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Buhari Updates AU Heads of State on Nigeria Second Peer Review Process

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4 years ago

March 25, 2021

Joel Ajayi

As part of President Muhammadu Buhari-led government’s commitment to ensure successful conduct of Nigeria’s Second Peer Review Process, President Buhari will give updates on the process to his Counterparts during 30th Forum of Heads of State and Government, African Peer Review Mechanism ( APRM), says Princess Gloria Akobundu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) APRM Nigeria.

In a press statement issued by the Media Assistant to NC/CEO, AUDA-NEPAD/APRM Nigeria Abolade Ogundimu revealed that it will be held Thursday, 25 March in a virtual meeting by 1.30 p.m. Nigerian time and 2.30p.m South African Standard time.

According to APRM Boss, addressing the summit is one of the requirements for successful Review Process among APRM Member states.

The Summit will discuss various APRM related developments among member states, including updates on the ongoing Second Review Process of Nigeria by President Buhari.

Also, Reports on Targeted Reviews of Sierra Leone and Zambia, Briefing on Sudan’s Governance Gap Analysis, as well as progress made by Kenya and Mozambique in the implementation of their National Programme of Action (NPoA) will be discussed.

“It will be recalled that Prof. Eddy Maloka, CEO, APRM Continental led the Continental Support Mission to Nigeria for discussion on the Country Self- Assessment Report (CSAR) and preparation to receive the Country Review Mission (CRM) following the conclusion of Reports Harmonisation.

“Ambassador Mona Attia will lead Nigeria’s CRM that will go round the country for two weeks to validate the CSAR of Nigeria,” she said.

The Harmonisation was done after submission by four Technical Research Institutes (TRIs) with specialty on APRM thematic areas that analysed raw data collected from questionnaires and Town hall meetings across the country.

Maloka-led Support Mission, along with APRM Nigeria’s CEO and Members of National Governing Council (NGC) paid courtesy call to Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Chief of staff to President Buhari in order to further appreciate his stewardship while serving as the Chairperson APRM Panel of Eminent Persons and officially brief him on the ongoing Review Process of Nigeria.

To further prove that Nigeria was set to conduct Successful Second Review Process after the First Review in 2008, the process was not hindered by the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic as its protocols were being observed while exercise was also ongoing.

APRM, a Continental voluntary self-help assessment instrument to measure individual nation’s efforts in deepening good governance and democratic development.

It focuses on focuses on four thematic areas namely: Socio-Economic Development, Democracy and Political Governance; Economic Governance and Management; and Corporate Governance.

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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta

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2 weeks ago

May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

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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