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Pro-Tinubu group, SWAGA distributes palliatives in Oyo {Photos}
A group loyal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), on Wednesday, distributed food items as palliatives to the less privileged across the 33 local government areas in Oyo state.
Speaking at the symbolic distribution of food items in Oyo town, the National Chairman of SWAGA, Sen. Adedayo Adeyeye said the group felt the hardship being faced by the masses at this trying period, thereby deeming it fit to support the poorest of the poor Nigerians in its little way.
The former minister noted that the gesture was to appreciate Nigerians for their unrelenting support for President Tinubu during the electioneering and to also reassure the masses that he would fulfill all his campaign promises to Nigerians.
He added that Nigeria is on the right track of economic growth and development under President Bola Tinubu, stressing that the present administration in the past three months had made some decisions and policies that would soon turn the fortune of the country for good.
According to him, President Tinubu is a charismatic leader and personality with tremendous leadership traits that will certainly enhance the economic growth of the nation.
The SWAGA chairman urged Nigerians to be patient with the Tinubu-led federal government, reassuring them that the country would soon regain its rightful place in the comity of nations as a result of genuine and positive steps being taken by the government.
Also speaking at the event, the Convener of SWAGA, Mr. Oyetunde Ojo, explained that the palliatives’ distribution by SWAGA would cover South West states, including Kwara, Kogi; and other North Central states where the group presence was strong.
Ojo recalled that SWAGA was inaugurated in 2020 to let Nigerians know that Tinubu was the best candidate who could lead the country on the right track.
He said Nigerians accepted him with their votes to become the nation’s president, “now that Tinubu has become the president, we owned it a duty to appreciate the people.
“We will continue to appreciate them and ensure that all our campaign promises are fulfilled.”
The National Chairperson, of SWAGA palliative distribution, Mrs. Ayo Omidiran, said the group has perfected a plan to ensure that the target beneficiaries get the food items.
Omidiran further explained that the group has representatives across the 33 local government areas of the state who will share the food items with the poorest of the poor in their respective LGAs in the full view of their leaders.
“We have instructed them that the palliative is not meant for SWAGA members only but for the less privileged in their respective local government areas,” she said.
The palliative distribution chairperson noted that many Nigerians were going through a tough time, called on well-meaning individuals and groups to emulate SWAGA and reach out to the less privileged in their respective communities.
The beneficiaries appreciated SWAGA for the gesture, urging the Tinubu-led government to work toward alleviating the plight of Nigerians.
Mrs. Mutiat Shittu and Risikat Adeyemi lauded the group for remembering them after the emergence of Bola Tinubu as President.
Shittu said the group has started fulfilling its promises made during the campaign and that they were motivated.
Adeyemi, who noted that many Nigerians were hungry, said the food items would go a long way in addressing the hunger being faced by the beneficiaries.
On her part, Adeola Adeniran, another beneficiary, said she was surprised to see that SWAGA returned to Oyo State to appreciate them after the general election.
Adeniran promised that the group has renewed the hope of the masses in the administration of President Tinubu.
As Nigerians celebrate Christmas amidst festivities and reflections, the Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and lawmaker representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo state, Engr. Aderemi Oseni has sent a heartfelt message to Nigerians, emphasising the importance of unity, compassion, and selflessness in nation-building.
In his Christmas message on Wednesday, contained in a statement by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the lawmaker described the season as a time to reflect on the love and sacrifice demonstrated by the birth of Jesus Christ.
He urged citizens to embrace the spirit of giving, kindness, and shared humanity that Christmas symbolises.
“Christmas is a season of hope, joy, and renewal,” Oseni said. “It reminds us of our shared duty to show love to one another, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or political affiliations. Let us work together to foster unity and peace in our country, especially as we navigate through challenging times.”
The lawmaker also highlighted the significance of collective responsibility in nation-building.
“As we celebrate, we must remember the less privileged in our communities. Acts of charity and kindness, no matter how small, can make a significant impact on someone’s life,” he added.
The APC chieftain expressed gratitude to his constituents in Ibarapa East/Ido for their unwavering support, assuring them of his commitment to delivering more impactful governance.
He also called for patience and cooperation as the government works towards addressing issues affecting the nation, including infrastructure development, economic stability, and security.
“Let this Christmas inspire us to continue building bridges of hope and fostering the true Nigerian spirit of togetherness,” he stated.
As the year draws to a close, Oseni encouraged Nigerians to remain optimistic about the nation’s future, assuring them that better days lie ahead with collective effort and unwavering faith.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has initiated enforcement action against five airlines—two international and three domestic operators—for various violations of its regulations under Part 19.
The offenses include non-payment of passenger refunds within the stipulated timeframe, non-responsiveness to NCAA directives, mishandling of luggage, short-landed baggage, delayed and canceled flights, among other infractions.
Addressing journalists at the NCAA’s corporate headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, Michael Achimugu, the Authority’s spokesman, stated that airlines must adhere to regulations regarding flight disruptions. He emphasized that failure to comply attracts sanctions.
“Although airlines are not always responsible for flight disruptions, NCAA regulations stipulate actions that airlines must take during such incidents. Failure to comply attracts various levels of sanctions,” Achimugu said.
He reminded airlines of the NCAA’s recent directive mandating refunds to passengers within 14 days for online ticket purchases and immediate cash refunds for tickets bought with cash.
The yuletide season has seen a rise in passenger complaints about delays and cancellations, largely attributed to harmattan-induced poor visibility. Achimugu clarified that airlines are not liable for cancellations due to force majeure but stressed that the enforcement actions are for cases where airlines are found at fault.
“This is harmattan season, so there is poor visibility. Flights must get canceled. This is force majeure, and the airlines do not owe passengers anything in those instances. The enforcement we are initiating today is on cases where the airline is deemed to have been at fault. More will come,” he explained.
Achimugu further disclosed that the NCAA would summon the chief executives of all airlines this week to address flight disruptions and regulatory breaches.
While the names of the sanctioned airlines were not officially revealed, sources close to the Authority identified them as Ethiopian Airways, Royal Maroc Airways, Arik Air, Aero Contractors, and Air Peace.
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Nentawe Yilwatda, has announced the Federal Government’s plan to reach 15 million households, representing 75 million people, through its conditional cash transfer scheme.
Speaking on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Yilwatda explained that the initiative is part of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to mitigating the economic hardships faced by vulnerable Nigerians.
“The president was so specific,” Yilwatda noted.
“There are policies that he brought in to see if that can ease those challenges for people at the lower end of the pyramid. One of those policies is to reach out to 15 million beneficiaries under the conditional cash transfer, targeting households rather than individuals. Each household will receive ₦25,000 monthly, paid three times a year.”
Yilwatda further clarified that the 15 million households being targeted translate to 75 million Nigerians, assuming an average of five persons per household.
So far, the Federal Government has reached five million individuals but is facing challenges in fully sanitizing the social register, particularly with the implementation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) policy mandating digital identities for transparency and traceability of payments.
“Currently, only 1.4 million people on the social register have digital identities. Many of those we are targeting are outside the formal banking system,” the minister disclosed.
Yilwatda emphasized that women are specifically targeted as household leaders under the program to ensure the funds are used effectively for the benefit of children and other vulnerable members of society.
The conditional cash transfer programme, which is administered under the National Social Investment Programme, had earlier been suspended by President Tinubu in January due to allegations of corruption. However, the scheme was reinstated in February, with plans to extend the initiative to an additional 12 million households.
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