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Cut governance cost by 60 per cent, not travels alone – Peter Obi tells Tinubu

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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has emphasized the need for a 60% reduction in Nigeria’s cost of governance. Obi expressed his viewpoint in response to President Bola Tinubu’s decision to decrease the travel expenses of government officials by 60%, including his own entourage, Vice President Kashim Shettima, First Lady Remi Tinubu, and ministers. Obi questioned why the government had not disclosed the anticipated savings resulting from this reduction and suggested that such measures, while commendable, only scratch the surface.

In a post on X, Obi stated, “The recently announced 60% cut in the size of federal official entourages on travels is a positive step towards the reduction of the cost of governance and a means of curbing wastage. However, this measure is limited in scope and is likely to result in only minimal savings. The public is still in the dark about the actual amount of savings this move will yield. While acknowledging the commendable nature of this modest step, what is truly needed is a 60% reduction in federal official overseas trips and a corresponding 60% decrease in the size of delegations.”

Furthermore, Obi stressed the importance of a comprehensive approach, asserting, “Most importantly, our current economic reality necessitates a 60% reduction in the total cost of governance at the Federal level. This implies a revision of the recently approved federal budget to eliminate all wasteful and unnecessary items. Such a significant cut in the cost of government is essential for generating substantial savings that can meaningfully impact the current state of the economy.”

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BREAKING! Rivers State House Of Assembly Gets New Speaker

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A married man with 12 children was discovered dead in a brothel located on Tombia-Amossoma Road in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The deceased, believed to be from Delta State, had left his home around 8 am on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, heading to the brothel.

Details regarding the events that occurred while he was in the brothel room with the commercial sex worker he visited remain unclear. However, his lifeless body was found naked in the brothel room, with all the commercial sex workers in the establishment having fled, presumably upon realizing what had transpired.

Reports indicate that the brothel had previously been raided by security operatives and marked as a red zone. Mr. Tolumobofa Akpoebibo Jonathan, the Commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) in Bayelsa State, confirmed at the scene that the deceased, approximately 40 years old, was a father of 12 children.

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Father Of 12 Dies In Brothel

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A married man with 12 children was discovered dead in a brothel located on Tombia-Amossoma Road in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The deceased, believed to be from Delta State, had left his home around 8 am on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, heading to the brothel.

Details regarding the events that occurred while he was in the brothel room with the commercial sex worker he visited remain unclear. However, his lifeless body was found naked in the brothel room, with all the commercial sex workers in the establishment having fled, presumably upon realizing what had transpired.

Reports indicate that the brothel had previously been raided by security operatives and marked as a red zone. Mr. Tolumobofa Akpoebibo Jonathan, the Commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) in Bayelsa State, confirmed at the scene that the deceased, approximately 40 years old, was a father of 12 children.

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Gateway International Airport To Become Hub For Aircraft Maintenance, Flight Training School

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An aircraft maintenance repair facility and a flight training school for young pilots and auto engineers are preparing to commence operations at the Gateway International Agro Cargo and Passenger Airport soon. Once fully operational, the facility will eliminate the need for aircraft to travel outside Nigeria for routine maintenance, as it will be conducted at the Gateway International Airport.

President of Air First Maintenance and Repair Facility, Gbolahan Abatan, disclosed this during an interview with journalists after meeting with Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in his office. Abatan expressed the company’s anticipation to collaborate with the state government in developing the Aircraft Maintenance Facility at the Agro Cargo Airport.

He mentioned the company’s plans to initiate aircraft assembling at the facility and emphasized that once operational, it would generate employment opportunities for locals and individuals from other states. Abatan lauded Governor Abiodun for establishing a top-notch airport in the state. He stated, “We had a productive discussion, and the Governor has assured us of providing all necessary support to kickstart our operations. Therefore, with our certification process underway, we aim to commence activities at the airport by the end of June.”

Additionally, the company intends to establish a flight training school for young pilots and auto engineers, with plans to utilize specific airplanes for training purposes and eventually assemble aircraft components on-site to create more job opportunities for locals and individuals from other states.

In his comments, Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Gbenga Dairo, praised the airport’s facilities, highlighting its first-class status and possessing the country’s longest runway. He emphasized that the airport management technology is top-notch. Dairo also acknowledged Air First’s outstanding track record in aircraft maintenance and expressed the state’s satisfaction with the location of the leading aircraft maintenance company at the airport.

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