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Democracy Day: Be committed to developmental strides, NANS charges govt.
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has joined Nigerians to celebrate the democracy day, while charging government at all levels to be committed to the developmental strides in the country.
Mr Danielson Akpan, National President of NANS made the change in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday.
Akpan noted that infrastructural development, institutional strengthening, human and capacity building, healthcare, security and most importantly education should be the focus of the government to achieve a democratically stable nation.
He pleaded with the Federal Government to make available more funds for the advancement of the education sector of the country.
According to him, on this democracy day celebration, I call on all leaders, who are beneficiaries of the long struggle for democratic governance to see it as service to the people, not for self.
“The Federal and state government should be committed to development in all facets. Infrastructural development, institutional strengthening, human and capacity building, healthcare, security and most importantly education.
“In this new dispensation, more funds should be committed to education. Not less than 15 per cent should be captured for education in all budgetary allocations.
“This is the best that can be given to Nigerians and project for a future our founding fathers planned for Nigeria.
Akpan, however, congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari, governors and legislators that have been saddled with the responsibilities of piloting Nigeria in this new dispensation while charging them to uphold integrity and transparency across all divides.
Meanwhile, the National Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the association, Mr Adeyemi Azeez, called on Buhari to declare MKO Abiola as a former president of Nigeria
Azeez also said the rigths in cash, asset and honour to MKO family should be paid, as this would no doubt go alongway in bringing joy and satisfaction to the bereaved family.
“NANS describes this declaration as a great honour to Nigerians and the fallen heroes whom had paid the maximum sacrifice(life) in sustaining the country’s hard earned democracy.
“NANS hereby calls on president Muhammadu Buhari to declare late Moshood Kashimawo Abiola as a former president of Nigeria, thereby pay all rigths in cash,asset and honour to M.K.O’s family.
Azeez therefore said that the association had frowned at the state of education in Nigeria, while calling on governors of states respectively to emmulate their counterpart in Ogun state, Prince Dapo Abiodun.
He said this should be done by the governors declaring a state of emergency on education in there states respectively.
He commended the service chiefs for the reduction in the rate of kidnapping and bombing, while imploring them not to relent in making Nigeria a crime secured country, for bussiness and development to thrive smoothly.
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Tinubu, PDP Hail Gov Okpebholo’s Road Infrastructural Revolution in Edo
Joel Ajayi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the infrastructural strides of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, particularly the ongoing construction of the state’s first-ever flyover bridge, describing it as a landmark intervention in easing urban traffic and modernizing Edo’s transport system.
The President extolled the governor’s foresight in embarking on the one-kilometre flyover project at Ikpoba Hill in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, noting that its completion would transform vehicular movement and strengthen the urban fabric of Benin City.
Tinubu praised Okpebholo’s early performance in office, affirming that the governor had set a new standard of governance in Edo.
The president represented by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, emphasized that the governor’s bold approach to road and bridge construction in the State underscores the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) progressive agenda.
“This is a 24-span structure, each span measuring 20 meters, amounting to a one-kilometre bridge. The quality and pace of work are impressive. Edo is witnessing a first, and I believe more such projects should follow in Benin City to address the heavy traffic,” Umahi conveyed on behalf of the President.
The Minister contrasted the efficiency of state-driven projects with some federal contracts, lamenting that contractors often display greater discipline when working under governors than when handling federal assignments.
He pledged to enforce stricter accountability standards at the federal level to ensure value for money and timely delivery.
“I commend Governor Okpebholo for insisting on concrete technology. Roads built with reinforced concrete last 50 to 100 years, saving scarce resources. Nigeria cannot continue to spend on recurring reconstruction. We must invest in durability,” Umahi stressed.
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