Heavy down pour threatened inauguration in some of the states of the federation, the stage collapsed in Kano state as the new governor, Abba Yusuf took his oath of office with a threat to probe his predecessor, but the expansive Tafawa Balewa Square was packed to the gills with dignitaries and heads of various parastatals
Heavy down pour threatened inauguration in some of the states of the federation, the stage collapsed in Kano state as the new governor, Abba Yusuf took his oath of office with a threat to probe his predecessor, but the expansive Tafawa Balewa Square was packed to the gills with dignitaries and heads of various parastatals to witness the inauguration of the re-elected governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The various inauguration venues were beautifully decorated for the ceremonies but the events were overshadowed by the swearing-in of the President in Abuja which took the attention of major broadcast channels. The Tafawa Balewa Square was decorated with the glitzy green white-green of the country, blended with the touch of the flags and banners bearing the sigil of the state which represented the values of the state.
Also present at the venue were the members of the state traditional council members of the state house of assembly, members of the state judiciary and the state commissioners, prominent members of the state, members of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress, who were regally dressed in different attires showcasing the signs and logo of the political party.
But in Kano, the Emir Ado Bayero was booed by supporters of the Governor and members of the Kwankwasiya movement with their signature red caps. The podium decorated for the event collapsed from the overload of humans who insisted of watching the events at close quarters.
The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, decked in white agbada and traditional purple cap, and his deputy Obafemi Hamzat, while being sworn in by the chief judge of the state, Kazeem Alogba presented the document bearing the oath of office to commence the beginning of the second term of their administration. They both swore to govern the state without seeking personal gain. He also said that his administration would make accountability and transparency a cornerstone of government.
“I can assure you that our administration will continue to foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and participatory governance. We are confident, as we have always been, that even if you do not believe what we say, you will not disbelieve what we do, because it will be as clear as day”
Rejigging his promise to Lagos residents, Sanwo-Olu added to his plans to extend his performance scorecard to the youth, social inclusion, Gender Equality and the state’s welfare. It is in line with this resolve that I am pleased to announce that we are taking our THEMES governing agenda to the next level.
“T.H.E.M.E.S, as you already know, stands for Transportation and Traffic Management; Health and Environment; Education and Technology; Making Lagos State a 21st Century Megacity, Entertainment & Tourism; and Security & Governance Henceforth, it will be known as “T.H.E.M.E.S+”, the “plus” representing the incorporation of an intensified focus, in these next four years, on Social Inclusion, Gender Equality and Youth.
“In other words, we are strengthening and reinforcing THEMES with a ‘No One Left Behind’ philosophy. No one will be left behind on account of their social status, gender or age; we will design all our policies and programs to ensure that everyone is carried along and catered to.
Drama and Threat in Kano
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, and the Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero, on Monday, were booed by teeming supporters of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) at the Sani Abacha Stadium during the inauguration ceremony for the new governor.
As soon as the first-class monarch, Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, arrived at the venue, an angry crowd raised their voices in protest, expressing their dissatisfaction with the presence of the monarch.
The disapproval continued when the Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero, younger brother of the Kano Emir, also faced a similar reception. Security operatives swiftly intervened, stepping in to ensure the safety of the monarchs. They escorted both Emirs to their designated seats, protecting them from further disruption.
Kabir Yusuf Vows To Probe Ganduje’s Administration
The newly sworn-in governor of Kano state, Abba Kabir Yusuf has made a firm commitment to investigate the N241 billion debt inherited from the administration of Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Yusuf popularly known as Abba Gida Gida, expressed dissatisfaction with the handover notes provided by Ganduje’s administration, describing them as insufficient and lacking in detail.
Heavy Downpour Disrupts Swearing-in of Makinde of Oyo state.
The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, was sworn-in on Monday for a second tenure as a heavy downpour disrupted the inauguration. But, in his address the governor assured the people that he will not fail them.
Short the governor made his first appointments by naming a former House of Reps member, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi as his Chief of Staff and replaced his former Chief Press Secretary Taiwo Adisa with Sulaiman Olanrewaju, a Business Editor with the Nigerian Tribune.
Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun Grants Amnesty to 49 Inmates
To mark the end of one tenure and commencement of another, Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced the release of 49 inmates and commuted the death sentence of three others to life imprisonment.
The governor said he “noted that the unflinching faith in our ability to deliver on our promises meant a lot and the deputy governor and I would ensure that we would do better than before. Furthermore, I noted how we had virtually delivered on all promises made four years ago; these include the conclusion of milestone projects like over 400 km of constructed or rehabilitated roads, comprising more than 80 major roads, lower level roads and even Federal roads and other ground breaking projects”
Other Governors Sworn-in
Also on Monday while Tinubu was inaugurated in Abuja, similar exercises took place in 28 states. The states are Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Benue, Borno, Cross River and Delta.
Others are Ebonyi, Enugu, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara states.
New governors were sworn-in in 18 states, where the governors have served out their two terms.
The states are Abia, Akwa Ibom, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Niger, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba and Zamfara.
Sixteen of the governors inaugurated today are of the All Progressives Congress (APC), including Uba Sani (Kaduna), Bassey Otu (Cross River), Mohammed Bago (Niger), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Ahmed Aliyu (Sokoto), Dikko Radda (Katsina), Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Babagana Zulum (Borno) and Umar Namadi (Jigawa).
10 state governors on the platform of the PDP took charge in their states.
They are Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Kefas Agbu (Taraba), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Peter Mbah (Enugu), Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Siminialayi Fubara (Rivers), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta) and Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa).
Abba Kabir of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) was swore in as governor of Kano State, while Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP) was sworn in as the chief executive of Abia state.
