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Tinubu can never support looting of public assets – Adeleke to Osun APC leaders
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has restated that President Bola Tinubu would never endorse the misappropriation of public assets. This statement comes in response to accusations from the Osun All Progressives Congress (APC) concerning the recently released White Paper.
Leaders of the APC in the state had called on President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to intervene against what they described as the disruptive influence of Governor Adeleke and his ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.
On January 18, 2024, the Osun State Government issued a White Paper addressing traditional rulers and seeking the recovery of public assets reportedly taken by political appointees during the Adegboyega Oyetola administration.
Governor Adeleke, through his spokesperson Olawale Rasheed, emphasized that President Tinubu has consistently praised him for addressing the challenges he inherited in Osun. Adeleke noted that President Tinubu strongly disapproves of the misappropriation of public assets.
He stated, “I have had several interactions with President Tinubu, and I am aware that he acknowledges my efforts in rectifying the numerous issues I found in Osun. From the President’s actions, it is evident that he upholds due process and would not support the misappropriation of public assets. It is regrettable that the Osun APC is deviating from the President’s governance style.”
Adeleke highlighted that he established an Asset Recovery Committee at the beginning of his administration, informing individuals with government properties to return them. The Governor emphasized that the committee’s report guides his actions in response to the demands of the state’s residents.
Governor Adeleke asserted that he governs the state without partisan bias, emphasizing that he has not reported any political adversaries to anti-graft agencies, even when there were grounds to do so. He urged appointees from the previous administration to return all government properties in their possession, warning that his administration would vigorously pursue the recovery of all misappropriated government assets.
Benson Upah, spokesperson for the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has cautioned that Nigerians might eventually face petrol prices of N5,000 per litre.
In an interview with Weekend Trust, Upah criticized the recent increase in fuel pump prices and argued that it contradicts the agreement previously made between the NLC and President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
He asserted that the Federal Government’s claims of restoring the fuel subsidy are untrue.
Upah remarked, “The subsidy was never reinstated as they have stated. So, what justifies the rise in pump prices from N650 to N1,500 or even N2,000?
“This situation suggests that we might not have seen the worst yet. There is a possibility that fuel prices could reach N5,000 per litre. We hope it doesn’t come to that, but if it does, it will be up to Nigerians to make the decision.”
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the receipt of a two million Naira bank draft from Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, a former student loan beneficiary.
This information was disclosed in a statement by Monalisa Dike from the Corporate Communications Department of NELFUND on Friday in Abuja.
Dike noted that Awomolo had received the loan during his undergraduate studies at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) from 1975 to 1977.
She mentioned that Awomolo had fully repaid the loan, showing his strong commitment to the country.
“The original loan amount was N1,000 for two academic sessions, which played a crucial role in his completion of the law degree.
“Although Awomolo had attempted to repay the loan several times over the years, he was only able to settle it now.
“In his letter to NELFUND’s Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Awomolo expressed his appreciation for the student loan opportunity provided by the Nigerian government,” Dike said.
She added that Awomolo praised the transparency and accountability NELFUND has shown in managing student loans.
Dike emphasized that Awomolo’s repayment highlights the enduring impact of President Bola Tinubu’s initiative and NELFUND’s continued importance in supporting Nigerian students.
She also mentioned that the repaid funds will be used to support the education of current students in need of loans.
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has issued a warning to the public about scammers pretending to represent the NDDC Youth Internship Scheme.
The NDDC also noted that registration for the scheme ended on August 31, 2024.
This information was released in a statement on Friday by Seledi Thompson-Wakama, Director of Corporate Affairs at the commission, and shared with DAILY POST.
The statement reads, in part: “We have received reports of individuals receiving unsolicited messages claiming they have been selected for the NDDC Internship Scheme, which includes requests for personal information and an acceptance fee.
“The NDDC does not charge any fees for placing qualified youths in its internship programme. We want to make it clear that these fraudulent selection messages are not affiliated with the NDDC.
“Any official communication from us will only come through our verified websites and social media channels. If you receive a message like this, please ignore it and report it to the relevant authorities. Your safety and privacy are our top priorities.
“For genuine inquiries about our empowerment programs, please contact us directly through our official channels.”
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