.