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Niger Imams demand arrest of those behind RCCG church fire
The Niger State Forum of Imams has condemned the recent burning of the Kontagora headquarters of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, calling for the arrest of the culprits.
The incident happened on Sunday when suspected hoodlums were said to have stormed the church in large numbers and set the church, which was still under construction, ablaze.
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, on Monday condemned the burning of the church.
The Director General, Niger State Bureau of Religious Affairs, Umar Abdullahi who is also the Secretary General of the Niger State Imams Forum made this known on Thursday when he led a team of Imams to commiserate with the Niger State chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria CAN Most Rev. Bulus Yohana at the CAN secretariat Minna.
Abdullahi who was represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Liman MashaAllah said, “We are one. The enemies of peace just want to cause disaffection among us.
“We are the same from the same creator. As Muslims our religion teaches us to be tolerant and live in peace with everyone. There is no way you will live with good people at all times, there is always the good, the bad and ugly people amongst us.
“I call on us to join hands together to defeat this common enemy who wants to destabilise the peace we are enjoying in our dear state. Those hoodlums are evildoers and should be put to shame.
He called on the relevant security agencies to do all they could to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators so as to serve as deterrent to anyone who wants to foment trouble in the state, especially in Kontagora.
“Islam discourages any form of chaos or disaffection amongst us. Islam does not accept anyone who does not believe in Jesus.
“We call on the security agencies to do all they can to apprehend and prosecutor the perpetrators to serve as a deterrent to anyone who wants to foment trouble in the state,” he said.
In his remarks, the state CAN Chairman who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese commended the Bureau for sympathising with the Christian community and the Redeemed Christian Church of God over the incident in Kontagora.
Yohanna who was represented by his Deputy, Rev. Ezekiel Ibrahim said “We take it in good faith because we believe hoodlums are always there to cause chaos. The truth is, if there is chaos or crisis we can not move forward or live together”.
He further called for a cordial relationship among the religious groups saying, “We should take advantage of the relative peace in Kontagora and in the state and work together to put the enemies of peace to shame.
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Core Public Servants hail Tinubu for appointing thoroughbred Procurement officer, Adedokun as BPP DG
A group under the aegis of Core Public Servants, CPS hail President Bola Tinubu for appointing Dr Adebowale Adedokun, a thoroughbred Procurement officer as the Director General of Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP.
CPS in a congratulatory letter signed by Kudirat Akindero to Adedokun lauded President Tinubu for following due process and picking the most qualified to run the affairs of the soecialised agency.
In the letter, the ADSC said:
“Congratulations to Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, PhD (MCIPS, CMILT), on his appointment as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
“This significant achievement reflects his extensive expertise and unwavering dedication to advancing public procurement in Nigeria.
“With over 20 years of robust experience in public service, Dr. Adedokun has made substantial contributions to procurement reform.
“His distinguished academic background includes a doctorate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, complemented by four master’s degrees in Procurement, Finance, Technology, and Transportation Management.
” This diverse educational foundation equips him with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities inherent in procurement processes.
“In his career, Dr. Adedokun has held pivotal roles, including serving as a National Consultant for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on public procurement reforms.
“He represents Nigeria in the International Research Study on Public Procurement (IRSPP) and serves as a World Bank Resource Person on Sustainable Procurement. His commitment to capacity building is evident in his training of over 4,000 federal and state government procurement professionals nationwide.
” Additionally, he has been instrumental as the focal point officer for the UN Women Project aimed at empowering women in procurement in Nigeria and as the Project Coordinator/Procurement Node for the SPESSE – World Bank Project.
“Dr. Adedokun’s professional affiliations are extensive, including membership in the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), UK; Chartered Membership in the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT); Fellowship in the Institute of Strategic Management Nigeria (ISMN); Fellowship in the Institute of Management Consultants (ICMC), Nigeria; membership in the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (ACArb); Fellowship in the Nigeria Institute of Training & Development (NITAD); membership in the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM); and membership in the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
In recognition of his consistent contributions to reform, Dr. Adedokun was honored with a Certificate of Special Recognition by USAID’s Nigerian Reforms Project in July 2009.
As he assumes the role of Director-General of the BPP, Dr. Adedokun’s extensive knowledge and experience are anticipated to significantly contribute to the agency’s strategic repositioning.
” His leadership is expected to advance efficiency, transparency, and accountability within Nigeria’s public procurement system.
Once again, congratulations to Dr. Adebowale Adedokun on this well-deserved appointment.
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