By Israel Adamu, Jos

Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to the Republic of Korea (South Korea), Senator Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut, has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, saying the success of ongoing reforms depends on collective patience, unity and commitment.

Daduut made the appeal on Wednesday during a thanksgiving mass held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Gold and Base, Jos, to celebrate her appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Korea.

The well-attended service attracted political leaders, traditional rulers, clergy, party members, family and supporters from across Plateau State and beyond.

Daduut described her appointment as both a privilege and a call to higher national service, expressing appreciation to President Tinubu for entrusting her with the diplomatic assignment.

She pledged to deploy her experience and expertise towards promoting Nigeria’s interests and strengthening diplomatic, economic and cultural relations between Nigeria and South Korea.

“I wish to express my profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for finding me worthy of this important national assignment.

“I accept this responsibility with humility and a firm commitment to advancing Nigeria’s interests and strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and South Korea,” she said.

Daduut noted that South Korea remains a global leader in technology, innovation, industrialisation and education, adding that Nigeria stands to benefit significantly from stronger cooperation with the Asian nation.

She said her appointment offers another opportunity to contribute to the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration and support efforts aimed at repositioning the country for sustainable growth and development.

The ambassador-designate also commended First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her commitment to women empowerment, social inclusion and national development.

She expressed gratitude to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), traditional rulers, religious leaders, women and youth groups, as well as the people of Plateau State, for their support throughout her political and public service career.

Daduut urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the country despite current economic and social challenges, stressing that nation-building requires unity, resilience and collective sacrifice.

She particularly encouraged young Nigerians to remain hopeful and to continue pursuing excellence, hard work and integrity, describing Nigeria as a country of vast opportunities.

Daduut, who represented Plateau South in the 9th National Assembly, also called on women to continue breaking barriers and taking up leadership roles in politics, governance and other sectors.

She further urged citizens to promote peace, tolerance and mutual understanding, noting that sustainable development can only thrive in an atmosphere of stability.

In his homily, the Parish Priest of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Joseph Agbazi, praised Daduut for her commitment to the church, public service and humanity.

He described her as a worthy ambassador of Plateau State and Nigeria, noting that she had overcome significant challenges in her public life journey.

Agbazi expressed confidence in her ability to excel in her new diplomatic assignment and urged her to uphold the virtues of integrity, humility and selfless service.

By Abigail David

The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, has dismissed speculations that he plans to hand over the leadership of the church to any of his biological children, insisting that the ministry belongs to Jesus Christ.

Speaking during a church service, Kumuyi addressed rumours that he could eventually pass the leadership of the church to one of his sons after his tenure.

He said some people had questioned whether he would choose one of his children as his successor but stressed that the church is not a personal or family inheritance.

“It’s not his church. Jesus said, ‘Upon this rock, I will build my church.’ It is the church of the Lord Jesus Christ, and nobody has the right to hand it over to his son,” he said.

The cleric maintained that the leadership of the ministry should be determined by divine direction rather than family ties.

Kumuyi also cited biblical examples, noting that key Christian figures, including Peter, Paul and John, did not transfer the leadership of the church to their children.

His remarks come amid growing public speculation over succession plans within the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, one of Nigeria’s largest Pentecostal churches.

By Jabiru Hassan

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Chief Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has pledged to strengthen collaboration, improve governance, and enhance accountability across the country’s electricity sector as he officially assumed office in Abuja.

Speaking during his inaugural meeting with chief executive officers and heads of agencies under the Federal Ministry of Power, Tegbe said achieving the Federal Government’s objectives for the power sector would require a coordinated effort among all stakeholders. He identified key priorities of the administration as increasing power generation capacity, expanding transmission infrastructure, improving sector liquidity, and accelerating investment in renewable energy.

While acknowledging progress made in recent years, the minister said more work was needed to meet the sector’s targets. “This sector faces serious challenges. Technical issues account for only a fraction of those challenges. The larger challenge is governance. No agency, department, or unit can solve these problems alone,” Tegbe said.He called for stronger cooperation among institutions, urging stakeholders to work as “one team with one mandate” through improved communication and coordinated action.

Tegbe also highlighted the importance of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in maintaining grid stability and commended the agency for restoring power supply following a recent feeder outage within a 12-hour period.The minister further disclosed plans to introduce a performance-based incentive framework to reward productivity, innovation, and excellence across the sector.

The meeting was attended by leaders of key power sector agencies, including TCN, the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN), Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), FGN Power Company, and Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET).