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60 Abuja Widows Benefits From NGO’s Empowerment Programme

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By Ismaila Jimoh, Abuja

No fewer than sixty widows in the Federal Capital Territory has benefitted from training on self sustaining skills organised by the Rasaq Okulaja Initiative in partnership with Helpline Social Support Initiative.

President of Helpline Social Support Initiative, Dr Jumai Ahmadu, said during the training and exhibition, that the empowerment was part of a two-year memorial of late Rev. Rasaq Okulaja.

The widows were trained on tie and dye, soap, turban and Snacks making among other skills, during a second memorial empowerment and exhibition programme, in Abuja.

Dr. Ahmadu explained that the training was designed to eradicate poverty among widows, as well as keep the memory of late Okulaja alive.

She explained that the empowerment was also to give the widows and young girls an opportunity to be a better version of themselves.

She advised the beneficiaries not to be ashamed of what they were doing to support themselves financially.

To get the full benefits of the acquired skills, Ahmadu advised the widows to group themselves into clusters to share facilities, access financial support and organise step down training to other vulnerable groups.

She also encouraged the widows on good packaging and marketing for their products to gain acceptability among the targeted consumers.

“You also need to register your businesses with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Helpline will assist intending participants who have adequately packaged themselves with the registration.

“Try to be a better version of yourself and improve yourself at all times and form clusters among yourself so that you can work as a team and easily connect with customers.

“I promised that next year, we will expand this exhibition and take it to the Old Parade Ground, Garki to accommodate more participants, ” she added.

Extolling her late husband, Mrs Toyin Okulaja, described the late reverend as a man that loves impacting on the lives of people.

“After he died, we decided to establish an empowerment initiative after his name to keep his legacy alive, and continue to impact and transform the lives of the poor and vulnerable in our communities.

“We empowered 50 women and young girls in 2023 with different skills and today they are exhibiting their products.

“This year, we decided to support only widows with self-sustaining skills, food items and a little cash to support their lives because they are going through a lot,” she said.

One of the beneficiaries of the first edition of the empowerment, Judith Ogbosi, a single mother of three, said that the support helped to expand her salon business and currently employed five staff.

Another beneficiary, Victoria Itodo, a 300 level student of Federal University of Technology, Mina, said she learned to make snacks.

Itodo, an orphan, said her snacks business was currently sustaining her in school and appealed for more support to enable her to expand.

Gov Fubara Cancels Wike’s 10,000 Jobs

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has cancelled the 10, 000 jobs in the State Civil Service approved by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, saying a fresh recruitment process would be carried out.

Before leaving office, Governor Wike approved the immediate employment of a significant number of youths to fill existing vacancies in the state’s workforce, effective 

immediately. 

However, Fubara during an interactive session with stakeholders in Port Harcourt, yesterday, said he cancelled the recruitment because the process was flawed and compromised by those entrusted to handle it.

He stated that a more transparent process would commence soon, expressing sadness that when the names of those selected from the 23 local government areas were scrutinized, they were people smuggled in for political patronage.

Responding to a question, the governor stated, “I know that is the first question, the ten thousand jobs, When we came on board we already had details that were submitted to us from the 23 local government areas.

“You will agree with me that when we subjected those names to proper scrutiny, most of those names, in fact, 60% of those names were over-aged. They were names that people brought for political patronage.

“But what we are talking about today is employment for the future. I, personally after the analysis of those things, said ‘How will you employ somebody who is 52 years old as a civil servant?’

“How many years is the person going to work before retirement?”

Meanwhile, Fubara has said the social contract between his administration and the Rivers people will remain an unbroken bond to drive governance on a healthy footing.

The Governor, therefore, challenged service providers for the Rivers State Waste Management Agency to redouble their efforts and make sure that refuse dumps are cleared off the streets promptly to have a cleaner city always.

Fubara, who was represented by the Head of Rivers State Civil Service, Dr George Nwaeke, gave the charge when he received a delegation of leaders and members of the RIWAMA Service Providers Association, on a Solidarity Walk to Government House Gate in Port Harcourt yesterday.

Maida: NCC Is Committed To supporting Nigeria’s Digital Economy, Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is committed to driving the country’s digital economy and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda forward by integrating its Key Strategic Focus Areas into its regulatory framework, ultimately aiming to propel the growth and development of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector.

The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, stated this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr Reuben Muoka, to commemorate President Tinubu’s one year anniversary

Dr. Maida according to the statement, identified 3 Strategic Focus Areas: Consumers, Industry and Licensees, and Government, which are aimed at balancing the needs of various stakeholders and supporting Nigeria’s digital economy and the Renewed Hope Agenda.

The statement entitled: “NCC: A Digital Enabler of the Renewed Hope Agenda“, reads in parts: “In Nigeria, a young tech-savvy and upwardly mobile population is teeming, and exploring derivable benefits of digital technologies. They are propelled by rapidly expanding internet access and steady broadband penetration, currently about 43 per cent. Our digital economy is poised for significant growth, positively impacting various sectors and benefiting the nation through enhanced connectivity and digital skills.

“Digital transformation is happening globally at a record pace. During the Covid-19 pandemic, for example, remote work and virtual collaboration tools took centre stage; platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet became—and still are—essential for meetings, conferences and team collaboration. E-commerce and online retail have transformed how consumers seamlessly order and receive goods and services. Even traditionally brick-and-mortar businesses are changing the ways they engage with their customers through introduction of digital solutions to improve the customer experience. It is a no-brainer that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are revolutionising our lives for the better, whether in education, healthcare delivery, living, public services, energy management, and much more.

“Suffice to say, that underpinning this global digital transformation is the indispensable role of telecommunications infrastructure. Universal, affordable, reliable and fast telecom services are becoming social rights, as mobile networks and data-centres form the backbone for digital transformation by enabling the storage and processing of large amounts of data as well as the integration of digital technologies into numerous use cases.

“For President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Renewed Hope Agenda draws us all to a more promising outlook. Inherent in his agenda is the pledge to embolden and support the youth and women by harnessing emerging sectors such as the digital economy. In delivering this vision, the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani unveiled a blueprint appropriately titled – “Accelerating our Collective Prosperity through Technical Efficiency” with the goal of supporting Nigeria’s economic growth by enhancing productivity, facilitated by digital innovation.

“Acknowledging the criticality of resilient telecommunications infrastructure to a robust digital economy, Dr. Tijani’s Strategic Agenda 2023 — 2027 sets targets to achieve a 50 per cent improvement in Quality of Service (QoS) by the end of 2024; to boost Nigeria’s broadband penetration rate to 70 per cent by the end of 2025; to deliver data download speed of 25Mbps in urban areas and 10Mbps in rural areas by the end of 2025; to provide coverage for, at least, 80 per cent of the country’s population, especially the underserved and unserved populations by the end of 2026; to reduce the gap of unconnected Nigerians in rural areas from 61 per cent to less than 20 per cent by 2027; and to secure between 300 per cent to 500 per cent increase in broadband investment by the end of 2027.

“Drawing from the Strategic Agenda of the Ministry, Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) has emplaced three Strategic Focus Areas for the Commission: The Consumers, the Industry and Licensees; and the Government.

“Dr. Maida’s approach to delivering on President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda comes from the recognition that each of these stakeholders has a unique perspective and different, occasionally-paradoxical expectations of the Commission. His goal is to forge a path that carefully balances each stakeholder’s needs while meeting their expectations.

“Consider the Consumers—who are central to Dr. Maida’s focus—for example. His approach focuses on ensuring that they receive an enhanced Quality of Experience, beyond the narrow and very technically-evaluated Quality of Service. Quality of experience takes into account all touch points along the consumers journey in using telecom services from selection, through on boarding, usage, support and even off-boarding. This means that, consumers are empowered to make the right network selection, enjoy a seamless onboarding into the network of their choice, enjoy quality service at fair costs, receive responsive customer service and enjoy protected off-boarding where they chose to leave the network. To address consumer complaints on data depletion, the Commission has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to conduct an independent audit of their billing systems and is concluding a consultation process to simplify tariff plans. These initiatives would provide enhanced transparency to the consumer.

“The Commission, under Dr. Maida, rather than taking a national outlook on data collection for Quality-of-Service delivery, has adopted an approach where more granular data is collected from operators and analysed to determine quality of service at very small, local levels, to allow the deployment of optimised solutions or regulatory actions where needed.

“On the side of the Industry and Licensees of the Commission, Dr. Maida’s focus is aimed at forging a resilient industry and enhancing the delivery of regulatory services. Since he came on board, the Commission has shown commitment to tackling industry debt issues more seriously. It has also embarked on critical advocacy initiatives to address long-term challenges in the sector, including advocacy for designating telecom infrastructure as Critical National Infrastructure, as well as successfully persuading over six states to waive Right of Way (RoW) fees, even as he initiates discussions with more states. The Commission, under Dr. Maida’s leadership, is equally engaging with the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms towards addressing multiple taxation issues in the telecoms sector.

“In order to ensure that the industry is in line with current realities, the Commission is also undertaking a review of its extant Regulatory Instruments and Licensing Frameworks. For instance, Quality of Service Regulations have been reviewed to incorporate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for 5G and other participants that are critical to the Quality of Service.

“By achieving expected QoS KPIs, high-speed internet connectivity, and forging a resilient and innovative telecommunications industry, the Commission is actively supporting the Ministry’s vision of boosting economic growth and productivity through technological innovation, delivering on the promise of Renewed Hope for all Nigerians.”

Over 500 Benefit From Rotary Medical Outreach In Abuja

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A medical personnel attending to a child in Kabusa village, FCT Abuja, during Rotary Club of Abuja-Maitama, medical outreach recently, led by the club's President, Barr. Ijeoma Joyce Agwu (standing).

By Blessing Otobong-Gabriel

Over 500 residents of Kabusa village, a suburb of Abuja, benefited from a medical outreach organised by Rotary Club of Abuja-Maitama.

The club, which is under District 9125, was led by its President, Ijeoma Agwu, to the medical outreach.

Agwu, who is also the President of Presidents in Abuja, said the outreach was in carried out in line with the second phase of “Rotary Family Health Day 2024” in collaboration with Rotary Action Group for Family Health and AIDS Prevention with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Federal Ministry of Health.

She noted that all Rotary Clubs and Districts in Nigeria participated in the outreach for three days.

The outreach kicked off at about 8am and lasted for eight hours, a medical team provided diverse free services to the people.

The services include: malaria screening, tests and dispensing of anti-malaria medication to members of the community starting from its head, Chief Samuel Kpowu and his household, as well as his cabinet members.

The club also administered polio immunisation, HIV tests, counselling, hypertension screening, deworming of children and distribution of sanitary towels to young girls.

They also distributed insecticide treated mosquito nets to pregnant women and nursing mothers, and provided them with drinking water.

The president of the club sensitised members of the community on the need to keep their environment clean with a good source of drinkable water.

She also told them that Rotary International is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-religious and non-tribal organisation whose mandate is to serve humanity and touch lives by making individual contributions.

She said Rotarians the world over, fill in the gaps where government support cannot reach the masses, especially in local communities.

The State Coordinator, Rotarian Dupe Abosede, was commended for making tremendous impact in the success of the outreach.

The chief of Kabusa appreciated Rotary’s gesture to his community and appealed for more outreaches.

At the end of the outreach, the club donated undistributed drugs to the community health centre for the free treatment of residents, according to the Club’s Project Committee Chair 2023-2024 Rotary Year, Chibuzo Andrews

NCC Orders Telecoms To Conduct Billing Audit As Customers Complain Of Data Depletion

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The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) says mobile network operators (MNOs) have been directed to audit their billing systems.

NCC said the directive was issued to address consumer complaints about data depletion.

The commission made this known in a statement on Friday.

“Quality of experience takes into account all touch points along the consumers’ journey in using telecom services from selection, through onboarding, usage, support and even off-boarding,” NCC said.

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“This means that consumers are empowered to make the right network selection, enjoy a seamless onboarding into the network of their choice, enjoy quality service at fair costs, receive responsive customer service and enjoy protected off-boarding where they choose to leave the network.

“To address consumer complaints on data depletion, the commission has directed mobile network operators (MNOs) to conduct an independent audit of their billing systems and is concluding a consultation process to simplify tariff plans.

“These initiatives would provide enhanced transparency to the consumer.”

NCC TO TACKLE INDUSTRY DEBT, MULTIPLE TAXATION ISSUES

NCC said it is committed to tackling industry debt issues more seriously.

The commission said it has also embarked on critical advocacy initiatives to address long-term challenges in the sector, “including advocacy for designating telecom infrastructure as critical national infrastructure, as well as successfully persuading over six states to waive right of way (RoW) fees, even as he initiates discussions with more states”.

NCC said engagement is ongoing with the presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms towards addressing multiple taxation issues in the telecoms sector.

Maida said to ensure that the industry is in line with current realities, the commission is also undertaking a review of its extant regulatory instruments and licensing frameworks.

TIJANI SETS TARGET TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF SERVICE

NCC said Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, has set a target to improve the quality of service between 2023 and 2027.

The commission said a 50 percent improvement in the quality of services (QoS) has been set for the end of 2024.

“Acknowledging the criticality of resilient telecommunications infrastructure to a robust digital economy, Dr. Tijani’s Strategic Agenda 2023 — 2027 sets targets to achieve a 50 per cent improvement in Quality of Service (QoS) by the end of 2024,” NCC said.

The regulator said the target includes boosting Nigeria’s broadband penetration rate to 70 percent by the end of 2025 and “delivering data download speed of 25Mbps in urban areas and 10Mbps in rural areas by the end of 2025”.

NCC said it is also working to provide coverage for, at least, 80 percent of the country’s population, especially the underserved and unserved populations by the end of 2026 and “to reduce the gap of unconnected Nigerians in rural areas from 61 per cent to less than 20 per cent by 2027; and to secure between 300 per cent to 500 per cent increase in broadband investment by the end of 2027”.

The commission said three strategic focus areas have been put in place by the commission; the areas of consumers, industry and licensees; and the government.

Minimum Wage: FG Fails To Shift Grounds, As Meeting Ends In Deadlock

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Yesterday’s deliberation on minimum wage between the federal government and Organised Labour hit a brick wall when government failed to shift grounds on the N60,000 it proposed during the last meeting.

With this latest move, organised labour comprising Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, may embark on a nationwide strike.

It would be recalled that NLC and TUC had given a May 31 ultimatum on the new minimum wage.

As of the time of filing this report, an emergency press briefing has been called by labour.

On Tuesday, talks between the federal government and organised Labour broke down after government and organised private sector raised their offers to N60,000.

The government added N3,000 to its initial offer of N57,000 proposed last week, taking the total figure to N60,000.

It was dismissed by labour at the meeting.

At the meeting, labour again lowered its demand by removing N3,000 from the N497,000 it proposed last week, pegging the new proposal at N494,000.

To fast-track the negotiation process, the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria on May Day gave the committee till the end of the month to wrap up talks on a new national minimum wage.

That ultimatum will expire on Friday night.

President of TUC, Festus Osifo said the ultimatum issued by labour remained following the breakdown of talks on Tuesday.

“We have an ultimatum on May Day that if by May end, we don’t have a new minimum wage that will take a worker home, we will not be able to guarantee industrial peace.

“We are sticking to that ultimatum,” the president of the TUC, Osifo said.

President Tinubu, through Vice President Kashim Shettima, on January 30 inaugurated the 37-member tripartite committee to come up with a new minimum wage.

With its membership cutting across federal and state governments, the private sector, and organised labour, the panel is to recommend a new national minimum wage for the country.

Shettima, during the committee’s inauguration, urged the members to “speedily” arrive at a resolution and submit their reports early.

“This timely submission is crucial to ensure the emergence of a new minimum wage,” Shettima said.

He also urged collective bargaining in good faith, emphasising contract adherence and encouraging consultations outside the committee.

The 37-man committee is chaired by the former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Goni Aji.

Ado-Odo-Abeokuta Road Reconstruction To Begin Soon – Abiodun

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Relief would soon come the way of motorists and commuters plying Ado-Odo/Abeokuta expressway as Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said his administration has awarded contract for the reconstruction of the 63km road.

Governor Abiodun who disclosed this at Ilaro on Thursday, during the commissioning of Ilaro -Iwoye-Owode road in Yewa South Local Government Area said the reconstruction of the road was part of his administration’s efforts to address the infrastructural deficit in the State.

He described the road as the second busiest in the country, adding that when completed, it would allow for the evacuation of goods and services from the axis through the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to other parts of the country.

He said construction work has commenced on the Sagamu-Papalanto road, while that of Papalanto to Ilaro is on course.

“We have just awarded the Ado-Odo/Abeokuta road. It will be the most expensive road this administration has reconstructed. It is 63 kilometres.”That road is the second most busiest road in the country and extremely important to the economy of Yewaland, Ogun Central, and the entire Ogun State.”

From our industrial capital of Ado-Odo/Ota, it allows you to evacuate goods and services through that road to the hinterland.

Those in Ado-Odo/Ota will go on that road through Papalanto, link the interchange, and you are there on Lagos-Ibadan expressway”,

he stated.Governor Abiodun said his administration has built affordable houses in Ilaro and constructed between eight to nine roads in Ogun West Senatorial District in fulfilment of his promise not to develop one part of the State to the detriment of others.

He said his government is working towards making the axis the food basket and cotton headquarters of the country through a strategic agricultural programme.

Abiodun maintained that the Commissioning of the Ilaro -Iwoye-Owode road which was in a deplorable condition since 1991, is part of the celebration to mark the five years of his administration, emphasizing that his focus on infrastructure was due to it being a key economy enabler that attract investors to the State.

While noting that the road would open up Yewaland, Ogun State and the country for more economic opportunities, the governor assured the people that any abandoned projects that have a direct impact on their lives would be completed.

The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, said the road was in a state of disrepair and claimed many lives through accidents, kidnapping and robbery, adding that by putting the road in good shape, the governor has succeeded in saving the people from their harrowing experiences.

While noting that the road would give the people new lease of life and also address the infrastructural deficit in the area, Senator Adeola noted that businesses that had hitherto folded up in the axis, would be revived.

Former governor of the state, Aremo Olusegun Osoba in his goodwill message said the axis had in the past been the food basket that fed the state and Lagos, appreciating the governor for not embarking on elitist, but people oriented projects.

Osoba used the occasion to throw his weight behind the transformation of Abeokuta and other towns in the State through urban renewal programmes, urging him not to be distracted as there is the need to further open up the State for more economic prosperity.

Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure Engr. Ade Akinsanya in his welcome address, said that the road will usher in socio-economic development and individual prosperity while investors would be attracted to do business in the area thus generating employment opportunities for the youths and get them usefully engaged.

Olu of Ilaro, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, in his speech noted that despite its importance, the road was abandoned by previous State and federal governments, adding that the many palliatives done by the Federal Road Maintenance Agency ,FERMA, did not put the road in proper shape.

The commended Governor Abiodun and members of the National Assembly from the senatorial district for working together to change the narrative, saying it helped in fostering economic growth and enhanced commercial activities in the area just as it serves as a milestone for the execution of other people oriented projects in the senatorial district.

Highlight of the occasion was the commissioning of the road performed by Aremo Osoba.

Abandoned Projects: Government Is Continual – Adeleke

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From Richard Akintade, Osogbo

 Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has explains reasons his administration has continued to complete all abandon projects of his predecessors saying government is continual.

Gov  Adeleke who spoke while hosting the    traditional ruler, the Olunisa of Inisa, Oba Joseph Oladunjoye Oyedele, Fasikun II

with his palace chiefs at the government house in Osogbo said his government will not abandoned any project of the past administration rather will complete all of them and consolidate them with new once .

According to Chief Executive of the state  who vowed to ensure that his administration deliver the dividend of democracy irrespective of political difference hinted that many roads projects are ongoing, school buildings across various local council areas are wearing new look.

His words “I have completed many abandon projects, repair damage school buildings,building new onse  .My administration has paid half salaries ,pensioners owned by my predecessors.

” We have consolidated in constructing new road across the states and before my administration gets to two years in the office  many ongoing projects would have been completed”.

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Odo Otin Local Government have endorsed Senator Ademola Adeleke for another term of four years.

The Governor who reacted to his endorsement for second term by people PDP in Okuku, headquarters of Odo Otin Local Government Area of the state disclosed that his performance will earn him second term in 2026.

Adeleke said, he was elated by  reception accorded to him by the entire leadership of the party, Chairman of the PDP at Odo Otin h local government and his endorsement for second term in office.

The Governor who said, he was not disturb of the defection of Baba, Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun,and former PDP governorship aspirant, Mr  Dotun Bebayemi to opposition party  appreciated the support he had continued to enjoy from the people of Odo otin community.

Speaking the traditional Ruler of Inisa land assure the Governor that the entire community Okuku in Odo otin local government will continued to support him his administration saying their son who decamped to opposition party was on his own .

“The Odo Otin  people are fully in support of Senator Adeleke for his second term ambition come 2026 governorship election in Osun State.

The former Governor of Osun State appreciated Senator Adeleke for approving the immediate construction of Oree/Agbeye road with solar street lights when completed.

Also speaking the  state PDP Chairman Hon Sunday Bisi appreciated the visit of the monarch and his chief assuring them that Odo otin remain a home for PDP

He urged them to warmly welcome members of opposition that might signify their intentions to join the bandwagon of development saying opposition members are already looking for an inroad into the party

He said  the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in appreciated  saying many opposition has signal to join the party due ti  the good governance being delivered by Governor Adeleke.

Ado-Odo-Abeokuta Road Reconstruction To Begin Soon  – Abiodun 

Residents Bemoan Dilapidated Access Road, Lack Of Essential Amenities

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Residents of Apo Resettlement, a quiet highbrow area in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have decried the poor state of link roads in the area.

They decried the difficulty in accessing critical private owned facilities such as schools and hospitals due to the neglect of link roads by relevant authorities.

According to a resident who craved anonymity, alternative roads leading to important areas like markets and estates have remained inaccessible by motorists and pedestrians due to years of dilapidation and neglect by the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA.

“Alternative road that is supposed to collect Agaba Estate junction to Main Market to decongest the excess holdup leading to the market daily is not accessible to motorists and pedestrians. 

“No access road to all private schools in the area. Any road you see tarred in the area, if you check well the residents work in government parastatals,” the source said.

He disclosed that some abandoned points and structures in the area have become a safe haven for criminals and drug addicts. 

“Senator Zaphinia Jisalo neighbourhood roads are an eyesore. Then the worst is a cashew plantation in the area called Agwa TV, where Indian hemp smokers have turned it into a ‘no go area’ between 7pm and 6am daily.

“The main road linking Lokogoma, Apo Mechanic, Shoprite/burial ground is another death trap for motorists,” he said.

Another source said due to constant gridlock, women going for antenatal get delivered of their babies openly on the road. 

Other residents who spoke to our correspondent said since former FCT Minister, Nasir el-Rufai left office, they have never felt the impact of any minister.

When contacted, the Senior Special Assistant to the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, on Public Affairs, Mr Kingsley Madaki, did not pick his calls nor return text messages sent to him.

The entire Apo District, including Apo Resettlement is under AMAC with Christopher Maikalangu as the Executive Chairman.

AEDC Gives Debtors 72 Hours To Avert Disconnection

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By ABAH ABAH

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, has given its customers with outstanding bills 72 hours ultimatum to settle their accounts immediately or risk service disruption. 

According to a statement signed by AEDC’s Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Adefisayo Akinsanya, customers who are yet to settle their outstanding bills within the next 72 hours, by Monday, June 3, will face disconnection of their electricity supply.

“AEDC emphasises the importance of adhering to payment deadlines to ensure efficient and reliable service. 

“The timely payment of electricity bills remains crucial for the continued operation and enhancement of AEDC’s infrastructure, which is essential in delivering uninterrupted service to the community.

“Deadline for payment: All outstanding bills must be paid within 72 hours of this notice, by Monday, June 3,” the statement reads in part, urging all those who seek further information to reach out to the company.

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