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Delta Assembly grants Okowa’s request for N4bn credit facility
Delta Assembly grants Okowa’s request for N4bn credit facility
The Delta House of Assembly has granted Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa’s request for N4 billion bank facility to fund the proposed National Social Housing Programme in the state.
This followed the adoption of a motion by the Majority leader, Chief Ferguson Onwo and seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Christopher Ochor at Tuesday’s plenary in Asaba.
The house also granted another request for a N1.2 billion loan from Globus Bank Limited to provide counterpart funding for 2022 Universal Basic Education Programme (UBEC) projects in the state.
This also followed the adoption of a motion by the Majority Leader and seconded by Mr Emeke Nwaobi (PDP-Aniocha North).
The governor had transmitted a letter to the House seeking approval for the N4 billion loan.
Okowa said that the loan which would be taken from Globus Bank Limited or any other financial institution, would be used for the construction of affordable homes across four locations in the state.
He said that the approval being sought was in fulfilment of one of the conditions for family homes funds limited to proceed with the construction of 779 affordable homes in the state.
Okowa said that the homes would be located in Kwale in Ndokwa East, Ekpan in Uvwie, Ibusa in Oshimili North and Owa-Ekei in Ika North East local government areas of the state by Family Homes Fund Limited (FHFL) under the proposed national social housing programme.
The governor said that the initiative was geared toward addressing the housing deficit as well as meeting the welfare needs of the people of the state.
Okowa said that the State Executive Council at its 10th meeting of Sept.15 considered and approved the N4 billion loan from Globus Bank Limited.
“This letter is to seek the authorization of the Honourable House for Delta government to accept the loan facility from Globus Bank Limited or any other financial institution and issue an appropriate Irrevocable Standing Payment
Order (ISPO) in favour of the accepting Bank to defray the loan,” he said.
Okowa also transmitted another letter seeking permission to take a N1.2 billion loan for counterpart funding of UBEC projects in the state.
”Considering the state’s limited cash-flow at the moment, vis-a-vis the current Monetary Policy Rates released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), it became necessary to seek a financial option that will ensure the state benefits from the UBEC grant by meeting its obligations at favourable terms and conditions.
”Incidentally, Globus Bank Limited has indicated interest in providing the state with the required fund, having submitted an offer letter reflecting terms considered favourable to the state, in light of the current economic realities.
”The loan would be paid back in 12 months.
”Sequel to the foregoing, the State Executive Council at its 10th meeting held on Sept. 15, 2022 considered and approved that the State government obtains N1.2 billion loan facility from Globus Bank Limited as counterpart fund matching grant for 2022 UBEC projects in the state,” he said.
Politics
I am fully ready for the 2027 general elections”- ADP, presidential aspirant, Prof. Omolaja, declares
“I am fully ready for the 2027 general elections”- ADP, presidential aspirant, Prof. Omolaja, declares.
By Comrade Samson Ajibade Alabi, NLP Media Director
A presidential aspirant under the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Prof Muhammad Omolaja, has said that he is fully ready for the 2027 general elections especially the presidential contest.
Prof. Omolaja who disclosed this in an exclusive interview with pressmen in Abuja on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, said he has done his consultations with leaders of the Party, boasting that he is the next president of Nigeria by the grace of God.
He submitted that he has won the heart of the people at the grassroots across all the States and geopolitical zones including the federal capital territory (FCT); and convinced them about his clear vision and mission for Nigeria.
According to him, Nigerians are tired of the APC government and ready to vote them out in favour of his Party; the ADP!
Prof. Omolaja added that ADP is the only Party that can liberate Nigeria and rescue the citizens from the prevailing insecurity and other challenges facing the country.
The presidential aspirant said “you are asking me if I am ready for the 2027 general elections or not, I hereby inform you categorically that I am fully ready for the election; we have done what to be done, we have systematically carried Nigerians along in our preparations especially the people at the grassroots; and we have let them know that ADP is the only credible alternative Party that can liberate them from all the challenges the country is facing under the prevailing APC government. I am confident that I will get the ticket of our great Party being the leading contestant, and win the upcoming 2027 presidential election by the special grace of the Almighty God”
He therefore urged Nigerians to rally support for him and his Party (ADP) at the polls in the spirit of peace, love, unity, and patriotism in Nigeria.
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Captain Buratai Joins Borno Assembly Race, Sparks Youth Mobilisation in Biu
Captain Buratai Joins Borno Assembly Race, Sparks Youth Mobilisation in Biu
Pilot Muhammad Tukur Buratai (MTTB), son of former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has intensified political activities in Borno State after purchasing the nomination form of the All Progressives Congress to contest for a seat in the Borno State House of Assembly.
The young aviator is seeking to represent Biu Constituency, a move many political observers describe as a bold transition from professional service into active grassroots politics.
Supporters of the aspirant insist his emergence represents a blend of youthfulness, exposure and leadership capacity needed in the state legislature at a time when demands for greater youth representation in governance continue to gain momentum across the country.
Unlike conventional political entrants, allies of captain Buratai argue that his aviation background has equipped him with discipline, technical knowledge, calm decision-making and strategic coordination skills considered valuable in public leadership.
Political watchers within Biu also believe his candidacy could energise younger voters and strengthen grassroots participation within the APC ahead of the party primaries.
His growing acceptance, according to supporters, is also linked to his accessibility, community engagement and understanding of the developmental concerns facing youths and rural communities within the constituency.
The aspirant recently met with his father to seek his blessing ahead of the political contest, a development seen by many as a symbolic endorsement of his ambition and readiness for public service.
Stakeholders within the constituency say his entry into the race has already altered political calculations in the area, with consultations and mobilisation intensifying across several wards.
Supporters further maintain that beyond family name recognition, the young aspirant possesses the educational exposure, leadership orientation and communication skills required to effectively represent the interests of the people at the legislative level.
As political activities gather momentum ahead of the elections, many within Biu believe his emergence could usher in a new generation of leadership focused on youth empowerment, education, economic opportunities and community development.
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Ajadi Congratulates Bimbo Adekanmbi, Vows Supports to 2027 Governorship Project
Ajadi Congratulates Bimbo Adekanmbi, Vows Supports to 2027 Governorship Project
Prominent political figures within the Team Seyi Makinde political structure in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo and Hon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide, popularly known as Odidiomo, have congratulated Chief Bimbo Adekanmbi following his emergence as the consensus governorship candidate of the political movement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The duo, who also emerged as consensus senatorial candidates for Oyo Central and Oyo South Senatorial Districts, respectively, pledged total support for Adekanmbi’s governorship ambition, while assuring residents of Oyo State of inclusive governance and continuity of developmental policies associated with Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration.
“I throw my full support behind Chief Bimbo Adekanmbi as the consensus governorship candidate chosen by our political leaders through a unified process,” Ajadi said.
He added, “His emergence reflects unity, consultation, and the collective resolve of our political family, and we are fully committed to delivering victory in 2027.”
According to him, the endorsement of Adekanmbi was based on competence, loyalty, administrative experience, and the need to sustain ongoing developmental strides in the state.
Also reacting to the development, Hon. Stanley Odidiomo expressed appreciation to stakeholders for the confidence reposed in the candidates selected through consensus.
He assured party loyalists and supporters that the candidates would work collectively to deepen democratic dividends across the state.
“This is not about individual ambition alone; it is about protecting the future of Oyo State and consolidating on the achievements already recorded. We are united, and we are prepared to serve the people with sincerity and fairness,” Odidiomo said.
Sources close to the meeting disclosed that discussions centered on political unity, grassroots mobilization, and sustaining the developmental momentum associated with Governor Makinde’s administration.
The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Abdulraheem Adebayo Lawal, was also said to have witnessed the strategic meeting alongside other influential stakeholders within the political structure.
Lawal reportedly congratulated Adekanmbi and the senatorial candidates while expressing optimism that the political family would remain united ahead of the next general elections.
Political observers in the state believe the consensus arrangement may reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 governorship contest, especially with increasing alignments and consultations among major political actors across the state.
Adekanmbi’s emergence is already generating conversations within political circles, with supporters describing it as an attempt to maintain continuity, stability, and the governance philosophy championed by Governor Makinde over the years.
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