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THE CONCLAVE publisher, Sufuyan Ojeifo, loses mother, Aishetu, aged 91
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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Madam Aishetu Ojeifo, mother of publisher of THE CONCLAVE online newspaper, Mr Sufuyan Ojeifo, is dead.
Mr Ojeifo confirmed that his mother died in the morning of Saturday, October 12, 2024, from a brief illness (body aches) and old age-related issues, in their family home in the ancient city of Owo in Ondo State, exactly two months to her 92nd birthday
He said he spoke with his mother on phone about 6.52 am to ask how she was feeling and if she had taken her drugs before setting out to the gym.
According to him: “ten missed calls from my elder brother, five from my uncle and four from my niece were enough trigger of fear about some sinister news eager to berth as I scrolled down the list of missed calls on my phone.
“The first number to press was that of my niece. She picked my call and she was crying. She did not have to tell me that my mother has died. I knew it. Is mama dead? I asked her. She replied in the affirmative. I said: I will make arrangements with some of my friends in Owo to come over to take her to the mortuary.”
The late Madam Aishetu in the middle during her 85th birthday celebration in Owo about seven years ago
Mr Ojeifo, who lost his father on January 12, 1992, said he had remained devoted to his mother, fulfilling his father’s parting request on his sick bed to: “please take care of your mother for me.”
Known for his unwavering support and affection for his mother, Mr Ojeifo, in a chat with this reporter, spoke of the deep bond they shared, a connection that continued to strengthen over the years even in her death.
Madam Aishetu Ojeifo, full time house wife to the late Pa Isa Isu Ojeifo, was into “moimoi”, “akara” and “puff-puff” making for patronage by the locals, a trade that popularized her in the community. She was a devout Christian, who cared for others and demonstrated her love for the Almighty God through her act of piety.
The late Madam Aishetu Ojeifo during the church thanksgiving service to mark her 85th birthday.
Born on December 12, 1933 to the royal family of Agbede, in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, the late Madam Ojeifo married Pa Isa Isu Ojeifo, who once worked with the UAC as a clerk before joining the JOF group of companies in Owo as a manager.
She had seven children with him, but survived by three, namely Mr Mayor Ojeifo (a retired secondary school principal), Mr Sufuyan Ojeifo (journalist and publisher) and Mr Kabir Ojeifo (a quantity surveyor with the Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA). She is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In a heartfelt condolence message to Mr. Ojeifo, his longtime colleague, Professor Abiodun Adeniyi of the Baze University in Abuja, praised the late matriarch as an “illustrious and achieving” woman.
Prof Adeniyi credited her for raising a hardworking and resilient professional like Mr Ojeifo, whose journalistic contributions have left an indelible mark on the Nigerian media.
The professor of diasporic communication encouraged Mr Ojeifo to take solace in his mother’s long life and enduring legacy while offering prayers for her soul’s peaceful repose.
Sir Oladipo Okpeseyi (SAN), a close friend of the Ojeifo family in Owo, commiserated with Mr Sufuyan Ojeifo and other members of their family on the loss of “a good mother indeed” even as he declared, after some short reflections, that her passing was “after all, a celebration of life.” He prayed that the Almighty God would grant her soul eternal rest in heaven.
Chief Tajudeen Aderibigbe, the Nene of Owo Kingdom and intrepid business mogul, also commiserated with his childhood friend, Mr Sufuyan Ojeifo on the loss of “a very dear mother who took care of our circle of friends while we were growing up and spending time in one another’s houses.” He prayed the Almighty God to grant her beautiful soul eternal repose in His Bosom.
Another childhood friend of Mr Sufuyan Ojeifo and US-based medical professional, Pastor Kolade Harrison, described the death of “Mama” as he is wont to call her (Madam Aishetu) as “a great, irreplaceable loss of a good natured and loving mother, who was one, if not the last, of the Mohicans of matriarchs in the community in which we were raised by our mothers, virtually all of them now resting in the Bosom of their Creator.”
Meanwhile, THE CONCLAVE reports that the Ojeifo family had assured family friends and others who wished to celebrate with them the wonderful life and times of their matriarch that funeral arrangements would be shared in due course.
Credit: The Conclave
By Gloria Ikibah
The House of Representatives has approved a three-month extension of the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act, shifting the deadline from June 30 to September 30, 2026.
The decision was taken during an emergency sitting held on Monday, as lawmakers moved swiftly to ensure the continued execution of capital projects captured in the national budget.
The legislation, which seeks to amend the Appropriation (Repeal and Enactment) Act, 2025, was designed to provide additional time for Ministries, Departments and Agencies to complete ongoing projects and fully utilise funds earmarked for capital expenditure.
In an unusually rapid legislative process, the bill passed through its first, second and third readings during the same plenary session after members suspended the relevant provisions of the House Standing Orders to facilitate its consideration.
Leading debate on the general principle of the bill, House Leader, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere, said the extension was necessary as several capital projects captured in the 2025 budget had not been fully implemented.
He emphasised that the amendment was not intended to alter any provision of the budget but merely to extend its lifespan by three months to allow ongoing projects to be completed.
He said: “It is very straightforward. Because some aspects of the capital appropriation will not be fully implemented, if we do not extend the life of this particular law, it will have a very grave impact on the growth and development of the national economy.
“The purpose essentially is to extend the lifespan. We are not touching any part of the law. It is simply extending the lifespan from June 30, 2026 to September 30, 2026. I urge my colleagues to approve this so that we can continue with the work of developing and growing our economy and country”.
Presiding over the session, Speaker of the House, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, acknowledged that the records provided by the Chairman House Committee on Appropriations and other relevant agencies revealed that implementation of the capital budget was yet to be completed.
“As you are aware, the 2025 budget was extended to June 30. From the records we received from the Chairman, Appropriations, and other relevant quarters, it is yet to be fully implemented. It is therefore in the best interest of this country and the National Assembly for us to extend the budget to September 30 to enable the Federal Government fulfil its obligations under the 2025 budget,” the Speaker said.
Following the adoption of the bill at second reading, the House dissolved into the Committee of Supply where it had the clause by clause consideration of the bill, and approved the three clauses, explanatory memorandum and long title of the bill.
The committee subsequently reported back to plenary, where lawmakers adopted its recommendations and suspended House rules to allow the bill to be read a third time and passed the same day.
The accelerated passage reflects growing concern over the pace of implementation of key infrastructure and development projects, many of which require additional time to reach completion.
With the approval, government agencies now have until the end of September to execute projects funded under the capital component of the 2025 budget, a move expected to prevent disruptions to ongoing works and improve budget performance.
The extension is also aimed at ensuring that resources already allocated for development projects are effectively utilised before the capital budget expires.
With the passage of the amendment, federal ministries, departments and agencies now have an additional three months to implement capital projects and utilize funds appropriated under the 2025 budget.
Meanwhile, the House also announced changes in the leadership of some standing committees.
The appointments are as follows:
• Rep. Ali Madaki – Chairman House Committee on Special Duties
• Rep. Ali Isa J.C. – Chairman House Committee on Shipping Services,
• Rep. Pascal Agbodike – Chairman House Committee on Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN),
• Rep. Kelechi Nwogu – Chairman House Committee on Hydrological Services
The Speaker urged the newly appointed committee chairmen to assume their responsibilities immediately and bring their legislative experience to bear in advancing the work of the House.
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Plateau State commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Baamlong, has revealed that the state recorded 11 confirmed cases of cholera, five deaths and 53 suspected cases.
Baamlong, who disclosed this to journalists yesterday in Jos, said the confirmed and suspected cases were reported in Pushit, Mangu 1 and Mangu 2 communities in Mangu local government area (LGA).
According to him, the state Ministry of Health is intensifying public health interventions to contain the outbreak, prevent further spread and reduce its impact on affected communities.
He explained that the state had taken decisive actions to control the outbreak and protect its citizens via the deployment of additional Response Teams (RRTs) to the affected wards, scaling up of treatment centres and isolation capacity and the emergency procurement of Rapid Diagnostic Tests Kits, intravenous fluids and essential drugs.
The Commissioner further said that the ministry had activated an Incident Management System (IMS), for a comprehensive and multi sectorial response to the outbreak.
“The activation of the IMS ensures a coordinated, efficient, and accountable response structure in line with national and international emergency response frameworks,” he said.
Baamlong explained that cholera was an acute diarrhoeal disease caused by consuming food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
He urged residents of Mangu LGA and neighbouring communities to remain vigilant and take preventive measures, including drinking safe water, maintaining proper hand hygiene, avoiding open defecation, and ensuring proper waste disposal.
He also advised residents to promply report suspected cases of cholera to the nearest healthcare facility for immediate attention.
While reaffirming the state government’s commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of residents, Baamlong called on development partners and other stakeholders to support ongoing response efforts.(NAN)
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