Govt awards contract for 97 mosque repairs and renovations
Govt awards contract for 97 mosque repairs and renovations
The Kebbi Government on Thursday says it has awarded contract for the repairs and renovation of 97 mosques across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state.
The State Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Dr Sani Aliyu, made this known while hosting leaders of Islamic groups in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.
“The contract has specifications for execution of the repairs and renovations, and each local government is expected to repair and renovate at least three mosques.
“Additionally, one mosque will be allocated to each Islamic group for renovation, aside from the three Jumu’ah mosques,” he said.
Aliyu cautioned the leaders to be honest and transparent in executing the contract, saying it was a test of their integrity.
“The sum of each contract varies based on the bill of quantity, and you should be wary of going contrary to the contractual specifications.
“The contract must adhere to due process guidelines, and each mosque selected has been inspected by the due process office,” the commissioner said.
On his part, the Special Adviser to Gov. Nasir Idris on Religious Affairs, Malam Imran Bin-Usman, said that all benefiting mosques must install solar lights with three panels of 100w each among other specification.
Bin-Usman noted that the contract was the first phase, adding that a second phase would follow upon successful completion of the first phase.
He expressed the governor’s confidence in the leaders and urged them to ensure quality and standard repairs and renovation.
“A team of consultants, engineers, and media personnel will inspect the projects to ensure compliance.
“The contract has a two-week execution period, and leaders are expected to study the contractual agreement form before signing.
“The agreement form considers two key issues: the contract amount and the items to be purchased and renovation specifications,” the aide said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Mrs Florence Okpe, the Spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, confirmed the incident in a statement in Abeokuta.
Okpe explained that the accident which occurred at about 1:00p.m, involved a Mazda bus marked KJA 949 YJ.
The FRSC spokesperson said that the accident was caused by fire outbreak in the vehicle, explaining that the vehicle was also having a filled gas cylinder in it, which led to explosion.
She added that 21 people were involved in the accident, 16 died with three sustaining varying degrees of injuries.
“The genders of the victims could not be ascertained at the scene because they were burnt beyond recognition.
“A total of 16 people were killed in the crash while three sustained varying degrees of injuries,” she said.
Okpe added that the injured victims were taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba, Abeokuta, while the corpses were still at the scene waiting for evacuation.
“The Sector Commander, Akinwumi Fasakin, quickly moved to the crash scene with his team for rescue operation but he was not pleased with the occurrence.
“The driver should have objected to carrying a cylinder filled with gas,” she said.
She advised motorists that highly flammable items should be transported with care and by designated vehicles driven by trained drivers only.
Okpe urged motorists and passengers to always put safety first while on the roads. (NAN)
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Fake Military officer arrested arraigned by Police
Fake Military officer arrested arraigned by Police
The Police in Osun on Tuesday arraigned a 30-year-old fake Naval officer, Oyetunji Samuel, before an Osogbo Magistrate’s Court, for an alleged impersonation and assault of a 13-year-old girl.
The Police Prosecutor, ASP Olusegun Elisha, told the court that the defendant committed the offense sometime between the months of February and March within Osogbo metropolis.
Elisha said the defendant who allegedly claimed to be a naval officer had assaulted a teenager for reasons unknown .
He said the offense contravened sections 484 and 351 of the criminal code cap 34 Vol.1, laws of Osun,2002 .
The defendant pleaded not guilty to a two-count charge of impersonation and assault against him.
The defense counsel, Mr Olatunbosun Oladipupo, had requested the court to grant his client bail in the most liberal terms.
The Magistrate, Mrs O. Daramola, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N200,000 and two sureties in the likesum.
Daramola said the sureties must reside within the court jurisdiction with evidence of tax payment and passport size photographs, attached with an affidavit of means.
The case was adjourned to May 6 for hearing. (NAN)
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BREAKING; President Tinubu approves appointment of new Accountant General of the Federation
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection processes.
His appointment, approved on Tuesday, takes effect from March 7, 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Spokesman, said in a statement.
Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last December.
“A selection committee later picked him through a competitive, rigorous, and merit-based process involving Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service.
“The committee conducted the process through three stages: a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and oral interview.
“The selection process underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to promoting transparency, excellence, and competence in key public service positions,” said the statement.
Ogunjimi graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy.
He also obtained a Master’s in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos.
He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
Tinubu congratulated Ogunjimi on his appointment and urged him to discharge his duties in the service of Nigeria with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to Nigeria’s service. (NAN)