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Group Set to Unveil Entrepreneurship and Leadership Initiative in Honour of Akpabio
As way of honouring and commending the Senate President for his unwavering commitment to the progress of Nigeria through quality legislation, Nigerian Youth and Middle -Aged Citizens under the aegis of Rising-Up for a United Nigeria (RUN) have concluded plans to honour Senator Godswill Akpabio in Abuja.
The Godswill Akpabio Entrepreneurship and Leadership Initiative which is a modest way of appreciating his people and youth centred leadership style will be unveiled at the 3rd Godswill Akpabio Leadership and Youth Mentorship Lecture.
In a communique signed by leaders of youth organisations after its meeting and made available to journalists by the National Convener of RUN, Amb. Solomon Adodo in Abuja, a copy of which was seen by our correspondent, the group expressed confidence in the leadership style of the Senate President and recounted several dividends of democracy that his stewardship has brought to Nigerians especially the youth.
According to the communique, “the Senator Godswill Akpabio is not new to the corridors of power. His political career has been marked by a consistent inclination to positive dividends both in human capital and infrastructural development. In unveiling the Entrepreneurship and Leadership Initiative, we are setting a legacy in his name which is in tandem with his political and leadership philosophy for the Nigerian youth. This is just the little we can do to spur him to greater service and stewardship”.
While regretting the inability to host the third Godswill Akpabio Leadership and Youth Mentorship Lecture as planned for the ninth of December, the group revealed that, the lecture will take place unfailingly in February, 2024 at the Thisday Dome and “enjoined Nigerian youths and lovers of democracy to make out time to attend as speakers across the world be making insightful presentations on political leadership and youth mentorship”. Other youth leaders who signed the communique include Comr. Olamide Odumosu, National Coordinator, Patriotic Nigeria Youth Forum; Ms Eucharia Orji, Young Female Professionals and Entrepreneurs; Hon. Joseph Addi, Civil Society and Youth Groups Initiative; Comr. Emmanuel Adenigbagbe of Youth and Middle-aged Citizens Forum; Comr. Joseph Ovie of Southsouth Youth Democratic Front; Alh. Auwalu Majiri, President, Almajiri Youth Support Initiative and Mallam Suleiman Musa of the Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative
The Katsina State Government has confirmed that Abdulsalam Rabiu-Faskari, the winner of the National Quranic Recitation Competition, along with his father and brother, remains alive but in the custody of their abductors.
This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Dr. Bala Salisu-Zango. The trio was kidnapped two days ago while traveling from Katsina to Faskari after being honored by Governor Dikko Radda for Abdulsalam’s exceptional performance in the competition held in Kebbi.
Salisu-Zango refuted reports claiming the victim had been killed, assuring that government intelligence indicates the abductees are alive and in stable condition. As of Friday, the kidnappers were demanding a N30 million ransom.
Governor Radda condemned the abduction, describing it as unfortunate. He assured the public that security agencies are actively working to secure their safe release, urging them to pray for the victims’ freedom. The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity in the state.
The Nasarawa State Police Command has neutralized a notorious kidnapper, identified as Honour, during a security operation in Akwanga Local Government Area.
SP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Lafia. He revealed that the operation, conducted on Friday at about 10:00 p.m., was a joint effort involving the police, the army, and local vigilantes.
According to Nansel, the suspect, who had been on the police wanted list for multiple kidnapping and robbery offences, was intercepted near the Akwanga Central Mosque while riding a motorcycle. He was fatally shot after attempting to evade arrest.
During the operation, security forces recovered a Beretta pistol and 12 rounds of 9mm live ammunition. Meanwhile, one of the suspect’s accomplices escaped with gunshot wounds, prompting a manhunt for his capture.
The deceased was taken to Akwanga General Hospital Mortuary for a post-mortem examination. Commissioner of Police Shetima Jauro-Mohammed praised the operatives for their professionalism and urged them to sustain their efforts in tackling crime.
The police reiterated their commitment to maintaining law and order, warning criminals to desist from illegal activities or face decisive action.
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