Politics
NIGER STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY HAS CALLED ON DIRECTORS OF FINANCE AND SUPPLY OF 25 LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILS TO WAKE UP TO THEIR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS HEADS OF FINANCE DEPARTMENTS TO ENSURE THAT ALL REVENUE DUE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS COUNCILS ARE COLLECTED PROMPTLY.
These form part of the recommendations that was adopted by the House at today’s plenary of the House, during the presentation of report of the House Standing Committee on Public Accounts on the consolidated Financial Statements and Report of the Auditor – General for Local Governments for the Year ended 31st December, 2021.
The report was presented by the Committee Chairman, Hon. Andrew Doma, Member Representing Shiroro Constituency at today’s plenary of the House.
Presenting the Committee report, the Chairman informed his colleagues that in carrying out the assignment the Committee drew up a time table to serve as a guide during the conduct of it’s hearing on the report which commenced on 19th February, 2024 and ended on 4th March 2024, All the 25 Local Government Chairmen, their Directors of Administration, Finance, Works, Internal Auditors and some other officials appeared before the Committee, oral and written responses in defense of all outstanding issues raised were noted and analyzed.
The Committee Chairman further explained that the Committee engaged representative of the Auditor – General for Local Governments who usually advice the committee on matters of procedure and the provisions.
The Committee made the followings observations which includes.
Internally Generated Revenue ( IGR), the Committee carefully observed that actual revenue collected during the year under review was far below the approved Budgeted revenue in most of the Local Government with the exception of Bida and Lapai in Zone ‘A’ , Tafa in Zone ‘B’ and Agwara in Zone ‘C’ which surpassed their budgeted revenue, all the rest council recorded low Collections.
Capital Expenditure Performance in all 25 Local Government Councils was poor during the year under review as none of the Councils accessed up to 50% of their approved Capital Allocation and hence their poor performance.
Internal Control, which ought to have instill Financial discipline and prudence in public Finances as well as promote accountability and prevent fraud, is generally weak in all the Councils.
The Committee Chairman also highlighted the Committee’s recommendations which includes
That henceforth, local government Councils should embark on projects that will enhance their revenue base , this would reduce their over dependence on Statutory Allocation, they should also endeavor to block leakages.
That accounting officers should desist from acting on verbal instruction/directives, they should rather insist on doing the proper things and keep and maintain record as this will go a long way in reducing the numbers of queries
That the two (2) major actors , Chief Accountants and internal Auditors should cultivate and develop the habit of synergy among themselves as this will go a long way in strengthening internal Control and proper financial record keeping.
That Local Government service Commission in Collaboration with the Local Government Councils be directed to involve the office of the Auditor – General for Local Governments in the recruitment and appointment of Internal Auditors and merit should be over and above any other consideration during such appointments .,
At the end of the presentation of the Committee’s report and subsequent deliberations the House unanimously adopted all the recommendations of the Committee, The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Barr. Abdulmalik Mohammad Sarkin -Daji, Commended the Members of the Committee for a job well done.
In another development the Niger State House of Assembly has Commenced debate on the Second reading of a Bill for a law to provide for the Establishment of the Niger State Agency for Green Initiatives and for related matters.
At the end of deliberations on the Bill, the Speaker, Barr. Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin -Daji who presided over today’s plenary of the House refered the Bill to the House Standing Committees on Environment, Agriculture, Water Resources, Lands and Commerce and Investments respectively for further Legislative action.
Farouq Umar Isah
Head of Media and Public Relations,
Niger State House of Assembly,
23/07/2024.
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Politics
Breaking: Diri Orders Autopsy on Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Death, Warns Against Politicisation
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death of the state’s Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
Governor Diri gave the directive on Saturday while receiving former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Government House in Yenagoa.
Reacting to the incident, the governor condemned what he described as widespread misinformation and speculation on social media, warning against any attempt to politicise the deputy governor’s death.
“I want to make an appeal. I have seen people politicise his death. In Ijaw land, there is no enmity in death. Let nobody politicise the passing of our dearly beloved deputy governor,” Diri said.
“If anyone truly loves him, this is the time to show it. I have directed that an autopsy be carried out to reveal the cause of his death. There is a lot of nonsense going on on social media.”
The governor further urged the public to focus on mourning and honouring the late deputy governor, noting that the state government had declared three working days of mourning in his honour.
“If anyone is issuing statements to eulogise him, let it end there. Let us mourn him because Bayelsa State is in a mourning mood,” he added.
Governor Diri also called for unity and love among the people, reminding them of the inevitability of death.
Speaking during the condolence visit, former President Goodluck Jonathan described the late Ewhrudjakpo as a committed and dedicated individual who played a key role in the activities of his foundation.
“For me, he was someone my foundation and I will never forget. He represented the governor in all our programs,” Jonathan said, adding that Ewhrudjakpo worked tirelessly in that role, even more than when he served as deputy governor.
The founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said he will never take part in partisan politics, not for even billions of naira.
He stated that no amount of money, including “$1 billion,” (1.4 Trillion naira) would make him join politics.
Oyedepo made this known during an impartation service at Shiloh 2025 held at the church’s headquarters in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State.
He explained that partisan politics is not part of his life’s calling and that is why he has chosen to stay away from it.
In his words: “In 2015, I warned the church that trouble was coming. Didn’t trouble come?
“Partisan politics is off my calling. If you give me $1 billion to join politics, I won’t, because it is off my course.”
The bishop also said the world is in urgent need of God’s intervention because of the times we are living in.
According to him, believers are being trained as an end-time army to bring solutions to national and global problems, similar to what biblical figures like Joseph and Daniel did.
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his birthday, December 13.
President Tinubu celebrates with the Minister and former governor of Rivers State, giving thanks to God Almighty for enriching him with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage.
The President describes Chief Wike as an audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results.
President Tinubu acknowledges the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister’s recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road.
The President commends Chief Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments.
President Tinubu thanks the Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering results and wishes him a happy birthday and strength to further his good work in the FCT.
“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers.
“I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey”.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
December 13, 2025
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