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11/05/2021

SOUTHERN GOVERNORS CALL FOR NATIONAL DIALOGUE TO RESTRUCTURE NIGERIA

Governors of Southern Nigeria have urged the Federal Government to convoke a national dialogue and take urgent steps to restructure the country.

The governors expressed grave concern on the security challenge currently plaguing the nation and strongly urged that President Muhammad Buhari, to address Nigerians on the challenges of insecurity and restore the confidence of the people.

The Southern Governors met in Asaba, Delta State on Tuesday to deliberate on the current security situation, agitations and clamour for restructuring of the country.

Chairman of Governors of Southern Nigeria and Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who read the communique after the meeting which at the Government House, Asaba, said the country is long overdue for restructuring.

Akeredolu said the governors resolved that urgent and bold steps be taken to restructure the country to pave way the evolution of state police; review of revenue allocation formula in favour of the States and creation of other institutions which legitimately advance the country's commitment to and practice of true federalism.

"In view of widespread agitations among our various peoples for greater inclusiveness in existing governance arrangements, the Federal Government should convoke a national dialogue as a matter of urgency."

The Southern governors recommended that in deference to the sensitivities of the various peoples of the country, there is need to review appointments into Federal Government agencies (including security agencies) to reflect federal character as Nigeria’s overall population is heterogenous.

He declared that the governors affirmed that the peoples of Southern Nigeria remain committed to the unity of Nigeria on the basis of justice, fairness, equity and oneness and peaceful co-existence between and among its peoples with a focus on the attainment of shared goals for economic development and prosperity.

The Southern governors, however, observed that the incursion of armed herders, criminals and bandits into the Southern part of the country has presented a severe security challenge such that citizens are not able to live their normal lives including pursuing various productive activities leading to a threat to food supply and general security.

Consequently, the meeting resolved that open grazing of cattle be banned across Southern Nigeria.

They noted that development and population growth has put pressure on available land and increased the prospects of conflict between migrating herders and local populations in the South.

"Given this scenario, it becomes imperative to enforce the ban on open grazing in the South (including cattle movement to the South by foot); recommended that the Federal Government should support willing States to develop alternative and modern livestock management systems."

He explained that the governors expressed concern on the continued gridlock on the Oshodi - Apapa Expressway and the chokehold it has exerted on the nation’s economy, being the sole outlet from Apapa Wharf.

The governors recommended the activation and establishment of ports in other States of the federation to create new jobs and promote socio-economic activities in the country.

"the meeting expressed concern on the economic implications of another lockdown on the country, and therefore suggested greater coordination and cooperation between Federal and State Governments in evolving strategies for dealing with the pandemic."

Present at the meeting were, Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike; Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa; Dr. Victor Okezie Ikpeazu, Governor, Abia State; Chief Emmanuel Udom,Governor, Akwa Ibom State; Willie Obiano, Governor, Anambra State:Dapo Abiodun, Governor, Ogun State;
Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola, Governor, Osun State; Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde, Governor, Oyo State.

Others are; Senator Diri Duoye, Governor, Bayelsa State; Prof. Ben Ayade Governor, Cross Rivers State; Engr. Dave Umahi, Governor, Ebonyi State; Godwin Obaseki, Governor, Edo State; John Olukayode Fayemi, Governor, Ekiti State;
Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Governor, Enugu State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, Governor, Imo State; Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor, Lagos State.



Kelvin Ebiri
Special Assistant (Media) Rivers State Governor

PHPTO: Governors of Southern Nigeria during a meeting at Government House, Asaba, Delta State Today Tuesday 11th May 2021.

11/05/2021

WHAT MY HUSBAND TOLD ME BEFORE HIS DEATH PASTOR DARE ADEBOYE'S WIFE

Temiloluwa Adeboye, wife of the late Pastor Dare Adeboye, said her husband was not afraid of death, adding that she was sure the late cleric was in heaven.
According to Temiloluwa, her husband told her before his death that if he died, he knew he was fulfilled because he had done what the Lord asked him to do.

Temiloluwa spoke on Monday at the Evening of Worship and Tribute which held at the RCCG, House Of Favour, Redemption Camp.

She said, “Pastor Dare, my husband was a wonderful person. He was amazing in every sense of the way. I do not mourn him at all; I weep because he left me. He slept, he did not die. And I know, I am sure, because on the resurrection morning, he will rise again and we will see him in glory.

“I am sure because he was saved. I am sure because he believed in Christ, his salvation was sure, it was certain.

“He said if I die today, I know I am fulfilled, I have done what the Lord has asked me to do, he was not afraid of death. He was not afraid. It is not a matter of time but how well and he lived a good life, he lived to the glory of God. He lived, he served God. His life was dedicated to Christ and that is why I am sure that he is heaven.

“I am sure that he made it. And I want to say brethren today, if you are not sure of your salvation. If you are not sure that if you sleep tonight, you might not wake up tomorrow, you are not sure of where you will be in eternity. If you have not yet given your life to Christ, if you are here today to see because you heard. Yes, it is true; he is sleeping in the Lord but are you sure of yourself, are you sure of where you will be? Are you sure of where you will be?”

It had earlier been reported that Dare, the third child of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, died last Wednesday in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, where he was based with his family. The 42-year-old was the Assistant Pastor in charge of Region (Youth) 35 before his death. He was father to three daughters.

His death shocked the whole world as well-meaning persons including presidents, governors, and personalities condoled the 79-year-old general overseer and his wife over the death of their son.

05/05/2021

Yesterday Tuesday, May 4th, Mother of the released student, Lauretta confirmed her son was released by the adductorsbut refused to disclose how he was released.
A video that has been serving rounds online since Aaron’s release, captured the moment the young man reunited with his family. In the video Lauretta is seen kneeling on the floor as she hugged her son repeatedly.
This is coming after the abductors of the students on Monday threatened to kill the victims if the government refuses to pay them N100 million ransom.

05/05/2021