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Onaiwu Commends Gov. Lawal for Restoring Hope to Zamfara Students, Slams Past Administrations Over Neglect of Education
Onaiwu Commends Gov. Lawal for Restoring Hope to Zamfara Students, Slams Past Administrations Over Neglect of Education
Earl Osaro Onaiwu, former DG of the Nigeria’s Governors forum and founding Director-General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, has commended Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for what he described as a humane and visionary intervention that has finally brought relief and closure to dozens of Zamfara indigenes whose academic futures had been left hanging for nearly a decade.
Onaiwu was reacting to the presentation of academic certificates to 50 Zamfara students who graduated from Crescent University, Abeokuta, but were unable to access their results for nine years due to unpaid tuition fees owed by the state government under previous administrations.
Crescent University had withheld the students’ results as a result of the outstanding debt.
The Lawal administration intervened, cleared the accumulated fees, and ensured the immediate release of the results and certificates. Among the beneficiaries are a First Class graduate in Chemistry and several Second Class Upper degree holders—young Nigerians whose talents and aspirations had been unjustly stalled.
Describing the development as “a powerful act of restorative leadership,”
Onaiwu said Governor Lawal had not only paid a financial debt, but also “repaid a moral obligation to the youth of Zamfara State.”
“For nine painful years, these young men and women lived in uncertainty, their lives placed on hold through no fault of theirs,” Onaiwu said.
“By resolving this long-standing injustice, Governor Dauda Lawal has put smiles on faces that had known only frustration, dashed hopes and broken promises. This is what responsible governance looks like.”
While praising the governor’s decisive action, Onaiwu did not spare past administrations in Zamfara State, accusing them of gross negligence and a dangerous disregard for human capacity development.
“It is deeply troubling that successive governments could abandon their own students after sending them to university,” he said.
“This is not just administrative failure; it is a betrayal of the future. Education is not a luxury—it is the backbone of development, security and prosperity, especially in Northern Nigeria.”
Onaiwu stressed that the Zamfara case reflects a wider structural problem across the North, where insufficient budgetary allocation to education has continued to undermine youth development, worsen unemployment and fuel social instability.
He called on governors across Northern Nigeria to emulate Lawal’s example by deliberately increasing funding for education, clearing legacy liabilities, and placing youth development at the centre of governance.
“Governor Lawal has shown that leadership is about courage, empathy and priority,”
Onaiwu added. “By investing in education, he is investing in peace, productivity and the long-term stability of Zamfara State. This intervention is clear evidence that his education reforms are not mere rhetoric, but policies with measurable human impact.”
Governor Lawal, while presenting the certificates, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to education, noting that the move was part of broader reforms aimed at restoring confidence in public institutions and ensuring that no Zamfara child is denied opportunity due to government failure.
For the 50 graduates, the intervention marks the end of a long night and the beginning of renewed possibilities—proof that when leadership aligns with conscience, lives can be transformed and hope restored.
Life Patron Gen. Buratai Congratulates Newly Elected Lady Captain of TYBGRCC
ABUJA – The Tukur Yusufu Buratai Golf Resort and Country Club (TYBGRCC) has ushered in a new era of leadership with the election of Ms. Jumai Hajara Adamu as its Lady Captain.
The club’s Life Patron, Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd) CFR, former Chief of Army Staff, has extended his warm congratulations and full endorsement. “As the Life Patron, I am immensely proud to see a leader of your calibre step forward,” he stated. “Please be assured of my full and unwavering support throughout your tenure. I have every confidence that your leadership will be marked by significant achievements.”
The election, conducted by the club’s Board of Trustees and membership, highlights a unanimous confidence in Ms. Adamu’s vision and dedication to the sport and the club’s community.
In her acceptance address, the newly elected Lady Captain outlined a forward-looking agenda anchored on three key pillars: Unity, Development, and Inclusiveness. “I believe that golf is not just a sport but a powerful platform for friendship, discipline, mentorship, and community,” she stated, pledging to strengthen member bonds, encourage greater participation among ladies and youth, and enhance the club’s facilities.
Ms. Jumai Hajara Adamu, a respected member known for her active participation and organizational acumen, succeeds a line of distinguished past Lady Captains. She has pledged to build upon their legacy with transparency, teamwork, and accountability, ensuring every member feels heard and represented.
This appointment is seen as a significant step for the TYBGRCC, reinforcing its commitment to excellence, growth, and fostering a vibrant sporting community in the heart of the nation’s capital. The club anticipates a dynamic and prosperous term under her guidance.
About Tukur Yusufu Buratai Golf Resort and Country Club (TYBGRCC):
Located in Abuja, TYBGRCC is a premier golfing destination dedicated to promoting the sport of golf, fostering camaraderie, and encouraging a healthy lifestyle among its members and guests. It stands as a testament to world-class sporting and recreational facilities.
NAWOJ: SEKINAT, CHARITY GETS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists,(NAWOJ), Ogun State Chapter Executives has unanimously passed a vote of confidence on Chairman NAWOJ SEKINAT Salam and the Financial Secretary, Charity James, saying that, their leadership reflect the ideal and objectives of NAWOJ.
This was revealed in a communique issued at an Emergency meeting of the Executive held at the NUJ State Council, Iwe-Iroyin in Abeokuta.
The vote of confidence on the Leadership of NAWOJ was unanimously signed by all the five executive members that attended the meeting with the vice chairperson taking apology for official engagement outside the state capital.
According to the communique ” Consequently, NAWOJ Ogun State Chapter, reaffirms it’s unwavering support and confidence in the Chairperson and the Financial Secretary, Sekinat Salam and Charity James respectively, Urge them to continue in their commitment to purposeful leadership in the best interest of the association and the society at large”.
Speaking briefly with Journalists after the emergency Executive meeting, the Chairperson, Nigeria Association of Woman Journalists (NAWOJ), Com. Sekinat Salam, said the meeting was necessary as the news of her suspension was laughable and insulting because it is like a pot calling a kettle black in this case, saying that the Leadership of the State Council, Com. Wale Olanrewaju has no local standing to suspend her or any executive member, even he cannot be a judge in his own case.
According to her” The Leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State led by Wale Olanrewaju has always been misusing power without recourse to the constitution of this noble Union, hence has no local standing to suspend me or any executive member “.
She said only the Central Working Committee (CWC) has the constitutional rights to sanction or suspend any members found wanting after due process has been followed.
While calling on members to stay calm, Com. Sekinat Salam assured members of positive representation of NAWOJ at both the State and National level, adding the success recorded under her administration cannot be overemphasized.
She therefore called on the National leadership of NUJ to critically look into the matter, either by setting up independent committee to investigate the issues and resolve the matter as quickly as possible.
Adron Homes Chairman Congratulates Oyo State on 50 Years of Progress
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Homes and Properties Limited, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has congratulated the Government and people of Oyo State as the state marks its 50th anniversary, describing the occasion as a celebration of resilience, cultural pride, and sustained progress.
He noted that since its creation, Oyo State has remained a strong contributor to Nigeria’s socio-economic and cultural development, emerging as a hub of commerce, education, and innovation.
According to him, the Golden Jubilee offers a moment for reflection and renewed commitment by government, private sector players, traditional institutions, and citizens toward building a more inclusive and prosperous state.
Aare Emmanuelking commended the state’s ongoing transformation through investments in infrastructure, economic expansion, and human capital development, adding that sustainable growth is deliberate and must remain purpose-driven.
He also praised the leadership of the current administration while acknowledging the contributions of past leaders whose efforts laid the foundation for today’s Oyo State.
Reaffirming Adron Homes’ commitment to national development, he described Oyo State as a land of opportunity. He wished the state continued peace and prosperity, expressing confidence that the next fifty years will bring even greater achievements for the Pace Setter State and its people.
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