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  • Aliyu commends Pres. Tinubu for female ministerial nominees

    By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

    Dr. Ramatu Aliyu has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for including six women and other brilliant and hardworking Nigerians in the ministerial list to work in his administration.

    Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu gave the commendation in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen in Abuja on Saturday.

    The immediate past Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory (FCT) expressed her happiness over recognition of the Nigerian women on the list, adding that it is well deserved and timely.

    The message reads in part: “I am delighted and honored to extend my heartfelt congratulations to esteemed Nigerian women who have been recognized on list of ministerial nominees.

    “Your appointments by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, are not only well-deserved but also timely.”

    The former All Progressives Congress (APC) national women leader also expressed confidence in the ability of the female nominees to excel in their national assignments and play pivotal roles in assisting the President in realizing his vision of a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.

    As you embark on these important responsibilities, I pray for God’s guidance, sound health, and wisdom to enable you to discharge your duties diligently. Your dedication to the service of our nation is commendable, and I offer you my utmost regards, she said

    No fewer than six women have been nominated for ministerial positions in the first batch of the list submitted to the Senate by President Tinubu.

    Women who made the ministerial list are Stella Okotette, Nkiru Onyeojiocha, Uju Kennedy Ohaneye, Dorris Aniche Udoka, Hannatu Musawa and Uche Nnaji.

  • Ramatu Aliyu now Tinubu Support Organisation Patron 

    Ramatu Aliyu now Tinubu Support Organisation Patron 

    By Joyce Remi-Babayeju 

    The Support group of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO), has appointed the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, as patron.  

    At the presentation of the award, the Director General of the group, Aminu Suleiman, said the award was in recognition of Aliyu’s immense love and believe in Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political ideologies as well as her immeasurable supports and contributions towards the attainment of the Tinubu Support Organization’s aims and objectives.  

    Suleiman expressed hope that the appointment would serve as a motivation for the Minister to continue to put in her utmost for the realization of the organization’s objectives.
    In a letter to effect her new appointment as the patron of the TSO, it read, ‘This is in recognition and appreciation of your immense love and believe in His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Political ideologies as well as your immeasurable supports and contributions towards the attainment of the Tinubu Support Organization’s aims and objectives.” 

    “It is my hope and believe that this appointment will serve as a motivation gear for you to continue to put in your utmost for the realization of the organization’s objectives”.  

    The FCT Minister of State who accepted the new role noted that with commitment and hardwork, the group would deliver the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate come 2023.  

    She said, “With dedication, commitment and hardwork, we will get there in no distant time. With commitment to duty, sincerity of purpose, with or without being seen” , adding that it is hoped that Bola Ahmed Tinubu occupies the seat of president of the nation.

  • Security: Report suspicious illegal foreign miners – Aliyu charges Traditional Rulers

    Security: Report suspicious illegal foreign miners – Aliyu charges Traditional Rulers

    By Joyce Remi- Babayeju

    FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has charged traditional rulers in the Federal Capital Territory to report suspecious foreigners who are involved in illegal minning activities as such could lead to security threat within their respective domains.

    Aliyu who gave this charge at the 4th security meeting between the office of the Minister of State, Area Council Chairmen and the FCT Council of Graded Chiefs, also said that foreigners in their domain should be reported to security agency for profiling.

    She assured that the Federal Capital Territory as the seat of government would continue to guard against the infiltration of illegal miners that could possibly pose security challenges to residents as witnessed in Zamfara and other affected states in the north west region of the country.

    She also discloosed that the Administration was collaborating with the Ministry of Mines and Steel to put an embargo on mining activities in the nation’s capital.

    “I want to use this forum to remind our royal fathers that the seat of the federal government is here, the fabric of Nigeria existence is here. Therefore, I want to passionately appeal that let us not open the territory to foreigners in the guise of mining activities.

    “They might offer us the Greek gifts, they will offer to develop our communities. It might look golden to us, they will offer us money in exchange for our freedom and our land. Do not accept such offers, rather report such to the security agencies for immediate action.”

    “Please let us save our territory, let us save our people, let us save our patrimony, let us save our right to live peaceful and coexist. It is better than silver and gold. I am appealing to our royal fathers to please watch out and report immediately, any of these activities or any foreign body within your domain. We cannot allow what is happening in Zamfara and other states to happen in the seat of government,” Aliyu stated.

    Responding on behalf of other graded chiefs, the chairman of FCT Traditional Council of Chiefs and the Ona of Abaji, HRM. Dr. Adamu Baba Yunusa, commended the FCT Minister of State for coming up with this initiative aimed at tackling security challenges in rural communities.

    He pledged the commitment of traditional rulers in ensuring that peace reign in rural areas as he tasked the Administration to scale up youth employment with a view to reducing crime activities.

    Those present at the 4th security meeting include the FCTA Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola, Director Human Resource Management, Mallam Mohamed Bashir, Ag. Secretary Area Council Services Secretariat, Mrs. Omolola Olanipekun, FCT Commissioner of Police, Mr. Babaji Sunday, 17 graded chiefs, chairmen of Gwagwalada, Bwari, Abaji, Kwali and Kuje area councils amongst others.

  • FCT home to NYSC Corp Members – Dr Tijjani Aliyu

    FCT home to NYSC Corp Members – Dr Tijjani Aliyu

    By Joyce Remi- Babayeju

    FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has assured all Corpers posted to the nation’s capital that the Federal Capital Territory would continue to be their home as they serve their one year mandatory youth service scheme.

    In a press release signed by SA to FCT Minister of State, Austine Elemue, Aliyu gave this assurance when the management team of the National Youth Service Corps, led by the NYSC FCT Coordinator, Alhj. Abdul Suleman paid a courtesy visit in her office.

    She also used the occasion to caution corps members against influencing their redeployment and noted that the services of corps members are not only needed in rural communities, but also in hard to reach communities.

    She said, “Your responsiveness to the plight of the people depicts a very high quality of leadership that is missing among our youths, adding those rural areas offer them opportunity to show their leadership qualities.

    “It is only in those remote areas that you can think out of the box for the benefit of the people. These are areas that often lack portable water, and other social amenities. Seeing the condition of the people can give you the necessary push to come up with ideas on what to do for the benefit of mankind.”

    “The environment in Garki and Wuse will not offer you the opportunity to think of what to do because governments at all levels have provided all the amenities needed for the people. So, for you to get all the latitudes to hit the ground running is for you to serve in rural communities. Please, I urge you all not to work your ways to be redeployed.”

    The NYSC FCT Coordinator, Alhj. Abdul Suleman disclosed that the 2021Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course has commenced as scheduled, stressing that in compliance with the COVID-19 preventive protocols, all corps members, camp officials and the entire camp community were screened for the virus and only those who tested negative were allowed into the orientation camp.

    He also stated that at the close of registration, a total of 1,340 corps members comprising 679 males and 661 females were registered and sworn-in by the representative of the Chief Judge of the FCT.

    Suleman, however, commended the FCT Administration for providing the enabling environment required to host the orientation course, and the tremendous support from the host community.

    The highpoint of the event was the presentation of art work to FCT Minister of State by a corps member, Okon Lawrence Idim, with batch number FCT/21A/5096.

  • NAWOJ FCT felicitates with Dr Ramatu Aliyu on coronation as Onyiza of Ebiraland

    NAWOJ FCT felicitates with Dr Ramatu Aliyu on coronation as Onyiza of Ebiraland

    By Joyce Remi- Babayeju

    The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has facilitated with the Minister of State FCT, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, on her coronation as the Onyize of Ebiraland (Mother of Wealth) by His Royal Majesty Ohinoyi Dr. Ado Ibrahim (Attah Ibira).

    The FCT Minister of State was conferred with the title on Saturday at the Palace of the Attah of Ebira in Okene, Kogi state, amidst celebration and encomium from party leaders, community members, and supporters of the Kogi-born politician.

    The female journalists in a press statement by the chairperson, Comrade Annah Daniel, Sunday in Abuja, said the minister was deserving of the recognition given her contribution to Kogi state and Nigeria as a whole.
    “The recognition of the Minister by her people is a testimony of her dedication as the Minister of State in the FCT and her contributions to society.”

    “Also, this recognition has changed the belief that a prophet is not recognised in her home. Indeed, this ‘prophetess’ has been recognised and will certainly encourage and inspire many, especially women in our male dominated society.”
    The Association’s Chairperson also felicitated with the Minister on her 51st birthday and prayed God to bless her and continue to endow her with wisdom and knowledge to discharge her duties more effectively and with the fear of God.

    Comrade Daniel noted that Dr Ramatu has represented the Nigerian women effectively and has been an inspiration to many young Nigerians, especially the girl-child.
    “Her antecedent as former Woman Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President of the Council of African Political Parties continues to inspire more women to join politics and take up positions of authority in government,” she further stated.

    She urged the minister to keep up the good work and continue to empower the less privileged, especially widows and vulnerable women, as she wished her the best in her endeavours.

  • FCTA disburses N2.495bn to area councils, urges transparency, accountability

    FCTA disburses N2.495bn to area councils, urges transparency, accountability

    Dr Ramatu Aliyu, the FCT Minister of State, says the the Federal Capital Territory Administration has disbursed N2.495 billion to the six area councils and other stakeholders for the month of September.

    Aliyu stated this in a statement issued on Sunday by her media aide, Mr Austine Elemue and made available to newsmen.

    She said the money was disbursed at the 146th FCT Joint Area Councils Allocation Committee (JAAC) meeting.

    The minister said that the sum of N867.9 million was given to the six area councils while other stakeholders got the sum of N1.268 billion.

    “ Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), received N194.9 million; Gwagwalada got N183.6 million while Kuje received N115.4 million.

    “Bwari Area Council received N117.3 million, Abaji got N136.1 million while Kwali received N120.4 million,” she said.

    Aliyu further stated that the sum of N1.628 billion which went to other stakeholders were given as 15 per cent pension fund, one per cent training fund and 10 per cent employee pension contribution.

    The minister urged members of FCT JAAC to make disbursed figures public for the sake of accountability and transparency in governance.

    “We are very committed towards promoting transparency, we need to be open to avoid suspicion and speculation.

    “It is the obligation of government to explain how funds are disbursed and expended, this is in line with the agenda of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration,” she said.

    Aliyu expressed the resolve of the ministry to ensure utmost transparency in governance, saying, “we will not deviate from this practice, the people should know how we receive and spend their money”.