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Governors Wives: Success of Tinubu’s Administration Reliant on Successful Drug War
Governors Wives: Success of Tinubu’s Administration Reliant on Successful Drug War
By: Michael Mike
The Nigeria Governors Spouses’ Forum (NGSF) has posited that the success of the present administration of President Bola Tinubu administration is independent on the success of ongoing war against illicit drug trafficking.
They declared that the success of the ongoing efforts by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking will lead to the actualization of the renewed hope agenda of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
Recalling the importance that successfully tackling the drug scourge will remarkably ensure that the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President is achievable for holistic national development required to birth a Nigeria of our collective dreams, wives of state governors declared as part of their resolutions in a communique read by the first lady of Ogun state, Mrs. Bamidele Dapo Abiodun on behalf of the Chairperson of the Forum and first lady of Kwara state, Prof Olufolake Abdulrasaq, at the end of a training workshop organized by the NDLEA in collaboration with the NGSF in Abuja
The Forum expressed concern “that Nigeria presently faces an alarming drug use situation, which has heavily pervaded every sphere and strata of communities and consequently endangering the wellbeing and security of individuals, families and communities within the country.”
It reiterated that states play critical roles as stakeholders in addressing national drug challenges by implementing localized strategies, fostering cross sector collaboration and aligning with internal frameworks, towards responding to community needs and contributing to coordinated national responses.
The Forum endorsed the “outstanding efforts of NDLEA under the leadership of Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa against drug use and trafficking with phenomenal national and global success records in the areas of arrests and seizures, prosecutions and convictions, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation among others.”
As parts of its resolutions, the Forum acknowledged “with urgency the need for the First Ladies to use their good offices to liaise with the State Governors in facilitating the establishment, of State Drug Control Committees (SDCCs) in the thirty-six states of the country, beyond the nine functional committees currently in existence.”
It said the laudable partnership between NDLEA and the NGSF has yielded significant dividends and achieved notable milestones over time, adding that “urgent concerted and pragmatic efforts are required considering the complex public health issues and security challenges, the country is witnessing, which is fuelled largely by the use of drugs.”
The Forum called on the Federal Government and Governors to declare state of emergency on drug use and the illicit trafficking pandemic with a view to accepting national ownership of the drug problem and mobilising resources to dismantle the menace.
It also resolved to ensure that “Local Government Drug Abuse Committees are established in line with the ‘bottom to top’ approach, a core principle of the NDCMP, in ensuring that tailored Drug Demand Reduction activities are further cascaded to the wards and rural communities, areas highly vulnerable to the drug problem”
According to First Ladies, “the Drug Abuse Prevention Treatment and Care (DPTC) programmes in States continue to serve as Forum project, and to be chaired by the first ladies of the State, as additional tools for addressing community-based drug prevention, use and treatment modalities to promote community health, development and overall wellbeing.”
They highlighted the importance of the SDCCs in expanding its scope by seeking result-oriented partnerships with the private sector, civil society organisations and other key stakeholders in the development and implementation of community-based projects, through the enhancement of resources, facilities and infrastructure for holistic outcomes across the States of the Federation.
They also reaffirmed “the need for active collaboration with, and providing vital supports to NDLEA Commands in States with a view to achieving more effective, integrated and enduring responses to drug challenges in diverse community settings by combining enforcement, prevention, treatment and recovery efforts.The Forum harped on “the need to create and promote sustainable development initiatives by encouraging health and people centered prevention, treatment, social support, stigma reduction, and inclusive policies that tackle root causes and ensure long term community and health and resilience.”
Governors Wives: Success of Tinubu’s Administration Reliant on Successful Drug War
Ex-perm sec joins APC in Gombe, pledges support for Gov Yahaya
Alhaji Abubakar Adamu, a retired Permanent Secretary in the Gombe State Civil Service has formally joined the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Gombe State.
Adamu who retired in August after serving 35 meritorious years in the civil service, picked his membership card in Dukku Local Government of Gombe State amidst cheers from the mammoth crowd of heavy weight politicians, groups and associations as well as friends and family who attended the event.
He said that the decision to go into politics was taken after due consultations, taking into cognizance, the political will of Gov. Inuwa Yahaya in providing what could best be described as dividends of democracy to the citizenry.
He said that he made up his mind to join politics on September 1, 2025 under the ruling All Progressive Congress as a way of contributing his quota to the development of his LGA and the state at large.
“The unprecedented developments brought to Dukku Local Government are visible enough for me to support the policies and programmes of the Yahaya-led administration in the state.
“I wish to state that I shall be loyal to the party at all times for its success in subsequent elections.”
The former permanent secretary appreciated the governor for the opportunity given to him to serve in the most exalted position as a carrier civil servant and the support and cooperation he received from the staff of the ministry of education.
Adamu who holds a prestigious traditional tittle of ‘Kawanyan Dukku’ bestowed on him by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Dukku Alhaji Haruna Abdulkadir Rasheed was indeed as a result of his loyalty, hard work and positive impact to Dukku Local Government and the state at large more importantly in the areas of human capital development and community-driven initiatives.
Speaking at the event, the State Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC, Mr Nitte Amangal through the Deputy Chairman Alhaji Baba Abuja described the retired permanent secretary as a dedicated person that always identifies with his community, assuring him that the party would treat him like any other party faithful.
Mr Nitte Amangal therefore, urged both the LGA and State leadership of the party to accord the retired Adamu equal priority to tap from his wealth of experience and generosity for the development of the party in the state.
In their comments, the Executive Chairman Dukku Local and the APC Chairman Dukku Local Government Area Alhaji Adamu Muhammed Waziri and Alhaji Shehu Saadu respectively, described the retired permanent secretary as committed and always concerned about the development of his communities which they said are the qualities of progressive members of the party.
The Member of Gombe State House of Assembly representing Dukku North, Hon Nasiru Abdulkarim said the decision taken by the retired permanent secretary was apt and would assist significantly in ensuring success of the party at different levels.
The event also featured goodwill messages by the APC chairmen from Gombe, Kwami, Funakaye and Nafada local government councils.
Alhaji Adamu Abubakar, Kawanyan Dukku amidst large crowd of friends and well-wishers then paid a homage to the palace of His Royal Highness the Emir of Dukku Alhaji Haruna Abdulkadr Rasheed who congratulated him for successful retirement and wished him success in his new chosen political carrier.
Ex-perm sec joins APC in Gombe, pledges support for Gov Yahaya
Troops, air force launch offensive on terrorists in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, supported by the Nigerian Air Force component, have launched fresh offensives on terrorist enclaves in Zango, Zamfara State.
Zagazola Makama report that the operations took place on Sept. 4 and Sept. 5 in Zango hills and surrounding areas.
The sources said that airstrikes were conducted on terrorist hideouts while ground troops, in conjunction with operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), stormed the high grounds and engaged the criminals.
“Troops further searched Zango village overnight. No direct contact was made, but intercepts from terrorist channels revealed up to 15 fatalities and several others with gunshot wounds,” the source said.
The offensive, according to the sources, was part of sustained operations to dislodge terrorists from their strongholds in the North-West.
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Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested two suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 during a fighting patrol to Yaka village by a quick response team.
The suspects, according to the source, are in troop custody for further investigation and action.
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
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