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Sports Minister Inspects Liberty Stadium

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4 years ago

March 6, 2021

Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, visited the liberty stadium, Ibadan, on Saturday 6th March 2021, in continuation of his tour of sporting facilities and visit to team Nigeria athletes, preparing for the Olympic games.

On a visit to the Sports hostel, the Minister promised that all illegal structures in the building will be taken off while also revealing that same thing is being done in Lagos and Abuja to return the stadia to better shape.

He used the occasion to appeal to private investors around the country to take advantage of the situation and turn most of these hostels to hotels so as to generate revenue for government.

The non-functional hostel is thing of worry, according to the sports Minister;

“we are expecting to clear these illegal structures and turn the hostels to hotels.” he concluded

Earlier during this tour, the minister visited two Olympic bound Athletes Lawal Rufiyat Folashade and Liadi Taiwo at the Liberty stadium in Ibadan, admonishing them to do their very best in ensuring that they put up a befitting performance at the game.

Both athletes expressed gratitude to the Sports Minister and thanked him for the cash incentive which they say is a massive morale booster to their preparation.

Oyeleke, Others Emerge Champions At National Archery Tourney

Emmanuel Oyeleke of Lekki Archery Club has emerged the male singles 30 metres recurve champion in the male singles event at the national archery championship in Abuja.

Oyeleke who began archery in 2019 was excited about his victory.

“Coming all the way from Lagos to win this event is a testament to the fact that hardwork pays.

”We didn’t have enough time to train in 2020 due to COVID-19. But I would have loved to do more in terms of my personal performance.

“However, I think that what I am able to do here is good enough.

“The goal for me is the Olympics,” Oyeleke added.

In the female singles, Stella Agodi of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) won the female singles 30 metres recurve event.

Meanwhile, Bernice Nwamodoh and Akatiki Haruna of NPF, emerged first and second respectively in the female singles bare bow 15 metres event.

Also, Team Police defeated Team Arch Club in the mixed doubles 15 meters event to emerge winners.

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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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