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ICPC: We blocked N189bn unspent funds in MDAs

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has blocked unspent funds of government agencies totaling N189 billion in 2019 and 2020, collectively.

This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, February 15, by Bako Nathan, Head, Special Operations, ICPC, who said the commission has blocked unspent funds of government agencies totaling N189 billion in 2019 and 2020, collectively.

Nathan disclosed this in Abuja before the House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating alleged corruption and abuse of nominal rolls and other corrupt practices by government agencies.

He said that the ICPC had been investigating allegations of corrupt practices in various government agencies over the years.

Nathan said that ICPC blocked billions of Naira in various government agencies which were allegedly dubiously spent and kept to shortchange the government.

The House, however, summoned the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, and Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed, as well as heads of key government agencies over the alleged abuse and inflation of nominal rolls.

Rep. Dachung Bagos, the Chairman of the committee, said that they would write to all the agencies that did not attend the sitting.

He added that any agency that failed to attend would be treated as one of those abusing laid down rules and over bloating their nominal rolls to defraud the government.

Others summoned by the committee included the Head of the Service of the Federation, Accountant General of the Federation, the Auditor General of the Federation, and the Chairman Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

The Chief Executive Officer, Federal Character Commission (FCC), and the Officer in Charge of IPPIS were also summoned.

Meanwhile, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed the Federal Government’s readiness and commitment to the effective actualisation of the Strategic Roadmap (2021 to 2025) of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development.

Osinbajo made the commitment at the official inauguration of the Strategic Roadmap in Abuja on Tuesday, February 15.

According to the vice president, the Strategic Roadmap as formulated by the ministry is so important.

“It is note worthy that the ministry has developed a framework, thus, leading to an inclusive and innovative future thinking ecosystem for coordinating programmes under its jurisdiction.

“I am further delighted by the Roadmap emphasis on establishing linkages with other government plans such as the National Development Plan by situating itself in a broader matrix of national planning.

“The Roadmap and by implication, the ministry is contributing a climate of coherence, consistency, and continuity across all sphere of governance.

“Therefore, the Federal Government stands ready to support the actualisation of this Roadmap every step of the way.

“I urge all stakeholders to close ranks and collaborate with the ministry; in bringing us ever closer to a socialist secure nation,” Osinbajo said.

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Gov Udom Emmanuel: The silent achiever

The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom, His Excellency Mr Udom Gabriel Emmanuel is one of Nigerian politician who has achieved so many projects in a short period of time, a silent achiever who has been in office since 29 May, 2015 as the Governor of Akwa Ibom State. He contested for the office of Governor in April 2015 elections on the platform of People’s Democratic Party. He was re-elected as the governor of Akwa Ibom State on 29 May 2019.

It is his philosophy and belief that leadership is not a zero-sum game and that the primary purpose of government in a democracy is to serve the common good of the people. Every government decision must be anchored on delivering the greater good for the greater number of people.

Gover Udom in his tireless effort has urbanized Eket, constructed several quality roads (dual lane with pedestrian walkaways), and renovated several hospitals in the state.

In terms of security, He has donated a fully built and equipped Police Base at Awa Iman, Onna local government area for the Special Protection Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, Base 27. He also donated 15 additional patrol vehicles, fully fitted with communication and security gadgets, to the Police. He inaugurated 168 Houses and Overhaul of Water Pump Station and Water Reticulation at 6 Battalion Army Barracks, Ibagwa in Abak Local Government Area.

His administration’s declaration of emergency in the education sector at its inception has constructed and renovated so many schools within the State.

To tackle health challenges, Governor Udom Emmanuel reconstructed General Hospital, Ikot Ekpene (Phase 1) Nto Edino / Ekwereazu Twin Bridges In Obot Akara Local Govt Area, Ikot Oku Ikono Flyover, and 25km Uyo-Ikot Ekpene road, Remodelled & Re-equipped Immanuel General Hospital & Psychiatric Hospital Eket L.G.A., Akwa Ibom State.

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The biggest Crypto Event in Jos and Northern Nigeria to hold in nHub

The popularity of cryptocurrencies and NFT in the media and online have been soaring for years now, more people are starting to learn and earn off Cryptocurrencies.

MaskEX in collaboration with SKYHub Nigeria will deliver a free hands-on experience in crypto to participants in an event scheduled to take place in Jos, Plateau State on the 4th of March, 2022.

The event provides a platform to learn about cryptocurrencies, their uses, implications, ways to trade, and connect with like-minded individuals.

Who is MaskEX?

MaskEX is the World’s most secure and private cryptocurrency wallet and trading platform.
MaskEx provides hundreds of currency and contracts trading pairs to meet diversified trading needs. With more than 20 million users in 200 countries and regions, the platform is the world’s leading digital asset service platform.

What to Expect?
The MaskEX event features some of the top crypto and blockchain influencers, policymakers, and, of course, crypto enthusiasts coming together to promote crypto and blockchain adoption.

This event aims to be the largest cryptocurrency gathering in Northern Nigeria.

Relevant industry topics will be discussed at the forum, such as: how to make money on cryptocurrencies in 2022, the features of effective mining, the implementation of blockchain in business, and much more.

How to attend?
Entry is FREE but registration is compulsory, visit www.maskexcryptotour.com for more information and how to register.
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: 2nd Floor, TAEN Business Complex, Opposite Former NITEL Office, Old Airport Jos

Stay up to date by joining MaskEX’s Telegram channel MaskEX Official Channel – https://t.me/maskextg

Your Wallet, Your Way !

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J Blinks – Better Days EP

One of Nigerian favorite music maestro, the remarkable J Blinks is here with an amazing project titled “Better Days” EP to thrill the entire music airwaves

The project is a compilation of 5 super amazing tracks for your listening.

Download & Enjoy…

Tracks:

J Blinks – Tonight

J Blinks ft Wonder Boi – Dis Your Body

J Blinks – Waste My Time

J Blinks ft Kastro Prime – Shake That Punch Record Productions

J Blinks – Hustle

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Reps moves to restrict public officials from using public funds for medical trips

A Bill for an Act seeking to sanction public officers from seeking medical help abroad with public funds has passed the second reading in the House of Reps on Wednesday, February 9.

The House also placed a N500 million fine and seven years imprisonment for any public official who violated the Act.

Rep Sergius Ogun (PDP-Edo) who sponsored the Bill, while leading the debate on the floor of the House of Reps in Abuja said the Bill would positively impact the lives and wellbeing of the people.

He said that the objective of the bill was to amend the principal Act so as to make provision for sanctions against any public officer who violates the provisions of the Act, especially section 46 of the Act.

He said that the Act forbid that any public officer should seek medical check-up abroad except on recommendation which must be approved by the Minister or Commissioner of Health

He added that the Bill has three clauses, which are: the enactment clause, the amendment clause of the principal Act, while clause three is the citation.

The Rep said the Amendment was born out of a desire to discourage medical treatment abroad at the detriment of indigenous health institutions.

He added that the need to revamp the poor state of the health care sector in Nigeria among other things is the reason for introducing the bill.

“It is no news that Nigeria’s health care system is in a deplorable state and needs urgent attention.

“There is a paucity of infrastructure, dearth of medical personnel, poor standards, and many other challenges that need to be addressed.

“The intent of this bill is to spur public officers to pay more attention to our health care sector and take drastic steps to develop and improve on the sector,” he stated.

Rep Ibrahim Isiaka (APC-Ogun) who had earlier seconded the bill, however, sought to withdraw his support, saying, ”I regret to withdraw my secondment of this Bill.”

But Rep Ahmed Wase, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Reps who presided over the plenary said that once a motion was seconded, there is no opportunity to withdraw.

Rep Toby Okechukwu (PDP-Enugu) in his contribution said that the Bill was only seeking to cure some mischief, adding that it is an offence to use public money for personal gain.

He added that no public officer should incur bills for Nigeria on health bases, stressing that the Bill was in all force patriotic and should be supported