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Galaxy CEO initiates moves to settles 393 clients

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7 years ago

August 9, 2019

The Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Transportation and Construction Services Limited, Babagana Dalori, has commenced payment process of about 393 clients owed by the company.

In a statement signed by the company’s media consultant, Abdulhamid Ibrahim, Dalori however stated that the payment will be done in batches.

This is coming eight months after the company, which is involved in sand mining, quarry and transportation services, stopped payment to its clients as a result of some setbacks it had faced, arising from natural disasters.

It can be recalled that the company, which is involved in sand mining, quarry and transportation services, stopped payment to its clients last October as a result of some setbacks it had faced, arising from natural disasters.

The company’s operation was brought to a standstill as a result of an unforeseen flood at its sand mining site in Jere, Kaduna as well the suspension of quarry activities for three months in Abuja by the federal government which affected its production at Mpape.

This was followed by some unprecedented happenings including the detention of the company’s chief executive officer, Babagana Abba Dalori by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for over five months since March.

The development frustrated the company’s efforts to resume settling its clients since March, having been able to persuade the federal government along with other actors in the industry to lift the ban on quarry activities and the rehabilitation of the sand mining site in Jere in February.

The statement further disclosed that despite the setbacks, the company was able to commence settling its clients in batches.

Explaining further, the statement revealed that the payment, which is bill to be done in batches, was ‘first, of the capital sum paid to the company.

“In the current situation, the company will only begin by settling the capital, so as to restore stability and clients’ confidence.

“And this is starting with those at the lower rung, those who subscribe to bus and sand packages”,Mr. Ibrahim explained.

He however assured that the company’s management is doing everything possible to ensure that it meets all its obligations within the shortest time possible even as the continuous detention of its CEO is frustrating the efforts.

“Engr. Dalori is the CEO and he is actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business. And as such, if you detain him for five months, how do you expect that the company not to be affected?

“Imagine a governor or a president going MIA for five months, what becomes of the state?’ he wondered.

Expressing optimism that the payment will be completed within the shortest possible time, he added that ‘at the moment, what is more important to the company is settling its clients.

Babagana has been in EFCC’s custody since March 29 following a petition by some clients who could not reason with the company’s explanation of its inability to pay them.

He was granted bail by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territort sitting in Kwali, on July 03 but was rearrested by the anti-graft agency shortly after meeting up with the bail condition.

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FG Targets 50,000 Youths for Digital Jobs, Deepens Partnerships for Nationwide Empowerment Drive

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3 hours ago

May 7, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Federal Government has intensified efforts to empower young Nigerians through strategic partnerships, digital skills development, and inclusive programmes aimed at creating sustainable employment opportunities nationwide.

The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, made this known during a media interview with African Independent Television (AIT), where he outlined a renewed policy direction focused on measurable impact, transparency, and large-scale youth engagement.

At the core of this effort, he explained, is a landmark partnership with the Digital School (TDS), supported by the Government of the United Arab Emirates, targeting the training of 50,000 Nigerian youths in globally competitive digital skills.

The Minister noted that the initiative is expected to produce at least 5,000 internationally certified and job-ready youths within the first six months of implementation.

Comrade Olawande also highlighted the Ministry’s sector-specific collaborations, including its partnership with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), aimed at boosting youth participation in agriculture. He added that this is being complemented by expanded programmes under the Nigerian Youth Academy and other key youth empowerment initiatives.

He further disclosed that the government is scaling up internship, gig economy, and startup support programmes to reach a wider range of beneficiaries across the country, while also intensifying efforts to promote digital literacy through The Digital School (TDS) initiative, being implemented in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

To enhance transparency and ensure merit-based access to opportunities, the Ministry has introduced a digital engagement platform, “Nigerian New Tech.” He added that ongoing reforms in youth health, financial inclusion, and social protection are also broadening opportunities for young Nigerians.

During the interview, the Honourable Minister said:“We are moving away from fragmented and tokenistic approaches to youth development. Our focus is to build sustainable systems that empower young Nigerians at scale and with real impact.”

“Through our partnership with The Digital School and the UAE Government, we are not just training youths; we are preparing them for global opportunities, whether they choose to work remotely or internationally.”

“For too long, many young Nigerians, especially those in the informal sector, have been excluded from structured opportunities. This administration is committed to ensuring that no young person is left behind.”

“Our role as government is to create an enabling environment where young people can thrive, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to national development.”

“Transparency and merit are at the core of all our programmes. Access to opportunities should not depend on who you know, but on your capacity and readiness to grow.”

The Honourable Minister reaffirmed that youth development remains central to Nigeria’s economic growth, assuring that the Ministry will continue to deepen partnerships, expand programmes, and implement sustainable frameworks for the benefit of present and future generations.

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