The fact that more women are willing to run for office is a positive step.
From suffragettes to modern day feminists, women and men have fought long and hard for women’s right to vote and hold office.
Progress is clear. As of 2015, women in every country in the world have the right to vote; the first nation to grant female suffrage was New Zealand in 1893, and the last country was Saudi Arabia in 2015. Today, several countries are led by females and some countries, such as Finland, also have a cabinet dominated by women. These achievements have been possible in large part thanks to gender equality measures.
The full and equitable participation of women in public life is essential to building and sustaining strong, vibrant democracies. When women are not participating in politics, it’s less likely that policies will benefit them. Women need to participate to bring attention to issues that uniquely affect them, and to change attitudes towards gender. When we talk about women’s political participation, it is easy for us to imagine the empty seats around the decision-making table, and a little more difficult to picture the many obstacles and challenges women face to get into those seats. There is a growing recognition that women in 2020 are marginalized from political and public life. Something emerging world leaders like Governor Yahaya Bello is correcting, consciously and actively.
Having gone the whole mile ensuring that women are also at the decision making table, Gov. Bello of Kogi state is today a reference point with high profile appointments like the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. (Mrs) Folashade Ayoade Arike whose impact has been widely appreciated everywhere in Nigeria. This has given hope to many young women around the country to see opportunities no matter how restricted or limited.
The Balance in Political appointments and opportunities that brought the likes of Hajiya Ramatu Tijjani (FCT Minister), 21 Local government Vice Chairmen, 21 Council Leaders and over 21 Councilors has today also motivated women to come all out and partake in the process.
As a practical believer of the Affirmative action, the foresight of Gov. Bello to bring more women to table is gaining acceptance and trickling down, recently the SUG of the Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) in Kogi State elected the first female President. In the same vein, a female is aspiring for the position of the National President of the National Association of Kogi State Student (NAKOSS).
With a rich profile at a very young age, Comrade Rachael Mojirola Balogun is poised to be the First Female National President of NAKOSS going by her track records, extensive consultations and outreaches to several institutions. At a quick glance, Comrade Mojirola has served as;
√ Welfare Director, Federation of Ogidi Students Union in 2016
√ Vice president, National Association of Okun Students, Federal University Lokoja Chapter in 2017
√ President, National Association of Okun Students, (NAOS) Federal University Lokoja in 2018 and Public Relations Officer, Federation of Ogidi Student’s Union (FOSU) in 2018.
√ National President, Ijumu Students Union in 2019
√ Education Director, Okun Youth Development Association (OYDA), 2017-2019,
√ State Treasurer, Kogi Youth Council (KYC), 2019
√ State Financial Secretary, Youth For New Nigeria (YNN), 2019
√ State Secretary, Kogi Women and Ladies for One Voice (KWLV), 2021
√ National Vice President, Young Women New Wave (YWNW), 2020
√ National Coordinator, Nigeria Youth For Change (NYC) till date.
The Administration of Gov. Bello has been synonymous with the first of many things for the female gender. From SSG to the Local Government Councils to Head of Government Agencies and MDAs to Student Representatives etc NAKOSS will be the icing of the cake.
With the concerted efforts of His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, very soon Kogi State will be churning out the likes of The DG WTO Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the UN Deputy Secretary General Amina J. Mohammed, Gbemisola Saraki, Oby Ezekwesili, Ambassador Kema Chikwe, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Late Aisha Jummai Alhassan, Senator Stella Oduah, Pauline Tallen etc
In conclusion, in the words of Wafa Bani Mustafa, (Chairperson of the Coalition of Women Members of Parliaments from Arab Countries.)
“Empowering women and girls to be influential powerful leaders should remain a passion, as I believe that it is not an option and a choice for women to take part in political life. It is a necessity and a duty to achieve sustainable development and democracy.”
Kogi State Youth Development Commission Chairman, Mr. Lawal Ozomata James and other members on Wednesday received their appointment letters from the office of the Secretary to Kogi State Government.
The Secretary to the State Government, Dr (Mrs) Folashade Ayoade Arike who received them charged the Chairman, Mr. Lawal Ozomata James and members to see their appointments as a call to service. “As youths, you are expected to show the same level of zeal, energy, determination and commitment as exemplified by His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello.”
The Chairman who spoke on behalf of the team said members are fully charged to set to get to work, stressing; “I want to use this medium to sincerely thank His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello for having faith in us to lead this commission on its maiden voyage. As pioneers, we want to build a solid foundation for the commission and by His Grace, leave a legacy that will be a point of reference for a long time.”
Mr. James noted that the Commission is a novel idea and its creation could only happen because the Governor Yahaya Bello led Administration is Youth inclined. The commission, he promised, would meet all the stakeholders both in Government and the Non Governmental Agencies to help in the smooth take off so that its aims and objectives would be achieved.
The chairman thereafter led the team on a visit to the office of the Commissioner for Youth and Sport Development where the Permanent Secretary received them on behalf of the Commissioner.
The Ministry thanked the Chairman and members for making them the first point of contact, informing the Commission that plans are ongoing to give members a befitting accommodation pending when the Commission office would be ready.
Addressing the press a little after then, Mr James Lawal Ozomata expressed gratitude to the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pharm. Abdulkareem Asuku Jamiu for being a strong pillar and rallying point to all.
He also thanked Kogi State Assembly under the leadership of Rt Hon Mathew Kolawole, the deputy speaker, Rt Hon Ahmed Ahmed who oversaw the sponsorship of the bill on the floor of the house.
He also expressed gratitude to other critical stakeholders and initiator of the bill, the Kogi State Advocacy Cluster and it convener Mr Aminu Okwutepa, Actionaid, among others.
The pioneer chairman then called on all the stakeholders to join hands with the Commission to lay a solid foundation for a sustainable future for Kogi youths.
Iliyasu Zakari Technical Assitant to the Chairman Kogi State Youth Development Commission 8th July, 2021
The Governing Council and the Senate of the European, American University Commonwealth of Dominican republic is set to honour the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello for distinguishing himself in National Politics and Service to humanity and demonstration of good leadership.
Governor Yahaya Bello
President of the institution, Prof. John Kersey, said the executive Governor of Kogi state Alhaji Adoza Yahaya Bello will be conferred with Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Sector Accounting and finance.
Prof. Kersey explained that the decision by the school to confer such prestigious honour on the Kogi governor was as a result of his high level characteristic of integrity in governance and strong leadership strongly observed in the area of provision of quality education and women empowerment in politics, and high sense of financial prudency in managing the resources of the state.
The university don also revealed that another notable individuals that the senate of the institution will bestowed such honour on come 8th of May, are the minister of state for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva and the current minister of state for power Mr. Goddy Jeddy Agba.
The calls to have Gov. Yahaya Bello as the country’s next President may not be a surprise for anyone who is familiar with our socio-political landscape knowing that he meets the requirements needed to become the panacea to solving the myraid of the nation’s challenges.
The unprecedented calls for Governor Yahaya Bello from every corner of the country to offer himself to undertake the number one job in the country is a compelling awakening.
The present demand in actualizing the not too young to run bill, a law which allows youths determine their future is a clear indication that our country has not only begun to accurately understand that our world is changing, but that a significant segment of the population is ready to give what it takes to set Nigeria on the path of advancement, growth and prosperity.
Without stating the obvious,, I take the latitude of authoring this piece to assume that the recent calls by conscientious youths for a better country came in the context of agenda setting. It is, in my view, a guide for whoever is to become the next president of Nigeria. I wholly agree that such a strategic demand is spot on.
Let’s not forget that on the basis of geographical location, Gov. Yahaya Bello, comes from the Central region, that has not been opportuned democratically to occupy the plum job of fixing the country right.
Governor Yahaya Bello without mincing words has been working in silent over the years, thus making the call a rich avenue to showcase his credentials and indeed his credibility.
For Gov. Bello to have courageously endorsed a cause like the #EndSARS agitations describing it as something within the rights of the protesting youths is really inspiring.
He went the extra mile to offer to lead the protest conscientiously. This, for all good intents, was huge. Such a bold move at a time when other leaders had cold feet, portrayed Yahaya Bello as a good prospect for the Nigerian dream.
The Governor is not someone who delights in excessive media hype. His courage, capacity and passion for nigeria is said to be his ability to stay committed to doing only what he is convinced would advance the lots of his people no matter how unpopular.
The Nigerian youths have in Yahaya Bello a leadership that is accessible, contemporary and digital. With him, we now have our kind leading the charge for a new Nigeria. We have a choice to make. And the choice is simple. It is Yahaya Bello.
The nation over time has suffered decision making based on conviction. This aspect of leadership hardly ever comes easy. It comes with a price. But the good lesson young people will readily learn is that as a result of doing right, Governor Yahaya Bello was and is always ready to unpopular. But fortunately and thankfully, the media and the nation as a whole is now seeing the light in Gov. Bello’s many positive decisions.
For the All Progressives Party membership registration that is in progress to have again have appointed Gov. Yahaya Bello to drive the process speaks volumes. His voice for the youths to get registered and be involved means alot. It is hope that the Youths would harvest another golden opportunity presented through Gov. Bello.
The place of Unity in contemporary Nigeria cannot be over emphasized. Nigerians love each other. They want each other. They feel passionate about each other. Yahaya Bello has been watched closely enough and discovered to be a sure bet when it comes to unifying and preserving this important national asset.
As 2023 draws close, the need to draw up inspirations from Kogi State is already an interesting spot from which the country can draw positive inspirations. It is no longer news that the Confluence state under Yahaya Bello stands tall when it comes to unity. A state once polarized along tribal and religious lines have now become so unified that anyone can aspire for anything without being undone by faith, tribe or gender.
That the Nigerian Youths through Gov. Yahaya Bello have and would continue to have their voice heard and is being heard is not in doubt. The need to therefore remind them on the need to heed the counsel of Yahaya Bello to get involved in the political process towards the next dispensation remains a food for thought. This is because using his own personal journey as example, there would be no GYB today if he stood back and refused to get his integrity stained on the alter of the nation’s dirty and murky politics.
For a state bordering some ten states – a quality it shares with no other state, Kogi was almost overrun. But the white Lion came in and took the fight to the bandits. Today, insecurity has been brought to its barest minimum. In recognition of this demonstrated capacity, the northern governors recently appointed Governor Yahaya Bello to chair the region’s security efforts. This feat has been corroborated very audibly by the voices of notable personalities including the top brass of the security community. Reliable security analysts including the highly esteemed Babajide Kolade Otitoju of Television Continental spoke clearly to this feat to the applause of Nigerians.
What the country even as agreed by optimist is to have a visionary leadership in the mould of Gov. Yahaya Bello. This assertion almost always seem exaggerated. But Governor Bello as a visionary has no problem believing it. He came and appropriately revolutionized leadership order from youths being “the leaders of tomorrow” to youths being “the leaders of today”. Again, the Governor did this when the trend was only able to consign the potentials of Nigerian youth to a briefcase and telephone minders. Today there is now a positive change. It is now a common sight to find young men and women serving the state in capacities never before imagined.
Nigerians have much respects and expectations from the women folk. But no one has shown genuine commitment to this belief as much as Mr Yahaya Bello. Provosts of colleges, vice chancellors, commissioners, SSAs, SSG, HoS, ADC to the Governor (first of its kind), Executive Vice Chairmanship position… the list is endless. Yahaya Bello practices what he preaches. In my study of what the Nigeria woman wants in leadership. I’ve come to the realization after man justapoxitions that what the women need in Nigerian leadership space now is the Yahaya Bello effect. The gains made in the Confluence State is wholesome, verifiable and replicateable in the country moving forward.
It is an abundantly hopeful prospect that as Nigerians continue to engage the system, Governor Bello’s scorecard should be leveraged upon to achieve the desired progressive inspirations the nation has yearned for since independence for there is truly a lot of inspirations to be drawn and gained under the Gov. Yahaya Bello’s Presidency.
Hon. Matthew Ochada (HMO) writes from Lokoja, Kogi State. talk2hmo@gmail.com
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has felicitated with Mr. Abdulrazaq Isa Kutepa, Chairman/CEO, Waltersmith Petroman Oil Ltd on the occasion of his sixtieth birthday, describing him as a philanthropist deserving of encomium
The Governor made this known on Sunday in a Press Statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Muhammed Onogwu.
Governor Bello said “On behalf of the Government and People of Kogi State , I would like to send special felicitations to my brother and friend, Mr Abdulrazaq Kutepa as you clock 60 years of age today”
He added that his philanthropy, expertise and selfless services to humanity gives more reasons to appreciate the Almighty behalf of the celebrant.
The Governor further expressed great pleasure to identify with a wonderful personality like him on such special occasion of his six decades of impactful existence on earth.
He asserted that no doubt, Kutepa has been specially blessed and favoured, while praying that the years ahead be his best years.
Prophet Gideon Ojochegbe Isah (Ozugbo) of the Household of Mercy Deliverance Ministry Lokoja, has been conferred with the Doctorate Degree in Divinity by the Africa Theological Education Network an affiliate of Vision International University, USA.
The Conferment took place today in Lokoja, with a call on Prophet Gideon to continue to uphold the Divine Grace of God upon his life to minister healing and deliverance.
The ATAN Commended the religious tolerance and peace exhibited by Prophet Gideon, described his outreach Programs as very impactful to humanity.
The ATAN described Prophet Gideon as a strong support to his history Community, urged him to continue to be of influence on both religion, culture and Civic Organization.
Speaking with Newsmen, Prophet Gideon said the honour would spur him to do more giving back to the society’.
More importantly, the Clergyman assured that aside committing to doing more in the vineyard, assured of giving back to the society’.
Reacting to the honour, Hon. Matthew Ochada (HMO) described the Ph.D conferred on Prophet Gideon as well deserved, said it would no doubt serve as an elixir for him to do more for the society and the nation.
Hon. Friday Sani Makama and others has announced their defection to the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kogi State.
Friday Sani is the former member representing Igalamela/Odolu State Constituency, Kogi state.
According to report, his defection was not unconnected with a decision at the private meeting he had with the Governor of Kogi state Gov. Yahaya Bello last week.
Makama while addressing a press Conference at the party national secretariat today in Abuja announced they have defected to the APC.
The federal government (FG) has extended registration for the payroll support scheme to enable some states meet their quota.
This is according to a statement signed by the project delivery office, and the steering committee of the MSME survival fund and guaranteed offtake scheme chaired by Mariam Katagum (pictured), minister of state for industry, trade and investment.
The payroll support portal (https://survivalfund.gov.ng/) will be open from January 27 to February 2 for different categories of businesses — educational, hospitality and other sectors.
According to the committee, states such as Benue, Plateau, Bauchi, Kano, Kaduna, Rivers and the federal capital territory (FCT) have met their quota, therefore they are not eligible for the reopening exercise. It applies specifically to states that have not met their quota of beneficiaries.
The payroll support scheme is designed to assist vulnerable micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by paying the salaries of their staff for a period of three months.
The requirements needed for the application include: Business must have Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration; must have a bank verification number (BVN); must have staff strength of at least 10 persons and maximum of 50; must be owned by a Nigerian.
Emphasising that the registration process is absolutely free, it cautioned citizens to beware of fraudsters.
It noted that the scheme provides for 45% female participation and 5% special needs participation.
The National Coordinator of the North Central Coalition for Leadership (NCCL), Williams Charles has said the Ekiti State governor , Dr Kayode Fayemi, who is the Chairman of the Progressive Governor’s Forum lied during a live interview he granted to Channels Television yesterday on the state of Covid-19 pandemic in Kogi State.
” I am totally disappointed at Dr. Kayode Fayemi. How on earth can he say people are dying in Kogi state of Covid -19? Where did he get his record or information from? Let him come clean with proof of this allegations on same National Television ” Williams stated.
” In order to justify your position, you do not make careless and unsubstantiated allegations. I live in Kogi state and this is strange to me. Not as if people do not die, but must we tie all deaths to Covid-19? This has gone a long way to justify the position of Gov. Yahaya Bello that some desperate politicians are on the prowl, taking advantage of the pandemic, but please do not drag Kogi State into your plans.
” It is on record that during the first wave of Covid-19, death rate reduced in Kogi state drastically. How this happened can only be explained beats any scientific explanation and the records are there to ascertain this. It is misleading, wicked and malicious to say people are dropping dead of Covid-19 in Kogi state. If he does not produce proof of this, then he has lost my respect forever” Williams said emphatically.
It would be recall that yesterday on Channels Television during an Interview, the Gov. Kayode Fayemi said that people of Kogi State are dying of Covid-19. This was in response to the position of Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi state who said during an event last week that Covid-19 vaccines is a fraud, meant to kill people and he won’t be part of it.
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has inaugurated a scheme for the distribution of 200,000 motorcycles on soft loan to interested police personnel.
At the inauguration of the scheme in Abuja on Thursday, Adamu said the initiative was to motivate the workforce and improve service delivery.
He said the scheme was being executed through the Nigeria Police Cooperative Multi-Purpose Society in collaboration with ROT-SHADE Global Resources Limited, a private firm.
According to the I-G, the initiative is another milestone in the efforts of the force to put the welfare of its personnel on the front burner.
Adamu said his conviction that a motivated workforce was necessary for quality service prompted his administration, since its inception, to initiate several schemes targeted at improving the welfare of police personnel across all ranks.
He added that his administration prioritised promotion of police officers and men, executed an affordable housing scheme for junior personnel, facilitated loans at affordable interest rates, and delivered tricycles as empowerment means.
He urged beneficiaries of the scheme to abide by the terms and conditions of the package.
Dr. Bolufemi Rotimi, Managing Director, ROT-SHADE Global Resources Limited, said no society could have peace and accelerated development without security.
Rotimi said the scheme was designed to bring financial and logistic assistance to police officers and men working to secure lives and property.
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have arrested one Friday Domozu, 23, a native of Jarkama Village, Bassa LGA of Kogi State, the leader of the kidnap gang responsible for the abduction and killing of a six-year-old, Farida Yahaya at the Gabije Area of Kogi State on November 2.
This information was contained in a press release signed by police spokesman, Frank Mba.
The victim was abducted alongside one Abdulraheem, 14, who narrowly escaped from the kidnappers’ den.
Investigations by the Police team revealed that the kidnappers demanded a huge sum as ransom from the family of the little girl before she could be released, but eventually killed her owing to the inability of the family to meet up with their demands.
Efforts by the Police team to rescue the little girl led to the arrest of the principal suspect, Friday Domozu who led the Police Team to a deep forest at Gabije area of Kogi State where the remains of the little girl were recovered.
The Police Team also exhumed the decomposing body of another victim later found to be that of one 40years Ibrahim Madaki earlier declared missing.
The remains of the victims have been deposited for autopsy.
Friday Domozu also revealed to the Police team that he is an ex-military trainee who was declared unfit and subsequently withdrawn 5-months into training based on medical grounds. Efforts are being intensified to arrest his gang members still at large.
Similarly, the Police Team arrested one Halidu Usman of Akwanga, Nasarawa State, the gang leader of the group responsible for the killing of an Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, Late ACI Salisu Usman at Gudi area in Akwanga LGA, Nasarawa State on June 15.
The suspects stormed the house of the victim, killed him and his younger sister, Sa’adatu Usman, a final year medical student of the Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto State.
The killers also abducted the wife of the victim, Asmau Salisu and collected ransom from the family before her release. The suspect is assisting the police team in the investigations and arrest of other members of the group still at large.
Police operatives also arrested four kidnap/armed robbery gang members responsible for the recent series of kidnapping of some staff of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria and their families.
The gang members; Abubakar Aliyu a.k.a Maigiwa, 27, Aliyu Bello, 18, Ishaku Kabiru, 30, and Abubakar Yakubu a.k.a Dogo, 23, were arrested following police investigations and rescue operations for the kidnap victims.
The arrest of Abubakar Aliyu a.k.a Maigiwa led to the arrest of the other three gang members.
Abubakar Aliyu is a security staff of ABU Zaria who provides information to the gang on the movement and lifestyle of the victims. Some of the victims were rescued during the operation and reunited with their families.
Also, in a follow-up on investigations and information provided by a kidnap victim who identified and raised alarm on citing one Ibrahim Idris a.k.a Naira as a member of the gang responsible for his kidnap and collection of ransom before his release, the Police Team on January 7, 2020 arrested the suspect which led to the arrest of two other gang members; Abubakar Yusuf a.k.a Ndalati, 42, and Abubakar Ahmodu, 20.
Investigations reveal that Abubakar Ahmodu is responsible for spying on and identifying potential victims of kidnap for the gang. As a matter of fact, he provided intimate details about his father which led to the kidnap and eventual extortion of a ransom of Two Million naira from his biological father.
All the suspects will be charged to court on conclusion of investigations, according to the police.
Meanwhile, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has reiterated the commitment of the Force to cracking down on perpetrators of violent crimes in the country.
The IGP expressed his sincere appreciation to the citizens for the useful information they avail the Police with which no doubt have continued to yield positive outcomes as seen in the arrest of the twenty-five suspects.
He sought further cooperation and assured that the Force will remain resolute to ensuring a safe and more secure country for all.
Gunmen in the early hours of today, Killed a Saudi Arabia based International Oil Worker in Idah with the Kogi State Police Command assuring that it is working tirelessly to track the killers of Ogacheko Atanu who was shot Dead early hours of today at his residence in GRA Idah by unknown gun men.
According to the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Ayuba Edeh, some gunmen stormed the residence of Ogacheko, refused all his pleas to save his life and take whatever they want, lamented that they gunmen went ahead to kill him.
The Police Commissioner said the Gunmen went with the handset of Ogacheko, took his female guest away, but left her handset, said the police has covered so much ground in trying to fish out those behind the dastardly act, and bring them to book.
The Commissioner said the Police were informed shortly after the incident, said the information made available by the security guard on what transpired between the gunmen and his boss is helping the police in tracking the whereabout of the culprits, assured that the police would not rest until it arrest the pepatrators of the gruesome act.
Ogacheko is an indigene of Idah is on holiday in his country home for the Christmasm and New year.
His remains has been deposited at the Lokoja Specialist Hospital mogue.
Sometimes I wonder if men were God what would have happened to us ALL. I’m sure there won’t be anything call us on earth. But thank God Almighty, men are not God.
I see some of us already taking the place of God Almighty, I mean those declaring who is a winner or who can win and those who CANNOT win come 2023 Presidential Election. Make una calm down, men are not God.
Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the Executive Governor of Kogi State is a child of destiny. We have some people created by God Almighty like that. In fact, there are many examples in the Holy Book like King David. It does not matter how you view such people, it doesn’t even matter their capacity or ability, such people operate under SPECIAL grace of God.
In 2015, many Kogites especially the political gladiators never see Alhaji Yahaya Bello as an aspirant much less a threat. But through divine arrangement, he became Governor of Kogi State and currently serving his 2nd term. Today, go to Kogi State, ask people who live in Kogi State or Google it on your phone, I make bold to say: 👉🏽 No Governor in Nigeria has made countless people they refer to as a ‘nobody’ somebody like him. 👉🏽 No Governor has given priority to women in Politics (both in appointment and support for Elective Positions) like him. 👉🏽 I’m sure we all know Kogi State is a YOUTH STATE. No Governor has supported youths for Elective Positions and dedicated over 85% of his appointment to YOUTHS like him.
There are other achievements in SECURITY, ETHNIC/RELIGIOUS UNITY, etc. Before you ask me of infrastructural Development in Kogi State, there are many with pictorial evidence but you will agree with me that the MOST pressing need/problem of our country Nigeria right now is SAFETY & UNITY OF NIGERIA(NS). There are roads and infrastructures in Northeast and other parts of the North but insecurity has made it almost impossible to use them. There are to a reasonable extent, economic growth in the southeast and other parts of the South but that has not stopped agitation for self-determination.
What our country Nigeria is in dear need of right now is someone that will UNITE & MAKE OUR NATION SAFE AGAIN. ABOVE ALL, A YOUNG PRESIDENT THAT WILL DEDICATE AT LEAST 85% OF HIS APPOINTMENTS TO YOUTHS/WOMEN. Search no further, we have seen and found this person – He is ALHAJI YAHAYA BELLO, Executive Governor of Kogi State. He is the UNIFIER with an unprecedented track record of YOUTH/WOMEN involvement in governance.
FINALLY, like I stated earlier, this aspiration may seems impossible to many NOW. It may even be seen as joke taken too far but one thing you should not FORGET is, GOD IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER. The same God Almighty that changed his name from ALHAJI Yahaya Bello to GOVERNOR Yahaya Bello is alive to further change his name to PRESIDENT Yahaya Bello.
A 50% per cent increment in electricity tariff across the country was not approved by us, says the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
The regulatory agency said, “No approval has been granted for a 50% tariff increase in the Tariff Order for electricity distribution companies.”
In a statement issued on Tuesday, NERC urged Nigerians to disregard the reports of an increment.
“The attention of the Commission has been drawn to publications in the print and electronic media misinforming electricity consumers that the Commission has approved a 50% increase in electricity tariffs,” the statement said.
“The Commission hereby state unequivocally that NO approval has been granted for a 50% tariff increase in the Tariff Order for electricity distribution companies which took effect on January 1, 2021.
“On the contrary, the tariff for customers on service bands D & E (customers being served less than an average of 12hrs of supply per day over a period of one month) remains frozen and subsidised in line with the policy direction of the FG.
“In compliance with the provisions of the EPSR Act and the nation’s tariff methodology for biannual minor review, the rates for service bands A, B, C, D and E have been adjusted by NGN2.00 to NGN4.00 per kWhr to reflect the partial impact of inflation and movement in forex.
“In the light of strong public interest on this matter, the media is hereby requested to retract their earlier publications misinforming electricity consumers nationwide about a purported 50% increase in electricity tariffs.
“The Commission remains committed to protecting electricity consumers from failure to deliver on committed service levels under the service-based tariff regime.
“Any customer that has been impacted by any rate increases beyond the above provision of the tariff Order should report to the Commission at customer.complaints@nerc.gov.ng,” the Commission said.
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