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Why Buhari should sack Defence minister – Afenifere
The Pan Yoruba Socio-cultural group, Afenifere has called for the immediate removal of the Minister of Defence Brig. Gen Monsur Dan Alli over his comment on the Benue killing.
Afenifere accused the minister of insensitively sanctioning the killing of Nigerians.
Besides, the Yoruba group accused President Muhammadu Buhari of promoting clannishness by appointing 16 out of the 17 service chiefs in the country from a particular section of the country.
Afenifere described this as unhealthy for the nation, especially in dealing with security issues in a multi-ethnic society.
At the general assembly meeting of Afenifere in Akure, the Ondo state capital, the group demanded that the President should immediately reorganize the country security architecture to reflect the diversity of Nigeria.
Reading the communique of the meeting to Journalists, the Afenifere spokespersons, Yinka Odunmakin said the Federal Government must immediately disarm all Fulani herdsmen carrying AK 47 all over Nigeria.
The group said, that was the only way the President can show that the lives of Nigerians still counted.
It called on the President to rise up to the challenge of his office by addressing the nation directly on the developments that threatened the corporate existence of Nigeria and ensure the killings were stopped and the perpetrators brought to book.
“Meeting is worried about the huge killings field Nigeria has become in recent times in the hands of armed Fulani herdsmen/Militas as evident in the new Year massacre in Benue,the killings in Adamawa, Taraba, Ekiti, Plateau, Ogun, Ondo and other states in Nigeria
“This has been accompanied by arsonists attacks on the farms of Chief Olu Falae,Mr Dele Adigun,Vice Admiral Samuel Afolayan,Chief Bisi Rodipe and several other plantations across the country.
“These killings and arsonist attacks now wear the garb of state approved given the loud silence of the president over these dastardly acts and in fact asking the Governor of Benue state to find accommodation with the killers.
“The IGP of Police has also that the killers are Nigerians while the Minister of Defence has blamed the killings on the promulgation of anti open-grazing law and the blockage of grazing routes in an official sanctioning of the horrendous killings.
“Nigeria today has become a primitive and barbaric enclave as the state is either complicit or unwilling to stop these dastardly acts,” Afenifere said.
The Yoruba group rejected cattle colonies, describing the concept as “offensive,repugnant,offensive, and an affront on the rights of non-Fulani communities across Nigeria.”
Engr Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has disclosed that the nation’s oil and gas reserves have risen to 37.50 billion barrels as of January 1, 2024.
This marks an increase from the 37.046 billion barrels recorded in May 2022.
Komolafe emphasised the implementation of robust policies aimed at enhancing and optimising oil and gas operations across the country.
Notably, gas reserves stand at 102.59 trillion cubic feet (TCF), with non-associated gas reserves reaching 106.67 TCF, culminating in a total of 209.26 TCF of gas reserves.
Addressing concerns during a press conference held in Abuja on Monday regarding crude supply regulation and enforcement, Komolafe underscored the importance of prioritising feedstock supply to local refineries while addressing grievances from oil producers and the Dangote Refinery within specified timelines.
This announcement follows recent reports of a decline in Nigeria’s crude oil production during February and March 2024.
According to data from the April 2024 Monthly Oil Market Report of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Nigeria’s crude oil production (excluding condensates) experienced its second consecutive monthly decrease, dropping to 1.231 million barrels per day in March from 1.322 million barrels per day in February.
OPEC attributed this decline, amounting to a reduction of 91,000 barrels per day, to factors communicated directly from Nigeria.
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Aderemi Oseni has commiserated with the senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari over the loss of his mother, Alhaja Buhari.
The matriarch, who passed away on Monday, April 8, has left a void in the family that Oseni described as irreparable.
In a condolence message released on Wednesday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, in Ibadan, and made available to newsmen, the lawmaker expressed his deep sympathy, praying for Alhaja Buhari to find eternal rest in the arms of God.
Oseni, who also represents Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, urged Senator Buhari and his family to find solace in the legacy of achievements left behind by their late matriarch.
He emphasised the importance of cherishing the memories of her life and the successes attained by her children.
The statement read, “Distinguished Senator Buhari, I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Mama, Alhaja Buhari. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
“Alhaja was a pillar of strength and a source of love and guidance for your family and community. Her legacy of kindness, wisdom, and resilience will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
“May you and your family find comfort and solace in the cherished memories you shared with her, and may the love and support of friends and well-wishers provide you with strength and courage in the days ahead.
“Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you navigate through this time of grief”, Oseni continued.
As Muslims globally observe Eid-el-Fitr, signifying the conclusion of the Ramadan fast, the lawmaker representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo State and Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Aderemi Oseni has called upon Nigerians to prioritise nation-building efforts during this festive period.
Oseni, in a statement on Tuesday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, emphasised the importance of collective action and unity in advancing the nation’s development agenda.
He highlighted the significance of Eid-el-Fitr as a time for reflection, gratitude, and community solidarity.
“As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, let us not forget the critical task of nation-building that lies before us. Nigeria’s progress depends on our ability to work together, transcend divisions, and build a cohesive society,” the lawmaker stated.
The APC chieftain urged Nigerians to set aside differences and focus on common goals that promote peace, unity, and socio-economic prosperity.
Emphasising the need for inclusivity, Oseni encouraged citizens to actively participate in initiatives aimed at fostering national cohesion and development.
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