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Former President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who died on Thursday. PUNCH Online reports that Chief Iwuanyanwu died after a brief illness, at the age of 82. In a statement on Thursday by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, the former President extended his condolences to the Iwuanyanwu family, friends and
The Kano State Government has donated N100 million to support victims of the recent floods in Borno State. The cheque for the N100 million donation was presented to the Governor of Borno State by representatives of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, including the Kano State Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, the Commissioner of Humanitarian Affairs
Kano donates N100m to Borno govt, flood victims
The Kano State Government has donated N100 million to support victims of the recent floods in Borno State.
The cheque for the N100 million donation was presented to the Governor of Borno State by representatives of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, including the Kano State Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, the Commissioner of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Eradication, Hajiya Amina Sani and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Policy and Social Development, Danyaro Yakasai, during a sympathy visit on Sunday.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed deep sympathy for the victims, describing the humanitarian crisis as catastrophic and calling for widespread support for the affected people.
He emphasized that such disasters require collective efforts and reaffirmed Kano State’s solidarity with Borno during this difficult time.
He also prayed to Allah to prevent future occurrences of such floods.
Governor Yusuf highlighted the longstanding, brotherly, and cordial relationship between Kano and Borno States.
He prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives in the flood and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
In response, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum expressed profound gratitude to the Kano State Government and its people for their generous support.
He assured that the donation would be used judiciously for the benefit of the flood victims, ensuring it reaches those most in need.
“This act of kindness exemplifies the unity and shared commitment of Nigerian states in times of crisis,” he added.
Ebonyi State Commissioner for Aviation and Transport Technology, Dr Mrs Ngozi Obichukwu has dismissed reports alleging that the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport has been converted into an event centre. Described the reports as unfounded, Obichukwu emphasized that the airport was never used as an event centre. Rather, according to her, it was for the lifting
Chuba Okadigbo airport not converted to event centre – Ebonyi Govt debunks reports
Ebonyi State Commissioner for Aviation and Transport Technology, Dr Mrs Ngozi Obichukwu has dismissed reports alleging that the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport has been converted into an event centre.
Described the reports as unfounded, Obichukwu emphasized that the airport was never used as an event centre.
Rather, according to her, it was for the lifting of over 204 overseas scholarship students who boarded the aircraft and left to their academic destinations.
The commissioner warned the fake news peddlers in the state to desist from portraying the international airport in bad light.
She added that the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport had since one month recorded over 22 flights operations from Ebonyi to Abuja and Ebonyi to Lagos.
She called on the citizens of the state, foreign and national agencies partnering the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport to ignore the fake news, adding that it was the handiwork of mischief makers who are hellbent to tarnish the good work of the state with the intent to satisfy their pay masters.
Obichukwu emphasized that the purpose of holding the flag off ceremony of the 2024/ 2025 scholarship scheme at the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport by the state governor, Francis Nwifuru, was to enable the oversea scholarship students to board their flight immediately, insisting that there is no way the flag off can take place in a different venue and it won’t affect the students.
She said: “The Chuba Okadigbo International Airport has since December recorded over 22 flight operations and as I speak with you, we have continued to be on air and we can never stop.
“And so, those fake news purveyors who alleged that our airport was converted into an event centre are enemies of the state.”
Obichukwu urged citizens and prominent stakeholders of the South-East region to come to the airport to take their flights, assuring them of adequate safety of their lives and properties.
“At the airport, the oversea scholarship students boarded planes and left to various countries and governor, Francis Nwifuru being a father, decided to host them and pray for them before leaving Nigeria.
“And as a humble governor, he decided to meet them at the airport instead of them coming to his office in Government House. That is a sign of humility and I must commend him,” the commissioner added.
DAILY POST had earlier reported that the governor, Francis Nwifuru, the commissioner for Aviation and transport technology, Mrs Ngozi Obichukwu, alongside other leaders of the state bid farewell to 204 overseas scholarship students while boarding their flights.
Chuba Okadigbo airport not converted to event centre – Ebonyi Govt debunks reports
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