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Abuja Hotel Owners congratulates Wike on appointment as FCT minister
The Hotel Owners Forum Abuja (HOFA) has congratulated Mr Nyesom Wike over his appointment by President Bola Tinubu as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.
This is contained in a statement signed by the HOFA President, Mrs Funmi Kazeem on Friday in Abuja.
“it is with great joy and enthusiasm that I extend our heartfelt congratulations to Wike, for his recent appointment as the minister of FCT, Abuja.
“This remarkable achievement is a testament to his unwavering commitment to public service, his exceptional leadership qualities, and dedication to the betterment of our capital city.
“HOFA represents a community that greatly appreciates the efforts of individuals who contribute to the growth and development of hospitality and tourism industry.
“We recognise his strong track records as a visionary leader, and we firmly believe that his appointment as the minister of FCT will pave way for significant advancements and positive changes within the capital territory,” Kazeem said.
The HOFA president explained that Wike’s leadership qualities had been evident even as governor of Rivers.
She added that HOFA is confident that Wike’s tenure as the minister of FCT would be marked with progressive policies, sustainable development initiatives, and a focus on improving the lives of the residents and businesses in Abuja.
She stressed that hotels owners are excited and expecting to witness the positive impact of his strategic decisions and visionary outlook.
“As representatives of the hospitality sector in the FCT Abuja, we understand the integral role that tourism and hospitality development will play in growing our GDP.
“We have faith that under Wike’s leadership, Abuja will continue to flourish as a vibrant and world-class destination for both businesses and leisure.
“His appointment is not only a personal achievement but also an achievement for all of us who call Abuja home.
“We are eager to see his transformative plans unfold and contribute to the overall prosperity of our city.
“Once again, congratulations on this momentous appointment. HOFA stands by Wike and pledges her support as he embark on this new chapter of your public service journey.
“May his tenure as the minister of FCT be marked with success, innovation, and progress for Abuja and its residents,” Kazeem said.
The Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN has warned against obstructing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from carrying out its lawful duty .
Fagbemi’s warning is contained in a statement in Abuja.
“This is a matter of very grave concern, it is now beyond doubt that the EFCC is given power by the law to invite any person of interest to interact with them in the course of their investigations into any matter, regardless of status.
“Therefore, the least that we can all do when invited, is not to put any obstruction in the way of EFCC, but to honourably answer their invitation.
“A situation where public officials who are themselves subject of protection by law enforcement agents will set up a stratagem of obstruction to the civil and commendable efforts of the EFCC to perform its duty is to say the least, insufferably disquieting’’.
He added that running away from the law will not resolve issues at stake but only exacerbate them.
“Nigeria has a vibrant judicial system that is capable of protecting everyone who follows the rule of law in seeking protection.
“I therefore encourage anyone who has been invited by the EFCC or any other agency to immediately toe the path of decency and civility by honouring such invitation instead of embarking on a temporising self-help and escapism.
“This can only put our country in bad light before the rest of the world’’.
He said institutions of state should be allowed to function effectively and efficiently.
“I stand for the rule of law and will promptly call EFCC, and indeed any other agency to order when there is an indication of any transgressions of the fundamental rights of any Nigerian by any of the agencies’’.
NAN reports that the EFCC had on Wednesday warned members of the public that it was a criminal offence to obstruct officers of the Commission from carrying out their lawful duties.
Section 38(2)(a(b) of the EFCC Establishment Act makes it an offence to prevent officers of the Commission from carrying out their lawful duties. Culprits risk a jail term of not less than five years.
The warning , the EFCC said, became necessary against the background of the increasing tendency by persons and groups under investigation by the Commission to take the laws into their hands by recruiting thugs to obstruct lawful operations of the EFCC.
On several occasions, the anti graft agency said, operatives of the Commission have had to exercise utmost restraint in the face of such provocation to avoid a breakdown of law and order.
Some unknown gunmen have kidnapped Joshua Rogers, the ChannelsTV reporter in Port-Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
Politics Nigeria learnt that Rogers was picked up close to his residence at Rumuosi in Port Harcourt and to an unknown destination by the gunmen around 9pm on Thursday, April 11.
The reporter was driving his official ChannelsTV branded car when the hoodlums accosted, pointed a gun at him and took him away in the same vehicle.
Rogers was said to be returning from his official assignment in Government House after a trip to Andoni for a government event when the incident happened.
Already, the gunmen were said to have contacted his wife and demanded a N30million ransom for bis release.
His cameraman confirmed the incident and appealed to his abductors to set him free unconditionally.
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