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Gunmen have reportedly abducted one Chiamaka Obi, a National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) member, along Niger-Onitsha expressway in Niger state.
Obi, who is from Edenta in Okwu Etiti, Orsu LGA of Imo state, was said to have been kidnapped on Monday while returning from Kebbi state after the completion of her youth service.
The corp member was said to have been abducted alongside a family of four, the bus driver and three other passengers.
Reacting to the incident on Tuesday, Uche Agabige, a member of the Imo state house of assembly, said the abductors are demanding for a ”outrageous” ransom for her release.
Agabige expressed concern over Obi’s safety, while urging the Imo state government to launch an investigation into her abduction in order to apprehend the perpetrators.
The lawmaker also called on President Bola Tinubu to address the rising cases of kidnapping and banditry in Nigeria.
“Miss Chiamaka Linda Obi is from Edenta in Okwu Etiti autonomous community in Orsu local government council area where I represent at the State Assembly. She was returning home on Monday after completing her NYSC when she was kidnapped,” Agabige said.
“The kidnappers have demanded an outrageous ransom for her release. So, I call on government to intervene and ensure the victim is freed without being harmed.”
Henry Okoye, the state’s police spokesperson, was not available for comments on the incident as his phone numbers were unreachable as at the time of writing this report.
The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Osun State Police Command reportedly arrested the head of the Osun State Park Management System, Wakeel Nurudeen, popularly known as Alowonle, on Monday night.
Alowanle was allegedly found in possession of police-issued arms and ammunition.
His arrest is also linked to the alleged killing of one Oyewale in 2022 and the assault of several residents in the state.
According to a reliable security source, he was apprehended at the Ring Road area of Osogbo while allegedly attempting to attack a resident who had filed a petition against him.
Reports indicate that Alowonle and his associates arrived at the scene in a Previa bus with registration number RBC 275XK.
However, a distress call alerted the police, leading to his arrest.
The source continued: “Police reinforced and he was rearrested at Susi area of Oke-Baale, Osogbo alongside eight others. They were taken to the Osun State Command.”
A police source disclosed that “during the arrest, a Barrett pistol and six rounds of 9mm live ammunition and one expended empty shell were recovered from Alowonle’s private Toyota Highlander unregistered jeep.”
“When he attempted escaping again, he was maimed by police shot.”
It was gathered that a Hummer bus with Reg No. AWK 480YD, Nissan Almera unregistered and Toyota Sienna with Reg no. GNN 595 XD were also reportedly recovered from him.
The source stated that he had been taken to a hospital for treatment.
The Osun Police Command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola has not yet responded to news of the arrest as she did not pick up calls and text messages sent to her.
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Power, has disclosed plans to source $10 billion from the private sector to provide regular electricity across Nigeria within the next five to 10 years.
This formed the crux of the deliberation when Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, director-general of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) paid a courtesy visit to Adebayo A. Adelabu, minister of Power, on Tuesday in Abuja, a statement said.
The duo agreed that, given the funding and technical requirements needed to advance the power sector in Nigeria, it had become imperative to seek private sector input through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in co-financing and providing expertise to ensure optimal power infrastructure performance.
Speaking during the meeting, the DG of the PPP of the regulatory body acknowledged the challenges in the sector were hydra-headed and went beyond funding alone, noting that with such inter-agency collaboration and partnership with the private sector, the limitations could be addressed.
Reacting to a comment by the minister, the DG said that through its regulatory processes, the ICRC can midwife private sector investment of part of the $10 billion in the power sector to provide regular electricity, attract more foreign direct investment to other sectors, and ultimately grow the economy.
“Revamping the power sector requires planning, it involves investments and it takes time. So, we need to collaborate to solve the issues in this sector.
“The investment required in power is very huge and government cannot fund it alone, so we have to leverage on the financing capacity of the private sector. That is why the ICRC was set up to regulate this leverage.
“The Commission is poised to regulating the processes of attracting investment to the power sector.”
In addition, Ewalefoh said that in a bid to accelerate PPP investment as directed by President Bola Tinubu, the Commission had issued a 6-point policy direction that streamlined the process of service delivery.
The DG stressed that whereas the processes had been streamlined to accelerate project delivery and encourage investors to adopt PPP, the Commission was not relenting or compromising on its stringent regulatory function to forestall contingent liabilities or unnecessary delays by companies lacking the requisite capacity.
In view of the above, the ICRC’s helmsman added that the Commission was now insisting on inserting conditions precedent to all PPP agreements such that any preferred bidder that defaults will have their agreement automatically nullified by reason of their default.
In his response, the minister commended the DG for the initiative to visit the ministry with the proposal of advancing investment in the power sector through PPPs.
“For us to achieve 24-hour power supply across Nigeria in the next five to 10 years, there is a minimum funding requirement of about $10 billion in the next 10 years. The government cannot afford that when there are other critical sectors in need of funding.
“Can the government do it alone? No, which is why we have to look for or marshal private sector funds while still retaining government interest and ownership. That is where ICRC comes in. We need to do this in collaboration with the private sector and the best way is through concession,” he added.
[BusinessDay]
One of India’s largest news agencies, Asian News International (ANI), has filed a lawsuit against an American artificial intelligence company, OpenAI, for alleged unauthorised and storage of its copyrighted content to train the company’s Large Language Models (LLMs).
The lawsuit marks the first of its kind against OpenAI in India, highlighting the increasing scrutiny of artificial intelligence technologies and their compliance with local copyright laws.
According to a report by Bloomberg, the case was presented in the Delhi High Court on Tuesday.
Represented by lawyer Sidhant Kumar, ANI is seeking initial damages of 20 million rupees ($236,910).
The agency also claimed that OpenAI used its data to enhance the training of its LLMs.
OpenAI’s lawyer, Amit Sibal, argued that the lawsuit lacked jurisdiction since OpenAI does not operate servers or conduct model training in India.
Silbal also informed the court that ANI’s content is currently blocked on OpenAI’s platform, asserting that this undermines ANI’s claims.
He disclosed that OpenAI was facing similar lawsuits in other jurisdictions, including 13 cases in the United States and one in Germany.
However, Silbal clarified that no injunctions have been issued against OpenAI globally.
The Delhi High Court admitted the case, emphasising the complexities surrounding LLM training and intellectual property.
The court acknowledged the need for expert assistance in addressing the issues and scheduled the next hearing for January 28, 2025.
[Leadership]
Group Chairman of NGX Group Plc, Alhaji Umaru Kwairanga, visited the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) and the Dubai Financial Markets (DFM) to discuss potential areas of collaboration with the two Exchanges in the areas of dual listings, technology and knowledge sharing and training.
At the DFM, he was received by Hamed Ahmed Ali, the MD/Chief Executive Officer, Aysha Al Falasi, Vice President and Maitha Yousif Almaazmi, Senior Specialist in the Listing Affairs Operations Division.
Alhaji Kwairanga extolled Nigeria as the next frontier for discerning investors given its young vibrant population, huge natural resources and business minded political leadership. He commended the two Dubai Exchanges for their leadership in the Middle East capital markets and their efforts to deepen the market with a diverse array of products ranging from Commodities to shariah compliant financial assets.
Alhaji Kwairanga stated that Nigeria and the NGX Group was looking for strategic partners who will invest in and develop areas such as power, oil and gas and technology in Nigeria and the sub-Saharan market.
[DailyTrust]
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has expressed concern over the situation in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in the state, where some individuals have taken multiple wives despite being unable to adequately provide for their families.
In a viral video shared on social media, particularly on TikTok by Kawu Garba, Zulum criticized politicians at both the state and national levels for hesitating to address the issue due to fears of losing votes during elections.
“The question is, which Islamic teacher has spoken out against this? Which member has kicked against this situation?” the Governor asked.
“All they (politicians) say is, ‘Ha, I will not talk.’ Rather, they are concerned with contesting and winning their elections. They refuse to speak out so that the IDPs will not vote against them.”
Zulum cited an example of an individual who arrived at the camp in 2011 or 2012 with one wife but now has four, underscoring the economic strain this behavior places on the state.
The Governor’s statement has sparked varied reactions from TikTok users:
Ken Musa Ehi: “You guys need to start educating them.”
Truth Matters: “Finally, we have a true leader in Prof Zulum who is not afraid to tell the truth regardless of political costs.”
B-B: “And you allowed him to remain in the camp?”
Whale V: “If everyone in that region can speak up like him, the people would begin to realize they are on the wrong path.”
Capt Imran: “If you have the capacity, go ahead without adding unnecessary expenses and responsibilities to your society. No issues—marry as you want, but this Almajiri stuff… I’m a northerner, to be honest, I don’t like it. If I have the power, I will fight to stop it.”
[DailyPost]
Four students of Nigerian descent have been sentenced for their involvement in a violent disorder that took place in Leicester during the early hours of November 4, 2021.
The confrontation, involving knives and a baseball bat, escalated into a large fight on New Park Street, leaving an 18-year-old man with four stab wounds requiring hospital treatment.
After a complex investigation involving CCTV analysis, phone tracking, and public appeals, the suspects were identified and charged.
A six-week trial concluded in October, with the following sentences handed down on November 14.
Destiny Ojo, 21, of Plumstead, London: seven years for violent disorder, attempted grievous bodily harm (GBH), and GBH with intent.
Habib Lawal, 21, of Bexley, London: five years for violent disorder, attempted GBH, and GBH with intent.
Ridwanulahi Raheem, 21, of Lambeth, London: three years for violent disorder and possession of a bladed article.
Joshua Davies-Ero, 21, of Bexley, London: two years for violent disorder.
A fifth defendant, Justin Asamoah, 22, of Merton, previously pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article and will be sentenced on November 22.
Detective Constable Sean Downey emphasised the severity of the incident, saying: “This incident highlights the serious danger of violent disorder. It is extremely fortunate that further injury was not caused to the people involved or to other members of the public who witnessed the incident. This could have been a very different investigation.”
He added: “Thank you to everyone who assisted us throughout this investigation. As a force, our priority is to keep the public safe. We will not tolerate violent disorder in our communities and will take action against those responsible.”
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, forwarded the medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF) and the fiscal strategy paper (FSP) to the national assembly for consideration and approval.
Tinubu is also seeking the approval of the senate and house of representatives for a fresh $2.2 billion.
The president’s request was contained in letters read on the floor of the house of representatives and senate on Tuesday.
More to follow…
[TheCable]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed two employees due to corruption allegations.
Naija News reports that the Commission’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, announced this at the commencement of the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference, organized by the Rule of Law Development Foundation in Abuja.
Olukoyede revealed that the dismissals occurred two weeks prior and emphasized that, in addition to being dismissed, any employees found to be in violation of the law will face prosecution moving forward.
“So many other reforms are going on, the issue of our staff and all of that.
“Just two weeks ago, I caused the dismissal of two staff members. You can’t be fighting corruption, and your hands are dirty. He who comes to equity, your hands must also be clean.
“And I say I will not only be dismissing them, I will also be prosecuting them because that is what we prosecute others for.
“So you will see that; we are preparing the case files of some of the people we have dismissed,” he stated.
The head of the EFCC stated that he underwent a two-year investigation during his tenure as the EFCC secretary, emphasizing that integrity is essential for survival, particularly among legal professionals.
He also mentioned that he had issued a standing directive stipulating that no prosecution should exceed a 15-count charge.
British investors concerned about harmful business practices in Nigeria - says UK government official
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Simon Manley, the UK’s permanent representative to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and United Nations (UN) in Geneva, says British investors in Nigeria have expressed worries over harmful business practices in the country.
Speaking during Nigeria’s trade policy review in Geneva, Manley said British investors in Nigeria are also worried about the involvement of state-owned enterprises in market-distorting practices.
The British government official welcomed Nigeria’s efforts “on challenging, but necessary, economic reforms”.
“In particular, we have been pleased to see the work done to improve the monetary policy environment and the removal of fuel subsidies,” Manley said.
“However, to be honest Permanent Secretary, we would like you to go even further and faster. For example, there are concerns around the impact of state-owned enterprises on the business environment.
“As the Secretariat noted in its report, as of 2022 around 40 state-owned enterprises were operating in key sectors like energy.
“These state-owned enterprises, to be honest, often employ market-distorting practices and benefit from unfair competition in our view.
“Other concerns that British businesses investing in Nigeria have raised include examples of harmful subsidies, forced technology transfer, discriminatory enforcement of competition policy, and complex regulatory barriers.
“And we have indeed picked up on some of those issues and concerns in our Advanced Written Questions.
“So we would encourage our Nigerian colleagues to address these harmful practices in order to boost investment, boost trade, improve its business environment and ultimately increase Nigerian prosperity.”
‘THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AGREEMENT ALREADY BENEFITTING NIGERIA’
Manley said the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is already benefiting Nigeria’s economy and business environment.
For future growth, he said they are looking forward to Nigeria implementing the digital trade protocol of the AfCFTA.
“We congratulate Nigeria on commencing commercially meaningful trade under the Agreement by joining the Guided Trade Initiative on 16 July,” he said.
“We, in the UK, are proud to have supported the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office on reaching this milestone and we are currently supporting the implementation of the Digital Trade Protocol flowing from the Agreement, which is an ambitious and comprehensive framework designed to facilitate digital trade and unlock the potential of the digital economy right across the continent.
“According to the joint World Bank-WTO Policy Note last year on digital trade in Africa, if African countries were to improve their digital regulatory environment to that of the best on the continent, trade costs could fall by 17% in goods and 25% in business and professional services.
“So, we look forward to Nigeria implementing that Digital Trade Protocol to the benefit of its businesses, its consumers, and its future growth.”
As a co-chair of the informal working group on gender, Manley also lauded Nigeria’s commitment to empowering women economically.
“As a little practical example, I was delighted to hear the recent story of Madam Chinwe Izenwa. A 73-year-old female entrepreneur and CEO of LeLook, a bags and fashion accessories company, who was the first Nigerian, I understand, to use the AfCFTA’s Guided Trade Initiative,” he said.
“She has even given herself the nickname 0001, as she holds the first Agreement certificate of origin.
“An excellent example of Nigeria’s action on women’s economic empowerment, delivering real-world benefits.”
Manley commended Nigeria’s proactive engagement in the WTO, describing the country as a friend to the multilateral system.
Acknowledging the leadership Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the WTO director-general, he described her as the organisation’s most renowned Nigerian.
‘NIGERIA HAS BEEN A STRONG ALLY IN PLURI-LATERAL NEGOTIATIONS’
Manley also commended Adamu Abdulhamid, chair of the WTO trade policy committee, for his significant contributions.
He stated that the organisation would particularly acknowledge Nigeria’s efforts in dispute settlement, as the focal point for the African Group, and in fisheries.
“Nigeria has been a strong ally in pluri-lateral negotiations, whether on Services Domestic Regulation, Investment Facilitation for Development and e-commerce,” he said.
“While we may not always see eye to eye, Nigeria has, rightly, kept our feet to the fire in ensuring that those pluri-lateral outcomes are balanced for all Members.
“Thanks to Nigeria’s input, we can be confident that the agreements reached are a fair compromise of ambition, commercial value and inclusivity.
“We were glad to have reached a stabilised text on e-commerce this summer. We welcome your confirmation, Permanent Secretary, this morning that consultations are ongoing back in Nigeria and we hope to count you as one of the Agreement’s founding parties as we move swiftly forward towards legal incorporation.”
Manley encouraged Nigeria to continue its reform efforts, adding that “Only the things for which you have struggled will last”.
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Wizkid, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, has unveiled the tracklist for his upcoming album ‘Morayo’.
The highly anticipated project, scheduled for November 22, is a tribute to Jane Dolapo Balogun, Wizkid’s late mother, who passed away in August 2023.
In the tracklist, released on Monday, the singer features artistes like Asake, Brent Faiyaz, Jazmine Sullivan, Anaïs, and Tiakola.
The album comprises 16 tracks including, ‘Troubled Mind’, ‘Karamo’, ‘Kese (Dance)’, ‘Bad Girl’, ‘Time’, ‘Piece of My Heart’, ‘Break Me Down’, ‘Bend’, and ‘A Million Blessings’.
Others are ‘Après Minuit’, ‘Bad for You’, ‘Soji’, ‘Don’t Care’, ‘Slow’, ‘Lose’, and ‘Pray’.
Earlier this year, Wizkid made it clear that ‘Morayo’ is not an Afrobeats project and urged fans of the genre to avoid downloading it.
Born Ayodeji Balogun, Wizkid gained prominence in 2011 when he released his debut album ‘Superstar’.
He has released four additional albums including, ‘Ayo’ in 2014, ‘Sound From The Other Side’ in 2017, ‘Made In Lagos’ in 2020, and ‘More Love, Less Ego’ in 2022.
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The singer has also received numerous recognitions, including a Grammy Award in 2021 for his collaboration with Beyoncé on the hit song ‘Brown Skin Girl’.
In October, ‘Made in Lagos’ was recognised as the most-streamed Nigerian album on Apple Music
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Stop Plotting Against God, We Reject Your Curse – Makinde Reacts To Ganduje’s Southwest Takeover Threat
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The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has tackled the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, over his declaration that the ruling party aims to achieve political homogeneity of the South-West by further displacing the Peoples Democratic Party from Oyo and Osun states.
Naija News reports that after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared the APC candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as the winner of Saturday governorship election in Ondo State, Ganduje had boasted that the party’s next target is the South-West geopolitical zone.
The national chairman stated that the party would do everything possible to clinch the states.
Ganduje had said, “Our next target now is the South-West geopolitical zone, and you know we are good at hitting the target, and this is Osun State and Oyo State. We will do all that is possible to bring them into the fold so that we have political homogeneity in the South-West geopolitical zone.”
However, the Oyo governor, through his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in a conversation with Punch, said the government and the Oyo PDP would not surrender the state to the APC.
Olanrewaju said the Oyo governor aligned with a statement by the acting Publicity Secretary of the Oyo PDP, Micheal Ogunsina, who condemned Ganduje over the takeover plot.
Ogunsina, in his statement, said it was unfathomable for the APC to believe that the people of Oyo State would abandon the “oasis of peace, ease and good governance under the Makinde government for “devastation, pain, sorrow, and tears.”
“Rather than talk about state capture, the Oyo PDP said it would have expected the APC-led Federal Government to preoccupy itself with how to ease the burden imposed on Nigerians through their alleged wrong policies.
“It is a shame that instead of easing people’s burden, what preoccupies the mind of the APC and its leadership are the capture of states and the abduction of people’s destinies. Where then is the difference between what the APC does and what forest bandits do?
“Our people are tired of a party and people that are progressive only in name. Ganduje and his cohorts who want to extend the pains of APC to Oyo State should stop plotting against God and the people. We reject the curse from Ganduje and his APC; our God, who hates the wicked, rejects them too.
“Our state has been an oasis of peace, ease and good governance in the midst of the ruins wreaked by the APC across the country. We do not intend to surrender our freedom to predators. And we will not.
“Perhaps we should let the APC people know that no sensible person in Oyo State wants to be inflicted with greater pains than what the people bear now from APC’s misrule.
“A ruling party with a conscience would, by now, be working very hard to repair the damage it has done to the economy of our country and the finances of the people. But, because APC cannot give what it does not have, it is not concerned at all about the people’s plight. Its politics is solely about grabbing power, capturing states and snatching people’s joy,” the Oyo PDP said.
The United States’ President Joe Biden has announced a $4 billion commitment to the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank unit that provides low-interest loans and grants to the world’s poorest nations.
The pledge was made during a closed-door meeting with other Group of 20 (G20) leaders in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, according to a senior administration official.
The three-year commitment aims to strengthen the IDA’s resources amid uncertainty surrounding the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
IDA, which relies on periodic replenishments of donor funds, plays a critical role in financing development projects for approximately 75 of the world’s poorest countries.
However, the disbursement of the pledged funds will require Congressional approval—a process that may face delays until after Trump assumes office in January.
A shift in U.S. development policy?
During his first administration, Trump and his advisers advocated for more unilateral approaches to development financing, including the establishment of the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
- Despite this, the U.S. contributed $3 billion to the IDA’s fund replenishment in 2019.
- Project 2025, a governance blueprint developed by Trump’s former advisers, had recommended the U.S. withdraw from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- However, Trump and his campaign distanced themselves from this proposal during the election.
World Bank’s ambitious goals
- World Bank President Ajay Banga recently highlighted the institution’s efforts to mobilize more than $100 billion in funding for the poorest nations, surpassing the record $93 billion raised during the last donor round in 2021.
- The IDA’s funding supports essential projects in health, education, infrastructure, and economic development, aiming to uplift some of the most vulnerable communities worldwide.
- Biden’s pledge indicates a continued commitment to multilateral development efforts and global poverty alleviation.
- It also signals the administration’s intention to maintain U.S. leadership in international financial institutions, despite potential shifts in policy under the next administration.
IDA’s impacts in Nigeria
The IDA has supported many projects in Nigeria, including the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), which uses IDA credits to provide reliable electricity to households, businesses, universities, and hospitals through solar systems.
- Another project is the North Core/Dorsale Nord Regional Power Inter-connector, which connects Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Niger with high-voltage transmission lines to make electricity more reliable and affordable.
- The $700 million Nigeria Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project is also funded by the IDA to increase the use of sustainable landscape management practices in northern Nigeria.
- Similarly, the ongoing Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) project, which aims to give every Nigerian a digital identity, is being funded by IDA and other institutions.
Under the financing plan for the project, which was approved by the World Bank unit in 2020, AFD is to release $100 million and the EIB is to fund it with $215, while the IDA is to add $115 million.
[Nairametrics]
Fela Durotoye, a Nigerian public speaker, says he worked in the administration of President Bola Tinubu for just six months without receiving a salary.
In October 2023, Tinubu appointed Durotoye as senior special assistant on national values and social justice.
Following Tinubu’s appointment of Daniel Bwala as special adviser on public communications and media, on Friday, some Nigerians on social media criticised the president for appointing a plethora of media aides without considering the cost of governance.
In a 13-man list that went viral on social media, Durotoye was named as one of the media aides to the president.
In an opinion piece published on Monday, Durotoye said his appointment as aide to the president ended in March 2024.
He added that throughout the six months of his appointment as the president’s aide, he didn’t receive any salary, allowance, or upkeep as a government official.
“Like many other issues in the public discourse, social commentary often has the tendency to overgeneralise; and broad assumptions may sometimes lead to errors of misconceptions, misstatements and misinformation,” Durotoye said.
“One of such errors is in a recent case study that went viral on social media regarding the current media team of the president, where my name was listed as one of the president’s media aides. Unfortunately, this statement needs to be updated to accurately reflect the current media team of the president.
“For clarity, I served briefly in the role of Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Values and Social Justice (SSA-NVSJ) for a tenure of six months, from October 2023 to March 2024.
“When I was invited to serve in this administration, I expressed, as a condition for accepting the call, my desire to NOT receive a salary from the government, as I considered this to be my service to my nation.
“When I finally accepted the role in October 2023, it was on the condition that I would not receive any salary or allowances. During my six-month tenure, I did not accept any government funds for my service, expenses, or upkeep.
“I rented my apartment and took my personal car to Abuja. My utility cost, fuel cost and upkeep were all borne by me and I never requested a reimbursement from the government for any expenses I incurred. Everything I contributed—time, effort, and resources—was paid for by me and my family.”