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Year: 2026

  • NUJ lauds Tinubu, Umahi on roads transformation

    NUJ lauds Tinubu, Umahi on roads transformation

     

    By Angela Atabo

    Abuja:  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s significant strides in road infrastructure transformation and the Minister of Works, David Umahi’s commitment to transparency in projects execution.

    The Chairperson of the NUJ, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Grace Ike, gave the commendation following a media tour of some ongoing federal road projects.

    One of the inspected projects is the Nyanya–Mararaba–Keffi corridor linking the Federal Capital Territory to Nasarawa State.

    Ike said the ongoing expansion of the road, long plagued by heavy traffic congestion and commuter hardship, signaled the administration’s resolve to address critical infrastructure deficits.

    She noted that the decision by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to invite journalists for an on-the-spot assessment of the project demonstrated openness and accountability in governance.

    According to her, firsthand inspection of projects strengthens the media’s role in holding government accountable beyond press briefings and official statements.

    “This is the first time I have seen somebody said, Go and check my work and give a report. This is openness.

    “We will do our best to report objectively. When the government is doing well, we will report. If otherwise, we will also report.

    “I am particularly happy with the ongoing construction knowing fully well that the expansion of this particular road has been on the front burner of national discourse,” she said.

    Mr Mohammed Ahmed, Director, Information and Public Relations in the ministry, explained that the tour was aimed at giving journalists firsthand insight into the progress of work.

    According to Ahmed, infrastructure and transportation development remained one of the eight priority areas of the administration of President Tinubu.

    Providing an update on the project, the Federal Controller of Works, FCT, Yakubu Usman, said the contract was awarded in 2023 with a completion period of 30 months and a target delivery date of June 2026.

    Usman disclosed that the contractor had already achieved over 90 per cent completion, noting that the pace of work is ahead of schedule.

    “The total project length is 43.65 kilometres. Work on the main carriageway has been completed 100 per cent.

    “What remains are ancillary works such as median drains, side drains and capstone,” he said.

    Usman stressed that, although the official completion date is June 2026, the ministry is optimistic the project could be substantially delivered within weeks if the current pace is sustained.

    He further revealed that the Nasarawa State Government proposed the construction of flyovers at two locations along the corridor to ease traffic congestion, and the proposal was approved by the minister.

    Mr Ahmadu Reuben, Public Relations Officer of China Harbour Engineering Company, while giving an update on the section being handled by the company, said the project has made significant progress.

    Reuben said that approximately 43.15 kilometres had been completed, with the home base reaching up to 43.5 kilometers.

    He said the wearing course has also been fully completed adding that the outstanding works were scheduled for completion by June.

    Also speaking, Engineer Julian Njoku, Project Manager of JRB Construction Company Limited handling a section of the Nyanya–Mararaba axis, highlighted measures put in place to manage heavy traffic during construction.

    “We have resorted to the use of crash barriers to segregate vehicular movement from our workspace. Traffic is flowing gradually while work progresses,” he said.

    Njoku noted that night operations, running from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., have been intensified to accelerate progress, with support from road safety officials, civil defence and the police to ensure security and traffic control.

    He expressed the confidence that the company would meet the timeline set by the ministry.

    Meanwhile, residents and commuters have welcomed the development.

    A civil servant, Matthew Daniel, described the project as a major relief for road users and businesses along the corridor.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

  • Tinubu sends 5-member delegation to Jesse Jackson’s burial

    Tinubu sends 5-member delegation to Jesse Jackson’s burial

     

     

    By Muhyideen Jimoh

    Abuja:   President Bola Tinubu has sent a five-member delegation to attend the burial of American civil rights leader, Rev. Jesse Jackson.

    This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday in Abuja.

    Jackson died on Feb. 17 at the age of 84 in Chicago.

    The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, will lead the delegation.

    Other members are the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa.

    Also on the team are the Special Presidential Envoy for Global and Pan-African Affairs, Brian Browne, and the Senior Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Amb. Sola Enikanolaye.

    The delegation will deliver Tinubu’s message of condolences to the Jackson family.

    In an earlier tribute, Tinubu described Jackson as a great friend of Nigeria and Africa.

    “He was a moral voice and a formidable resistance to apartheid in South Africa,” the president said.

    “He played a leading role in the campaign for the release from prison of Nelson Mandela and other African National Congress leaders.”

    “He won critical support for sanctions against the then apartheid government.”

    The burial programme began on Feb. 26 with a lying-in-state at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Chicago.

    Services were also scheduled in South Carolina and Washington, D.C., including a lying-in-state at the South Carolina Statehouse.

    A “People’s Celebration” will hold on March 6 at House of Hope in Chicago, followed by a private homegoing on March 7 at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. (NAN)

  • Tinubu suspends cashless payment at Federal airports

    Tinubu suspends cashless payment at Federal airports

     

     

    By Muhyideen Jimoh

    Abuja:   President Bola Tinubu has directed the suspension of the newly introduced cashless payment system at airports over traffic gridlock experienced by travellers across the country.

    Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development disclosed this after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, at the State House, Abuja.

    He noted that the policy had caused severe congestion and hardship for travellers, particularly at Lagos and Abuja airports.

    According to him, the cashless system was introduced to curb corruption and enhance transparency in revenue collection.

    “The idea of introducing a cashless system was to eliminate corruption at the airports.

    “However, with the introduction of the system, it created a lot of gridlock and Nigerians have been suffering because of the delays,”

    He said the president directed an immediate return to the previous payment arrangement pending improvements.

    “Mr President directed that we should suspend the present system because it creates a lot of gridlock.

    “He said we should go back to status quo and then perfect the system properly.”

    Keyamo added that the president directed that the review of the platform be carried out expeditiously.

    “The President said we should engage the private sector and develop an electronic system that will collect the money seamlessly without causing delays,” he said.

    The minister assured that consultations would continue with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria on next steps.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that FAAN began implementing the cashless policy on March 1.

    The directive barred cash payments at airport toll gates, requiring motorists to use prepaid access cards or electronic channels.

    However, the development resulted in gridlock, with some passengers missing flights due to delays at toll points. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

  • Owo church attack: How I was arrested by DSS operatives, suspect tells court

    Owo church attack: How I was arrested by DSS operatives, suspect tells court

     

    One of the five persons accused by the Department of State Services (DSS) of carrying out the June 5, 2022 attack on the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State, on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja, how he was arrested by the secret police.

    Omeiza, who opened his defence, told Justice Emeka Nwite while being led in evidence by the defence lawyer, Abdullahi Muhammad.

    The suspect gave his testimony in Ebira Language and was interpreted in English by a court staff.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a total of 41 worshippers were killed during the terror attack on the church, while over 140 others suffered various injuries.

    The DSS had called 11 witnesses to establish the allegations against the defendants in the trial that began on Aug. 1, 2025.

    The trial court had admitted the confessional statements of the defendants following the conclusion of the trial- within-trial conducted to establish that the witnesses’ statement were voluntarily given.

    The five defendants are Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza (25 years), Al Qasim Idris (20 years), Jamiu Abdulmalik (26 years), Abdulhaleem Idris (25 years) and Momoh Otuho Abubakar (47 years).

    The DSS had sought an accelerated hearing in the trial which was granted by the court.

    Omeiza, who claimed to be an auxiliary nurse, told the court that he was arrested on Aug. 1, 2022 alongside two other young boys named Hauwa and Yusuf, in the same house.

    “The night I was arrested, I used to wake up in the morning to read my book. When I woke up and was reading, I looked at the clock and it was 2:26am in the morning.

    “When I woke up, I was hearing noises. At that time, I dropped the book I was reading, I opened my window, viewed through the window and saw a group of people putting on black black and covering their faces. They forced open the door and entered,” he stated.

    According to him, they were asking after my elder brother, Jamiu.

    “There is a door close to my room, and there were too small small boys there. They arrested them, ” he said, and gave the boys’ names as Awal and Yusuf.

    Omeza told that court that it was at the DSS facility in Lokoja, the state capital, that he met the 5th defendant, Momoh Otuho Abubakar, who had also been arrested by operatives of the secret police.

    At the DSS office in Lokoja, Omeiza explained that the four of them were kept in a room where information in respect of their names, schools attended, their work, and their father’s name was obtained and recorded.

    The following day, said the defendant, he volunteered statement and was in detention till Aug. 18, 2022 when he got to know that his elder brother was also arrested.

    He further told the court that before Aug. 18, 2022, when they were moved to Ondo State, the DSS didn’t say anything relating to the Owo Catholic Church attack and membership of ISWAP or any other terror organisation, with him.

    At the Ondo State DSS headquarters office, Omeiza claimed he was detained alongside his elder brother in the same room where interrogators questioned them about the attack on Owo Catholic Church.

    Justice Nwite adjourned the matter until March 6 for the continuation of their defence.

  • Obi Cubana, Cubana Chief Priest and the Constitutional Right of Citizens to Political Choice in a Plural Society

    Obi Cubana, Cubana Chief Priest and the Constitutional Right of Citizens to Political Choice in a Plural Society

     

    By Sylvester Udemezue

    (1). *Background:  The build-up to the 2027 general elections appears, regrettably, to be assuming a troubling and potentially dangerous dimension.

    Earlier today, while briefly browsing Facebook, I encountered a page where numerous commentators, many of them apparently from the South-East, were directing harsh abuses, curses, and insults at Mr. Obinna Iyiegbu (popularly known as Obi Cubana) and Mr. Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu (widely known as Cubana Chief Priest).

    Their “offence,” according to the critics (as seen in their comments), is their acceptance of roles in coordinating a pro-Tinubu support platform identified as the CityBoy Movement.

    The allegation being circulated is that both men have “betrayed” their people by offering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s potential re-election in 2027 rather than aligning with Mr. Peter Obi, who is widely perceived as a leading political figure from their own tribe or region.

    In a related development, I also came across a video in which Mr. Isaac Fayose, a businessman from the South-West, made sweeping and deeply unfortunate generalisations about the Igbo people, alleging that they were “too cheap to buy” and suggesting that the two businessmen had been “easily purchased” to work against “their own brother.”

    Let me state clearly and without equivocation: this commentary is neither an advocacy piece nor a campaign document for any Presidential aspirant. Its sole purpose is to sound a cautionary note about a growing pattern of political intolerance and ethnic absolutism which, if left unchecked, could prove profoundly harmful to Nigeria’s fragile democratic culture.

    (2). *A Brief Reflection On the 2023 Experience*

    Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election offered instructive examples of cross-ethnic political cooperation: examples we must not now forget:

    1. The late Pa Ayo Adebanjo, the revered leader of Afenifere, a foremost Yoruba sociocultural organisation, openly and unapologetically supported Peter Obi’s presidential candidacy. He did so not as an Igbo man, but as a Yoruba elder statesman acting on conviction.

    2. Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, another prominent Yoruba leader and one of Nigeria’s most consequential political figures, publicly endorsed Peter Obi and called on Nigerians to rally behind him.

    3. Mr. Dele Farotimi played a visible intellectual and advocacy role within the Obi movement, articulating its message with energy and commitment.

    4. Ms. Aisha Yesufu, an activist of Edo origin, was one of the most recognisable national voices campaigning for Obi.

    5. Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of Lagos, along with tens of thousands of other Nigerians from diverse ethnic backgrounds, also aligned themselves with the Obi candidacy.

    6. The late Chief Edwin Clark, an Ijaw leader of immense stature and a central voice in the Niger Delta, was likewise a frontline supporter of Peter Obi.

    7. Dr. Yunusa Tanko a northerner, served prominently as a spokesperson/Director within the Peter Obi Presidential campaign structure in 2023.

    8. Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed of Kaduna State, who became Peter Obi’s running mate, and countless other Nigerians from the North, South-South, South-West, and Middle Belt (Hausa, Yoruba, Ijaw, Tiv, Idoma, Efik, Ibibio, and many others) publicly campaigned for, voted for, and identified with the Obi presidential project in 2023. Their participation was widely understood as an exercise of democratic conviction rather than an abandonment of cultural identity.

    These individuals were not Igbo. They were Nigerians exercising democratic choice. Yet, at no time did we witness widespread accusations that these figures had “betrayed” their ethnic nationalities. No one declared that Pa Adebanjo had betrayed the Yoruba. No one accused Chief Edwin Clark of betraying the Ijaw nation. No one denounced Aisha Yesufu as a traitor to Edo people. No one suggested that Dele Farotimi had abandoned his heritage. Instead, their actions were generally understood within the proper framework of democratic participation: citizens supporting candidates based on conviction rather than ethnicity. Indeed, electoral outcomes themselves demonstrated this national character. Peter Obi recorded victories in multiple states beyond the South-East, including Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory. These were not labelled acts of betrayal by the non-Igbo populations who voted for him. They were recognised, rightly, as expressions of political preference.

    (3). *The Emerging Danger*

    It is therefore deeply concerning that the mere participation of two Igbo figures in a political support structure associated with another candidate is now being framed by some as ethnic treachery. Such reasoning is not only misguided; it is fundamentally incompatible with constitutional democracy. Nigeria is not a confederation of ethnic voting blocs. It is a republic of citizens. The right to support, oppose, campaign for, donate to, or vote for any candidate is a civic right guaranteed to every Nigerian, irrespective of tribe, religion, or language. To suggest that a Nigerian must politically align only with someone of the same ethnic origin is to advance a doctrine alien to democracy and dangerously close to sectarian nationalism. If normalised, such thinking would:

    1. Reduce elections to ethnic censuses rather than contests of ideas.

    2. Criminalise independent political judgment.

    3. Deepen suspicion among Nigeria’s diverse communities.

    4. Ultimately weaken national cohesion.

    Democracy thrives on freedom of association and freedom of political choice. Once citizens begin to police one another’s choices through ethnic intimidation or moral condemnation, democracy itself is placed at risk.

    (4). *A Call for Sobriety And Maturity*

    This is therefore a moment for reflection, not recrimination. Every Nigerian (Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, Ijaw, Tiv, Efik, Kanuri, Edo, Urhobo, or from any other background) remains legally, morally, and constitutionally entitled to support any candidate in 2027 or in any future election. Political disagreement is normal. Robust debate is healthy. But ethnic vilification is corrosive. We must resist the temptation to interpret political alignment through the narrow lens of identity. Nations are not built that way; they fracture that way. Let us remember that democracy does not demand uniformity. It demands tolerance.

    (5). *Conclusion*

    Nigeria’s strength has always lain in the ability of its citizens (across divides) to make independent choices, form alliances, and disagree without dehumanising one another. The lesson of 2023 should be one of pluralism, not polarization. As we approach 2027, it is imperative that we reject narratives that seek to chain political conscience to ethnic expectation. A Nigerian’s support for any candidate is not an act of betrayal; it is an exercise of citizenship. If we must contest, let us contest with ideas. If we must persuade, let us persuade with arguments. But let us never weaponise identity against one another. Nigeria deserves better, and we are all responsible for ensuring that it gets it.

    (Respectfully,
    Sylvester Udemezue (Udems).
    Proctor, The Reality Ministry of Truth Law and Justice (TRM).
    08021365545.
    udems@therealityministry.ngo,
    udemsbackup@gmail.com
    (01 March 2026))

  • NAFDAC Wins as Court Jails two Men 40 Years for Producing, Selling Fake Alcoholic Drinks

    NAFDAC Wins as Court Jails two Men 40 Years for Producing, Selling Fake Alcoholic Drinks

    (NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye)

     

    By Biola Lawal
    Flowerbudnews: Two men, Otuorimuno Nelson Aziakpono, 58, and Ikegwuonu Davidson Ikechukwu, 28, have been sentenced to a total of 40 years imprisonment for producing and selling fake alcoholic beverages in Lagos.

    Justice Allagoa.J. of the Federal High Court in Lagos, found them guilty of the production, possession, sale, and distribution of adulterated and unregistered alcoholic drinks within Lagos, a statement by Sayo Akintola, NAFDAC Resident Media Consultant disclosed on Wednesday.

    The conviction followed an enforcement operation by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
    on December 3, 2025, at Kojo Street, Ijanikin, and Vespa Market, during which the illegal activities of the duo were uncovered.

    During the operation, NAFDAC operatives discovered large quantities of counterfeit and unregistered alcoholic beverages.
    including Hennessy V.S.O.P, Hennessy Very Special, Jameson Irish Whiskey, William Lawson Blended Scotch Whisky, and Gordon’s Dry Gin.

    The beverages were found to be counterfeit, unwholesome, unregistered, or misleadingly packaged.

    The two convicts were charged on eight counts. of the possession of unwholesome products, the manufacture of counterfeit alcoholic beverages, and the distribution and sale of fake drinks, all in violation of relevant laws.

    The case was successfully prosecuted by NAFDAC which restated its commitment to protecting public health and ensuring that unsafe products do not find their way into the market.

    NAFDAC warned that adulterated alcoholic beverages pose serious health risks to consumers, and stressed that the agency would intensify enforcement actions across the country to clamp down on such illegal activities.

    The agency also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office, noting that public cooperation is crucial in the fight against counterfeit and harmful. (Flowerbudnews)

     

  • Indigenous Maritime Tourism Investors Visit NIWA Lagos Office

    Indigenous Maritime Tourism Investors Visit NIWA Lagos Office

    ….Pledge Strategic Investment Collaboration

    A coalition of indigenous maritime tourism and transportation investors has pledged to unlock strategic investment opportunities aimed at developing Nigeria’s vast but largely untapped maritime tourism economy for the benefit of littoral communities in Lagos and across the country.

    The group, Allied Concessionaries and Blue Economy Alliance, made the commitment during a courtesy visit to the Lagos Area Manager of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Engineer Sarat Braimah, on Tuesday at the NIWA Lagos Area Office.

    Speaking during the visit, Chairman of the coalition, Bolaji Olasade, explained that the alliance is made up of reputable and experienced maritime tourism and transportation operators committed to redefining waterfront recreation and hospitality by integrating safe and efficient water transportation systems. He noted that the initiative is designed to create jobs, boost coastal tourism, and expand economic opportunities within Lagos and beyond.

    “We came to formally introduce our coalition, which is not a conventional association but a consortium of visible and tested operators, mostly concessionaires, who are willing and ready to collaborate with NIWA to grow and develop inland waterways tourism infrastructure. We are also focused on opening up littoral communities through destination marketing and the promotion of resorts,” Olasade stated.

    He added that the group seeks to reposition Nigeria’s brown water and blue economy sectors by transforming the country’s waterfront hospitality and tourism landscape into a globally competitive industry.

    In her remarks, the Secretary of the coalition, Barrister Dorcas Aderemi, emphasized that the Nigerian marine and blue economy sector can only thrive when the inland waterways ecosystem is strategically aligned for sustainable investment and funding. She called for a structured public-private partnership model between the private sector and NIWA to fast-track development and enhance inland waterways utilization.

    According to her, such collaboration would not only stimulate economic growth and job creation but also significantly boost government revenue and national development.

    The group commended Engineer Braimah for her leadership and commitment to industry growth, particularly her zero-tolerance stance on boat transportation accidents and security infractions on inland waterways in Lagos. They also congratulated her on her recent Nelson Mandela Pan-African Leadership Award, describing it as a testament to her dedication to national service.

    Responding, Engineer Braimah welcomed the delegation and expressed appreciation for their interest in partnering with NIWA. She assured them of the Authority’s willingness to collaborate in unlocking opportunities within the inland waterways corridor in Lagos and across Nigeria.

    “We are pleased to receive you and have listened carefully to your intentions to collaborate with us. We recognize that NIWA cannot achieve its mandate alone without the private sector, especially serious investors with genuine financial commitments to the industry. We will communicate your proposals to our headquarters in Abuja to explore how your group can leverage existing opportunities,” she said.

    The Area Manager further highlighted the need to modernize inland water transportation by introducing new boats and ferries to gradually phase out outdated watercraft, thereby enhancing safety, efficiency, and value across the waterways transportation and hospitality sectors.

    She concluded by urging the coalition to remain united, avoid internal conflicts, and focus on delivering meaningful impact, particularly for littoral communities that must be actively engaged and empowered to benefit from maritime tourism and transportation opportunities within their environment.

  • Ndarani SAN congratulates newly affirmed Niger APC EXCO

    Ndarani SAN congratulates newly affirmed Niger APC EXCO

    By Mohammed Baba Busu

    A legal luminary in Niger, Alhaji Mohammed Ndarani SAN, has congratulated the newly affirmed Executive Committee of the party in the state.

    This followed the successful conduct of the party’s emergency stakeholders’ consensus process that produced the new leadership.

    Ndarani, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), described the affirmation of the state officials as a reflection of unity, political maturity and shared commitment among party leaders and stakeholders in the state.

    In a statement issued on Tuesday in Minna, he said the consensus arrangement demonstrated that the leadership and members of the APC in Niger had resolved to place the collective interest of the party above individual ambitions.

    According to him, the development signals a renewed sense of cohesion and readiness to reposition the party for greater responsibilities ahead.

    “The rancour-free affirmation of the State Executive Committee is a testament to the wisdom of our elders and the spirit of cooperation among stakeholders.

    “It shows that the APC in Niger State remains focused, united and forward-looking,” he said.

    However, Ndarani urged the newly affirmed executives to justify the confidence reposed in them by providing inclusive, transparent and result-oriented leadership.

    He called on them to strengthen party structures across the 25 local government areas of the state and deepen engagement with youths, women and grassroots supporters.

    The learned silk also emphasised the need for reconciliation and internal harmony, noting that sustained unity will be critical to the party’s continued growth and electoral success.

    The APC chieftain reaffirmed his loyalty and commitment to the party and pledged his support to the new leadership in advancing the ideals of progressivism and good governance in the state.

    Besides, Ndarani advised the officials to provide inclusive and transparent leadership, strengthen grassroots structures across the 25 local government areas, and prioritise reconciliation to further consolidate the party’s dominance in Niger.

    The senior advocate also commended the Gov. Mohammed Umaru Bago, popularly known as the “Farmer Governor,” for his visionary and transformational leadership.

    He noted that the governor’s strong focus on agricultural revolution, infrastructural renewal and youth empowerment had repositioned Niger as a strategic hub for food security and sustainable development in Nigeria.

    Ndarani stated that Bago’s commitment to large-scale mechanised farming and rural development had not only boosted economic activities but also inspired confidence among party members and residents of the state.

    According to him, the governor’s performance has strengthened the APC’s standing and credibility at the grassroots.

    He reaffirmed his loyalty to the party and pledged continued support to both the newly affirmed state executive and the Bago administration in advancing the ideals of progressivism, unity and good governance in the state.

    The senior lawyer prayed for divine wisdom, courage and guidance for the new party leaders as they assumed duty.

    NAN

  • Nanta Rounds Up zonal Elections, Heads To Ibadan In April To Celebrate Golden Jubilee

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    National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies ( Nanta) has announced the successful conclusion of all its zonal elections , statutoryly conducted prior to its Elective Annual General Meetings.

    While the lagos zonal election had been announced and made public, including the eastern region with headquarters domiciled in Porthacourt, latest election results oversighted by the second national deputy president of the association, Dr Dagunduro Tukumbo who doubles as chairman of the electoral process, revealed that Muhammad salisu emerged as vice president of the zone for the first tenure in office unopposed.

    Others in the zone who were equally returned unopposed and subsequently sworn in, were kabiru yahaya suliaman, zonal secretary, farouk Aliyu, Public Relations officer, Alhaja sara sani umar, internal Auditor, Aminu Bala Bayero, Tressurer and Mustapha Zakariya, zonal financial secretary.

    From the western zone, comprising the six south West region, with headquarters in ibadan, the following were announced and sworn in by the electoral committee, Olaleye Abiodun Ajibade , vice president, Olatundun Olumide ,zonal secretary, Akintola opeyemi , Tressurer, Adegboyega Olufemi Peters, financial secretary, Temitope Ogunsebikan , Internal Auditor and Adewale Dada , Public Relations officer.

    The stand alone Federal Capital Territory zone returned Angela ike as vice president, Abdullahi Mansour, Internal Auditor, Adewale Adejumoke, Tressurer, Otobo Sunday stepped down forBasirat Gbemisola Okunola to emerge as Financial secretary , Chinenyenwa Nnamuchi , zonal Secretary and Joy Ogonna , Public Relations officer.

    Dr Yinka Folami, President of nanta expressed happiness at the successful outcome of the zonal elections, noting that the association has always conducted its electoral and administrative affairs without rancour, calling on the over three thousand members across the country to attend the Agm slated for ibadan in April.