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Gov. Masari inaugurates N1.4bn new Zamfara Assembly complex
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State on Wednesday inaugurated the new ultra modern Zamfara State House of Assembly complex constructed at the cost of over N1.4 billion.
The new edifice comprised administrative block, House Chamber, committee rooms, restaurant, filling station, clinic, mosque and perimeter fence.
Masari who was the special guest for the event held in Gusau, urged people of Zamfara to rally round the state administration for more development projects.
He also urged people in the North West to contribute to ending the security challenges in the region.
“The threats posed by insecurity in our region requires all hands to be on deck, because both Hausa and Fulani speakers are strongly related.
“If we don’t come together to live in peace and harmony, we will end up destroying our homes and communities ourselves,” Masari cautioned.
He assured that governors in the zone would continue to evolve ways of addressing security issues, until peace is achieved.
In his speech, Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara said the state assembly complex was initiated and executed by his administration at the cost of N1.4 billion.
“With these structures put in place, our honourable members of the State House of Assembly would be able to operate in a serene environment, with all the facilities they require.
“I would like to assure our honourable members of the State Assembly of my administration’s support towards the effective discharge of your functions at all times.
“I appreciate the cordial relations between you and the executive arm since my coming on board two years ago. This cordiality is largely responsible for the appreciable successes we have recorded so far.
“However, notwithstanding the friendly atmosphere, I wish to call on you to redouble your efforts to come up with effective legislations to further improve our people’s wellbeing,” Matawalle said.
Earlier, the Speaker of Zamfara assembly, Alhaji Nasiru Magarya, who commended the governor for providing the facility, pledged to work with the executive for the benefit of the people.
Magarya said in the last two years, the assembly had passed 25 Bills into law, while 13 others are being worked on.
The speaker appealed to the Federal Government to strenghten efforts in addressing the security challenges in the country. (NAN)
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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