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Judaism Adherents in S’East Plead with Tinubu to Release Kanu, Pray for His Health

Judaism Adherents in S’East Plead with Tinubu to Release Kanu, Pray for His Health

Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia 

Adherents of Judaism in the South-east region and part of South-south yesterday pleaded with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to exercise his presidential prerogative and release Nnamdi Kanu from detention.

They made the plea after a prayer and fasting session with a peaceful solidarity rally at the home of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) at Isiama Afaraukwu, Umuahia, Abia State.

Apart from pleading with Tinubu, the Jewish worshippers also urged Abia Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, to rally his brother governors in South-east to plead with Mr. President to release Kanu for them.

Kanu, who professes the Jewish religion, has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his extraordinary rendition from Kenya over four years ago. 

Delegations of Eastern Judaism and various Jewish communities from Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo, and Rivers states gathered at Kanu’s home where they joined their host congregation to pray for Kanu’s freedom and good health. They also prayed “for return to normalcy in all the communities ravaged by Fulani herdsmen and bandit attacks.”

Singing their religious songs in solidarity with their detained member, the Jewish community people carried placards to express their feelings and demands on Mr. President. Some of the placards read: ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu, he committed no crime known to the law’; Eastern Judaism calls for release of Nnamdi Kanu from DSS detention; ‘Obey Court order Tinubu’; ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’, among others.

Speaking at the rally, leaders of the Jewish communities raised their collective voice to earnestly demand for Kanu’s freedom, saying that he has not done any wrong” to be clamped into detention and charged with treason.

Deputy National Rabbi of Biafra land, Rabbi Okezie Anosike, noted that there was no reason for Kanu to be in detention because  “what he is demanding is not different from what Sunday Igboho is demanding for the Yoruba nation, and yet he is free. 

“We ask President Tinubu to set Kanu free. We ask Governor Otti to do all in his power to bring freedom to Kanu,” he said.

Anosike prayed and expressed optimism that nothing bad should happen to the IPOB leader given his poor state of health under DSS custody.

Ofuji Ekhad, who led the Anambra delegation queried why Kanu’s case “should be different from others” that demanded sovereign states for their own people, especially in South-west.

According to him, “There is nothing abnormal in Kanu’s demand for sovereign state of Biafra,” adding that self-determination is a universally recognised right.

In his remarks, Elder Shahum Ogu from Imo State, urged “all political leaders, connected in one way or the other with Kanu’s travails to please have a change of heart and work for his release.

He described Kanu as “a prophet, a messenger of God, who advocates for justice, equity, and people’s rights,” adding that President Tinubu has nothing to lose by setting him free.

The woman leader of the Eastern Judaism and Jewish Community, Mrs. Ugochinyere Onuoha, declared that “We have come to let the whole world know that Kanu has done no wrong, and committed no offence against the Nigerian state.

“We are asking for Kanu’s freedom and asking God to deliver him from the ordeal he is facing,” she said.

Even a 12-year-old boy from the Enugu delegation, Michael Ndubuisi, added his voice in pleading with Tinubu to free Kanu from detention. 

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Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia  Adherents of Judaism in the South-east region and part of South-south yesterday pleaded with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to exercise his presidential prerogative and release Nnamdi Kanu

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Gov Mohammed Hosts Stakeholders Ahead of Bauchi Investment Summit

Gov Mohammed Hosts Stakeholders Ahead of Bauchi Investment Summit

. Restates plan to position State as Hub for Businesses

Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi 

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to positioning the state as a hub for business, economic and investment, placing it on the world’s global economic growth map.

The governor the position of the government ahead of the forthcoming Bauchi State Economic and Investment Summit, tagged as the Bauchi Roadshow themed ‘Unlocking Investment Potentials in the Pearl of Tourism.’

Mohammed who was speaking during a community engagement and interactive session held at the New Banquet Hall, Government House, Bauchi on Thursday, reiterated his administration’s determination to unbundle the investment potentials of the state.

He emphasised that the summit is designed to showcase Bauchi’s economic potential, define the role of the private sector in driving growth, and integrate the state’s economy into national and global markets.

Mohammed stressed that economic growth must go beyond statistics, noting that development should translate into real improvements in the lives of the people.

He highlighted Bauchi’s unique advantages, including its population of over 10 million, with between 60 to 70 per cent being young people, as well as vast natural resources.

The governor further explained that harnessing and processing these resources locally would expand the value chain, create jobs, and stimulate sustainable growth.

He underscored the importance of forging partnerships with both local and foreign investors built on fairness, respect, and mutual benefit.

While investors bring in capital and innovation, he said, Bauchi offers unmatched opportunities and abundant resources.

The governor further pointed to reforms already undertaken by his administration to make doing business easier in the state.

These include streamlining land registration, strengthening security, ensuring transparency in governance, and intensifying the fight against corruption.

He assured stakeholders that the state government is committed to establishing robust legal frameworks to safeguard investments and protect investor confidence.

He also noted that strides made in the past six years in infrastructure development, governance reforms, and social stability have laid the groundwork for Bauchi’s economic transformation.

In his remarks earlier, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Aminu Hammayo, told the gathering that the Community Engagement and interactive session marked the last exercise ahead of the forthcoming Economic and Investment Summit so as to keep of the State abreast of the significance of the event.

He commended the Governor Mohammed for unbundling the critical sectors of the State’s economic drive assuring that all is set to host the summit.

Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Abubakar Y Sulaiman, said that all of the 31 Members of the Assembly are very much supportive to the Investment summit and all other developmental strides for sustainable growth and development.

State ALGON Chairperson and Executive Chairperson of Bauchi LGC, Hon. Mahmood Babamaji Abubakar on behalf of the 20 LGC Chairpersons, presented a goodwill message assuring that they are in support of the summit and will participate effectively for its success.

Also, Religious Leaders, Emir of Bauchi who is the Chairman, State Council of Emirs, Alhaji Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu commended the initiative assuring that the traditional institution is solidly behind the government for the success of the event.

Dr. Saleh Toro who spoke on behalf of the organised business sector among others, presented goodwill messages commending Governor Mohammed for the initiative.

The interactive session brought together a cross-section of business leaders, financiers, political stakeholders, traditional rulers, and civil society representatives.

Local investors and entrepreneurs used the forum to raise concerns on issues such as safety, investment assurances, and the uniqueness of the Bauchi Economic and Investment Summit compared to similar platforms across the country.

The event also featured goodwill messages from dignitaries, including the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Muhammad Salis Gamawa, the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, and the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Dr. Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu.

They all pledged their support for the government’s vision of making Bauchi a prime destination for investors.

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. Restates plan to position State as Hub for Businesses Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi  Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to positioning the state