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VP Shettima Hails Tinubu, Urges National Assembly Ro Shun Division, Partisanship
VP Shettima Hails Tinubu, Urges National Assembly Ro Shun Division, Partisanship
VP Shettima hails Tinubu, urges National Assembly to shun division, partisanship. Mr Shettima, who spoke on behalf of the president, also urged lawmakers to embrace their responsibility with humility and a shared commitment to progress.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has charged the National Assembly to uphold the sacred responsibility of leadership and prioritise unity and national development over political divisions and partisan interests.
He made the call on Monday when President Bola Tinubu hosted the leadership and members of the House of Representatives to Iftar at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Mr Shettima, who spoke on behalf of the president, also urged lawmakers to embrace their responsibility with humility and a shared commitment to progress.
He said, “In the end, history will not judge us by the number of personal battles we fought against one another, but by the bridges we were able to build together.
We are gathered here this evening not as adversaries in a contest for power but as partners in the noble task of nation-building.”
Reflecting on the significance of Ramadan, which coincides with the Lenten season, the vice-president called for deep introspection and a reaffirmation of commitment to Nigeria’s unity.
“This sacred month of reflection and renewal reminds us to choose stability over strife, collaboration over conflict, and dialogue over discord. What binds us as a nation is far greater than what divides us,” the vice-president said.
Mr Shettima commended Mr Tinubu’s leadership and described him as a “man of vision and inclusivity”.
“In President Tinubu, you have not just a leader you can trust, but a leader who trusts you,” stated Mr Shettima.
“He sees you as stewards of our democracy, as voices of the people, and as partners in our shared aspiration to build a better Nigeria.”
Mr Shettima said the government’s economic policies were yielding results, adding that the economy has turned the corner.
“We are now on the path to sustained economic growth, and with perseverance, we will create a Nigeria where every citizen can thrive,” he added
Shettima Hails Tinubu
The vice-president also lauded the speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, and the House leadership for fostering harmony within the legislature.
“There can be no development without peace, and there can be no peace without development. The unity within the House is a testament to our collective resolve to move Nigeria forward,” he said.
PRP Demands Direct Federal Allocation to Local Governments
PRP demands direct federal allocation to local governments. The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has raised concerns over reported attempts by state governors to lobby the President against the direct disbursement of federal allocations to Local Government Authorities (LGAs).
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, reaffirmed PRP’s commitment to fiscal autonomy for LGAs, as upheld by the Nigerian Constitution and reinforced by the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on July 11, 2024.
“It is disheartening that despite the clear legal framework ensuring the financial independence of local governments, some state governors are using their influence to undermine this democratic process,” Ishaq stated.
He emphasized that the Supreme Court’s directive for federal allocations to be sent directly to elected local government councils was intended to enhance transparency, accountability, and proper utilization of funds at the grassroots level.
The PRP criticized the practice of channeling funds through joint state-local government accounts, which has led to financial mismanagement by state governments.
PRP
The party warned that any attempt to redirect these allocations back to state control would violate constitutional provisions and weaken local government autonomy.
PRP insisted that LGA funds should be disbursed directly without interference, allowing elected councils to manage their resources efficiently, meet the needs of their constituents, and drive community development.
It also pledged support for local governments against any efforts to use their allocations to service debts not legitimately incurred for their benefit.
Nigeria Senate Probes Cameroon’s Alleged Annexation Of Nigerian Mangrove Islands
Nigeria senate probes Cameroon’s alleged annexation of Nigerian Mangrove Islands. The Senate has set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the alleged annexation of the country’s mangrove islands and maritime territories by the Republic of Cameroon. The committee is expected to report back with necessary recommendations in the next two months.
As part of its resolutions, the Senate has urged President Bola Tinubu to take immediate steps to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial waters, including securing over 2,560 oil wells identified within the disputed mangrove islands in Akwa Ibom State.
The Senate leadership has also committed to engaging directly with President Tinubu to explore diplomatic solutions to the crisis.
Lawmakers during plenary on Tuesday, underpinned the need for urgent action to prevent further escalation of what they described as a “provocation by the Republic of Cameroon”.
Senate
Leading the motion under Orders 41 and 51, Senator Aniekan Bassey had raised an alarm over the economic and territorial implications of Cameroon’s encroachment into Nigerian territory.
Senator Bassey said that the affected mangrove islands, located in Efiat, Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, were not part of the territories ceded to Cameroon under the 1913 Anglo-German treaties or the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling of October 2002.
Tension As Another Explosion Rocks Pipeline in Rivers
A second major pipeline explosion has rocked the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State, occurring just hours after a similar incident in Bodo, Gokana LGA.
The latest explosion struck a manifold connecting a federal pipeline in the Okwawriwa area on Tuesday morning, sending massive flames into the sky and raising fresh concerns about the safety of oil facilities in the region.
Another Explosion Rocks Pipeline
Another Explosion Rocks Pipeline in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State.
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