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BACSAAN inaugurates exco of its women wing in Ondo State
*** Southwest Zonal coordinators also
Reported by Activist Mrs Temilola Odetola
The Builders and Construction Skilled Artisans Association of Nigeria (BACSAAN), has inaugurated the executive members of the women wing of the association in Ondo state.
The association also inaugurated its Southwest zonal coordinators at the event with a commitment to upholding its objectives of assisting in the dissemination of government policies and programs, building a stronger force for securing government recognition, patronage and partnership.
The event which took place at Helena Hotel, ijapo Estate, Akure, Ondo state was chaired by the national president, Alhaji Fasasi Muhammed Jamiu who enjoined all the prospective inaugurants to be in unity and ready for work in the era of climate change that requires actions for sustainable development.
Jamiu said the association will embark on training and retraining of its members to only produce buildings, materials and clothings that would be climate change compliant.
According to him, It is established fact that history revolves around climate change but it cannot be complete without critically examinating the tools that would enhance the actions that would propel sustainable results.
“With the recent 2022 devastating flooding that took the country by storm he said the association is seeking support through a vibrant dynamic leadership to achieve the set objectives
“By so doing BACSAAN a legally incorporated body which is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission may have come up with robust tool for enhancing climate change in non-governmental sector.
An activist Mrs Temilola Odetola who is also the Ondo state BACSAAN Publicity Secretary said the robust tool is embedded in leadership of the association by promoting professionalism that will meet up with international standards.
“Professionals in BACSAAN consist of those who are into building, construction, art, craft and allied fields. The association’s objectives among others includes assisting in dissemination of government policies and programs, building a stronger force for securing government recognition, patronage and partnership.”The shoulder on whom this leadership lies belongs to the National President of the association, Alhaji Fasasi Muhammed Jamiu who attended the innauguration with his entourage the inauguration of executive members of the association in Akure, Ondo state.”On his right hand of commitment and competency in leadership is Dr Mrs Jumoke Aborode who is the National Women Leader of the association.”Dr Mrs Jumoke Aborode popularly called “Iya gbogbo of Nigeria” (Mother of Nigeria) called for action that women should be ready for more innovations through training, exposure and access to good leadership which she promises to continue to give to all members.While felicitateing with the association, the Executive governor of Ondo state, His Excellency, Arakurin Rotimi Akeredolu represented by Barrister Felix Alonge, assured members of the association of support by the government of Ondo state.Barrister Oseni, M/D, Housing, Ondo state in his goodwill message of support for BACSAAN promised to be part of the transformational changes that may be required through his office to enhance climate change actions.
The government representative from National Orientation Agency, Ondo state, Mr Akinniranye Akintade stated categorically that his agency is ready to work with BACSAAN because they are prepared to embrace made in Nigeria goods.The southwest zonal coordinator, Mrs Elizabeth Olukemi Akinusi in her speech emphasised the need for women to come together as according to her will help achieve a lot.
To this effect, she urged all BACSAAN members to canvass for more membership.Other prominent dignitaries at the occasion were His Royal Majesty Oba Ambassador Rev. Luyi Rotimi, the Olujigba of Ijigba, Akure South local government area, Otunba Sylvester Ikuejamoye and Mr Adu were among the prominent personalities that graced the occasion.
APC Iyaloja General of Ondo state, BACSAAN local government women leaders, Iyalajes and Iyalojas of ondo state. Others include members of BACSAAN women in bread selling business and catering business.
The acceptance speech by the newly inaugurated ondo state BACSAAN women leader were words of gratitude to God and BACSAAN national chairman and national women leader for giving all the inaugurated executive the opportunity to serve in various capacities.
All BACSAAN members were asked to be actively involved in all BACSAAN programs.
The inauguration proper was carried out by Dr Mrs Jumoke Aborode, the national women leader, the Ondo state BACSAAN Chairman, Engr Adesina Wahid and Barrister Catherine Ogunjebi, the FIDA Chairperson, Ondo state. During the ceremony, the Ondo state BACSAAN Executive members were decorated with scarf and bronches as symbols of distinction for excellence performance in office.
**As thugs loyal to Abure unleash mayhem on LP protesters from Edo
There seem to be no end in sight for the crises in the Labour Party as the Edo State chapter has officially ratified the suspension of the National chairman of the party, Julius Abure.
This was contained in a correspondent to the National Headquarters of the party titled: Ratification. Of the suspension from the membership of Ward 3, Arue, Uromi, Esan North qEast LGA, Edo State.
The letter which was signed by the chairman and secretary of the state chapter of the party, Com. Ogbaloi K.S.E State Chairman and Com. Akhere Frederick respectively and was copied INEC.
The Letter reads,
“Here forwarded to you and for your notification, the ratification of the suspension of Comr Barr. Julius Abure from the membership of Ward 3, Arue, Uromi, Esan North East LGA. Edo State.
“The State Executive Council, Labour Party, Edo State, comprising of the State Working Committee, the 18 Local Government Chairmen and the 18 Local Government Secretaries met on the 24” of May, 2024, at about 11:00pm, to consider the matters presented on the suspension of Comr. Barr. Julius Abure by his Ward in Arue, Uromi, Esan North East LGA, and the upholding of the suspension by the LGA Excos.
“After clinical analysis of the accusation, the Council found them weighty and further ratified and upheld the suspension.
Meanwhile, Thugs suspected to be loyal to the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), on Monday unleashed mayhem on Protesters believed to be LP supporters from the Edo State chapter who were at the party National secretariat to demand Abure’s ouster.
The anti- Abure protesters stormed the party headquarters in a number of vehicles holding placards and chanting solidarity songs.
No sooner than some of the protesters stepped out of one of the vehicles than the suspected thugs swooped on the vehicles with sticks and other objects forcing the drivers to zoom off.
A detachment of armed policemen and operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) intervened when the thugs started throwing stones into the nearby Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, in pursuit of reporters who were convering the fracas.
The intervention of the security officials prevented the situation from further degenerating. A police vehicle is currently stationed in between the warring factions.
By our correspondent
The Kuteb Yatso of Nigeria (KYN) the umbrella body of Kuteb world wide has accused Gen. Theophilus Danjuma ((rtd) of deliberately distorting and inventing new history of Takum Chieftaincy to benefit his tribal people (Chamba)
Chief Emmanuel Ukwen, President General Kuteb Yantso of Nigeria stated this while addressing newsmen in Jalingo on Friday.
The accusation is coming after the recent appointment of HRH Bar. Sopiya Gboshi as chief of Takum who was presented with staff of office by Gov Agbu Kefas to succeed late Ukwe Ali Ibrahim kufang ll who died 28 years ago.
The Kuteb also accused Gen. Danjuma and his associates of making plans to demolish the Takum Central Mosque and the ancestral palace of Ukwe Takum which had been located behind the Mosque.
Chief Ukwen recalled the recent speech presented by Dajuma during the coronation of the newly appointed chief of Takum against the Kuteb and late Ukwe Takum Ali Ibrahim was unjust and unacceptable.
“It is a pity that TY Danjuma referred to late Ukwe Ali Ibrahim as a very bad and terrible chief on flimsy reasons because he was a Kuteb man and a Muslim.
Record have it that late Ukwe Ali ibrahim was an honest and peace loving leader who ruled over the people of Takum from 1963 to 1996 and was adjuged by all as a leader with fear of God.
“We have uncovered a sinister move by Danjuma and his cohorts to force the State Governor to demolish the Takum Central Mosque and the Ukwe Takum Palace which is located behind the Mosque under the guise of Urban development.
“We want the whole world to know that the graves of our late Ukwes who reigned and died are in the palace.
“Any attempt by Danjuma and his cohorts to desecrate the tombs of our fathers will amount to cultural genocide,” he said.
The Kuteb leader also accused Danjuma of preaching peace in the public while he has secretly instigated and funded many crisis in his hometown, Takum.
The very recent was the sponsoring of Fulanis to wipe out over 200 Kuteb villages preparatory to the forceful installation of a Chamba Chief inorder to weaken and silence the Kuteb people in Takum.
“The Kuteb through Ukwe Takum ruled Takum from 1510 to 1996 uninterrupted by any other tribe, how comes Danjuma is forging history that the Kutebs are people from the hills? Ukwen questioned.
Meanwhile, Gen. Danjuma during the convocation of the Chief of Takum described the Kuteb people as troublesome and urged the State Governor, Kefas Agbu to be careful with the Kuteb people.
Forefront recalls that Kuteb Yatso of Nigeria shortly after the appointment of the new chief of Takum, vowed not to recognise the newly crowned chief Sopiya Gboshi from Chamba tribe.
The Kutebs vehemently vowed not to recognise the new Chief and would exhaust every legal means to recover their ancestral stool.
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja.
Kogi State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of five persons in a fatal auto crash on Kabba-Obajana road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of the state.
The State Sector Commander, Samuel Oyedeji, who confirmed the accident and death of the five to newsmen on Thursday in Lokoja said three others survived the accident with serious injuries.
Oyedeji attributed the accident which involved a Ford Galaxy space wagon and a Mazda car, to speeding and wrongful overtaking.
“The head-on collision between the two cars moving in the opposite directions happened due to speeding and wrongful overtaking by one of the drivers.
“We have been preaching against drivers flouting road safety rules and regulations, yet these motorists hardly heed our warnings.
“Five persons lost their lives in the fatal accident that left three others seriously injured,” he said.
The Sector Commander said that officers from the command immediately carried out a rescue operation at the scene of the accident and rushed the three injured persons to General Hospital, Kabba for medical attention.
Oyedeji said the remains of the five dead persons were also deposited at the mortuary of the Kabba General Hospital.
The Kogi Sector Commander admonished motorists to always endeavour to always obey road safety rules and regulations to avoid fatal auto crashes on the highways. (Ends)
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