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Gov Alia commends Sen Tinubu’s Overwhelming support to Benue women …
…. As Benue women benefit from the RHI recapitalisation grant.
By Bridget Tikyaa
Benue state Governor Rev Fr Dr Hyacient Alia has commended Sen Tinubu for her overwhelming support to Benue women, those living with disabilities and the vulnerable people.
Gov Alia gave the remarks during the First Lady’s visit on Thursday in Makurdi while making symbolic presentation of food items to IDPs, persons leaving with disabilities and vulnerable people in the State.
This is contained in a statement by Bridget Tikyaa,the Principal Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Publicity and Communication Strategy.
Represented by his deputy Barr Sam Ode, Alia promised to compliment her effort by augmenting the distribution to the most volnurable persons in the State.
He described the President as a father and friend of the State and commended the Vice President Sen Kashim Shettima for his continuous support to the State.
He said Benue has benefited so much from the Renewed Hope Initiative adding that the State was immensely grateful.
Oluremi Tinubu, Wife of Nigeria President, said 37,000 women in the country would benefit from the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) recapitalisation grant.
The Renewed Hope Initiative” which is the Sen Tinubu’s pet project was under a Social Investment Programme, tagged, “Food Outreach Scheme”.
Represented by wife of the Vice President, Mrs Nana Shettima, Mrs Tinubu said 1000 women from each State and the FCT would get N50,000 recapitalisation grant from the RHI economic empowerment programme.
“I am pleased to inform you that the governing council of the Renewed Hope Initiative have graciously approved a business recapitalisation grant of N50,000 for 1000 women petty traders in each States and the FCT to support their businesses as part of our renewed hope initiative for women economic programme.
“This programme would be launched on the 22nd August simultaneously across the country.”she said
Sen Tinubu said under the RHI a truck load of assorted food items is donated for onward distribution to the targeted groups in the State.
According to her, the programme was designed to provide support to the under privileged in line with the resolve of President Tinubu to leave no one behind in ensuring food security and sufficiency in the country.
She urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the items.
In her welcome address, Special Adviser to the Governor on Women Affairs Mrs Scholastica Sor said the State has received several supports from the Renewed Hope Initiative so far.
She said more supports were on the way as over 200 women were selected to benefit from the Renewed Hope Initiative agriculture programme.
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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