NATIONAL VIBES

Governor of Delta, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated the matriarch of the Elumelu family, Mrs Suzanne Elumelu, as she clocks 95.  In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, the governor joined family and friends of the great mother of Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr Tony Elumelu and the Minority Leader of House of Representatives, Rt.Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, in celebrating the nonagenerian.  He described Mama Elumelu as a great mother whose dedication and commitment in raising a successful family was unparalleled.  According to Okowa, Mama's hardwork and vision for the future of her children culminated to their distinguished accomplishments in various fields of endeavour.  He prayed that Mama would live longer to avail her family, Onicha-Ukwu community, Christians and the larger society of her immeasurable counseling and love, adding that Mama's years ahead would be filled with joy and good health for her to continue to en...

The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives felicitates with Nigerians on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr which mark the successful completion of the Holy Ramadan fasting, urging them to leverage on the lessons of the Ramadan to pray for and instill spiritual renewal in the country. The caucus charges all citizens, especially leaders at all levels, to use the occasion to rekindle the virtues of self-restrain, rectitude, love, forgiveness, compassion for one another and above all, the fear of the Almighty Allah in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Prophet Mohammed. The Holy Ramadan fasting and prayers offer us divine lessons in personal and collective discipline, peaceful coexistence, mutual understanding, honesty, transparency, adherence to rules and pursuit of justice; virtues we must imbibe and exhibit to guarantee the much-desired political stability and economic recovery at this critical time. Indeed, the essence of Eid-el-Fitr must pervade our national life if we m...

…Says His Victory is Triumph for Democracy The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives congratulates the Governor of Adamawa State, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on his widely celebrated victory at the just concluded Adamawa State Governorship election. The Caucus also congratulates and salutes the people of Adamawa State for their resilience in standing with Governor Fintiri and resisting desperate anti-democratic forces that sought to manipulate the electoral process, suppress the Will of the people and impose an illegitimate government on the State. The re-election of Governor Fintiri marks the triumph of the Will of the people of Adamawa State in the exercise of their democratic right to choose their preferred leader in an election. From the results of the main election and the supplementary poll, it was clear that Governor Fintiri remains the clear choice of the people. His ultimate victory further proves that no matter how much falsehood, tyranny and manipulations appear ...

Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has felicitated the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barrister Kingsley Burutu Otuaro on the auspicious occasion of his 55th birthday anniversary. Elumelu in a statement on Sunday described Barrister Otuaro as a dependable Man with great value who has demonstrated faithfulness and loyalty to the people. Elumelu appreciated God for adding another year to the age of the Deputy Governor and said that as a Great Man of noble character with the fear of God, Barrister Otuaro has continued to use his life to serve God and humanity. The Minority Leader noted the Deputy Governor's excellent working relationship with the Governor of the State and maintained that he has remained a beacon of trust, faithfulness, hope and great value to the present administration in the State. Elumelu who represents Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, commended the Deputy Governor for his role in bringing p...

By Isah Abuh Yusuf I contested for the National Assembly seat to represent the good of people of Bauchi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives two times, 2015 and 2023. My idea to go into the race of the legislative seat was premised on the motivation and inspiration I got from my keen observation of happenings in the National Assembly in which I discovered how many young people like me are making serious impacts in the nation building and the wellbeing of their communities. One of the lawmakers that so much impressed and inspired me, whenever I watch the proceedings of the National Assembly or read stories about lawmakers' community interventions, is Hon. Mukhtar Aliyu Betara, member representing Biyu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya-kusar Constituency in the House of Representatives. One can't watch Hon. Betara during the House of Reps proceedings and listen to comments from his Constituency without admiring and loving him.  Since 2007 when he was first elected, Hon. Betara has...

 The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives urges Nigerians not to lose hope but use the occasion of this year’s Easter to reawaken their trust in God and reinforce their optimism for a peaceful, united, secure and prosperous nation they yearn for. The Caucus charges Nigerians to focus on the essence of Easter; the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as an eternal reassurance of God’s undying love and divine salvation to mankind. The resurrection of Jesus Christ presents us the reassurance that no matter how unpleasant and painful an adverse situation might be, with God, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Easter therefore offers us great lesson in the triumph of life over death, light over darkness, peace over chaos, hope over despair, prosperity over lack; a pointer that with supplications to God and unity in determination, our nation would surely overcome its current political, economic and social predicaments. While our Caucus rec...