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Gambari leads FG delegation to Sokoto pledges to rebuild burnt market
The Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, says the Federal Government will assist the Sokoto State Government to rebuild the burnt Sokoto Central Market.
Gambari, disclosed this on Monday in Sokoto, when he led a high powered delegation to commisserate with the people and Government of Sokoto State, as well as the victims of last Tuesday’s inferno of the market,on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Other members of the high powered delegation during the commiseration visit were : Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, as well as the Ministers of Police Affairs, Communcations and Digital Economy and that of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Alhaji Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, Dr Isa Ibrahim Ali Pantami, respectively.
The delegation had paid separate commiseration visits to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal,at Government House, Sokoto, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar and had also visited the victims at the Sokoto Central Market.
Gambari said that, President Muhammadu Buhari was extremely concerned about the plight of the victims and described Sokoto people as very industrious.
Also speaking, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, averred that, President Muhammadu Buhari was deeply touched with the blaze.
“This historic and invaluable visit has shown the level of concern the President has for the people of Sokoto State,” he added.
Responding, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal said that , the victims, people and Government of the state were highly consoled and delighted with the visit .
Tambuwal commended Buhari for earlier issuing a statement on the inferno, as well as despatching the high powered delegation, adding, ” we are thanking the Present fof his love.”
At the Palace of the Sultan of Sokoto, Gambari said that , the Federal government will facilitate the speedy reconstruction of the burnt market.
This, the Chief of Staff, noted, was to ensure the early commencement of commercial activities at the market , in the bid to ensure that, the victims bounce back in full force .
The Sultan advocated the speedy reconstruction of the badly damaged Market and expressed delight with the love the President had for the people of the state, as well as the Muslim Ummah.
At the Market, Gambari described it as the hub of economic activities of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States, as well as other West African countries.
“The Federal Government will assist the state government and the local authorities to ensure that, the burnt market is rebuilt and even make it better than it was before,” he vowed.
Tambuwal disclosed that, the market had no fewer than 16,000 shops and 2000 makeshift stalls, sixty per cent of which were affected .
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubaka mini visited the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Mallam Umar Dikko Umaru Radda, at the Government House in Katsina to express condolences following the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umar Bare-Bari Radda.
During the visit, Minister Abubakar, on behalf of himself, his family, the Minister of State for Defence H.E. Dr. Bello Matawalle MON and the entire staff of the Ministry of Defence, conveyed heartfelt condolences to Governor Radda, his family, and the people of Katsina State during this difficult time.
In his remarks, he prayed for Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased, grant her mercy, and bestow upon her a place in Jannatul Firdaus. He also offered prayers for the Governor and his family, asking for strength and fortitude to bear this profound loss.
The Minister was accompanied by Hon. Idris Garba Jahun, former Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, along with Hon. Abubakar Sadiq Jallo and Hon. Mas’ud A. Naruwa, members of the Katsina State House of Assembly representing Hadejia and Babura, respectively.
All political office holders who were appointed by the embattled governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara have been suspended from office by the Sole Administrator of the State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas.
They were suspended from office with immediate effect, according to a statement by the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator, saying the decision followed powers granted the Sole Administrator by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Secretary to the State Government, the Chief of Staff to Fubara were among those suspended from office.
Commissioners, chairpersons and members of boards, agencies, commissions, and parastatals, as well as all Special Advisers, Special Assistants, and Senior Special Assistants were all relieved of their appointments.
“This suspension takes effect from Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The affected officers are to hand over to the permanent secretaries in their MDAs.
“Where there may be no permanent secretary, they are to hand over to the most senior director/head of administration,” the statement read.
Ibas was sworn in as Sole Administrator on Wednesday, March 19, by President Bola Tinubu after the President declared a state of emergency in Rivers State.
The President also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for an initial period of six months.
Ibas, who is a former Chief of Naval Staff, vowed to maintain law and order in the state.
“If the main issue is that of maintaining law and order in the state, I think for any meaningful activities to take place in Rivers State, that is the utmost task that I have,” he said to State House correspondents after the swearing-in.
He also promised to work together with other stakeholders to ensure that order is restored in the state.
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The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, has announced the cancellation of the Eid-el-Fitr Durbar celebration due to security concerns in the state.
Emir Bayero made this announcement while briefing newsmen at his Nasarawa Mini Palace in Kano on Wednesday night.
He said that the peaceful coexistence of the people takes precedence over the Durbar celebration.
Emir Bayero had initially planned to hold the Durbar celebration, which would have coincided with his fifth year anniversary on the throne.
He noted that respected Islamic clerics, elders, stakeholders, and his council members advised him to cancel the celebration to maintain peace.
Emir Bayero urged the people of Kano to use the Sallah celebration period to visit families and friends and to observe the festivities in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.
He prayed for Allah’s blessings and mercy during the month of Ramadan, hoping that the people of Kano would receive forgiveness and mercy.
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