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Borno North: Revisiting Senator Monguno’s succour to constituents
By Saminu Ibrahim
In an article titled “Peace and security education: A critical factor for sustainable peace and national development”, Otive Igbuzor, acknowledged in the International scholars journal that peace and security of life and property has been recognized by scholars and citizens as the primary condition for progress and development of any society.
He highlighted that there is a linkage between poor governance on one hand and insecurity and violent conflict on the other.
Igbuzor concluded that peace and security education is a critical factor in producing sustainable peace in any society.
Little wonder, the senator representing Borno north at the 10th Senate, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno is consolidating on the peace vis-a-vis security education at his senatorial zone with massive empowerment programmes for the people.
Barrister Monguno, who is the chairman of the Senate committee on judiciary, human rights and legal matters, unwavering efforts to give succour to residents of Borno north commenced immediately after the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on June 13th 2023.
Aware that leadership everywhere is a burden that involves hard work and sacrifice, so as to meet up with the yearnings and demands of the people, Monguno did not waste time by implementing his legislative agenda.
Indeed, Barrister Monguno is constantly in touch with his constituents, exemplified by numerous constituency projects that have direct bearing on the lives of the people.
Specifically, in a bid to enhance development, following the peace that has returned to Borno state, the senator empowered the people with 110 hijet mini trucks to compliment efforts of the state government.
Expectedly, Borno state government house was agog recently, when Governor Babagana Zulum unveiled 110 hijet mini trucks procured and donated by Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno as empowerment, and for onward distribution to beneficiaries mostly Internally Displaced Persons, (IDPs) from Borno north senatorial district.
The empowerment initiative came at a time when economic challenges is severe occasioned by removal of fuel subsidy and the increasing depreciation of the naira against the dollar in the open market, which forced prices of commodities and services skyrocketing.
Unveiling the vehicles at the Government House in Maiduguri, Zulum said, the need to have good transportation system for conveying goods and services cannot be overemphasized, pointing out that, the gesture would go along way in alleviating the sufferings of the beneficiaries, make them self- reliant and to also carter for their immediate family needs.
Additionally, Zulum commended Senator Monguno for continuously supporting people of his constituency through provisions of agricultural inputs, buses to newly established Federal Polytechnic Monguno, laptops which have enhanced digital literacy amongst students of Northern Borno, irrigation and sewing machines, construction of classroom blocks and teaching materials, cash donations, drilling of boreholes, training and retraining of Youths/women in skills acquisitions, among others which he noted, have complemented efforts of his administration in reconstruction, rehabilitation and resettlement of IDPs and other vulnerable groups across the state.
Hear the governor, “I want to commend Senator Monguno for his people- oriented projects to people of his constituency. Since when he (Monguno) was a member House of Representatives, he has impacted positively on the lives of his people, and I reiterate that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, my humble self and the people of Northern Borno are proud of Monguno who have since key into the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of the federal government.
Continuing, Zulum said “let me use this opportunity to call upon other lawmakers to emulate Monguno’s good gestures, as it will serve as palliatives directly or indirectly to his constituents.”
Meanwhile, determined to sustain peace in Borno state and Borno north in particular, Senator Monguno at different fora has applauded Governor Zulum, security agencies and all stakeholders who have worked tirelessly in restoring peace that led to resettlement of most of the IDPs from the zone back to their ancestral homes with dignity.
The lawmaker has pledged that he will continue to give his maximum support in alleviating the economic challenges faced by his people as peace significantly returned to Borno state.
Conclusively, it was gathered that inhabitants of Borno north senatorial district are basking in the euphoria of electing Monguno as senator of the Federal Republic, sequel to quality representation at the upper legislative chamber.
Saminu Ibrahim writes from Abuja.
…leaders urge resilience as pressure mounts within ADC ranks
By Gloria Ikibah
Former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello and Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, have thrown their weight behind Rep. Leke Abejide, urging him to remain steadfast amid ongoing political tensions within his party the African Democratic Congress.
The messages of support were delivered during a dinner in Abuja held to celebrate the 50th birthday of his wife, Esther Abejide, where both leaders praised his resilience and commitment to democratic ideals.
They encouraged the Yagba Federal Constituency representative to stay the course and continue his efforts to stabilise and strengthen the African Democratic Congress, despite mounting internal challenges.
Bello described Abejide as a determined political figure who remains focused on his goals, while Gbajabiamila urged him to remain within the party and push for what he believes is right.
Their intervention comes at a time of heightened uncertainty within the ADC, with calls for unity and perseverance growing louder among party stakeholders.
Bello said, “Honourable Leke Abejide sought to be a member of the House of Representatives on the platform of APC then, and there are some mathematical miscalculations. But that never stopped him. He came second time and he is performing and touching lives across the board.
“Honourable Leke Abejide is acting as if he was the governor. At a point I was like, do you want to overthrow me? Honourable Leke Abigide sought to be the governor of Kogi State. He contested keenly with my amiable and wonderful successor. I know how many times our brother, the chief of staff, the president, intervened, called me, and several meetings were held. And I maintained one thing. I said, look, this is my brother. I will never deceive him. The politics of Kogi State, nobody knows better than I do at this stage. Let him just try his luck and learn and wait for an appropriate time.
“Honourable Leke Abejide did not lose. He only came to learn the act of politicking especially for governorship at that level in Kogi State. Honourable Leke Abejide did not hesitate to support and give all of his backings to my governor immediately after the election. He was under serious pressure to go to court. He was the first person who said he was not going to challenge it. Rather, he collapsed his structures and supported.
“Honourable Leke Abejide at National Assembly level, despite he belonged to ADC, he was supporting our president actively, both physically and covertly. Honourable Leke Abejide, we thank you for all your performance. Your Excellency, thank you for your guidance. The Chief of Staff, the President. Tell Mr. President that we appreciate you. And that myself and my governor, we have conferred on each other. And that we are calling on Chief Leke Abejide and telling all of the Yagba Federal Constituency’s persons that are here, please take this message home, that we want Leke back in APC”.
Similarly, the Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Gbajabiamila commended Rep. Abejide for his doggedness which he said kept him on track in his democratic journey and winning elections on a platform which he kept alive and running for long.
He said, “I keep saying people to people when I talk about him, that for a man to contest an election in a face-to-face state where elections are fierce, and to contest under a platform of a relatively unknown party, ADC, and to win back-to-back-to-back, it tells you who that man is. Not when he won the first time, he came on a sole ADC carry to the house. Four years later, he went back to Kogi. He brought somebody else from the ADC.
“Honorable Abejide, I know you to be a committed party man. I know you to be a fighter. I know you to be someone who does not like to be cheated. So please, my charge to you is to stay in that same ADC. Fight. Fight them. Scare them. Hold on to your party, ADC. Do not allow them. We like what you are doing. Continue.
“Don’t let the former governor say that you should come and join the APC. No, no, no, no, no, no. Stay in the ADC. Win your election in the ADC as you will. Bring Gombe. We will support him. Bring him. Do the right thing. You are a fighter. Do the right thing. Nobody can come and take your party away from you. A party that you’ve been to for years with your sweat and your money and everything. No. Continue. Good luck in court”.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Legislators Serving and Former Forum has tasked all stakeholders especially the Judiciary on projection of Nigeria’s democracy.
The forum gave the charge on Tuesday at a news conference in Abuja while reacting to comments allegedly made by some top politicians and public officials that do not advance Nigeria’s democratic processes.
Speaking on behalf of the forum, Ms Nnenna Ukeje, a member of the 8th House of Representatives said that as patriots, the forum is committed to national interest and have defended democracy on many fora.
According to her, their intervention stands for the defence, stability, protection of democracy and preservation of our beloved country.
“We must reiterate that there is a clear difference between the tyranny of the majority and true democracy; between illiberal civil rule and a system grounded in democratic contestation; between constitutional governance and authoritarian subjugation.
“Nigeria must remain firmly on the side of democracy, resisting overreach by any arm of government is not subversion; it is a constitutionally given right and duty.
“To the judiciary, we reiterate: this is a defining moment; the tipping point, the nation’s eleventh for survival.
“Your independence must remain sacrosanct. Your integrity must be unquestionable and your patriotism unapologetic. Your decision will determine the drift,” she said.
Ukeje said that Nigeria’s democracy must not be weakened by the very forces that once fought to build it saying that the preservation of democratic space is not a favour to the opposition but a duty owed to the nation.
The former lawmaker said that Nigerians must be very vigilant as democracy does not defend itself but survives only when citizens, institutions, and leaders commit to its protection.
“In conclusion, Nigeria must remain a nation governed by law, not expediency; by robust institutions, not strong individuals; and by the will of the people, not predetermined outcomes.
“Let the judiciary act without interference. Let opposition thrive without intimidation. Let citizens participate without fear.
“Nigeria’s democracy belongs to its people, and it must be protected and defended by all.
We remain committed to defending it through all lawful means; through the courts, through civic engagement, and at the ballot box,” she said. (NAN)
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…..Oyedele elevated to Finance Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council.
According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, two cabinet members, Mr. Wale Edun and Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa are to leave the cabinet while their replacements have been named.
Edun, until the latest development, was the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy.
He has been directed to hand over to Mr. Taiwo Oyedele who is now to take over as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Oyedele was formerly a Minister of State in the ministry.
Also Mr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma (PhD .) has been named as the ministerial nominee and minister designate for the Housing and Urban Development Ministry.
The memo also directed Dangiwa to hand over to the Minister of State in the ministry.
The memo stated that “all handing over and taking over processes should be completed on or before close of business on Thursday 23rd April, 2026.”
Explaining the President’s decision, Akume said: “These changes are aimed at strengthening cohesion, synergy in governance as well as achieving more impactful delivery on the economy to Nigerians, through the Renewed Hope Agenda.”
He said the President, in approving the cabinet reshuffle, has fully exercised his powers as conferred on him by Sections 147 and 148 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended).
The President thanked the outgoing ministers for their services to the nation while wishing them the best in all their future endeavours.
The President, Akume noted, equally assured all cabinet members that “the process of reinvigoration shall be continuous.”
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