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NHIS PRESIDENTIAL INVESTIGATIVE PANEL: STILL WAITING FOR THE REPORT, FIVE MONTHS HENCE — Maiwada Dammallam

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Nothing could be more embarrassing than the statement accredited to the Assistant Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Olusegun Adetola, in which he blamed the just concluded general elections as the reason the government is yet to make public the outcome of the Presidential Investigative Panel on the recent crisis in the National Health Insurance (NHIS).

President Muhammadu Buhari had on November 2, 2018 directed the Executive Secretary of the NHIS, Prof Usman Yusuf to proceed on administrative leave while setting up a Presidential Panel to investigate supposed infractions labelled against him by the Chairman of NHIS Council Dr. Enyantu Ifenne who attempted to illegally suspend him indefinitely.

The Panel was composed of distinguished men and women with diverse experiences and backgrounds in the Federal Civil Service from the Offices of the SGF, Accountant General, Auditor General, Bureau for Public Procurement (BPP). Attorney General, Fed. Ministry of Health, DSS and chaired by a retired Federal Permanent Secretary.
The Panel heard from all stakeholders; Minister of Health, he Executive Secretary, NHIS Board, NHIS Management and Staff, NHIS Unions, Leaders of NLC and TUC, HMOs, Leaders of Healthcare facilities, and enrollees. They also heard from the ICPC that has been investigating corrupt practices in the NHIS since 2013.

The SGF while inaugurating this Panel, gave it seven terms of reference and a deadline of two weeks to submit its report which he promised to make public and government’s swift action on its recommendations.
It has now been five months since inauguration of the Panel and four and a half months since it submitted its report to the SGF and Nigerians have not heard anything but this recent excuse from the SGF’s office of election being responsible for the delay.
If other Ministries and Agencies continued to function during the elections, why is the report of the Investigative Panel of this important Agency sitting in the SGF’s office gathering dust?
What this delay and lame excuse do is give room for unhealthy speculations on the intentions of this government.

Lest we forget, serious allegations were made against Prof. Yusuf which this Panel set out to investigate. Justice and fair play demands that if this Panel finds him guilty, the report should be made public and he should face the full wrath of the Law but, if not, he should be exonerated on National TV as was done when he was accused. In addition, he should be immediately reinstated to continue his fight against corruption and injustice in the NHIS.

The way this matter has been handled so far, is demoralising and a big disincentive for any Nigerian willing to take the big leap of faith and risk it all to come back home to serve his country. This government should support, commend and protect any Chief Executive courageous enough to doggedly stand up against corruption and injustice.
THIS REPORT SHOULD BE RELEASED UNEDITED TO THE PUBLIC AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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Renewed Hope Ambassadors Shift to Grassroots Mobilisation Ahead of 2027

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Renewed Hope Ambassadors Shift to Grassroots Mobilisation Ahead of 2027

*Renewed Hope Ambassadors Step Into the Next Phase

 

Fresh from the successful APC 2026 National Convention, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National, Zonal, and State leadership gathered in Abuja over the weekend, for its fourth strategic meeting, setting the tone for nationwide grassroots activation ahead of 2027.

Chaired by Governor Hope Uzodinma (Imo State) the Director General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, alongside Deputy Director-General, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, and Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State as Secretary, the session reinforced one clear direction: One Party. One Message. One Mobilization whilst also laying out a strategic roadmap for the activation of the network across all communities in Nigeria.

Backed by the strength of 31 APC-led states, the Renewed Hope Agenda is taking Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of progress and reform to every corner of Nigeria.

From bold economic restructuring to initiatives like NELFUND, the increase in the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, and strategic investments in critical sectors, including PNiCGI, the mission remains clear: helping Nigerians understand both the purpose and the progress of the Renewed Hope vision.

This is coordination at scale. This is grassroots engagement with purpose. This is the next phase of Renewed Hope with One Party, One Message, and One Mobilisation framework

#RenewedHopeAmbassadors #APC #WeAreAPC

 

Renewed Hope Ambassadors Shift to Grassroots Mobilisation Ahead of 2027

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Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention

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Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention.

 

Governor Umaru Bago has inaugurated the Digital Media Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold on March 27 and 28, 2026 in Abuja.

 

Chairing the sub-committee, Governor Bago tasked members with the responsibility of effectively communicating the party’s manifesto to the public.

 

He emphasized the need to leverage social media platforms to highlight the achievements and ongoing efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that communication gaps have posed challenges that must now be decisively addressed.

 

The Co-Chair of the sub-committee, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, echoed the Governor’s position, urging members to project the activities of both the party and the government to a broader audience.

 

He called for a deliberate and coordinated effort to showcase the party’s achievements and policy direction, stressing the importance of shaping a compelling and consistent narrative across all digital platforms.

 

Delivering a presentation to the committee, Otega Ogra, SSA to the President on New Media, who serves as Secretary of the sub-committee, outlined strategic focus areas to guide the team’s operations.

 

His presentation highlighted communication priorities and actionable steps to achieve the committee’s mandate and strengthen the party’s digital engagement.

 

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VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC

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VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC

 

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finalized plans to receive Vice President Kashim Shettima for the formal defection and reception of Governor Dauda Lawal into the ruling party, scheduled to take place on Tuesday.

 

State APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, disclosed this during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Gusau, the state capital. He noted that the Vice President would be joined by the party’s national leadership to mark what he described as a landmark political realignment in the state.

 

Maikatako expressed the party’s excitement over Governor Lawal’s return, recalling that Zamfara had historically been an APC stronghold and that the Governor was previously a bona fide member of the party before his earlier exit.

 

“We all know that Zamfara has long been one of the APC’s stronghold states, where the defected Governor was once a bona fide member. Now that he has decided to return home, having been satisfied that the APC remains his second choice after the one he left for obvious reasons,” Maikatako stated.

 

The Chairman called on all party faithful across the 147 wards in the state’s 14 local government areas to turn out en masse to honour the Vice President’s visit. He emphasized that the event was strategically positioned to bolster the party’s popularity and strengthen its structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 

In a strong appeal for unity, Maikatako urged members to set aside all factional tendencies, stressing that the APC remained one political family with shared goals, particularly the ambition to make Zamfara and Nigeria great again.

 

Echoing similar sentiments, a former state APC Chairman, Lawal M. Liman, appealed to members to cascade the message to their wards and local government areas. He reinforced the need for cohesion, noting that the party’s collective strength would be critical to achieving success in future elections.

VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC

All eyes are now on Gusau as the ruling party prepares for a high-profile political gathering expected to further consolidate its influence in Zamfara State.

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