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Jude Anyadufu the quiet achiever

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5 years ago

May 12, 2020

Jude Anyadufu the quiet achiever.

By Akin Bolarinwa

We, in the football community, have over the years noticed and passionately follow the quiet achievers, the silent football managers, and the peaceful performers.

Even though not everyone sees them in the same light.

Jude Anyadufu, Mike Idoko and Patrick Pascal are examples of the natural introverts, who display the talent, and exhibit anxiety of a typical and adaptive but nevertheless accomplished introvert.

Jude Anyadufu is a typical example of a person who you can give a job to, and he will do it very well.

Anyadufu is still achieving results while others are still arguing over roles and responsibilities, and who gets the most credit.

He has an approach of getting things done easily without stress.

Usually on his own ability, and often, in his own time.

His antecedents and pedigree speaks volume of his rich knowledge of the local league in Nigeria.

It will interest you to know that Jude Anyadufu was a former private club owner and a former scout and recruiting officer for former league champions, Plateau United under Chief Layi Olagbmiro.

His scouting exploits did stop at one particular point, he was the scouting manager at Kano Pillars under Serikin Shanu of Kazure, Alhaji Adamu as chairman, and Tukur Babangida as the FA secretary then.

He was the man behind the scenes for late Chief Taiwo Ogunjiobi at Gabros International and Shooting Stars of Ibadan.

The former team secretary of Gukas FC is not a novice in the Nigeria football fraternity, he has paid his dues and has to be celebrated for a job well done

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RMAFC Concludes Strategic Retreat In Uyo

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3 days ago

May 1, 2025

The Gleamer

…Charts Path for Fiscal Reform

Joel Ajayi

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has concluded a high-level, three-day retreat for its members and senior management staff at the Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

The retreat, which was held from April 28th to 30th, 2025, was themed “Understanding the Role of RMAFC and Other Stakeholders/Agencies in Nation Building”_

The Chairman of the Commission Dr. Muhammed Bello Shehu OFR disclosed that the retreat was designed to enlighten the newly inaugurated members of the Commission and strengthen the operational focus of the organisation to align with the national economic realities so as to accelerate the actualization of the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In a communique issued at the end of the retreat, which was presented by the Federal Commissioner representing Kwara State and Chairman, Public Affairs and Communications Committee of the Commission, Hon. Ismail Muhammed Agaka, the Commission emphasized the urgent need to review the revenue allocation formula to reflect changing realities as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution, considering the fact that the current formula has been in existence for about 16 years.

The communique also called for constitutional amendment to allow the inclusion of the Local Government Chairmen and Councilors among the beneficiaries of the remuneration package listed in the 1999 Constitution as ammended.

Its stated that Section 162 (6) of the constitution should be amended to ensure that the allocations of the Local Governments are paid directly to them from the Federation Account in line with the Supreme Court ruling delivered on July 11, 2024 on Local Government financial autonomy.

The communique called for the amendment of Section 162(2) to establish a clear timeline for presidential submission of RMAFC proposals to the National Assembly.

Other major highlights of the communique are:
Establishment of a National Revenue Dashboard for digital, real-time revenue tracking; The Commission should advocate the ammendment of the relevant sections of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA to expand the composition of the Board of the NNPC Limited to include representatives of states, local governments, and the Central Bank of Nigeria;

Creation of a distinct Office of the Accountan General of the Federation, separate from that of the Federal Government.

The commission in the communique said it would intensify its constitutional mandate of monitoring revenue accruals to ensure that all revenue due to the Federation Account were remitted accurately and promptly by the Revenue Generating Agencies.

The communique also stated that according to the spirit and letter of the Constitution, the advice of the RMAFC on the Remuneration package of Political, Public and Judicial office holders is binding on the Federal and State governments.

“The retreat marked a significant milestone in repositioning the Commission to respond more effectively to Nigeria’s evolving fiscal realities,” Hon. Agaka concluded.

The retreat was attended by top federal and state officials, such as the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, represented by Dr. Ibrahim Muhammad Natagwandu, and the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, PhD, who delivered a goodwill message, the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, His Excellency Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Chairman Senate Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs Senator Yahaya Abdullahi and other distinguished personalities.

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