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October 20, 2023

October 20, 2023 IFMNEWS

South-East Group Lauds Tinubu For Appointing Agbasi As Ferma MD

A group under the aegis of Eastern Mandate forum (EMF) has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing an Anambra indigene, Chukwuemeka Agbasi, as the 9th substantive Managing Director of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA).

At a press conference in Enugu, the National Coordinator of the group, Chinedu Nwaorisa, says this recent appointment of Agbasi is a demonstration of the President’s commitment to a united Nigeria.

According to him, this is a pointer to the fact that aside wanting improved standards on Nigerian roads; the President is also thinking that appointment of a South Easterner as the Head of FERMA will change the narratives of the road infrastructure in the region.

Dr. Agbasi is a Civil Engineer. Before his appointment, he was a Director and Head, PPP, Multilateral & Special Duties Department at FERMA.

October 20, 2023

October 20, 2023 IFMNEWS

Tinubu Withdraws Nomination Of Imam As FERMA Board Chairman

President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn the nomination of Engineer Imam Kashim Imam as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA).

24-year-old Imam was on October 13 appointed by the President “for a renewable term of four (4) years, in accordance with Section 2(3) of the FERMA Amendment Act, 2007”.

The appointment, expectedly generated concerns, with many saying he lacked the requisite experience for the job.

Following the uproar, Presidential Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement, said the withdrawal of the nomination is with immediate effect.

Although no reason was given by the Presidency for the decision, Ngelale said all other appointments to the Board and Executive Management team of FERMA are not affected by this directive.

Reacting to the withdrawal of Imam’s nomination, a former Federal Lawmaker, Dr. Usman Bugaje, said he is qualified but faulted the system that threw his name up for consideration.

Dr. Bugaje said this kind of ugly situation is due to some undercurrent in the corridors of power.

October 20, 2023

October 20, 2023 IFMNEWS

Supreme Court Fixes Date To Hear Atiku’s Appeal Seeking Fresh Evidence Against Tinubu

The report that the Supreme Court has fixed Monday, October 23 for hearing in the appeal by the Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, seeking the nullification of President Bola Tinubu’s victory at the February election.

The apex court will same day, hear the motion by Atiku seeking to bring fresh evidence to prove that President Bola Tinubu submitted forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

In a hearing notice, the court fixed 9am of the date for Atiku’s lawyers and those of President Tinubu to address its panel of seven Justices on whether it has powers to grant the request.

Also billed to address the court on the contentious request are lawyers from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) who are joint respondents in the motion.

They are to argue and cite relevant laws on whether such request is grantable under the country’s Constitution and the Electoral Act 2022.

The documents Atiku sought to tender are the academic records of Tinubu, which were handed over to him by the Chicago State University on Monday, October 2.

October 19, 2023

October 19, 2023 IFMNEWS

FG To Shut Third Mainland Bridge 24 Hours For Repairs

The Federal Government has announced the temporary closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos to facilitate essential repairs.

The closure will be in effect from midnight on Saturday, October 21, until midnight on Sunday, October 22.

Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, revealed that the government is initiating comprehensive rehabilitation efforts on the bridge, primarily focusing on critical repairs.

To mitigate commuters' inconvenience, the Ministry will conduct preliminary palliative works on the most severely affected sections along the Adeniji-bound carriageway on Sunday, October 22. These actions are preparatory measures for the extensive repair project.

Motorists are urged to cooperate with traffic management officials by adhering to diversion instructions for smooth traffic flow. During the palliative works, the Adeniji-bound section of the bridge will be closed from Saturday, October 21, until midnight on Sunday, October 22.

We encourage drivers to consider alternative routes where possible during this period.

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