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Sultan Of Sokoto Hails Gov Wike

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After the marathon inauguration of people-oriented projects in the state for the past three weeks, Government House Port Harcourt recorded low activities last week.
However, as commendations continue to pour in over Governor Nyesom Wike’s good governance, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, last week praised the governor for his developmental strides in the state.
According to the Caliphate, the massive infrastructure of the Governor’s administration is an eloquent justification of the ‘ Mr Project ‘ title given to Wike by Nigerian Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbanjo.
Abubakar made the commendation, Wednesday, when the Rivers State Governor visited Sokoto State to commiserate with his Sokoto State counterpart, Rt Hon Aminu Tambuwal over the  unfortunate fire that gutted Sokoto Central Market.
Governor Wike took advantage of the consolidatory visit  to also visit the palace of the Sultan to commiserate with him over the demise of his younger brother, Hon Abdulkadir Jeli Abubakar, who was Sokoto State Commissioner for Home Affairs.
The Sultan said: “ I commend you and congratulate you for all what you have been doing for Rivers State in particular, because we have seen a lot of infrastructure being put in place and that is why they call you Mr Project in Rivers.
“ You have just some few more years, please do much more, so that nobody will beat you when he takes over from you”.
He described Governor Wike’s consolidatory visit and pledge to support Sokoto State over the unfortunate fire that gutted the market as a demonstration of what Nigeria is and should be.
The Sultan who acknowledged the age-long relationship between Sokoto and Rivers State, lauded Governor Wike for his wisdom in sustaining it.
The Rivers State Governor, after being conducted round the destroyed market, said he was saddened by the devastating fire that razed over 60 per cent of the shops there.
Governor Wike said: “ When I got the information last night, I was touched and I said, as brothers what affects you affects us. What affects Sokoto, affects Rivers State”.
He pledged that the governmen of Rivers State will support Sokoto State with the sum of N500 million to rebuild the market and ameliorate the plight of the traders.
Governor Tambuwal commended Governor Wike for his show of love and thanked the people of Rivers State for their kind gesture.
In a bid to check the current increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, in the second wave of the pandemic, Governor Wike, last week, directed all civil servants on salary Grade Level 01 to 13 , except those on essential duties, to stay away from duty with effect from last Wednesday, 20th January, 2021 till further notice.
Officers from grade level 14 and above  were by this notice, directed to be on duty and assume full responsibilities, for their offices till further notice.
According to the directive, all Permanent Secretaries and Heads of extra ministerial offices were expected to ensure compliance with the directive and observe strictly all COVID-19 protocols.
Also last week, Governor Wike commiserated with the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Emmanuel Udom over the death of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) chairman, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (rtd) and the state chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) , Udo Ekpenyong.
Governor Wike who described the death of both the PDP Chairman in the state and the PANDEF chairman as painful, urged the Governor and People of Akwa Ibom State to take solace in God.

 

By: Chris Oluoh

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Gov Alia Appoints TuFace As Adviser

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Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has appointed Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as TuFace, as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach.
In a viral video on Wednesday, Governor Alia praised TuFace for all the support towards his administration.
The Governor stated that TuFace can do more.
He stated, “On behalf of the Benue State Government and our very good people, we want to give you some more responsibility plus the ones you have been doing because you have the capacity to do some more and help us chart a way forward to improve other people’s lives and to gain more from your wisdom and advice as well.
“So, I’m pleased to announce that we will make you a Technical Adviser to the Governor on Entertainment and Community Outreach.”

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Oborevwori, Okowa Dump PDP For APC

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Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The announcement was made following a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Asaba on Wednesday.
The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, confirmed the development in a telephone conversation with The Tide’s source.
Similarly, the defection of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa was announced on Wednesday in Asaba by Senator James Manager, following a meeting that lasted over six hours at the Government House.
Senator Manager said all PDP members in the State, including the Governor, former Governor Okowa, the Speaker, the state party chairman, and all local government chairmen, had agreed to join the APC.
“We cannot continue to be in a sinking boat,” he said.
The decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders and was made in the interest of Delta State’s long-term development.
Governor Oborevwori, who won the 2023 gubernatorial election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was received by senior APC officials in what political analysts are already describing as a strategic realignment with far-reaching implications ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Speakers Conference Tasks FG, Governors On Wanton Killings

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The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Borno, Benue, Niger State and most recently, Kwara State, calling on the federal and state governments to take urgent steps to stem the tide.
Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Adebo Ogundoyin, stated this in a statement issued in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Rt Hon. Ogundoyin, who is the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, said the gruesome killings had led to tragic loss of lives, widespread displacement, and unimaginable trauma for thousands of Nigerians.
“We are alarmed by the escalating insecurity in the land and the seeming helplessness with which these attacks are met. The time for mere condemnation and rhetoric has passed; urgent and coordinated action is now required at all levels of government to end these bloodbaths and restore peace and order.
“While we acknowledge that defence and national security fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal Government, we must stress that every level of government bears responsibility for the security and welfare of the people. State governors, in particular, must rise to the occasion and fully understand that governance is not limited to road construction and ceremonial functions. True governance is rooted in the protection of lives, the preservation of order, and the alleviation of suffering,” he said.
He called on state governments to complement the efforts of the Federal Government by making and enforcing enabling laws for community policing and other grassroots-driven security models.
According to him, States must develop proactive frameworks that integrate local intelligence, social support systems, and youth engagement in the fight against insecurity.
The conference also urged the Federal Government to meaningfully engage the citizenry and introduce bold, practical measures to cushion the hardship caused by its current economic policies.
“Millions of Nigerians are groaning under the weight of inflation, unemployment, and a cost-of-living crisis. It is imperative that relief initiatives—targeted, transparent, and impactful—are rolled out without delay. Dialogue, not distance, must define the relationship between the government and its people at this critical time.
“The Conference of Speakers affirms its commitment to supporting all legislative actions necessary to restore security, promote justice, and foster inclusive governance across the country. The killings in Benue, Niger, Plateau, Borno, Kwara, and any part of Nigeria must not be allowed to continue unchecked. Justice must prevail, and peace must be restored.
“Let it be known: the safety, dignity, and well-being of every Nigerian must remain the top priority of all arms and levels of government,” Rt Hon. Ogundoyin said.

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