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Sanusi honoured with Public Service Stellar Performance award
Dr. Sanusi Mohammed Ohiare (Akiliwo Ejeh Olamaboro), the Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund/Board Member of the Rural Electrification Agency, (REA), a federal government’s energy based institution has been honoured with Excellence in Public Service Award (PSA) by the Board and Management of Businessday Newspapers in Abuja.
Sanusi was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari 5 years ago to serve as the pioneer Executive Director of the fund. Having distinguished himself and performed creditably well during the first five years, President Buhari approved his reappointment for a second and final term of five years in January 2022.
He was also recently named as the Chair of the Advisory Board for a research project on mini-grids in Africa, titled Sustainability, Inclusiveness and Governance of Mini-grids in Africa (SIGMA) currently running with UK Research and Innovation Funding through their Global Challenge Research Fund.
The Businessday Excellence in Public Service Awards, is an annual recognition event that celebrates functionaries occupying strategic positions in the federal administration, who in the performance of their responsibilities, embody the best values of responsible policy formulation, operational delivery excellence and broad stakeholder.
According to Dr. Ogho Okiti, Managing Director of Businessday Media Limited, publishers of Businessday Newspapers, the organization has “sustained this leadership thought initiative and commitment for the sole aim of developing Nigeria, as the voice of business in West Africa@.
He said Dr Sanusi was honoured for distinguishing himself by promoting good governance and development in all the organizations he had worked and in REA through his sterling leadership capacities. Sanusi was bestowed with the “Public Service stellar performance” award
Other recipients of the award include, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Hon. Minister of Interior, Brigadier –General Buba Marwa (rtd), Chairman/CEO, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Dr George Muoghalu, MD/CEO, National Inland Water Ways Authority (NIWA), Alhaji Tijanni Idris Umar permanent secretary, State House, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons, Prof Mohammed Sani Haruna, Chairman/ CEO, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) amongst others
Born 6th March 1985, Sanusi holds a PhD in Rural Energy Development from the prestigious Institute for Energy and Sustainable Development (IESD), De Montfort University, Leicester, United Kingdom; a Master of Science degree in Energy Studies, with Specialization in Energy Finance from the renowned Centre for Energy, Petroleum, Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP), University of Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom, and a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Jos, Nigeria.
He had previously worked with the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ, the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc. (NBET), FCTA Abuja and other private companies in various capacities.
He has published several peer-reviewed articles and a textbook chapter on rural electrification with bias to planning, technology options and financing in Nigeria, and has been instrumental to various government policies, programmes and regulations concerning renewable energy and rural electrification in Nigeria.
Dr. Sanusi is a 2017 Mandela Washington Fellow, the Youth Leader of the Year (2019/2020) award by African Power, Energy and Water Industry, Trustee at the Sanusi Ohiare Foundation and Great Vibes Basketball Foundation, and a member of several professional associations, including the International Association of Energy Economics (IAEE), Nigerian Association of Energy Economics (NAEE), Lagos Oil Club and Society for Petroleum Engineers (SPE), and the Energy Institute, UK.
Dr Sanusi is a community mobilizer per excellence, who is fully committed to the Nigerian project, and has been actively involved in building relationships and mutual understanding between the different groups in the country.
This has earned him many awards within and outside of Kogi State, including an award of excellence for community service at his local government, as well as the Akiliwo Ejeh (Strength of the King), Ejeh Olamaboro Kingdom, Kogi State, Oshetehueyi of Ebira Land, Mene-Eedee 1 of Barako Community, Rivers State, Asema of Upopo Uvete, Adavi Eba, Kogi State, Dan-Amar Igu of Koton-Karfe a chieftaincy title in Kogi State. Dr Sanusi is also a committed and loyal APC member, and a believer in the ability of the youth to move Nigeria to greater heights.
Personality
Sankara describes Tinubu as a champion of democracy, rejoices with him @72
The senator who represented Jigawa North West Senatorial District in the 7th and 9th Senate,
Danladi Sankara while rejoicing with President Bola Tinubu on the ocasion of his 72 birthday celebration has described him as a champion of Democracy.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Senator Sankara chronicled the struggles President Tinubu made with other Nigerians in enthroning democracy in Nigeria in 1999.
“Most of the years spent by President Tinubu before becoming President in May 2023, have been spent on the struggle to enthrone social justice and workable democaracy in Nigeria”, he said .
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has impacted indelibly in the annals of history of political development of Nigeria
“We salute him today on the historic occasion of his 72nd birthday”. he said.
He appealed to Nigerians to support the federal government in its efforts to stabilize the nation’s economy for sustainable progress and development.
“Economic reforms for true national development require mass enlightenment and support of the people to achieve the desired objectives.
“Government should involve and carry along all stakeholders and the people at local levels in the process of policy implementation for maximum impact and benefit to the nation”, he added
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Obi greets Obasanjo at 87, describes him as a true Patriot
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 General election, Mr Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigeria’s Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on his 87th birthday.
Obi who joined President Obasanjo in his Birthday Thanksgiving Service at The Chapel of Christ The Glorious King, OOPL, Abeokuta to mark the Commencement of his 87th birthday celebrations, described Obasanjo as a true patriot whose ultimate desire is the development and progress of our nation.
A statement by the Chief Spokesperson Obi-Datti,Dr Yunusa Tanko quoted Obi to have stated that he was delighted to celebrate the revered Nigerian leader due to his many contributions to the nation.
“I was delighted to celebrate with this very revered Nigerian who has contributed immeasurably to the growth of our nation. His love for the nation is very evident in his firm commitment to the unity and peace of our dear nation.
“President Obasanjo remains a true leader who not only engineered so many positive transformations in our nation but left behind a sound economic foundation, which if we have followed, we would not be in the sorry state we are today,” Obi said.
Obi eulogised Obasanjo forever remaining active in the collective work of nation-building. He noted that Obasanjo has continued to contribute, by words and actions, to the struggle for good governance in Nigeria.
“With our dear nation, going through very challenging times, occasioned by leadership failure, President Obasanjo has continued to courageously add his voice to demand good governance in the country. He not only speaks, but he takes action to ensure that our nation is saved from further chaos.
“As a father figure, he has continued to inspire and mentor the younger generation in transformational leadership. I am delighted to celebrate him today,” Obi enthused.
He prayed to God to grant Obasanjo more healthy and fruitful years, as he continues to play his part in the development of the nation, through his immeasurable contributions, while wishing him a happy 87th birthday.
Personality
Southern, Middle Belt Leaders grieve over Ezeife’s demise
The leadership of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’Forum (SMBLF) has expressed grief over sudden demise of the former Governor of Anambra State, Chief (Dr) Chukwuemeka Ezeife on Thursday 14th day of December 2023 at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja. He was 85.
The statement was jointly signed by Chief (Dr.) E.K. Clark for Southern people, Chief Ayo Adebanjo Leader of Afenifere, Chief Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President-General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Dr. Pogu Bitrus – President, Middle Belt Forum and Senator Emmanuel Ibok-Essien, FNSE – National Chairman, PANDEF
Thestatemwnt reads, “‘Okwadike’ as he was fondly called was a founding and staunch member of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum; a strong promoter, and an unshaken believer in the unity and progress of Nigeria, based on equity, fairness, and justice.
“We recall that he actively participated in the last meeting of the Forum (SMBLF) in Abuja on Thursday 26th October 2023, where far-reaching decisions were made in the overall interest of the country.
“The Havard-trained economist was a prominent Statesman, a politician of exceptional brilliance, high repute, and integrity. He was a man of firm resolve and typical modesty. Ezeife loved his people and Nigeria with passion.
“We will sorely miss his inspiring personality, brilliant ideas, vibrant contributions, and steadfast solidarity in our pursuit of an egalitarian Nigerian State that would be fair and just to all irrespective of tribe, religion, or political inclination.”
The statement extended its deepest condolences to his family in particular, as well as the Government and people of Anambra State, the Igbo Nation, and Nigeria, which he served dedicatedly.
“We pray the Almighty God ro grant us all the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss and for the peaceful repose of the noble soul of our dearly beloved departed Compatriot.
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