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RMAFC Chairman Comiserates With Kastina State Governor
The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, OFR led a high-powered delegation to pay pay a condolence visit to the Katsina State Governor His Excellency, mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, following the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Barebari.
The visit underscored the Commission’s solidarity with the government and people of Katsina State in their moment of grief.
Speaking during the visit, Dr. Shehu extended the heartfelt condolences of the entire Commission to the Governor, describing the late Hajiya Safara’u as “a devoted servant of Allah, a nurturing mother, and a pillar of strength whose values shaped the exceptional leadership style of the governor.
The Chairman, who was on pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia at the time of her passing, remarked, “Though separated by distance, our thoughts and prayers have remained steadfastly with you, your family, and the people of Katsina State. We stand before you today with solemn hearts to express our deepest sympathies.”
Dr. Shehu also offered prayers for the repose of the late matriarch’s soul, saying, “We pray that Almighty Allah grants her Aljannah Firdaus and envelops your family and the people of Katsina State with the strength and comfort to bear this irreplaceable loss.”
In his response, Governor Radda expressed gratitude to the Chairman and his delegation for the visit, noting that the gesture was deeply appreciated.
“I am deeply honoured to receive this delegation from the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission today. Your presence here speaks volumes, not just as colleagues, but as a testament to the compassion that binds us as a nation,” the governor stated.
He continued, “Since the passing of my dear mother, many of you have reached out through calls, messages, and gestures of solidarity. Yet, for an institution like yours to formally visit, led by your Chairman and including respected figures like Commissioner Kabir Mashi from my own state—holds profound significance. It reflects the strength of unity and the dignity of shared humanity.”
Governor Radda also used the opportunity to congratulate the newly appointed and returning members of the Commission, charging them to uphold the core values of integrity and service.
“I urge you to continue this noble service with integrity and dedication. Be rest assured, the people of Katsina State and Nigeria at large appreciate your contributions,” the governor added.
Members of the Chairman’s delegation were: Hon. Kabir Mashi representing Katsina State, Hon. Ismail Mohammed Agaka representing Kwara, State, Hajiya Salamatu Muhammed Bala representing Adamawa State, Hon Ntufam Eyo-Nsa representing C/ River State, Hon. Hakeem Akintayo Amosun representing Ogun State, Hon. Ekene Enefe representing Anambra State, the Secretary to the Commission, Engr. Joseph Nweze Okechukwu and the Director of Protocol, Mr. Collins Woffa
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NYCN: High Court Bars Gbenga, others from holding election
Josl Ajayi
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has issued an order restraining Comrade Ademola Gbenga, Comrade Okechukwu Nnamene and others from conducting the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) election slated for October 7, pending the determination of the substantive suit before the court.
Justice J. E. Obanor, in an order dated October 6, 2025, in suit no: FCT/HC/CV/3803/2025 and motion no: M/12204/2025, sighted by our correspondent, directed the Inspector General of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) to enforce the court’s order.
The claimants/applicants in the case are the Incorporated Trustees of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, representing the existing leadership of the Council.
The defendants include Comr. Ademola Gbenga, Comr. Okechukwu Nnamene, Comr. Abel Abaji, Comr. Alex Allen Akin, Comr. Hassan Mamman, the Inspector General of Police, and the Department of State Services.
It would be recalled that the NYCN, during its National Elective Convention held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, from September 20 to 22, re-elected Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo as President alongside other executives.
However, dissatisfied with the Sukubo-led leadership, Gbenga and his allies formed a parallel group and planned to conduct another election in Abuja on October 7.
Consequently, the court ordered all parties to maintain the status quo regarding the leadership of the NYCN, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.
The Order read in part, “Upon hearing the Motion Ex parte and the accompanying affidavit of. Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo listening to P. Ulofu ESQ., of counsel to the Applicants praying this Honourable Court for the following:-
“An Order of Interim Injunction restraining the Respondents (Gbenga and others) or any person(s) acting through them or on their behalf from conducting the scheduled election of the 7th day of October, 2025 or taking any further step concerning the subject matter of this suit respectively pending the hearing and determination of the motion on Notice.
“An Order of Interim Injunction directing the Respondents to maintain the status quo with respect to the leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, pending the determination of and determination of the motion on notice.
“An Order directing the 6th (IGP) and 7th (DSS) Defendants/Respondents to enforce the Order of Court restraining the 1st to 5th (Gbenga and others) Defendants, their privies, agents, or howsoever called, conducting the scheduled election of the 7 th day of October, 2025 or taking any further step concerning the subject matter of this suit respectively pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice.
“And for such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit to make in the circumstances of this suit and or application.
“The court ordered as follows: Application is hereby granted and order made as prayed. Case is adjourned to 16th October, 2025 for hearing of Motion on Notice.”
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