For years, the fuel subsidy system in Nigeria has been plagued by corruption, mismanagement, and inefficiency. The intended purpose of the subsidy, to alleviate the burden on the masses, has been overshadowed by the reality that it often favors the ruling class. This systemic flaw has perpetuated a cycle of inequality, hindering our nation’s progress.
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While I was in Kano for a friend’s wedding, I overheard a conversation that Uber drivers in Abuja have increased the cost of commuting from the airport to the city center to N15,000. Given the new price, I knew any time I returned to Abuja, I would have to trek home. As a university lecturer, there is no way I could afford such a price.
Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly the race for the post of senate president has narrowed to three frontrunners among the contestants. They are Senators Osita Izunaso, Abdulkadir Yari and Godswill Akpabio.
Now that the presidential inauguration has come and gone by, attention has now been shifted to the National Assembly.
From the bustling Nigerian state of Imo, came a Senator named Osita Izunaso. He is a man of charm and wit, always with a kind word for his colleagues and constituents alike. He is well-respected and has a reputation for fairness and integrity that precedes him wherever he goes.
I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people, unwavering. And my faith in God Almighty, absolute. I know that His hand shall provide the needed moral strength and clarity of purpose in those instances when we seem to have reached the limits of our human capacity.
I address you today, in my last assignment as a democratically elected President of our great and well-endowed nation, with a deep sense of gratitude to God, a great deal of appreciation to the Nigerian people and a modest sense of fulfilment.
We all face criticisms at various points of our lives. As individuals, organizations or government, criticisms are inevitable. Indeed, while criticisms negatively distract some to failure, it spurs others to achieve success. Being constructively criticized is healthy. However, when persons or entities become excessively and captiously critical, they become blinded by their sentiments and mischief such that any good deed is either not seen or is condemned as incompetent and unworthy.
Gombi Local Government Area is one of the 21 Local Government Areas in Adamawa state. It is situated in the central zone of the state.
The 2023 elections ended with many surprises and successes for both losers and winners. In Adamawa state is no doubt that winners have emerged in a keen contest from State houses of Assembly and Governorship elections of Match 15th.