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5th Anniversary: Applause For PMB’s Commitment To Good Governance, National Development– Akobundu, AUDA-NEPAD/APRM Boss
Joel Ajayi
President Muhammadu Buhari-led Government has highly contributed to democratic, economic and infrastructural growth of the country in five years of stewardship, says Princess Gloria Akobundu, National Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer, African Union Development Agency- New Partnership for Africa’s Development.
Akobundu said on the Celebration of fifth anniversary of Buhari- led Government on the platform of All Progresives Congress (APC) on May 29.
In a statement issued by the Media Assistant to NC/CEO, AUDA NEPAD/APRM Nigeria Abolade Ogundimu on Friday in Abuja
According to the National Coordinator, President Buhari deserves applause for his commitment to development in all sectors of the economy.
“APC-led government came in with roadmap on development of every sector of the economy and deepening democracy, which have been vigorously pursued.
“Nigeria, a nation of over 200 million population is now self-sufficient in rice and other foods due to President Buhari’s policy backing the production of crops grown in the country and deliberate support to farmers and other allied workers.
“Similarly, infrastructural deficits are getting better attention through improved funding, for example, ongoing road constructions across the country, standard railway constructions and many more,” she said.
The CEO added that President Buhari had further proven his passion for good governance, in line with AU Agenda 2063.
“AUDA-NEPAD and APRM are AU vehicles of Continental development and promoting good governance and the present Federal government has renewed Nigeria’s commitment to their mandates.
“It is on record that President Buhari approved transformation of NEPAD to AUDA-NEPAD in Nigeria, overseeing its complete domestication process which will include enacting of enabling law for effective operation.
“He had also led other African leaders to AUDA-NEPAD/APRM and EFCC Nigeria’s Special side events at 73rd and 74th United Nations General Assembly in New York.
“Also, the country is in the process of conducting its Second Cycle Review because President Buhari gave the approval last year after 11 years of initial Review.
“He carefully appointed members of National Governing Council of APRM which had been inaugurated as required for successful second Review by APRM Continental,” she said.
She said the review exercise would be conducted at the grassroots to get their inputs in certain areas of governance and submitted to the Federal government for consideration as National Programme of Action.
The CEO added that the Review exercise would be completed this year, despite the challenges being posed by COVID-19 pandemic, hoping to deploy technology in some aspects of the process.
Akobundu attributed successes of the Agency under her stewardship to President Buhari’s commitment to its mandates, urging Nigerians across ethnic, religious and political divide to give more supports to his government for further delivery of good governance to the nation.
APRM conducts voluntary Self-assessment of member states in the areas of Democracy and Political Governance,; Economic Governance and Management; Corporate Governance and; Socio- Economic Development.
May 29,2020
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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta
Joel Ajayi
The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.
Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.
Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.
In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.
Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.
Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.
Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.
Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.
With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.
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