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Northern group applauds appointment of Pwajok as NAMA ag DG
The appointment of Mr Pwajok Lawrence Mathew is that which is well deserved, infact, long overdue as he is known to have an excellent track record of performance that must have compelled his appointment by the prevailing body, the Arewa Youth Assembly has said.
In a statement by the Speaker of the Assembly, Mohammed Salihu Danlami which was sent to CAPITAL POST on Thursday, said, the new Ag MD who has been with the aviation industry all his life in various capacities has tailored himself to suit and fit in with the purpose and functions of the aviation sector. Thus, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) seeks to develop airspace infrastructure to meet the requirements of the ICAO standards and recommended Practices (SARPs) and also provides air navigation services to ensure safe and efficient flight operations.
The group said, the appointment is.deemed a round peg in a round hole, while the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika was commended for taking into consideration appointment of Mr Pwajok.
Mr Pwajok who is from Plateau State, started his career from the scratch and worked his way to the top through hardwork, commitment, dedication and sincerety of purpose. He started as an air traffic control with the then Civil Aviation Department (CAD) of the Federal Ministry of Transport. This magnificent and excellent gentleman has served in various capacities that include; Deputy General Manager, Air Traffic Control Operations, General Manager, Safety Management Systems and Technical Adviser to the Managing Director/CE with with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Manager, Air Navigation Standards with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. He was the director of operations before his most recent appointment as the Ag Managing Director NAMA succeeding Capt. Fola Akinkuotu.
These preceding records coupled with his vast experience acquired in the cause of trainings, workshops, participation in various committees and day to day operations makes the Ag MD a most preferred and suitable candidate for this job. His managerial skills has led to continous creations and inovations, his focus and aims are to propel the image of the sector. Even as the Director operations, his objectives were crystal clear as to to enhancing safety, efficiency, and capacity of the Nigerian Air Navigation system through the development and implementation of a National Air Navigation Plan and a National Aviation System Block Upgrade Plan, in accordance with ICAO Global and Air Navigation Plan (GANP) and the ICAO Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP).
Indeed, this is an appointment worthy of commendation & admiration and as such the Arewa youth Assembly thank the minister of Aviation and by extension the Muhammadu Buhari led administration for finding Mr Pwajok worthy of this position. We believe Mr Pwajok is equal and fit to deliver, that notwithstanding, we enjoin the entire management & staff of the agency and also the general public to assist him where necessary to ensure he succeeds and completely transform NAMA to a world class standard.
As you assume this new responsibility, we pray God is his infinite wisdom and mercy grant you the required wisdom, courage, health and guidance to discharge his duties.
Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District, Jibrin Isah Echocho, has congratulated Muslim faithful for the successful completion of this year Ramadan fast, urging them to celebrate the Sallah in love, and unity across our communities.
Echocho in a statement madeavailable to CAPITALPOST in Lokoja o Sunday, described the Ramadan period as stressful, but deserving, because it is the only period for spiritual reflection on abstinence from immorality, sincere sacrifice and supplications to Allah.
He added that, Ramadan symbolises Allah’s way of teaching humanity on virtuous living, where people keep away from all forms of comfort to appreciate what the less privileged experience and deprivation they suffers daily.
He task Muslims to extend the lessons of Ramadan to the way we live with our neighbours.
“Let’s seek peace at all times and promote unity of purpose in our society” the Lawmaker demanded.
“May the celebration brings sustainable peace to our homes, my district, Kogi State and Nigeria, he concluded.
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.
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