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BUA Cement donates N35million drugs, others to Sokoto hospitals
BUA Cement has donated drugs and other medical consumables to 16 hospitals in Sokoto State in continuation of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
The drugs, worth over N35million were handed over to representatives of each of the 16 benefitting communities.
Addressing the gathering before formal distribution of the drugs and other medicaments on Tuesday, the Managing Director of BUA Cement Company, Engineer Yusuf Binji, said the company is satisfied with the mutual beneficial relationship that exist between it and all host communities.
The Managing Director, who was represented by the Assistant Director Administration and Corporate Services, Alhaji Sada Suleiman, said BUA have been assisting the immediate host communities in Wamakko Local government area of Sokoto and neighboring states of Zamfara and Kebbi with scholarship and others as part of its CSR.
Noting that BUA deems it necessary to contribute towards complementing the efforts of host states in improving the living condition of their people, Sada said, “We are dedicated and committed to given back to our host Communities to add value to our common relationship, which is mutually beneficial”.
He further stressed that it is also in appreciation of the continued genuine support and cooperation of host communities, hence appealing that the drugs should be given free to patients who may come for them in the respective hospitals.
Continuing, Sada who disclosed that BUA would soon commission seven additional completed solar borholes across Sokoto State, added that it is in addition to the provision of full uniforms to pupils of primary 5 schools in the host communities.
He further noted that BUA in it’s usual magnanimity, has decided to increase the number of its drugs and medicaments benefiting communities to 16.
Sada also listed the benefiting clinics to include that of Bakin Kusu, Gidan Bailu, Kalambaina, Sabon Garin Alu, Gidan Boka, Asare, Wamakko, Gwuiwa and Beni.
Others are Arkilla, Farfaru, Kaurar Kimba, Wajake, Gumbi and Mobile Police Barracks.
” The drugs are to be given free and not to be sold. BUA in collaboration with the local government will put more eyes and monitor mechanism put in place to ensure that the drugs are fully utilized and administered free of charge, ” Sada assured.
Earlier in his keynote address, BUA’s Director of HCSE, Engineer Ali Gumel, had thanked all the host communities on behalf of the company, saying the company is very satisfied with the existing relationship with the host communities.
Responding on behalf of the benefiting communities, Chairman of Wamakko Local Government, Alhaji Umar Ahmed Dundaye, represented by the Director health of the local government, Umar Sani Tureta, thanked BUA Company for its multiple human interest interventions.
Expressing appreciation on behalf of benefiting communities, the District head of Wajake, Alhaji Muhammadu Mailato Gumbi, said BUA Cement will continue to be appreciated by all the locals for its numerous interventions to host communities over the years.
The District head also listed some of BUA’s interventions in their domains to include but not limited to health, road network, housing, educational scholarship, provision of portable drinking water and lots more.
The Kwara State Government has announced the immediate revocation of all signage and billboard licences issued in 2024 with enforcement actions set to begin next week.
The government also warned that identification and removal of unauthorised billboards would commence shortly.
The announcement was made in a statement released on Sunday by the Chairman of the Kwara State Task Force Committee on Illegal Billboards and Signages, Bolanle Olukoju.
Olukoju, who is also Commissioner for Communications, explained that the revocation was in line with a previous notification suspending all billboard licences in the state.
He said the move aimed to facilitate the removal of unauthorised and improperly erected billboards, posters, and light pole banners throughout Ilorin and other urban centers.
“This initiative aligns with the Urban Renewal Programme of the Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration, which seeks to transform Kwara into a modern and visually appealing state,” he said.
The government also confirmed that no new registrations or renewals of signage and billboard licences would be processed until further notice.
The temporary measure, the statement added, will allow the state to finalise a new regulatory framework for outdoor advertising.
The statement further emphasised that identification of non-compliant billboards is already underway, and owners of unregistered billboards are urged to remove them immediately.
The Federal Government has unveiled requirements for civil servants seeking to migrate their salaries, change their names and their next-of-kin among others.
This was revealed in a memo by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation dated March 12,2025 and addressed to all Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
The memo said the government had observed that civil servants effecting the changes on their names and next-of-kins do not submit the necessary documents needed to effect such changes, hence the need for the memo.
“Further to the Circular Ref. HCSF/PS/CMO/IPPIS/I/VOL.I/508 dated 1st November, 2022 on the above subject, the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has observed that some Ministries, Departments and Agencies do not attach the required documents which would facilitate granting approvals for migration of saiary, change/correction of names, gender and next-of-kin within the shortest possible time.
“MDAs should therefore, note and be guided by the following Standard Operating Procedures for requests on changes/corrections on HR records of employees on the IPPIS Platform:
With the implementation of the Human Resource component of the IPPIS in the Federal Public Service, it has become necessary to take note and be guided by the above requirements.
“Kindly note that requests that are forwarded to the Office of the Head of the Civil service of the Federation without specific documents will not be processed for approval. Please bring the content of this Circular to all concerned for strict compliance,” the memo read.
Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed support for a Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps member, Ushie Uguamaye, also known as Raye, who claimed to have received threats after her viral video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
In a statement shared on X on Sunday, Atiku praised Raye’s courage, describing her as a symbol of a new generation of politically engaged women committed to advocacy and democratic participation.
“Raye embodies the spirit of a new generation of women who champion the ideals of popular participation and unwavering advocacy in the political sphere.
“I deeply admire her boldness and wisdom—her fearless resolve to speak truth to power, undeterred by the weight of opposition,” Atiku wrote.
The former presidential candidate likened Raye to historic female activists such as Gambo Sawaba, Funmilayo Ransom-Kuti, and Margaret Ekpo, who played pivotal roles in Nigeria’s political landscape.
Atiku called for support rather than hostility towards Raye.
“Rather than being met with hostility, Raye deserves encouragement and support. She is a shining emblem of the Nigerian youth—a testament to the long-held promise that the leaders of tomorrow are already among us, ready to shape a better future,” Atiku said.
Raye, a corps member serving in Lagos, recently made headlines after a video she posted criticising government policies went viral.
She later claimed to have faced threats, reportedly from NYSC officials, pressuring her to take down the video.
In the video posted on her TikTok account #talktoraye on Saturday, Raye voiced frustration over Nigeria’s deteriorating economic situation, lamenting that hard work no longer guarantees financial stability.
She criticised Tinubu’s leadership, calling him a “terrible leader,” and questioned the government’s commitment to easing citizens’ hardships.
Authorities have yet to comment on her allegations.
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