PDP GOVERNORS' FORUM

President Muhammadu Buhari has endorsed the peace efforts of Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) and has promised for a better approach to security operations in the country. The President spoke through a special delegation  four Ministers under the leadership of the Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika who were in Gusau this morning to commiserate with the Government and people of Zamfara State over the abduction of Jangebe school girls. Senator Sirika said the President is happy with Governor Matawalle over his genuine efforts at finding peace and tranquility in the state. He said the recent incidence is disheartening and unfortunate. President Muhammadu Buhari however, noted that the Military leadership is rejigged to improve their output which is going to make a better impact on the security situation in the country. In his response, Governor Bello Mohammed Matawallen Maradun thanked the President for his concern and said that the people of Zamfara state appreciate his con...

...As Council Of Traditional Rulers Say Jangebe Incidence, An Irony Governor Bello Mohammed has vowed to continue with the peace process just as the Council of traditional rulers in the State described the Jangebe incidence in the state as an irony considering the tremendous successes of the peace accord. The Council of 17 Emirs who paid a sympathy visit to the Governor this morning over the abduction of the Jangebe female students said they noted the commitment and sincerity of Governor Matawalle as well as his success in the last one and half years  in curbing the menace of banditry in the state. The Emir of Anka, Alhaji Attahiru Muhammad Ahmad, who is the Chairman of the Council said ‘We note that just as you are doing your best, others elsewhere are doing their worst. We also know that you do not control the security architecture. If you did have their total control, we know such a thing will never happen in the state” the Emir noted. “As true representatives of our subjects, w...

Some online media outlets have claimed the release of the female students of Govt. Girls Science Secondary School, Jangebe from unsubstantiated sources and the flimsy imagination of the Punch newspaper Zamfara state reporter who initiated the rumour. Gov. Bello Mohammed MON Matawallen Maradun and his aides have since Friday when the girls were abducted by gunmen not rested but been working round the clock making frantic efforts that will lead to the safe release of the victims and are not happy that someone who does not know the details of the situation will try to further hurt the victims' parents, government and the security by ridiculing the effort with falsehood. The state government will come immediately and happily inform the world as soon as the girls are released 

 ...Lauds Gov. Diri's First Year Performance  Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has described education as the key to nation building and manpower development.  Dr. Jonathan also said that to liberate people from mental slavery, education must be the top priority of every government. The former president stated this on Saturday in Kaiama during a grand reception in honour of the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, by the people of his Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area. A statement by Governor Diri's Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted Dr. Jonathan as making reference to Singapore whose founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, succeeded in transforming his nation from Third World to First World through education.  The Jonathan administration between 2011 and 2015 has the record of establishing 13 federal universities across Nigeria and no fewer than 140 schools for the almajirai in the northern states.  His words: “Educati...

A Former Governor of Bauchi State and one time National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party, Alhaji Adamu Muazu has described Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as simply amazing. Muazu who is in Yola to attend the wedding of the Son of Professor Suleiman Bogoro the Executive Secretary Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tedfund) noted that Governor Fintiri has succeeded in turning Adamawa State into the Land of Beauty that it was intended to be by its founding Fathers. He said the Urban Transformation is amazing and will no doubt attract investment to the State especially that he has also succeeded in confronting  insecurity and stemming  crime in the State. Muazu stated that the restoration drive has given hope to the people who have been forced to accept underdevelopment and broken promises as the normal. The Former PDP National Chairman had taken the opportunity of his visit together with the Parents of the Groom to express his profound gratitude for making them in the North E...

Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal today Saturday commiserated with the government and people of Zamfara over the abduction early morning Friday of over 300 female students from Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe. Gov. Tambuwal, who was accompanied by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, expressed shock and dismay over the incident. Describing the act as dastardly, pathetic and abuse of human dignity, the governor said the act is condemnable and should not be allowed to stand. Similarly, the Sultan of Sokoto who also expressed displeasure with the act, appealed to the perpetrators of the kidnap to fear God just as he prayed to God to guide them aright.

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called for more investment in renewable energy as an alternative power solution to mitigate the inadequate power situation in the country. Obaseki stated this during an interactive session with the Minister of State for Power, Mr. Goddy Agba, and members of Edo Solar Engineers and Installers in Benin City, the state capital. The governor noted: “I think it is time for us to take renewable energy seriously, with electricity tariffs likely to go up. I believe that in terms of costing, renewable energy should now be market-competitive in terms of pricing. "We can electrify our country. We can electrify the rural communities. We have gas; we have a lot of electricity terminals in and around the state, but there are so many underserved communities.” He continued: “I went round the 192 wards of the state during my electioneering campaign and most of our communities were in darkness. I made a promise to them that we were going to bring ligh...

…TASKS NEW SUBEB MEMBERS The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has announced recruitment of 1,000 additional teachers into public primary schools in the State. The Governor announced this during the inauguration of the new State Universal Basic Education Board on Friday, at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Uyo. Governor Emmanuel emphasised that primary education is key to development of any society and expressed confidence in the board members, urging them to live up to expectations of giving primary education a facelift in line with the Completion Agenda. “A lot of people have heard that since last year we’ve been screaming that we are declaring a state of emergency in the education and we are not likely going to finish that in two years, it is something that will span through a minimum of 10 years but we must start the foundation this year. “We have invested a whole lot in infrastructure and basic education is key, that is why if you check, the people we go after to hea...

The Edo State Government has reassured residents that the ongoing dualisation of Ekehuan Road in Benin City would be completed on schedule, charging the contractor handling the construction to expedite work on the road and ensure speedy completion of the project. Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of Infrastructure, Engr. Ferguson Enabulele, gave the assurance when he led other staff of the ministry on an inspection tour to Ekehuan Road to ascertain the level at work done. The road, which leads to the site of the Benin River Port project, on completion would boost infrastructural development in the state in line with the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration’s promise to upgrade infrastructure and drive urban renewal in the state capital. Enabulele noted: “the underground drainage system would be completed in the next three weeks, while 80 percent of the concrete works of the project would be completed before the end of the year.” He said that the first phase of the project, ...

Delta State Government on Thursday said Asaba International Airport was not sold but only concessioned for 30 years to make for its adequate upgrade into a world-class airport, by the concessionaire.  The Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, made this known while briefing journalists on the outcome of the meeting of the State’s Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in Asaba.  Aniagwu said that under the concession agreement, the concessionaire would inject about N30 billion into the upgrade of facilities at the airport.  According to him, the concession became necessary as the daily operation of the airport would be effectively managed by private investors. He disclosed that the process leading to the concession was transparently and objectively done in the overall interest of the state as it would impact positively on its economy. The commissioner said the consortium that would manage the airport had the needed experience and expe...