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Arresting the Shortage of Medical Doctors in Zone B: Sen 313 Taking the Bull by the Horns By Usman Baba, Shuaibu Awaisu and Sani Yusuf Kokki

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Arresting the Shortage of Medical Doctors in Zone B: Sen 313 Taking the Bull by the Horns By Usman Baba, Shuaibu Awaisu and Sani Yusuf Kokki

Arresting the Shortage of Medical Doctors in Zone B: Sen 313 Taking the Bull by the Horns

By Usman Baba, Shuaibu Awaisu and Sani Yusuf Kokki

Distinguished Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, popularly known as Sani 313, is by all standards a courageous man.

In 2019, Sen. 313 relaunched his political ambition under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, challenging the very popular Bar. David Umaru, who was the Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters. It was a daunting task that seemed impossible. After a fierce battle, right from the party primaries to the general election, the winner was finally decided by the Supreme Court.

Arresting the Shortage of Medical Doctors in Zone B: Sen 313 Taking the Bull by the Horns
By Usman Baba, Shuaibu Awaisu and Sani Yusuf Kokki

Confirming the maxim that impossibility doesn’t exist, a five-man panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, upheld arguments by Musa’s legal team, led by Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), on Friday, June 14th, 2019. They concluded that Musa won the primary of the APC for the election and was the actual candidate for the election.

Since his inauguration as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing the Niger East Senatorial District, the business mogul turned politician has not left any stone unturned in attracting constituency development projects all over his 9-LGA Senatorial Constituency. He is presently building a 50-bed capacity hospital in Sarkin Pawa, Munya LGA, and Kuta in Shiroro LGA. In addition, the Senator has numerous projects to his credit spread across the 9 LGAs that make up his constituency, such as the construction of classrooms, youth centers, motorized boreholes, distribution of transformers, solar street lights, market stalls, road construction, ICT centres, as well as a state-of-the-art mini stadium in Minna town. Work has reached an advanced stage in the construction of a similar stadium in Kuta of Shiroro Local Government Area.

In the area of human capital development, Senator Sani 313 has empowered about 500 women and youths with various items, which include 21 tricycles, 130 motorcycles, 80 grinding machines, 80 deep freezers, 30 generators, 95 sewing machines, 45 clippers, and 24 sewing machines. Furthermore, the Senator empowered 2,868 constituents with ₦50,000 each, amounting to ₦143 million. Additionally, 218 starter packs were distributed by the Senator to 218 youths across the constituency. The agricultural sector has been supported by farmers empowered with farming inputs such as fertilizers, chemicals, irrigation machines, and sprayers, among others. He is also proving to be a legend in attracting permanent Federal Government appointments to numerous constituents of his in various agencies.

It was Nelson Mandela of blessed memory who said “Education is the weapon we can use to develop our society.” Having the above in mind, the Senator has made several interventions in education, from settling the registration fees of undergraduate students, payment of NECO and JAMB fees, and educational assistance to 1,000 higher institution students in his constituency.

The Distinguished Senator is presently redefining and revolutionizing constituency projects in virtually all aspects of human endeavor. The latest is taking a significant step toward advancing educational excellence in Niger East by launching a fully paid international undergraduate scholarship scheme for 100 academically sound students sent to India to pursue various medical courses to bridge the wide gap of lack of medical personnel in the constituency. The selection is done in a competitive process by a high-powered committee. This committee is tasked with administering his merit-based foreign scholarship programme.

Another selection is already ongoing for another 100 poor children to be sent to China to study various marketable courses such as engineering, artificial intelligence, robotics, etc. This rare privileged opportunity will invariably expose the students to different cultures that will broaden their perspectives, foster global understanding, and international collaboration. It is also an opportunity for them to develop critical leadership skills in line with international best practices, and when they return to Nigeria, they will drive positive change by thinking globally and acting locally.

The country, Niger State, and indeed the Niger East Senatorial District are in dire need of specialised skills that are crucial for national development. Skills like engineering, artificial intelligence, medicine, etc., are in short supply. What makes this foreign scholarship interesting is that most of the beneficiaries are not from well-to-do homes. It’s hoped that this priceless education will prepare them to break the poverty cycle in their families by empowering them to improve their socio-economic status and contribute to Niger State and the country as a whole.

~Usman Baba, Shuaibu Awaisu and Sani Yusuf Kokki write in from Minna.
26th August, 2025

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Dr. Bernard Shiaunda Eete Mobilizes Loyalists Ahead of Kenya’s General Election

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Dr. Bernard Shiaunda Eete Mobilizes Loyalists Ahead of Kenya’s General Election

 

Ahead of Kenya’s 2027 general election, Nyanza ODM aspirant Dr. Bernard Shiaunda Eete, popularly known as Dumex3, has intensified grassroots mobilization by holding a strategic meeting with his loyalists across the region. The gathering was aimed at aligning his team, refining campaign strategies, and positioning the movement for a decisive outcome at the polls.

 

The meeting provided an important platform for open consultation, idea exchange, and consensus building. Dr. Eete emphasized the need for unity, discipline, and clear communication as the campaign enters a critical phase. According to attendees, the discussions focused on strengthening the political structure on the ground, addressing community concerns, and ensuring that the movement remains responsive to the aspirations of the people.

 

A key focus was Dr. Eete’s developmental agenda for Nyanza. He outlined his commitments to education, youth empowerment, healthcare access, and infrastructure development, noting that these areas remain central to transforming lives in the region. He urged his loyalists to carry the message to the grassroots, explaining both what has been achieved so far and what the region stands to gain if they rally behind his candidacy.

 

“This is not just about winning an election. It’s about building a stronger, united political movement that delivers real change for our people,” Dr. Eete told the gathering. He called on his supporters to remain focused, avoid divisive rhetoric, and engage voters with facts about his track record and plans.

 

The meeting ended with a renewed commitment from the loyalists to expand outreach, coordinate ward-level activities, and mobilize voters ahead of party primaries and the general election. Organizers described the session as productive, noting that it sharpened the team’s resolve and clarified immediate next steps.

 

As political activity heats up in Nyanza, Dr. Eete’s camp says the strategy is clear: consolidate support, communicate consistently, and deliver a campaign anchored on service and results.

Live update from Kenya by Hon. Babatunde Seidu, Youths Ambassador._

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Mayor of Brampton Honours Olajumoke Abegunde For Charitable Works

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Mayor of Brampton Honours Olajumoke Abegunde For Charitable Works 

…Foundation Touches Over 8,000 Women, Widows, and Youth in Ondo State…..

…Collaborates with International Partners for Free Skill Acquisition in Canada…

 

 

For Chief Mrs. Olajumoke Abegunde, the act of touching lives positively and contributing meaningfully to societal development is not merely a pastime but a deeply ingrained existential mandate. With unwavering gusto, she has remained faithful to this noble vision, championing the esoteric principle that cheerful giving and advocacy for the downtrodden are responsibilities too sacred to be left exclusively in the hands of the government.

 

This resolute philosophy has not only engendered transformative impact within her immediate locality but has also catapulted her onto the global stage. Recently, her passionate charitable exertions—executed both within and outside the shores of Nigeria—earned her prestigious international recognition.

 

A Legacy of Grassroots Transformation

 

As the visionary founder of the Jummy I Care Foundation, Chief Mrs. Abegunde has systematically dismantled barriers of vulnerability across Ondo State. Through sustained philanthropic gestures, she has disbursed extensive humanitarian relief and social assistance to over 3,000 indigent widows and elderly persons. In parallel, her foundation has galvanized robust support for orphaned and vulnerable children while orchestrating an ambitious women’s empowerment programme. To date, over 5,000 women have benefited from skills acquisition and income-generating activities designed to cultivate self-reliance and entrepreneurial audacity. Many of these beneficiaries have also received start-up seed capital to establish their own enterprises.

 

A proud alumna of Criminology and Security Studies from the National Open University of Nigeria, Chief Mrs. Abegunde has also distinguished herself as a patron of youth development. She has sponsored numerous essay writing and entrepreneurship competitions across Ondo State, in addition to funding medical outreaches, orphanage interventions, Iftar and Easter entrepreneurship programmes, and sustained feeding initiatives for the less privileged.

 

Her core philosophy remains immutable: when those who are well-to-do invest strategically in their immediate society, the collective becomes safer, more stable, and poised for greater heights.

 

International Collaboration and Brampton Honour

 

In a decisive move to intensify her developmental footprint, the Jummy I Care Foundation recently entered into a strategic tripartite collaboration with the Habeeb Okunola Foundation and the MakeMee Elegant Foundation. Together, they delivered a gratuitous, high-impact skill acquisition training programme to residents of Brampton, Canada.

 

Participants were immersed in an array of artisan crafts, including the production of resin bags, photo books, picture otters, resin key holders and frame holders, ornamental flower vases, rhinestone embellishment, and the advanced technique of printing images on fabrics.

 

In a ceremonial recognition of her sustained benevolence, the Mayor of Brampton formally hosted Chief Mrs. Abegunde and her delegation at the mayor’s office. The mayor personally expressed profound gratitude for her unwavering support of community development and entrepreneurship. As a tangible emblem of this appreciation, she was presented with a personally signed certificate of appreciation and commendation.

 

Unwavering Commitment to the Future

 

While accepting the honour, Chief Mrs. Olajumoke Abegunde reaffirmed her immutable resolve. She declared that her commitment to touching lives remains absolute and non-negotiable. According to her, she will not relent in ensuring that more lives are touched, more support is channeled to the people, and greater stability is secured for communities. She further emphasized her dedication to cultivating the spirit of entrepreneurship among women and youths as a cornerstone for sustainable development.

 

With over 8,000 direct beneficiaries in Nigeria alone and an expanding international footprint, Chief Mrs. Abegunde stands as a formidable testament to the profound change one determined philanthropist can effectuate when passion meets purpose.

 

Mayor of Brampton Honours Olajumoke Abegunde For Charitable Works 

…Foundation Touches Over 8,000 Women, Widows, and Youth in Ondo State…..

…Collaborates with International Partners for Free Skill Acquisition in Canada…

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APM Senatorial Candidate Ajadi Distributes Over 500 Bags of Rice

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APM Senatorial Candidate Ajadi Distributes Over 500 Bags of Rice

 

The Senatorial candidate of Oyo Central Senatorial District under the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has distributed over 500 bags of rice to residents, party members, state executives, and key stakeholders across Oyo State ahead of the forthcoming Eid al-Adha celebration.

The gesture, which forms part of his annual humanitarian outreach, was aimed at easing economic hardship and strengthening unity among party executives, party members, and residents within the senatorial district during the festive period.

Ajadi said the distribution was a continuation of his commitment to supporting vulnerable households and fostering community solidarity, especially at a time when many families are facing rising food prices and economic pressure.

He explained that Eid al-Adha is rooted in sacrifice, sharing, and compassion, adding that political leadership must consistently reflect empathy for the people, regardless of political affiliation or election cycles.

According to him, the intervention was extended to party executives, grassroots mobilizers, youth groups, and key stakeholders across the senatorial district to ensure equitable distribution across different segments of the political structure in Oyo State.

Ajadi further noted that the initiative was designed to complement household food needs during the festive season, stressing that small acts of support can significantly ease the burden on families affected by economic challenges.
He urged political leaders at all levels to prioritize welfare-driven initiatives that have direct impact on citizens, emphasizing that leadership should go beyond campaigns to sustained service delivery and humanitarian engagement.

Beneficiaries of the rice distribution expressed appreciation for the gesture, describing it as timely and thoughtful amid rising food costs across the country.

They commended Ajadi for maintaining close contact with grassroots members and consistently demonstrating what they described as people-oriented leadership.

The distribution exercise was carried out across selected locations within Oyo Central Senatorial District and coordinated through local party structures to ensure fairness and orderly sharing.

Political observers in the state noted that such interventions have become a key feature of political engagement in Nigeria, particularly during festive seasons, as politicians seek to connect with constituents beyond electoral promises.

As the Eid al-Adha celebration approaches, Ajadi reaffirmed his commitment to continuing similar initiatives aimed at supporting families and promoting unity among residents of Oyo State.

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