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Arabinrin Aderonke Clinches 2024 FIRS Chairman’s Award for Excellence in Public Image Management

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9 months ago

August 15, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The Head of the Broadcast Media Unit and Technical Assistant (Broadcast Media) at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Arabinrin Aderonke ANIPR, has been honoured with the prestigious 2024 FIRS Chairman’s Award — the highest individual recognition within the Service, given out of over 13,000 staff.

Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has been recognised with an award of outstanding performance for her role in shaping and enhancing the public image of the organisation.

The award was presented to her by the Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, who was represented by Muhammad Lawal Abubakar, the coordinating director, support service group, during a ceremony held at the FIRS headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, 14 August at the Los Angeles Event Center.

Speaking after receiving the award, Adedeji commended Atoyebi’s dedication and professionalism, noting that her work had contributed significantly to the service’s communication strategy and public engagement.

“Media representation is a critical aspect of public service, and Atoyebi has exemplified excellence in ensuring FIRS’s activities are clearly understood by stakeholders,” he said.

Reacting to the recognition, Atoyebi expressed gratitude to the FIRS leadership for the honour, describing it as a pivotal moment in her career.

Yesterday, I was incredibly honored to receive the 2024 Chairman Award. The biggest Award in FIRS out of over 13000 staffers. I was emotional. I was grateful. I was thankful and proud.

I never saw it coming. It was a huge surprised. This moment marks a significant milestone in my journey, and I’m truly humbled by the recognition. It’s a testament to the smartwork, teamwork, dedication, and passion that has gone into everything leading up to this point. I’m beyond grateful to everyone who has supported, encouraged, and believed in me along the way.

This award isn’t just a celebration of past efforts—it’s motivation for what’s next. I’m excited to keep pushing forward, taking on new challenges, and striving to make an even greater impact.

Thank you to the EC Awards team for this incredible honor. Thank you to the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, thank to my team members. The journey continues, and the best is still ahead!

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FG Commits To National Development With Major Contract Agreements — Umahi

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15 hours ago

May 14, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has again signed landmark contract agreements with four (4) construction firms to execute critical road projects across the country, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The contract signing ceremony, held on Thursday at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, marks another major step in the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering durable, sustainable road infrastructure that enhances connectivity, stimulates economic growth, and improves the quality of life of Nigerians.

The four contractors and their respective projects are as follows:

1. Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited – Reconstruction of Mando (Kaduna) – Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State,

2. Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited – Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road in Oyo and Ogun States,

3. Messrs Truecrete Solutions Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road in Osun State and

4. Messrs Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road in Osun and Oyo States.

Speaking during the event, the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, described the projects as strategic national infrastructure designed to boost economic activities, improve transportation efficiency, and strengthen national integration. He noted that the reconstruction of the Mando (Kaduna) –Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State holds special significance, as it was one of the key infrastructure development commitments made by His Excellency, President Tinubu during the 2022/2023 electioneering campaigns. According to the Minister, the present administration remains resolute in its determination to deliver world-class infrastructure that will stand the test of time. “Our vision is to build roads that will last for generations. Under the Renewed Hope administration, we are determined to deliver infrastructure that can serve Nigerians for up to 100 years through the adoption of rigid pavement (concrete) technology,” Umahi stated.

The Minister commended the selected contractors for their competence, track records, and proven capacity, emphasising the Federal Government’s confidence in indigenous contractors. He particularly praised Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited, Truecrete Solutions Limited, and other indigenous firms for their commendable performances on previous projects across the country.

Umahi charged all contractors to mobilise to their respective project sites immediately and commence work without delay, stressing that the Ministry expects measurable progress within the stipulated timelines.

Earlier in his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan, who formally signed the contract agreements, described the occasion as the successful completion of the procurement process and the official commencement of project implementation.

He commended the leadership of the Ministry for its commitment to ensuring that projects reached the execution stage and reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to effective monitoring, quality assurance, and timely delivery.

Also speaking, the Director of Highways, Construction and Rehabilitation, Mr. Clement Ogbuagu, presented details of the awarded contracts as follows:

1. Reconstruction of Mando–Birnin Gwari Road, Kaduna State

Contractor: Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited

Contract Sum: ₦178,116,787,162.00

Length: 122 Kilometres

2. Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road, Oyo and Ogun States

Contractor: JRB Construction Company Limited,

Contract Sum: ₦295,996,609,992.77

Length: 114.5 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent)

3. Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road, Osun State

Contractor: Truecrete Solutions Limited

Contract Sum: ₦101,806,585,825.90

Length: 70 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent) and

4. Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road, Osun State

Contractor: Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited

Contract Sum: ₦114,854,477,607.93

Length: 73 Kilometres

All the projects will be executed using Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology, in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to building durable, cost-effective, and sustainable road infrastructure nationwide.

The ceremony represents another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s drive to modernise Nigeria’s road network and accelerate national economic development.

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