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Olu of Iju Ishaga’s Appointment, Installation Invalidated Over Contempt of Court

The Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has invalidated the appointment and installation of Prince Bayo Iginla as the Olu of Iju Ishaga, citing a wilful breach of an existing court order. Justice (Dr) L.A.M. Folami, delivering a decisive ruling, condemned the installation as a direct affront to judicial authority and due process.

The Claimants, Chief Adams Akande Balogun, Mr Bashiru Alamu Balogun, and Mr Rasheed Adewole Balogun representing the Arayomi Aiyeteru Ruling Family, had gone to court asserting their right to produce the next traditional ruler of Iju Ishaga. They argued that the recent installation violated a subsisting order made on December 18, 2024, which directed all parties to maintain the status quo.

Despite the order, the Lagos State Executive Council proceeded to approve and recognise Prince Iginla’s installation, which was carried out while the suit was still pending. This prompted the Claimants to return to court with a Motion on Notice filed on December 31, 2024, asking for the appointment to be nullified.

Justice Folami, ruling on the matter, stated unequivocally that the Defendants acted in “total disobedience” of the court’s directive. She found that the 1st Defendant, Chief Isaac Kolawole Akinbami, had “stolen a match” on the Claimants, effectively undermining the fairness of the judicial process.

In a stern application of the law, the court set aside the State Government’s approval, nullified the installation ceremony, and barred Prince Iginla from parading himself as the Olu of Iju Ishaga. Additionally, the court restrained all Government officials from recognising the installation or disbursing any benefits tied to the title.

Citing key precedents, including Statoil (Nig.) Ltd v Star Deep Waters Petroleum Ltd and NDIC v Savannah Bank, Justice Folami emphasised that mandatory injunctions are warranted where litigants attempt to pre-empt court decisions by rushing through questionable acts during trial.

The judgement, delivered with finality and clarity, not only underscores the importance of respecting the Judiciary in chieftaincy matters, but also serves as a caution to public office holders and traditional institutions that the rule of law must prevail, above executive fiat or customary pressure.

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    The Dangote Cement Plc has marked the International Youth Day at its Obajana plant, Kogi State. 

    Speaking at the event, the Plant Director, Nawabuddin Azad, who was represented by the General Manager, Social Performance, Ademola Adeyemi, said the company’s policy is in alignment with the United Nations’ ideals of empowering the youth to enable them to play significant roles in social and economic development of societies. 

    Azad, who was speaking on the theme, “ Local Youth Action on SDG and Beyond,” said the youth has always in its job creation drives and empowerment programmes. 

    He noted that only recently, youths from the company’s host co-mmunities were empowered through initiatives in poultry farming, solar entrepreneurship, fashion design, and several other vocational skills. 

    “At our plant, we believe in shared value where business success goes together with social progress. 

    We are committed to supporting initiatives that empower the youth, uplift communities and promote sustainable practices,” he said. 

    Addressing staff and guests at the plant, the Chief General Manager and Head of Production, Mr. John Gwong, described the youth as the greatest asset of any nation, noting that their creativity, energy, and innovation remain critical for Nigeria’s future.

    He stressed that Dangote Cement views the youth not only as future leaders but also as present contributors to the company’s growth.

    “At Dangote Cement, we see the youth as the backbone of society. By mentoring them, building their capacity, and exposing them to new technologies, we are preparing a generation that will secure the growth of both our company and our nation,”  Gwong said.

    On his part, the Head of Human Resources, Mr. Azeez Adeniyi, emphasised the importance of instilling discipline, hard work, and integrity in young people.

    He noted that the youth population is central to Nigeria’s workforce and that their skills and values directly influence the productivity of industries such as cement manufacturing.

    “Our engagement with young employees goes beyond technical training. We prioritize ethics, teamwork, and responsibility, because these are the values that shape strong leaders and professionals. When the youth succeed, companies like Dangote Cement and the entire nation also succeed,”  Adeniyi remarked.

    Also speaking, Head, Technical, Dangote Academy,  Mr. Wale Adedeji, urged youths to embrace technology and innovation, stressing that the future belongs to those who are adaptable and forward-thinking. 

     Adedeji explained that Dangote’s continued investment in young professionals has strengthened its operations and positioned the company as a leader in Africa’s cement industry.

    “The world is changing rapidly, and young people must be equipped not only to take jobs but also to create them. The values of curiosity, resilience, and problem-solving are essential for them to remain competitive globally, and these qualities directly translate into the company’s ability to innovate and remain productive,”  Adedeji said.

    The officials collectively noted that industries, governments, and communities must create platforms that empower young people to maximize their potential. They warned that failing to invest in youth development could worsen unemployment and social vices, threatening national stability.

    Stressing its own contributions, Dangote Cement showcased initiatives such as its graduate trainee scheme, internship opportunities, and community empowerment projects, which have empowered hundreds of young people across its host communities and built a pipeline of skilled workers for the company.

    According to the management, the youth are not only vital to Nigeria’s future but are already playing an indispensable role in the day-to-day operations of Dangote Cement, bringing innovation, energy, and fresh perspectives to its workforce.

    The ceremony concluded with a call on young Nigerians to remain committed to lifelong learning and positive values, while stakeholders were urged to sustain efforts at mentoring, empowering, and involving youths in nation-building.

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    Billions Spent, Poverty Persists: Unraveling Nigeria’s Relief Paradox and the Road Ahead

    By Ugo Inyama

    Nigeria’s federal government has announced plans to disburse ₦54.9 billion in August 2025 to more than 2.1 million households under the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme. Alongside this, the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) will extend ₦300,000 interest-free loans to about 21,000 smallholder farmers, with the aim of boosting food security through dry-season farming (Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, 2025). On paper, these interventions appear bold, compassionate, and timely—especially at a moment when inflation continues to squeeze households and hunger gnaws at millions.

    But behind the headline figures lies a familiar challenge. Since the introduction of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) in 2016 and the palliatives of the COVID-19 era, cash transfers and loans have been widely promoted as instruments of poverty relief (World Bank, 2021; IMF, 2022). Yet poverty levels remain persistently high. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS, 2023) reports that more than 133 million Nigerians—over 60% of the population—are living in multidimensional poverty. The World Bank (2024) further notes that rising inflation, food insecurity, and weak job creation continue to push millions below the poverty line, despite successive interventions.

    The challenge is not the absence of programmes but the way they are designed and sustained. Cash transfers, while important in easing immediate hardship, rarely bring about lasting change on their own. In many cases, they are distributed unevenly, exposed to political influence, or weakened by limited monitoring and evaluation systems (Transparency International, 2023). Similarly, credit facilities for farmers can provide short-term relief, but without reliable access to markets, storage, extension services, and irrigation, loans alone are unlikely to translate into sustained agricultural productivity (FAO, 2024).

    Scale is also a major constraint. Although ₦54.9 billion appears significant, when divided across 2.2 million households, it translates to just over ₦25,000 per family—barely enough to cover food needs for a household of five for a month under current prices (NBS Food Price Watch, 2025). This illustrates the difficulty of achieving durable poverty reduction at national level when resources are spread so thinly.

    Fiscal realities complicate matters further. In 2024, debt servicing accounted for 68% of federal revenues (DMO, 2024). With such limited fiscal space, social investments are often presented as temporary relief measures rather than as part of a long-term development strategy. At the same time, Nigeria receives more than $20 billion annually in diaspora remittances (World Bank, 2024), a flow that already surpasses foreign aid. Yet these funds are largely disconnected from official poverty-alleviation frameworks. If channelled through matched savings schemes or community investment initiatives, remittances could become a more stable complement to government programmes.

    The political economy of social interventions also shapes their impact. Relief packages are often introduced or expanded during electoral cycles, and in some cases, the process of identifying beneficiaries is influenced by partisan considerations rather than transparent, needs-based registries (BudgIT, 2023). This creates perceptions that welfare is a political tool rather than a social contract. Such dynamics reduce trust and undermine the legitimacy of otherwise valuable programmes. For interventions to be credible, they must be insulated from political manipulation and embedded within permanent institutions.

    To improve effectiveness, three broad shifts are necessary. First, targeting and transparency should be enhanced through digital identity systems, ensuring that assistance reaches the poorest households with minimal leakage (World Bank ID4D, 2023). Second, cash transfers should be complemented by sustained investments in education, healthcare, and nutrition to address structural drivers of poverty and prevent its transmission across generations (UNDP, 2024). Third, empowerment loans must be linked to wider reforms in agriculture and small enterprise development, enabling recipients to transform credit into sustainable livelihoods (African Development Bank, 2024).

    Nigeria’s social protection programmes are valuable in cushioning hardship, but their effectiveness should not be measured only by the billions disbursed. The more fundamental question is whether they create opportunities for households to move beyond subsistence. The way forward requires aligning short-term support with long-term structural transformation—so that poverty relief is not simply a cycle of temporary alleviation followed by renewed vulnerability, but a genuine pathway toward resilience and shared prosperity.

    *Ugo Inyama writes from the African Digital Governance Centre, Manchester, UK.
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