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Abuja-Kaduna Road: Transport employers commend Uba Sani’s intervention
Governor Uba Sani’s decision to meet the Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, in order to fast-track the completion of Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressway has been described as hands-on people-centered leadership.
In a statement issued by the Kaduna State Chairman of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria(RTEAN), Hon Adamu Zubairu Jalaludeen, the association commended the Governor’s visit.
Hon Jalaludeen who is also the North West Vice President of the association, noted that the expressway is the major gateway to both the North West and North East geopolitical zones.
Underscoring the importance of the road, the RTEAN chieftain noted that Governor Uba Sani’s decision to meet the Minister of Works on the Abuja-Kaduna expressway has endeared him to all stakeholders in the transport value chain.
According to him, both transport owners and employees have been expressing optimism that the road project will be completed soon, following Governor Uba Sani’s intervention.
It will be recalled that the Governor had met with Engr Umahi last Friday, to conduct a comprehensive review of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressway project, in line with inter-governmental collaboration.
Discussions at the meeting centered on expediting the completion of the Abuja–Jere–Kaduna segment, which serves as a lifeline for millions of Nigerians who rely on it daily for mobility, trade, and social connectivity.
The Governor emphasized that the expressway transcends regional relevance, describing it as a “national artery” central to the socio-economic integration of the entire northern region.
Governor Uba Sani reiterated that the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Expressway represents a flagship component of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aligning with the administration’s vision of modernizing infrastructure and stimulating economic competitiveness.
“This expressway is not just a road — it is an economic corridor that connects people, markets, and opportunities across northern Nigeria and beyond,” he argued,
In his response, Engr Umahi commended Governor Uba Sani for his constructive engagement and consistent advocacy for the people of Kaduna State.
He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering the project within record time, disclosing that contractors have been directed to adopt double shifts to accelerate progress without compromising on quality.
The Minister further assured that the innovative use of durable concrete pavement technology would guarantee long-term sustainability and reduced maintenance costs.
Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami says Economic and Financial Crimes Commission operatives forcefully evicted him and his family from their Abuja residence despite ongoing court proceedings over the property’s forfeiture.
He described the action as unlawful and vowed to challenge it in court.
The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has approved a N10,000 transportation allowance as a palliative for the state workforce to cushion the effects of the increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State chapter, Kayode Martins, in a statement released on Monday, March 23, disclosed that the governor has granted the request of the union on the issue of transportation allowance.
The statement read
“Following the intervention and formal request made by the State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) earlier this morning, the state government has approved a N10,000 transportation allowance for all workers in the state.
The newly approved allowance is set to take effect from April 2026, providing much-needed relief to workers grappling with rising transportation costs amid current economic challenges.
This development comes as a direct response to sustained advocacy by the state NLC, aimed at cushioning the impact of increased living expenses on the workforce.
Further details on implementation are expected to be communicated by the relevant government authorities in due course.”
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Former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation bags 72years imprisonment for diverting N868.46 million security funds
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, March 23, convicted and sentenced Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), to a 72-year jail term without an option of fine.
DailyTrust reports that in the judgment delivered, Justice Omotosho held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had been able to prove the nine-count money laundering charge beyond reasonable doubt.
According to the judge, the defendant is hereby convicted as charged.
Justice Omotosho convicted Nwabuoku in all the nine counts and sentenced him to eight years imprisonment in each of the counts, making 72 years.
The judge, however, ordered that the counts shall run concurrently.
Justice Omotosho, who described Nwabuoku’s act of diverting funds meant for security and defence while he served as Director of Finance and Account in the Ministry of Defence as “appalling,” commended the EFCC for being detailed in its prosecution.
The judge observed that the evidence of the 9th prosecution witness that Nwabuoku voluntarily refunded part of the siphoned money of over N200 million during investigation was not controverted by the defence.
Nwabuoku served as the Director of Finance and Accounts in the Ministry of Defence between 2019 and 2021. He became acting Accountant General of the Federation in May 2022.
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