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Nigeria @64: Bauchi Gov Bala Mohammed urges citizens to support FG to overcome national challenges, hardship
The Governor of Bauchi State, Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir has appealed that as Nigerians celebrate the 64th Anniversary of the Independence of Independence, there should be a re-dedication to the development of the country.
The Governor also called on Nigerians to, “be patriotic and above all continue to pray to Almighty Allah to shower His mercy and blessings on us so that we can continue to live in peace with one another and make our State and country great.”
In a goodwill message to the People of the State, Bala Mohammed said that, “The 64th Independence Anniversary should be used to reflect on the struggle and sacrifice of the founding fathers of this country and also strive to ensure that their labour shall not be in vain.”
He stressed that, “It is gratifying to note that Sixty four years after independence, we have belied the skepticism on our ability to govern ourselves.
“Today, we have shown to the world that, against all odds, we are not only able to govern ourselves, but are able to understand our differences, respect each other’s values and unite towards developing our country despite our socio-cultural heterogeneity.”
The message reads, “It is with deep sense of gratitude to Allah (SWT) that I send you my felicitations on the occasion of the 64th Independence Anniversary of our dear country on 1st October, 2024.
“We should all give gratitude to Allah for sparing our lives to witness yet another anniversary.”
According to him, “Since attainment of independence in 1960, Nigeria has suffered serious setbacks in the political arena which seriously affected its political and economic growth.
“It is however, gladdening that today democracy has found its roots in the country.”
He also stated that, “the dividends of democracy are manifest and the citizens are happy.
“We in Bauchi State have taken a multi-dimensional approach to all the developmental projects which resulted in success all round, particularly in infrastructural development.”
“Having been granted another mandate by the good people of Bauchi State to run the affairs of the State for another four years, I want to assure you that we will redouble our effort and work harder to provide more dividends of democracy than we did during our first term,” he added.
Bala Mohammed added that, “As a responsible and responsive Government, we have taken measures in collaboration with security agencies to protect the lives and property of our people by swiftly addressing any form of security challenge.
“I want to assure you that security would continue to be top on our priority so that the relative peace being enjoyed in the State is sustained.”
He further stated that, “I would like to seize this opportunity to commend you all for your perseverance in the face of the current economic hardship that has made life unbearable.”
“Let me reassure you that the palliative measures taken by both the State and Federal Governments to mitigate the hardship through provision of food and non-food items would be sustained,” the Governor added.
Bala Mohammed concluded saying, “I therefore call on you to exercise more patience and cooperate with the Government in its effort to bring succor to you all.”
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has appealed to the Federal Government to fast-track the rehabilitation and expansion of the Alau Dam.
He made the appeal when the Shehu of Borno paid the traditional Sallah homage to the governor at Government House, Maiduguri, saying such was necessary to avert another Borno flooding disaster.
Zulum, who expressed concern over the slow pace of work on the project, warned that at the dawn of this year’s rainy season, urgent action was needed.
According to the governor, fast-tracking the project would prevent a repeat of the 2024 flood disaster which devastated Maiduguri and surrounding local government areas.
“After the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction and expansion of the dam, which we all attended, the truth is that the work is not progressing as expected.
“The last time I visited the president, I informed him about the true state of the project. I assure you I will not relent. I will continue to follow up, and I have also notified the Vice President.
“In the meantime, the Secretary to the State Government has constituted a committee to provide immediate intervention at the dam,” Zulum said.
The Federal Government had earlier this year approved N80 billion for the reconstruction and expansion of the dam.
The intervention was aimed at mitigating a repeat of the dam’s collapse incident, which culminated in the severe flooding and damages that ensued.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in March to mark the official commencement of the project.
Zulum also pledged to connect all local government headquarters in the state to the national electricity grid before the end of his administration.
Highlife music icon Mike Ejeagha has passed on at the age of 95. He was known for incorporating proverbs into his music and is the original owner of the now popular song-dance gwogwogwongwo.
Ejeagha died on Friday night at about 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu after a protracted illness.
His passing was confirmed by his eldest son, Emma Ejeagha.
Born on April 4, 1930, Mike Ejeagha launched his music career in really in life and significantly influenced the evolution of music in the Igbo language for over six decades.
He gained widespread fame after he was invited by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) as a guest presenter for an Igbo program, ‘Akuko N Egwu’, in 1972.
He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Gunmen have attacked a vigilante group office in Umunze, Orumba-South Local Government Area of the Anambra State.
The attack led to the killing of a vigilante operative and setting ablaze five operation vehicles and part of the group’s office.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said this in a statement on Friday in Awka, saying the incident occurred early hours of Thursday.
He explained that the security operatives in an attempt to resist the gunmen during a gun duel recorded fatal injury to one of the operatives.
“The unfortunate incident happened in the early hours of Thursday, where the suspected armed men attacked the vigilante’s office at Umunze and set five of their operation vehicles ablaze.
“The security operatives, in an attempt to ward off the gunmen during the gun duel, recorded a fatal injury to one of them.
“Some part of the security office also got burnt by the hoodlums, he said and added that police-led Joint Security Force has taken over the scene to ensure return of normalcy to the area.
Ikenga also called for the collaboration of the local communities in the ongoing operations to ensure that those responsible for the attack were held accountable.
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