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The Northern Elders Progressive Group has commended President Bola Tinubu’s bold approach to tackling insecurity in the northern region, praising his “Fansan Yamma” strategy for yielding significant positive results. In a statement issued in Kaduna on Thursday, Chairman of the Arewa Elders Progressive Group in the Northwest, Mustafa Dutsin Ma, applauded Tinubu’s decision to take
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The Northern Elders Progressive Group has commended President Bola Tinubu’s bold approach to tackling insecurity in the northern region, praising his “Fansan Yamma” strategy for yielding significant positive results. In a statement issued in Kaduna on Thursday, Chairman of the Arewa Elders Progressive Group in the Northwest, Mustafa Dutsin Ma, applauded Tinubu’s decision to take

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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged President Bola Tinubu to move around during the daytime, rather than driving alone at night to monitor the conditions of most citizens, as revealed by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. HURIWA suggested that Tinubu would be better able to assess the suffering of Nigerians in the
Hardship: Tinubu should disguise, visit Ariaria, Dugbe, other markets – HURIWA replies Orji Kalu

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged President Bola Tinubu to move around during the daytime, rather than driving alone at night to monitor the conditions of most citizens, as revealed by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu.

HURIWA suggested that Tinubu would be better able to assess the suffering of Nigerians in the daylight when millions are awake and grappling with the devastating impact of poor governance and unworkable economic policies under his administration.

HURIWA gave this advice following Tinubu’s return to Abuja after a two-week working vacation in the United Kingdom over the weekend.

DAILY POST reports that Tinubu arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 7:20 p.m. on Saturday and was received by senior members of the administration.

It will be recalled that the President departed Abuja for the two-week working vacation on October 2 as part of his annual leave.

In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA expressed disappointment that the government is either doing nothing or taking the wrong actions to alleviate the harsh economic conditions millions of Nigerians are facing due to the constant upward review of the pump price of petrol.

The association challenged the president to actually move around during the daytime in various states of the federation and Abuja, visit markets, and compare the current costs of food commodities with those prior to his swearing-in on May 29.

HURIWA condemned the incessant hikes in the pump prices of petroleum products, including cooking gas, as well as the unaffordable costs of basic commodities.

The group criticized the government for failing to guarantee price stability of essential items such as provisions, food, and medications, stating that such a government cannot be considered a functional administration.

“If those in the Villa haven’t told the President, then let us have the honor of informing Mr President that a few days ago, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who represents Abia North in the National Assembly, claimed that President Bola Tinubu moves around the Federal Capital Territory most nights to feel the pulse of the citizens.”

HURIWA suggested that the best way for President Tinubu to truly gauge the economic conditions of most Nigerians is to move around during the daytime when almost every Nigerian who is working will be at their workplaces.

The group added that the best place to obtain an accurate picture of what Nigerians are going through is in the marketplaces, which operate only during the day and are frequented by the rich, the poor, and the less privileged for the buying and selling of goods and services.

“We suggest that President Tinubu visit Ariaria International Market in Aba, Dugbe Market in Ibadan, Calabar Central Market, Port Harcourt Market, Onitsha Main Market, Kano Central Market, and Oshodi Market in Lagos to obtain firsthand information about the current existential conditions of Nigerians.”

Hardship: Tinubu should disguise, visit Ariaria, Dugbe, other markets – HURIWA replies Orji Kalu

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the demise of the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, describing it as a huge loss to her family, Akwa Ibom and the nation as a whole. In a statement, which he personally signed in the early hours of
Gov Mbah mourns Akwa Ibom First Lady, commiserates with Umo Eno

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the demise of the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, describing it as a huge loss to her family, Akwa Ibom and the nation as a whole.

In a statement, which he personally signed in the early hours of Friday, Governor Mbah also commiserated with Governor Umo Eno and the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State, noting that the late First Lady, was a resourceful woman and philanthropist, who gave her best to humanity.

“I woke up this morning to the sad news of the passing of Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, wife of my brother, the governor of Akwa Ibom State.

“This is no doubt a huge loss, not only to Pastor Umo Eno, his family, and the good people of Akwa Ibom State, but also the country as a whole. Mrs. was a highly resourceful woman and an entrepreneur, who loved and served God.

“Mrs. Umo Eno was a philanthropist, who not only lent her immense support to her husband and family through the years, but also rendered selfless service to humanity and contributed immensely to the good governance and development of Akwa Ibom State and our nation. Through her pet project, Golden Initiative For All, GIFA, she lifted families and touched the lives of the vulnerable in our society.

“Therefore, on behalf of my family, the Government and good people of Enugu State, I send heartfelt condolences to her immediate family and the Government and people of Akwa Ibom State. We will continue to have them in our prayers, as we beseech God to comfort them at this hour of grief and also grant her kind soul eternal repose,” Mbah stated.

Gov Mbah mourns Akwa Ibom First Lady, commiserates with Umo Eno