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Governor Okpebholo Assures Return of Disputed Oke-Oroma Land to Owners after Probe Panel’s Reports
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has taken steps to address the issues surrounding the Oke-Oroma land dispute, announcing his decision to set up a Commission of Inquiry.
The Governor stated this when he met with community leaders, residents, and victims of demolished structures at Oke-Oroma community in Benin City, Edo State capital.
Governor Okpebholo, accompanied by his Deputy, Honourable Dennis Idahosa, said the commission of inquiry will investigate the issues and make appropriate recommendations.
In a statement signed by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, said that if it is confirmed that the lands belong to the people, the Certificates of Occupancy (CofO) earlier issued to some persons will be revoked and the lands returned to their rightful owners.
“I remember that during my campaign here, I promised to come back, and now I am here. We hate injustice in this administration.
That is why we are here and happy to meet all of you. We will listen to your voices.
“In the next few days, I will invite you to the Government House and back it up with actions.
“Few days from now, we will set up a Commission of Inquiry to look into this land issue so that we will return your lands to you after the findings.
“We will check if the CofO is already issued on the lands belonging to the people. If there is and the reports say so, I will revoke them and return the lands to the people.
“Continue to maintain the peace. As a government, our responsibility is to provide security. I will speak with the appropriate authorities in charge of security. Security personnel will come in here and restore peace,” Governor Okpebholo assured the people.
President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. Originally set to end in August 2025, his tenure will now continue until August 2026.
According to a statement signed by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, the extension aims to give Mr. Adeniyi the opportunity to consolidate key reforms and oversee the completion of major initiatives, including the modernisation of Customs operations, the National Single Window Project, and Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
President Tinubu commended Adeniyi’s leadership and expressed confidence that the extension would bolster trade facilitation, boost revenue generation, and enhance border security.
Appointed Comptroller-General in October 2023, Adeniyi recently achieved international recognition when he was elected Chairperson of the Council of the World Customs Organization, the highest decision-making body in global customs affairs.
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Kogi Governor Commends President Tinubu over Abuja-Lokoja Road Reconstruction
The Governor also commended the Works Minister, Engr Dave Imahi for the quality of job on the road.
The Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for showing unparalleled commitment towards the completion of the Abuja-Lokoja road Reconstruction, saying his action has demonstrated his unwavering determination to fix the nation’s infrastructure deficit.
The Governor while inspecting a section of the road at Kotonkarfe in Kogi State said the President represents a “coalition of excellence”.
“This is our own coalition. This is what our President is doing and we are grateful to him. This is development”, he said.
The Governor also commended the Works Minister, Engr Dave Imahi for the quality of job on the road.
The Wife of the President Oluremi Remi Tinubu has donated the sum of one billion naira to victims of the horrific Yelwata attack in Benue State.
Oluremi Tinubu who announced the donation during her condolence visit to the state, described the killings as very unnecessary.
About 6 weeks after the heart wretching attack on Yelwata community of Guma local council of Benue State State Wife of the President Oluremi Tinubu visits to pay her condolence.
She proceeds to the new banquet hall of the Government house Makurdi where she meets with relevant stakeholders and makes a significant donation on behalf of council of the renewed hope agenda initiative.
Earlier State Governor Hyacinth Alia while appreciating the show of sympathy by the first family renewed his call for the establishment of State police.
Chairman State Council Of Chiefs the Tor Tiv Orchivirigh James Ayatse wants the killer terrorists flushed out of the State and neighbouring Nassarawa State.
He equally called for compensation for victims to rebuild their lives and return back to their ancestral homes.
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