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HYPPADEC trains staff on Code of Conduct, charges on Asset Declaration
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja.
Managing Director of the Hydro Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa, has called on staff from the six HYPPADEC states in the country to comply with the Federal Government’s rule and regulation on assets declaration.
Yelwa (Katukan Yauri) made the while declaring open, a two-day workshop on “Strict Compliance With Asset Declaration and Code of Conduct for staff of the Commission organised in collaboration with Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) on Monday in Lokoja.
Yelwa stated that, the Commission was committed to Assets Declaration with a view to aiding the Federal Government in tracking the assets and liabilities of its staff vis-a-vis their income.
The Managing Director whose speech was read by Alhaji Bala Mohammed, Assistant Director (Accounts), in the Commission said the training also aimed to mitigate unethical conducts including corruption, money laundering and fraud.
He held that the training would sensitize the staff on the need to declare their assets as at when due and as well, sensitise them on the provisions of the Code of Conduct to prepare them for high ethical standards in the discharge of their duties.
According to him, the Federal Government, under President Muhammadu Buhari’s leadership, is unprecedentedly committed to fighting corruption and improving accountability in the Nigerian civil and public service.
“Let me use this opportunity to quickly unravel a false impression that assets declaration is limited to only top-tier public officers. Transparency and accountability are the life-support of democracy.
”As a result, the 1999 constitution (as amended) stipulates that all persons on the payroll of the Federal, State and Local Government, from the President to the lowest ranking personnel in a local government office, should declare their assets and that of their spouse(s) who are not in civil and public service and their children under 18 years age.
“Public officers are expected to declare their assets immediately after taking office and thereafter at the end of every four years. They are equally required to do so at the end of term in office.
“It is the mandate of HYPPADEC to conceive, plan and implement projects and programmes to prevent and tame ecological and environmental hazards and to ensure development in Nigeria’s power producing areas.
“This cannot be achieved without an honest, committed and ethically upright workforce.
“Apart from assets declaration, therefore, the facilitators of this workshop would coach you on how to link the Commission’s mission, values and principles with standards of professional conduct”, he said.
Earlier in her opening remarks, Engr (Mrs) Joan Ogwuche, Kogi State Coordinator of HYPPADEC, commended the initiative of the management of the Commission in organising the training to enable the staff bring out the best in their conduct as civil servants.
Ogwuche reiterated the need for the staff, many of whom were newly employed civil servants to be transparent, diligent and ensure better service delivery.
The facilitator of the training Koyonda Edward, Assistant Director, Education and Advisory Service, Code of Conduct Bureau, said the organization was mandated, in line with the constitution, to prevent corruption at all levels.
According to him, the Code of Conduct is the ethical standard for all public officers which they must all be aware of and adhere to adding that all public officers were entitled to enlightenment to help them avoid pitfalls.
“Once you are well equipped and you know the rules of the organisation, you will not fall into corruption and that is why we say that the Bureau is more concerned about preventing corruption”, he said.
The workshop is simultaneously taking place in the six HYPPADEC states in Nigeria including Kebbi, Plateau, Niger, Benue, Kwara and Kogi States. (Ends)
**Calls for reversal of the ill-informed Move by the House of reps
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has Condemned the attempt by the House of Representatives to refer Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere and other members to the Committee On Ethics for probe over their Solidarity Visit to the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
Fifty members of the House of Representatives hadq paid a solidarity visit to the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to celebrate his one year in office.
The lawmakers, who consist of members of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP), Labour Party ( LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party ( NNPP), All Progressives Grand Alliance ( APGA) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) also include the spokesman of opposition coalition, in the House, Ikenga Ugochinyere..
Ugochinyere had explained on the sideline of the thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt that federal lawmakers were in Rivers to solidarilize with Fubara and celebrate with him on his one year of transformational leadership.
But the House had referred the Honourable members to the Committee on Ethics for disciplinary action over their visit
However, the chairman,
Media Committee of the
Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) Chief Barr. Chukwudi Ezeobika in a statement has tackled the leadership of the House for the action which he said clearly cast doubt on its integrity in the observance and or adherence to the laws which they enact/promulgate.
“Relying on the point of order/ privilege raised by Yusuf Gagdi of the All Progressives Congress, Plateau State to arrive at such decision is erroneous and grossly misleading.
“The House, by this very action, has impugned on the integrity and sacredness of Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) especially Sections 39 and 40 which guarantee Freedom of Expression and the Press as well as that of Peaceful Assembly and Association respectively.
“We, the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), hereby call on the leadership of the House of Representatives to, without further delay retract its ongoing steps in the purported probe of these Honourable members by its Ethics Committee and not engage in any act that may violate the fundamental rights of its members or any member of the public.
the Kano State Police Command has countered reports that Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero will lead Jumma’t Prayers at Kofar Kudu Central Mosque, Kano, where Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, Emir of Kano, leading prayer at the moment.
The reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, have been laying claim to the throne, creating confusion in the city.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had dethroned Ado Bayero and asked him to hand over within 48 hours.
But the dethroned monarch in defiance returned to the town under military protection and has been operating from the mini palace since then.
In a statement by Abdullahi Kiyawa, spokesman of Kano Police Command, said, “The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, FIPMA, psc further assured that all necessary security arrangements have been made for Alhaji Aminu Bayero to observe his Jummah Prayers in the Mosque where he lives at the Nasarawa Palace.
“The CP also assured that the Police and all other state security agencies will provide adequate security at the Palace where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is expected to observe his Jumma’at Prayers.
“Members of the public are therefore advised to ignore the false reports and misinformation circulating on social media and to go about their activities without fear of molestation or intimidation assuring that the Police will continue to provide the necessary security for ensuring that residents observe their Friday congressional prayers peacefully and without threats to their lives and property.”
The emirate tussle has continued to linger since the reinstatement of Sanusi and dissolution of the five emirates.
There have been cnflicting court orders for and against
Based on the conflicting orders, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kayode Ariwoola, had summoned the head of the Federal High high Court and Kano Chief Judge.
The Police statement reads,
KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND
31ST MAY, 2024
The Kano State Police Command is hereby advising all residents to disregard the false information circulating on social media that Emir Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero will lead Jumma’t Prayers at Kofar Kudu Central Mosque, Kano.
2. The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, FIPMA, psc further assured that all necessary security arrangements have been made for Alhaji Aminu Bayero to observe his Jummah Prayers in the Mosque where he lives at the Nasarawa Palace.
3. The CP also assured that the Police and all other state security agencies will provide adequate security at the Palace where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is expected to observe his Jumma’at Prayers.
4. Members of the public are therefore advised to ignore the false reports and misinformation circulating on social media and to go about their activities without fear of molestation or intimidation assuring that the Police will continue to provide the necessary security for ensuring that residents observe their Friday congressional prayers peacefully and without threats to their lives and property.
SP ABDULLAHI HARUNA KIYAWA, ANIPR, MNISMA,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATONS OFFICER,
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, KANO STATE COMMAND.
As the royal turbulence continue to shake the foundation of the city of Kano, the ancient city is tension soaked as the two contending Emirs- the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, have indicated their determination to hold Jumaat prayers at the Palace Central Mosque.
A press statement issued Thursday night, signed by Danburan Kano, Munir Sanusi Bayero, spelt out the itinerary of the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to the Mosque to lead the Jumaat Prayers.
The statement explained that Emir Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, who resides in the Palace, and is closer to the contending Mosque, is expected to lead the two rakat Friday prayers.
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has been leading the Jumaat Prayers at the Palace Central Mosque as the Amir of the City, a statement explained.
The statement by Danburan invited Kano residents to come and listen to the sermon to be delivered by the Emir Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II.
However, another statement from an aide of the deposed Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero invited residents to join him at the Emir’s Palace Friday Mosque to observe the Juma’at prayer.
It stated that the movement to the Emir’s Palace Mosque starts at 12.30 pm.
However, the police are yet to comment on the development.
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