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Kishi in desperate need for development
The attention of the deplorable state of the Kishi Community in Irepo Local Government in Oyo State, South West of Nigeria was made public recently when Pharm. (Chief) Rahman Bioku, the Bobajiro of Kishiland and newly elected President of Kishi Progressive Union (KPU)-a social-cultural organization visited his representative, Hon. (Dr) Prince Olaide Lateef Mohammed (POLAM) at the National Assembly on Wednesday in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
The visit was to acquaint the House of Representative member some of the challenges the community of his representation are facing and proffer solutions as to how to overcome them.
The KPU President who had in his entourage some members of the National Executives, the Ag. Secretary Ibraheem Bioku, the National Auditor Alhaji Rafiu Benya, the Legal Adviser Barr. Abdulwahab Jimoh, others are Engr. Tajudeen Azeez, Mr. Sanusi Hakeem Olalomi and Comrade (Mrs.) Abiodun Bonuola- Ozurumba, presented a document that captured all the issues concerning the Kishi community and its environs.
Meanwhile, the President of KPU, Rahman Bioku highlighted some of the immediate pressing issues to include job opportunities for the teeming youths, urgent purchase of tractors to assist farmers in food production since Kishi is known as the food basket of Oyo State, near zero power supply, water reservoir and its reticulation within the metropolis, and the completely dilapidated Igboho-Kishi road.
In his response, Hon. (Dr) Prince Olaide Lateef Mohammed (POLAM), representing the Irepo/Orelope/Olorunsogo Federal Constituency of Oyo State, South West, Nigeria commended the efforts of the KPU President and all members present and promised to do all within his capabilities to measure up to the confidence bestowed on him by his people.
He noted that “The interest of Kishi is 100% my interest”. “A people’s representative must know the problem of his community” he asserted.
POLAM further stated that “Politics is over, it is now time for good governance and I am ready to develop the Kishi community as well as encourage anyone that is ready to join me”.
He sighted the relationship at the House of Representatives as very cordial with no party affiliations when matters that concerns the wellbeing of the Nigeria people are discussed. He expressed the need for all elected politicians and well-meaning sons and daughters of the Kishi community to work together for the good of the community.
The Honourable who promised to look at the document, officially welcomed the KPU team to the National Assembly.
The KPU President again used the opportunity of the visit to thank him and all those working with him. Pharm. Rahman Bioku re-emphasized on the need for good work in good time and of course more regular visits to all elected/political appointees of the Kishi community to constantly remind them of their responsibilities to the people.
The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have extend their warmest congratulations to their National Patron, Sir Peter Omoh Dunia, popularly known as Peter Black, as he celebrates another year of life.
A statement signed by the National President of HOSTCOM, His Highness Dr Benjamin Style Tamaranebi lauded
Sir Peter who is recognized as the “Moses of our time,” for his outstanding philanthropy and selfless contributions to HOSTCOM.
“His support has been instrumental, providing the organization with an office space in Abuja, furnishing it, and covering staff salaries, establishing him as a beacon of hope in HOSTCOM and the Niger Delta.
In their message, HOSTCOM expressed immense pride in Sir Peter’s efforts, emphasizing that more individuals like him could elevate the community to even greater heights.
They prayed for God’s continued blessings upon him and his family, celebrating his unwavering dedication to the organization.
The Statement reads,
“The leadership of Host communities of Nigeria producing oil and gas (HOSTCOM) felicitate with our National PATRON , Moses of our time, a dangerous giver, philanthropic who gave HOSTCOM House, paid staff’s salaries and furnished the office.
“HOSTCOM indeed is very proud of you if we have another one or two of you we would exceeded this level.
Today we have a co- operate office here in Abuja all for your magnanimous provisions indeed you a pilla of Hope in HOSTCOM and Niger Delta at large.
“We pray that God Almighty reward you provide for you and your family as you keep celebrating the glory of Godswill in your life in Jesus name Amen.”
The senator representing Kogi East Senatorial district in the Red Chamber, Jibrin Isah (Echocho), has given out high-powered solar panel lights to some communities in his senatorial district.
The state of the art solar lights packaged with fluorescent bulbs illuminating that have long lasting life span is targeted at providing high level of visibility for security agents and local vigilantes to counter criminal activities carried out by men of the underworld especially at night.
One of the recipients of the solar lights in Abejukolo-Ife, Omala Local Government Area of Kogi state, Comrade Jerry Ochada, said the intervention by Senator Echocho is a welcome development.
Ochada further thanked the ranking Senator for his intervention while hinting that “in the coming days, the solar lights will be installed along Omala local government area (Secretariat Road) and some streets in Sabongari Area of Abejukolo”.
The Senator also gifted 36 solar powered lights each to the Okenyi community in Ankpa local government area, Dekina township; Etutuekpe community in Dekina local government and Ugwolawo township in Ofu local government area.
Senator Echocho promised to donate more lights to other Local Government Areas before the end of 2023.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate in Kogi Central, Barr. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has given N300,000 to Ohueta/Ogidi community in Okehi LGA to finance the installation of new transformer in the area.
The community has been experiencing total blackout for some months before the leaders of the community approached the PDP senatorial candidate to help in financing the installing of the new transformer for the people to enjoy the festive period.
Natasha in her philantropic disposition was eager to respond to the call by donating the money to end the days of blackout in the community.
The PDP senatorial candidate was represented by Director of Programs and Planning, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Campaign Organization, Hon. Jacob Anebe who presented the money to the community leaders.
Anebe explained that the PDP senatorial candidate swiftly responded to the plea of the community leaders and donated the money to complete the installation of the new transformer for the residents of the community to enjoy the festive season.
He noted that Akpoti will continue to respond to the call of her people and do more when she gets to the Senate.
He further called on the people of Kogi Central to support and vote for Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the 2023 Kogi Central senatorial election to do more for the people of Kogi Central.
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