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Dangote, Aisha Buhari, Okowa, Zainab Bagudu, Others, to be Honoured as Africa Goodwill Ambassadors

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4 years ago

July 18, 2020

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As the heat of COVID-19 is gradually easing across Africa and the world, it is paramount to acknowledge those who play a vital role in ensuring the fight against the deadly virus is successful in Africa.

Though the fight against COVID-19 is not 100% won, these individuals went extreme to make sure the mortality rate of the virus is minimal through donations and selfless humanitarian services.

It’s in this view that Goodwill Ambassador Events Agency dedicates this year’s African Goodwill Ambassador Awards to these individuals who contributed immensely in the fight against COVID-19.

African Goodwill Ambassador is an international body of Humanitarian service providers, excellent leaders, community developers, and Peace Ambassadors. The award’s ceremony is to celebrate the unique attributes of groups and individuals who are selflessly reaching out to those in need positively across the globe.

Those nominated this year under the Covid-19 Pandemic Most Proactive Nigerian State Governor of the Year are: Delta State Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Gov. Ben Ayade, Gov. Nyesom Wike, Gov. Oluseyi Makinde, Gov. El-Rufai, Gov. Udom Emmanuel, Gov. Prof Babagana Umara Zulum mni, Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu, Gov. Dr. Bello Mohammed.

More recipients of 2020 AFRICAN GOODWILL AMBASSADOR AWARDS (AGAA) include Africa’s wealthiest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, Mr. Aliko Dangote, First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, the Chairman of Air Peace Mr. Allen Onyeama, and Mr. Femi Otedola. These dignitaries are among 30 African men and women of Honour and integrity listed on the African Humanitarian Hall of Fame. It also includes some organisations that are actively involved directly or indirectly in helping the African Continent conquer the COVID-19 pandemic.

Other Nigerians nominated for their contributions towards fighting the pandemic are: Deaconess Martha Udom Emmanuel, First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Mrs. Gloria Douye Diri, First Lady of Bayelsa State, Mrs. Regina Bako Lalong, First Lady of Plateau State; Engr. (Mrs.) Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, First Lady of Oyo State, Hajiya Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu, First Lady of Kebbi State, Barr. Mrs. Chioma Uzodimma, First Lady, Imo State, Mrs. Betsy Bene Obaseki, First Lady Edo State, Hajiya Aisha Bello Matawalle, First Lady of Zamfara State; Hon. Justice (Mrs.) Eberechi Suzzette Wike, First Lady of Rivers State; Dr. (Mrs.) Linda Ayade, First Lady of Cross River State.

More dignitaries to be decorated include: the chairman of BUA Group Abdul-Samad Rabiu, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, the secretary to the Government of the federation and chairman of Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 Boss Mustapha, and Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire.

The list also recognized organisations including the NCDC, RED CROSS, UNITED NATIONS, ACCESS BANK, LIVING FAITH CHURCH, CNN, BBC, CHANNELS TV, AIT, and NTA,

While addressing newsmen at Transcorp Hilton Abuja, the founder of African Goodwill Ambassador Awards (AGAA) Amb. Chris Odey said nominations were done via social media.

“This is another proof that these individuals and organisation truly deserve to be recognised. The outbreak of Coronavirus saw an outpouring of generosity and earnest desire to help others around the world and Africans were not left out in the gesture. While some contributed money and material resources to help the government tackle the rising cases of COVID-19, others were at the forefront of the pandemic offering their expertise and helping people navigate the devastating situation.”

“These individuals played important roles, alongside many others in ensuring that Africa and Africans do not slip into a devastating COVID-19 outbreak.

“Through their donations, expertise, and leadership, the spread of the Coronavirus in this part of the world was reduced to the barest minimum.” He said

Amb. Chris who is also the President International Goodwill Ambassador Club, owners of AGAA said the event was created as a celebration of hope, and acknowledgment of humanity.

He highlighted the sacrifices and contributions of men, women, organisations, The International Community and especially some African celebrities who are nominated for the awards, such as David Adeleke aka Davido, Mrs. Tonto Dikeh, Dj Cuppy Otedola, Runtown and Nollywood Actor Williams Uchemba among others.

The awards and gala night is slated for Saturday the 31st October 2020 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria.

The ceremony will be the biggest Humanitarian accolades in Africa judging from the previous 7 editions.

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Breaking: Wike Plans to Attend Thursday’s PDP NEC Meeting

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April 17, 2024

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By Eric Elezuo

The immediate past Governor of Rivers State, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, may have concluded plans to attend the much advertised National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), billed to hold on Thursday, in Abuja.

Impeccable source, who is in the know, told The Boss that the minister, whose membership of the PDP is yet to be revoked even as he frolicks with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and serving in the President Bola Tinubu government as a minister.

The Source told The Boss that Wike’s impending presence at the NECeeting on Thursday is not unconnected with plans, already hatched with some governors, to weaken the opposition PDP.

“Yes, we have on good authority that FCT minister, Wike is planning to attend the NEC meeting tomorrow all in a bid to weaken the fabrics of the PDP, and pave the way for the continuation of the Tinubu administration come 2027, and by extension, relapse Nigeria to a full blown one party state.

“From every indication, Wike and his co-travellers, are bent on unleashing the same crisis ravaging the third force, Labour Party, and Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s Nigerian National People’s Party (NNPP) on the PDP for the APC to remain the only political party in the country, and ensure that Tinubu has no challenger, come 2027,” the Source said.

It would be recalled that Wike has boasted over and again that there’s no opposition against Tinubu’s re-emergence in 2027, and that they have made sure of that. He has been compensated with the Ministerial job after he withdrew support for his party, and supported the APC and Tinubu to emerge as national government.

The Source further revealed that in the attempt to actualize the intended one party state, a lot of funding is ongoing to ensure that concerned stakeholders are ‘settled’ handsomely.

Wike, prior, during and after the 2023 general elections, has been floating in between the two major political parties; the APC and the PDP. While he claim to still be a member of the PDP, he is functioning as a minister in an APC government, mocking the inability of his party to discipline him.

Political stakeholders have concluded that the outcome of Thursday’s PDP NEC meeting will determine the path Nigeria’s political trajectory will take, and that it may portend the end of multi-party system and political democracy if Wike succeeds in his plan.

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Bribery, Corruption: APC Suspends National Chairman, Ganduje

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April 15, 2024

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The All Progressives Congress ward in Ganduje, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, has suspended the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje.

The party ward legal adviser, Halliru Gwanzo, announced the suspension while addressing newsmen in Kano State on Monday.

Gwanzo cited allegations of bribery against Ganduje levelled by the Kano State Government as the reason for the suspension.

“We decided to suspend Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje from the party due to the seriousness of the allegations against him,” Gwanzo said.

Meanwhile, efforts to contact the Chief Press Secretary to the APC National Chairman, Mr Edwin Olufo, failed as his mobile phone was unreachable.

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Akpabio Commits to Collaboration with Tinubu, Governor Umo Eno

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April 12, 2024

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The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has stated his commitment to working closely with Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Governor Umo Eno to ensure the delivery of democratic benefits to the people of Akwa Ibom State.

Akpabio stated this in his country home, Ukana, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, while briefing his constituents on the journey so far as their representative in the red chamber.

He assured the people of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District of his commitment to their welfare in appreciation of their total support for him, President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in last year’s election.

The Highpoint of the constituency briefing was the distribution of over 10,000 bags of rice and other essentials for his constituents from the wards, to the local governments.

A statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, quoted Akpabio as saying, “I am here once again, to thank you for standing by me, our President and the party, before, during and even after last year’s elections. I have come to say thank you and also bring Renewed Hope to you all.

“As the President is doing his own, the Senate President is also doing his bit and being complemented by the state governor, Akwa Ibom would be the better for it. We have finished elections and politics, we are now into governance. The governor of the state must touch you, because he is the governor of all the people in the state irrespective of political affiliation.

” As I am touching you now from the political angle, I will also touch the state without any political party affiliation. Most of the projects we are putting in place would be used by people resident in the state. Relax, things are getting better.”

The former Governor of the state, assured his constituents that his current position as the Senate President would be used for the development of the state in collaboration with the President and the Akwa Ibom State Governor.

Hear him: This Senate President is not the one that would be fighting the state government. I will collaborate with , I will collaborate with , to make the state better for us all. We cannot be out of government for a long time. You have to go to a government that carries you along”

Akpabio promised to work for his constituents and Nigeria with all his strength, noting that, “as the President of the Senate, I am for the Southern region and the entire country. I may not come here regularly to tell you what I have been doing for you, but you will be feeling the impact on way or the other. Our unemployed youths would be gainfully employed. I will construct a mini stadium in all the local governments in the district, for our youths to develop their sporting potentials. ”