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Grassroot leaders urge Tinubu to focus on policies that ll’ address Northern specific needs
By Abdul-Ganiyy Akanbi
A group under the aegis of the Arewa Grassroot Leaders Assembly, has urged President Bola Tinubu to implement policies that will address the specific needs of the people in the Northern part of the country, just as it expressed readiness to collaborate with his administration for the benefits of the region.
The President General of the Assembly, Mr. Onogu Collins Monday, who spoke at a press conference weekend in Abuja, however, commended the President for implementing several projects across the country that have direct impact on the lives of the people.
Monday specifically urged Tinubu to reconsider policies that may negatively impact Northern Nigeria, such as inadequate funding for critical infrastructure and social services, and insufficient representation in key government positions.
“We request increased military presence and community-led initiatives to enhance security, particularly in the face of persistent threats from banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism.
“We also propose investments in agriculture, education, and entrepreneurship programmes to stimulate economic development and address poverty and unemployment,” he said.
Monday further advocated for improved access to quality education and vocational training to address the alarming rates of out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria
On healthcare, he recommended increased funding for primary healthcare facilities and personnel to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and services.
The group, however, acknowledged President Tinubu’s efforts to prioritise funding for agriculture and education, as well as maintaining good relations with Nigeria’s neighbours.
“The prioritisation of the Sokoto-Badagry Highway and the Trans-Saharan Highway, and measures to fast-track the completion of the Ajaokuta Steel Complex, are commendable,” Monday said.
While stressing the need for collective efforts to address the challenges facing the Northern region, he disclosed that the Assembly is making arrangement to host a security summit that would bring together at least 5,000 grassroots and community leaders.
According to him, the summit would be held after consultation with security heads and critical stakeholders.
“We aim to discuss community-led initiatives to enhance security, identify areas of collaboration with security agencies, and develop a comprehensive plan to address insecurity in Northern Nigeria.
“We believe that by working together, we can create a brighter future for Northern Nigeria and contribute to a more prosperous, united Nigeria,” he stressed.
Also speaking, the National Treasurer of the Assembly, Hon. Rukaya Salihu-Umar, said emphasis was being given to insecurity “because there are many factors attached to it which has hindered a lot of things like education, health, economic development, etc.”
“When insecurity is tackled, you know, there will be improvement healthcare, education, service delivery, all these things. Because right now as we are talking to you, most people cannot go to their farms until they negotiate with the bandits. They give them money to allow them to farm. So, I want to say an end to this,” she said.
While lamenting the rate at which people are being kidnapped, killed and displaced in their homes, she said: “Now there are high increase of widows and orphans. There are high rates of out-of-school children on the streets. If these things are not taken care of, in the future, they are people that will become armed robbers or bandits.”
In his remarks, the National Publicity Secretary of the Assembly, Chief Joel M. Mawash, stressed the need for unity and collaboration among the people in order to address insecurity in the Northern part of the country.
“I want to put it in this way. There is no person who will come to your house and steal without that person knowing your house. And in knowing your house, he knows every nooks and corners of your house before he succeeds.
“In the Grassroot Leaders’ Assembly, we want to identify among ourselves who are those people that other people are using to destabilize our region. That is why, as grassroot leaders, we need to work with our community leaders. Sometimes, our elected councillors at the grassroots are the foundation, the pioneers, and the leaders who knows nooks and crannies of every community.
“So, the government need to work together with councillors, even former councillors, because as a councillor, you come from a community, you know the bad people, you know the good people. In trying to get to arrest the situation, our religious and also, community development association leaders must not be left out,” Mawash said.
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2nd Phase Leaders Complete Training on Leadership and Mediation – Gen. Elaye Lauds Otuaro’s Visionary Drive
By David Owei,Bayelsa
The 2nd Phase Camp Leaders’ training on “Leadership, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation”, sponsored by the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has successfully come to a close Friday on a commendable note.
The intensive leadership-building initiative, held under the distinguished leadership of the Administrator of the PAP, High Chief Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, aimed to equip leaders with practical skills in peacebuilding, mediation, and conflict resolution—critical tools for sustaining peace in the Niger Delta region.
Reacting to the successful completion of the programme, General Elaye ThankGod Dollar Slaboh, National Chairman of the Third Phase Presidential Amnesty Programme, alongside his national leadership, congratulated the participants for their commitment and active engagement throughout the training.
General Elaye commended Dr. Otuaro for his visionary leadership and strategic direction, which is rapidly changing the dynamics of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, shifting it towards human capital development and long-term peace.
He emphasized that such initiatives are essential for reinforcing grassroots leadership and consolidating the peace already being enjoyed in the region.
> “This training is not just a success for the 2nd Phase; it is a win for the entire Niger Delta. The wisdom of High Chief Otuaro in investing in leadership and conflict resolution will continue to bear fruit,” General Elaye stated.
The Presidential Amnesty Programme continues to champion developmental engagements that bridge gaps, empower beneficiaries, and promote sustainable peace in the Niger Delta.
Regional Development Minister,Engr Momoh bags Awards
By Our Correspondent
Minister of Regional Development, Engineer Abubakar Momoh has been conferred with two Awards by the Institute of Professional Economists and Management Policy (IPEPM) tagged ‘ Excellent Leadership Award and Professional Doctorate Fellowship Award”.
Receiving the Awards today in his office, Engr. Momoh, expressed profound gratitude for the recognition and reiterated that true governance is about leaving a lasting legacies.
He further said “My track record speaks for itself and is a testament to the awards I have received “.
He used the opportunity to commend the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary leadership and resilience in ensuring the holistic development of the country.
According to him, the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Regional Development is a bold step to integrate all Regional Development Commissions under one coordinated umbrella.
The Ministér said that the recognition bestowed upon him further reinforces his commitment to service and to impact mankind.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation who is the Executive Secretary/ National Coordinator of the Institute, Dr. Musa Aliu Yakub Okhumeode, said the courtesy visit was to present the prestigious Awards in recognition of his exceptional leadership and contribution to regional and national Development, as well as to seek partnership in strategic training programmes.
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Minna Lack of Sensitisation responsible for transporting small arms and light weapons to criminal gangs-Enanch and offi officials
By Uthman-Baba Naseer,Minna
The Zonal Director, North Central, National Centre for Small Arms and Light Weapons Mr Abdul Adamu Enenche made the submission during a visit to the Niger State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ in Minna.
Of recent, many Nigerians have been apprehended with cache of arms and ammunitions meant for delivery to bandits, kidnappers and other criminals.
This has raised questions as to why some individuals will willingly allow themselves to be used as couriers of illegal weapons to criminals.
The Zonal Director, National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, Mr Abdul Adamu Enenche said lack sensitisation on dangers of such acts and intelligence from people are contributing to the spread of arms.
He observed that porous or poorly managed borders and activities of local fabricators who manufacture guns are other sources of weapons proliferation that the Centre is trying to address.
Mr Adamu Enenche who solicited the support of members of the NUJ to enable the Centre to achieve its objectives, promised to synergize with other sister agencies.
The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, Niger State Council, Comrade Abu Nmodu expressed optimism that there would be great reduction of criminal activities once the issue of small arms are resolved.
Comrade Nmodu urged the Centre to be open for collaboration with the Union especially in the area of training members on it’s activities.
Across section of members of the Union who spoke on the occasion stressed the need for the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons to deploy officers of the Centre to the grassroots for easy intelligence gathering.
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