Akeredolu resumes duty, writes Ondo Assembly

The Ondo State House of Assembly, on Friday confirmed receipt of a letter of resumption of duty from the state Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, who just returned from medical vacation in Germany.

The Speaker of the State House of Assembly , Rt.Hon.Olamide Oladiji, who confirmed this in a statement personally signed by him, said Akeredolu’s action is in line with Section 190(1)of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

The Speaker stated that the governor resumed duty on Friday, 8th September, 2023, saying the letter was received during the Parliamentary meeting of the House yesterday.

According to the Speaker, “the Governor in his letter, expressed gratitude to the Lawmakers for their good wishes.”

Oladiji said “the Governor’s action is in line with Section 190(1)of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

“The letter was received today during the Parliamentary meeting of the House, the Governor resumed duty today, Friday, 8th September, 2023.”

Oladiji, who expressed appreciation to God for bringing the governor back home hale and hearty, said the entire people of Ondo State are glad to see him back in office.

Fayemi lauds Oyebanji’s performance

The immediate past governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi, has applauded the sterling performance of Governor Biodun Oyebanji.

Fayemi said that he is happy the people of the state had already given him a pass mark barely a year into his tenure, saying he didn’t have to wait till mid-term to do an assessment of Oyebanji’s performance.

The governor gave the commendation on Friday in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital commission the ultra-modern Ado-Ekiti Bus Terminal.

He said: “The evidence of your excellent performance is all over the place for everybody to see. I don’t have to wait till mid-term to do an assessment of your performance. The people have already given you a pass mark and I am happy you didn’t disappoint the people.”

“The successful completion of this ultra-modern bus terminal that is being commissioned today is one of such. I have also seen several other projects and programmes you are undertaking to the benefit of the people. This is the beauty of continuity we talked about, and I am so happy to be around to witness this.”

Two Zamfara hospitals get new CMDs

The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointments of Medical Directors at the Yeriman Bakura Specialist Hospital and the General Hospital, Gusau.

The state governor also approved the appointments of special advisors, senior special assistants and senior assistants.

The new appointments align with Lawal’s commitment to provide efficient service delivery and bringing the most capable individuals on board, according to a statement on Friday by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris.

“In the Ministry of Health, the governor approved the appointment of Dr. Aminu Muhammad as the Medical Director of Yeriman Bakura Specialist Hospital and Dr. Amina Hassan as the Medical Director of General Hospital, Gusau.

“Furthermore, His Excellency approved the appointment of the following Special Advisers: Muhammed Anka, Special Adviser, Community Engagement; Nura Almajir, Special Adviser, Job Creation; and Bala Chafe, Special Adviser, Intergovernmental Relations.”

Northern CAN to Tinubu: Address mass poverty in Nigeria

The northern leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says life is becoming a living hell for Nigerians due to mass poverty in the country.

In a statement on Friday, Gilbert Jechonia, spokesperson of the association in the 19 northern states and the federal capital territory, asked President Bola Tinubu to find a lasting solution to the economic challenges in the country.

The association expressed concern over the high cost of food items and transportation, adding that many youths are forced into crimes due to unemployment.

“Life is becoming a living hell as prices of food, transportation and other essential commodities were beyond the reach of the poor masses as prices keep going up on a daily basis,” the statement reads.

“There is mass poverty and hunger in the land, many Nigerians are barely struggling to make ends meet.

“Many businesses have collapsed as a result of the harsh economic situation in the country. Unemployment has pushed many young people into crime.

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