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Atiku Alleges Presidency’s Interference In NBA Electoral Process

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Atiku Abubakar
Atiku Abubakar

By Suleiman Anyalewechi 

 

The Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of meddling in the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, national election.

 

Abubakar’s accusation is coming amidst alleged arrest of the Managing Director MD of the service provider for Saturday’s NBA election by the Department of State Service, DSS, at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos.

 

The Source reports that the Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division, had, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, cleared the path for the NBA to go ahead with its proposed election of new national officers following its nullification of an earlier ruling by an Oyo State High Court halting the said poll.

 

The trial Court had, while delivering judgment on a motion filed by the Egbe Omofin group, also disbanded the NBA electoral committee – ECNBA.

 

The group which had, in its motion ex-parte, sought an order of the Court to impose a consensus NBA  Presidential Candidate during the election, is alleged to be enjoying the backing of the Presidency.

 

The Attorney -General of the Federation AGF and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, who had, last week, also sought to controversially abort Saturday’s election, as well as the disbandment of the Electoral Committee in an  apparent support of the Egbe Omofin Group,is alleged to be projecting the Presidency’s preferred candidate for the NBA National Presidency’s job.

 

However, the actions of both the AGF and the Egbe Omofin group have so far been rebuffed by the national leadership of the NBA, supported by an overwhelming majority of regional and state executives of the Lawyers’ umbrella body..

 

Prof Chidi Anslem Odinkaku ,a senior lawyer and former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, in a post shared on his official site on Thursday, alleged that the DSS, acting the script of the Federal Government, arrested the Chief Executive Officer CEO of the service provider for the NBA election as a part of the wider plot to frustrate the exercise.

 

He, however, expressed serious concern that the DSS which had earlier signified its readiness to observe the said election on Saturday could turn round to be used to truncate it.

 

In a statement from his media office on Thursday, the former Vice President noted that the ongoing moves to truncate the NBA electoral process is an eloquent testimony to the fact that there is no segment of the country’s institutions the Tinubu administration cannot compromise.

 

Particularly, the ADC Presidential Candidate expressed regret that the  president has brought his “state-sponsored toxic politics of coronation to equally bear on the NBA election.

 

He described as shameful and disgraceful that after failing to frustrate the NBA election  using some groups and individuals, including the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Presidency has now resorted to deploying security agents to arrest service providers.

 

According to Atiku, the same strategy of imposition in the NBA, without allowing  free, fair, and credible elections, is what the Tinubu administration is working tirelessly to achieve in the 2027 general elections.

 

“This desperation shows how the Tinubu-led APC Government plans to use Government agencies to rig the 2027 general elections.

 

“This, to say the least, is a dangerous precedent that is capable of widening our fault lines which this administration’s politics has turned into craters.

 

“We wish to state that NBA election remains the sole responsibility of the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association ECNBA ,appointed by the NBA NEC .

 

“This has been the practice under the NBA Constitution ,2015 (as amended). By seeking to enthrone its preferred candidate by arm-twisting the NBA to disqualify two prospective candidates, the Tinubu Presidency was simply adopting its play book to have the candidates of the opposition parties disqualified through the instrumentality of the Courts and electoral umpire” Abubakar stated .

 

“This desperation shows how Tinubu-led Government plans to use Government agencies to rig the 2027 general elections”, Abubakar stated

Death At Umahi’s Country Home: “We Are Suspecting No Foul Play, Give Us Our Daughter’s Remains For Burial” – Nurse Habila’s Father”

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Mary Habila
Mary Habila

By Suleiman Anyalewechi 

 

“We shall no longer cooperate with the Police for any investigation, and will answer to no Court over our daughter’s death”

 

The family of Physiotherapist, Mary Habila, who died at the country home of  the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has formally withdrawn their cooperation for the purpose of  investigations into  her death.

 

Her father, in an affidavit  sworn to in Court, said the family is not interested in having an autopsy conducted on his daughter.

 

The Source reports that the Ebonyi State police authorities on Thursday informed that they have commenced a formal inquest into the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate death of Habila on June 27 ,2026.

 

However ,the Police stated that the family of the deceased has expressed their opposition to the conduct of an autopsy , which it said is a crucial part of the investigation .

 

Umahi on his part ,had in a letter dated July 15,2026 , and addressed to the police through his legal team insisted on the conduct of an autopsy before the release of Habila’s corpse for burial.

 

According to Umahi, the autopsy has become absolutely necessary in the face of growing public insinuations suggesting foul play in the incident.

 

However in an  affidavit sworn to by  Habila’s father,  Tanko Habila Wisdom, at an Ebonyi State High Court of Justice ,the family while distancing themselves from any planned autopsy, urged the police to release the remains of their daughter for burial.

 

While acknowledging an earlier demand for an autopsy by Umahi ,the  family informed that they will not consent to such a process, and insisted that the organs of the deceased remain intact for burial.

 

Similarly ,the family emphasized that they will no longer be cooperating with the  police or any other authorities concerning any further investigations, as they are not suspecting any foul play in the death of their daughter.

 

Particularly, the family in the affidavit , while requesting for the release of the corpse, indicated that they will not be honouring any further invitations from the police or the Courts in relation to the incident.

 

The family had, on Tuesday, announced Friday July 17 ,2026 ,as the burial date before the police insistence on autopsy.

Businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, Forfeits N4.6b Jewelries, N4.3b Exotic Cars, $50,000, N30m to FG

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Ayodele Oni
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Aisha Achimugu

By Ayodele Oni 

 

For failure to disclose ownership of assets worth over four billion naira,  a Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has granted a final forfeiture order of properties linked to a business woman, Ms Aisha Achimugu to the federal government.

 

The properties include jewelries worth N4,645,170, 294.9 billion (Four Billion, Six Hundred and Forty-Five Million, One Hundred and Seventy Thousand, Two Hundred and Ninety-Four Naira, Nine Kobo) eleven exotic cars worth N4.293,000, 000 (Four Billion, Two Hundred and Ninety-Three Million Naira), $50, 000( Fifty Thousand United States Dollars) and N30, 000,000 (Thirty Million Naira) cash.

 

Justice Jude Onwugbuzie granted the order on Thursday, in a judgment on the application for final forfeiture of the properties by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC).

 

The assets were found by the EFCC as proceeds of unlawful activities.

 

 Investigations by the Commission followed its receipt of financial intelligence showing huge inflows and outflows from over 136 ( One hundred and Thirty six) bank accounts linked to Aisha Achimogu which ran into billions of naira and millions of dollars. 

 

The investigation carried out showed that the huge funds that passed through the companies operated by her were not disclosed as revenue of the companies in their financial statements filed at the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS).

 

In the course of investigation, the Commission executed searches at the residence of Achimugu where the assets forfeited were recovered. 

 

While being interrogated, she was given Assets Declaration Form which she filled but did not disclose the recovered assets as her properties. 

 

The finding by the EFCC showed that the huge funds received into accounts linked to her were not from her legitimate business activities and that the recovered assets were not from lawful sources.

 

Following the outcome of the investigation, the EFCC through its legal team, led by Ekele Iheanacho SAN, filed an application for an interim order forfeiting the properties to the Federal Government of Nigeria in line with Section 17 of the Advance Fee Fraud and other related offences Act.

 

The matter came up before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie and on April, 23, 2026, the court granted the application and directed the EFCC to publish the said order in national dailies for any person in possession or interested in the assets to show cause within 14 days why the final forfeiture order should not be granted.

 

EFCC complied with the order of the court and published the order. EFCC further filed a motion for final forfeiture of the properties. 

 

Achimugu through her legal team filed affidavits to show cause why the assets should not be forfeited as well as a motion to set aside the interim order.

 

 This was further opposed by the EFCC through a counter affidavit. The court took arguments from parties represented by the counsel and adjourned to July 16, 2026 for judgment.

 

On Thursday, the court delivered judgment and granted a final order forfeiting the assets to the federal government of Nigeria. 

 

The court found that Achimugu did not dislodge the evidence led by the EFCC and also failed to discharge the burden of showing that the assets were from lawful origins.

Edo Govt Reunites Three “Lost” Children With Parents

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Ayodele Oni
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Edo Govt Reunites Three Lost Children

By Ayodele Oni

 

The three siblings ate the pot of food prepared by their mother. Fearing what her reaction would be on her return, they escaped from the house, and got lost – Investigation.

 

The Edo State Government has reunited three children who were found roaming the streets around Iyaro in Igusi Community, Benin City, with their parents.

 

This followed prompt intervention by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.

 

The children had become the subject of a viral social media video alleging that they had been abandoned by a woman along the roadside.

 

However, investigations by the Ministry revealed that the claim was false.

 

Speaking on the incident, the Coordinator of Amadin Orphanage, Mrs. Lucy Bello, explained that the three children were found on Sunday, July 12, by the Chairman of Igusi Community, Mr. Osabuohien Aisien, who promptly rescued them and took them to the orphanage for temporary care and protection.

 

According to Mrs. Bello, preliminary interrogation revealed that the children had eaten the pot of food prepared by their mother and fearing they would be punished, they ran away from home and eventually lost their way.

 

She further disclosed that their mother, Mrs. Evelyn Ochade, had returned from her business premises to discover that the children were missing.

 

She immediately began a frantic search and later came across the viral video circulating online.

 

Acting on information provided by concerned members of the public, she traced the children to Amadin Orphanage.

 

In line with established child protection procedures, the Chairman of Igusi Community and the Coordinator of Amadin Orphanage reported the matter to the Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, where further investigations were conducted to establish the true circumstances surrounding the incident.

 

After due verification and confirmation of the children’s identities and the facts of the case, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah, formally reunited the children with their parents during a brief ceremony at the Ministry.

 

Speaking during the ceremony, Abdallah commended the Chairman of Igusi Community, the management of Amadin Orphanage, and members of the public who acted responsibly by ensuring the children’s safety instead of leaving them vulnerable.

 

She reiterated that the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo, places the priority on the protection, welfare and development of every child in Edo State, stressing that no child in distress would ever be neglected by the government.

 

The Commissioner urged parents and guardians to pay attention to their children, emphasizing the importance of maintaining open communication and providing proper guidance to prevent similar incidents.

 

She also cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information on social media, noting that false narratives can cause unnecessary panic, stigmatize innocent families, and hinder ongoing investigations.

 

Abdallah encouraged residents to promptly report cases involving missing, abandoned or vulnerable children to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development or other appropriate authorities to ensure swift intervention.

 

Expressing gratitude to the Edo State Government for the timely intervention, Mrs. Evelyn Ochade appreciated the Ministry for its professionalism, compassion and commitment throughout the process.

 

She thanked Eugenia Abdallah and the Ministry’s officials for ensuring that her children were safely reunited with the family.

Uzodimma Meets Tinubu, Discusses National Development, Invites President to Commission Imo Legacy Projects

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The Source
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Hope Uzodimma and President Bola Tinubu

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, on Tuesday met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where the duo held extensive discussions on issues of national development, security, economic growth and ongoing infrastructure development in Imo State.

 

Speaking to Journalists after the meeting, Governor Uzodimma said the discussions focused on matters of national importance, including efforts by the Federal Government to strengthen security, improve the economy and accelerate development across the country.

 

The Governor congratulated President Tinubu on the successful release of the schoolchildren who were recently abducted in Oyo State, describing the development as a testament to the Federal Government’s commitment to safeguarding the lives of Nigerians and strengthening national security.

 

He also commended the President for the recent increase in Nigeria’s crude oil production, noting that the improved output would enhance national revenue, support economic stability and provide more resources for critical development projects.

 

Governor Uzodimma reiterated his support for the ongoing conversation on the establishment of state police, saying the initiative would complement existing security structures and enable state governments to respond more effectively to local security challenges.

 

On Imo State, the Governor briefed President Tinubu on the progress of key infrastructure and developmental projects being executed by his administration, stressing that the investments are already improving the quality of life of residents and expanding economic opportunities across the state.

 

According to him, the projects align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government by promoting inclusive growth, improving connectivity and creating an enabling environment for investment.

 

Governor Uzodimma also extended an invitation to President Tinubu to visit Imo State to commission a number of completed legacy projects, expressing confidence that the President’s visit would further strengthen collaboration between the Federal Government and the state in advancing sustainable development.

 

The meeting underscored the continued partnership between the Federal Government and the Imo State Government in pursuing policies and initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of Nigerians and driving national progress.

2027 Polls: Court Of Appeal Validates INEC’s Guidelines

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Ayodele Oni
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Prof Joash Amupitan - INEC Chairman
Prof Joash Amupitan, INEC Chairman

By Ayodele Oni

 

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has described a lower Court’s judgement which invalidated the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) on the conduct of the 2027 general election, as miscarriage of Justice, and so,  and set it aside.

 

In a unanimous judgment on Thursday, the Court set aside the judgment of May 20 of the Federal High Court in suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/517/2026, which nullified parts of the INEC’s electoral guidelines.

 

In the lead judgment delivered by Justice Adebukola Banjoko, the Court of Appeal held that the Youth Party (YP) which instituted the case against INEC lacked legal power, (locus standi) to do what it did.

 

Justice Banjoko said that the party did not explain how the guidelines affected it and it’s members in the conduct of its primary election for the nomination of candidates for the 2027 poll.

 

The Court also held that the YP failed to establish how the Guidelines affected the submission of its nominated candidates to INEC.

 

The three Justices unanimously agreed that Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court, who on May 20 nullified the guidelines on the ground that it violated some provisions of the Electoral Act, did so in gross errors and led to miscarriage of justice.

 

INEC which filed an application against the high court decision had argued that the lower court erred in law when it failed to pronounce on the jurisdictional issue of the suit being hypothetic and academic, and a denial of fair hearing to the appellant.

 

INEC through its lead Counsel Dr Alex Izinyom had asked the Court of Appeal to set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court which nullified part of the election guidelines put in place by the agency for the conduct of the 2027 general election.

Senate Ignores Protests, Confirms Fmr. FUOYE VC As Ambassador

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Ayodele Oni
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Prof Abayomi Fasina
Prof Abayomi Fasina

 

By Ayodele Oni

 

Ignoring protests and petitions, the Senate on Thursday confirmed Professor Abayomi Fasina (Lagos) as a non-career ambassador- designate.

 

Fasina’s confirmation followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Bello (APC, Niger North).

 

Civil Society Organizations, women Bodies had risen against Prof Fasina, immediate Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye Ekiti, (FUOYE) insisting that there were unresolved issues against his tenure.

 

But, the Senate President, God will Akpabio described them as as hearsay.

 

The report was presented by Senator Simon Lalong (APC, Plateau South).

 

Presenting the report, Lalong said, “That the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on the confirmation of the nomination of Prof Abayomi Sunday Fasina for appointment as Non-Career Ambassador/High-Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

 

Soon after the presentation of the report, while some Senators kicked against his clearance, some were in support, especially Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central).

 

Senator Cyril Fasuyi (APC, Ekiti North), a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, who was number 12 on the list and also signed that he should be confirmed, however, kicked against it.

 

The committee, in its findings 6.0 item 4, stated: “that the accusation against Prof Fasina was investigated by competent authorities including the University Governing Council and the Nigeria Police, which both found the allegation false.”

 

In his remarks, Akpabio thanked the committee for the work, noting that the committee received reports from the Police, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the university council.

 

He warned senators to take their assignments with respect and not rely on hearsay

Mary Habila: Police Says Family Against Autopsy

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Mary Habila and Dave Umahi

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

 

“The deceased and his colleagues accompanied the Minister to his country home on June 26, 2026” – Police

 

The Ebonyi State Police Command, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, informed that the family of deceased physiotherapist Mary Habila has expressed their opposition to the idea of conducting an autopsy on their daughter.

 

Hibila’s death at the Staff Quarters located within the Uburu, Ebonyi State Country home of the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has since provoked widespread indignation and speculations. Not a few Nigerians and Associations are calling for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident , including the conduct of an autopsy.

 

Senator Umahi, based on the increasing level of public outrage ,and insinuations suggesting foul play, had, in a letter through  his legal team, dated July15 ,2026, asked the Ebonyi State Police Command to withhold the release of the Habila’s body until the conduct of a post-mortem.

 

But in statement from Joshua Ukandu, its spokesperson, the Police Command said Habila’s Family is against an autopsy. However, he said, the Police has concluded arrangements for an autopsy to be carried out, insisting that such a move remains a crucial part of its ongoing wider investigation into the unfortunate incident.

 

The Police statement emphasized that going by the sensitive nature of the case ,as well as mounting public interest ,an autopsy has become necessary to conclusively ascertain the cause(s) of death.

 

Giving an insight into the situation, Ukandu noted that the Police had visited the David Umahi Federal Teaching Hospital ,Uburu after receiving a distress call on June 27 ,2027 through the Divisional Police Officer DPO of Ohaozara ,and were informed by the hospital authorities that Habila was brought in already dead.

 

According to the Police, Habila and her colleague were members of a medical team attached to Umahi, as the Minister of Works, noting that they had accompanied him to his hometown of Uburu before the unfortunate incident.

 

The police informed that the deceased died in a room, within the larger compound of Umahi’s residence located in Umunaga, Uburu, in Ohaozara local council of the state.

 

Ukandu further stated that operatives, in the course of the ongoing investigation into the matter, have visited the scene of the incident ,and have interrogated all persons considered vital to the inquest.

 

“Preliminary findings indicate that the deceased and a colleague formed part of the medical team attached to the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, and had accompanied him to his hometown in Uburu where she died in a room within the compound of his residence.

 

“The Command has since commenced a comprehensive investigation. Detectives have visited the scene and obtained statements from relevant persons.

 

“The Command is set to engage the services of a pathologist to conduct a post-mortem examination that will help determine the cause of death and support the ongoing inquiry.

 

“The family of the deceased have, however, claimed that they do not want any autopsy performed on their daughter.

 

“The Command nonetheless considers the examination necessary, given the sensitive nature of the case, and the imperative of establishing the true cause of death.

 

“The Command, therefore, awaits the attendance of the family, or their representatives, as their presence is essential to the conduct of the post-mortem examination”, the Police stated.

Breaking: Former Minister, Professor Turner Isoun Dies

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Adesina Soyooye
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Professor Turner Isoun
Professor Turner Isoun

By Adesina Soyooye

 

The death has been announced of a former Minister for Science and Technology, Professor Turner Isoun.

 

An accomplished academic, his family, in a statement released on Thursday, July 16, said the former Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology  passed on Wednesday, July 15.

 

Neither the cause of his death nor where he died – Nigeria or abroad – was disclosed. Aged 87, speculation, however, is that his death was old age-related.

 

Professor Isoun  was Minister between October 2000 and May 2007 during the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, died.

 

The statement which announced his passing, signed and released by his son, Diseye Timinipre Isoun, on behalf of the Isoun family, reads:

 

“Born on September 2, 1938, in Odi, Bayelsa State, to Mark Ebidi and Dali Amgbapu Isoun, Professor Isoun embarked on an extraordinary academic journey. He received a federal government scholarship to study in the United States, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1963, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1965, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in 1970, all from Michigan State University.

 

“Professor Isoun’s impact on Nigeria’s academic landscape was immense. In 1975, he became a Professor of Veterinary Pathology at the University of Ibadan. He subsequently served as the pioneer Vice Chancellor of Nigeria’s first university of science and technology, the Rivers State University of Science and Technology in Port Harcourt. Beyond Nigeria, he was a Visiting Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Bernard Nocht Institute of Tropical Medicine in Germany.

 

“A dedicated statesman and a fervent believer in the Nigerian project, Professor Isoun balanced his profound service to the nation with a deep commitment to his roots and the advancement of the Ijaw people. Serving as the Chairman of the Ijaw National Congress (Central Zone), he played a pivotal role in the creation of Bayelsa State out of the old Rivers State. He and other leaders provided strategic advocacy, notably helping to produce the foundational map that became a landmark for the state’s successful creation, always viewing regional empowerment as a vital pillar of broader national progress.

 

“From October 2000 to May 2007, Professor Isoun served as Nigeria’s Federal Minister of Science and Technology under the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo. During his tenure, he was a driving force behind the country’s space and ICT revolution. Recognising the crucial role of digital infrastructure, he spearheaded the establishment of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to execute Nigeria’s overarching IT policy.

 

“Furthermore, he was instrumental in the creation of Galaxy Backbone Plc, an ICT government company tasked with harmonising communication networks and building a robust national broadband backbone. His visionary leadership also paved the way for major advancements in space technology, including the launch of Nigeria’s first satellites, such as NigeriaSat-1 and Nigcomsat 1R.

 

“Throughout his distinguished career, Professor Isoun was recognised as a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science and the African Academy of Sciences.”

 

The late Professor is survived by his beloved wife, Mrs Miriam Jean Isoun (Nee Forbes), who co-authored his book, *Why Run Before Learning to Walk*, children and grandchildren.

In Part 2 Of Peter Obi’s Roadmap to a New Nigeria, He says “Education, Healthcare, Bedrock Of Every Prosperous Nation”

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The Source
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Peter Obi

The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress,  NDC, Peter Obi has insisted that Education and healthcare remain the bedrock upon which every prosperous nation is built.

 

Releasing his Part 2 of the Roadmap to a New Nigeria on Thursday, Obi wrote on his handle that

“Education and Healthcare remain the Foundation of a Renewed Nigeria

 

“Recall that on July 1st, in Part 1 of “My Vision for a Productive and Prosperous Nigeria,” I outlined the broad framework of my proposed roadmap for national renewal. In it, I emphasised that the transformation of Nigeria must begin with rebuilding our human capital through quality education and healthcare, supported by reforms in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), character and civic education, and strategic investments that will move our nation from a consumption-driven economy to a production-driven one. I promised to follow up with other parts in the coming weeks and months.

 

“Today, July 16th, in the middle of July, I wish to expand on these two critical pillars – education and healthcare – because they are the bedrock upon which every prosperous nation is built. They are the cornerstones of the foundation that will ensure that a son of nobody can become somebody and remove many from the ranks of the disaffected who often become tools in the insecurity challenges confronting us.

 

“Evidence from around the world shows that quality education and accessible healthcare are among the clearest distinctions between thriving nations and lagging ones. Princeton University Nobel Prize-winning economist Angus Deaton highlights this reality in his book, The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins of Inequality.

 

“Nothing, therefore, could be further from the truth than the claim by some young people that “education is a scam.” Education, when combined with good health, provides the ladder for individual upward mobility and drives economic growth for the nation.

 

“We must become more intentional about aligning education with our national priorities, as Singapore did, and challenge our country to value education in the same way Deng Xiaoping repeatedly urged China to do from 1978 onwards, with the remarkable transformation we see today.

 

“We will work through commissions that strengthen collaboration among the tiers of government, ensuring that primary education is domiciled at the community and local government levels, with strong parental involvement and curricula that are sensitive to local economic factor endowments and the value chains derived from them.

 

State governments will be supported to expand high-quality Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), as well as general secondary education, through targeted grants and incentives.

 

“We are also developing schemes that will enable universities to focus more deliberately on specialised areas of teaching and research, making them globally competitive while producing a workforce equipped for the demands of the future”.

A NEW Nigeria is POssible.

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