Wike directs contractors to expedite action on Kwali roads to meet deadline
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has called on the contractors handling road projects in Kwali Area council to speed up the work to meet up with the deadline.
Wike gave the directive on Friday, when he inspected Yangoji -Sukuku Ebo- road being handled by Gilmor Engineering Limited, and Kwali unity bank road being constructed by another contractor.
The minister also explained that development should not only be concentrated in the city but should be taken to rural areas.
Wike said, “Development cannot only be concentrated in the city but we have to take development to rural areas that a lone can mitigate the rural urban migration.
“We need to give them infrastructure to be able to develop their own, for example if there are farmers here, how will they carry their produce to the city? Wike asked”
On security, he said,” understanding where we are coming from, now just imagine that people were kidnapped, how will the security personnel have access to this kind of area? The topography alone is difficult
“So, creating the infrastructure particularly road here is key to the development of this community, that is the essence of Renewed Hope Agenda that is not just for those in the city but for rural dwellers too to benefit from the dividends of democracy.
“For me, I feel delighted because we are taking development to rural areas.
“We went to the Kwali bridge, how many years the bridge has been abandoned? People were caught off, no where to go to, see how happy the people were, and before December this year it will be commissioned that is what people are looking for.
“This will make them have a feeling that there is government in FCT, particularly when they have project to show that the government has impacted on their lives. I am happy as well.
“I want to appeal to the contractor especially Gilmor, I know that they have a lot of jobs at hand, but again they should expide action so that they will be able to finish as they promise”
In his remarks, the Managing Director, Gilmor Engineering Limited, Eli-Goldhar assured the minister that the Yangoji -Sukuku Ebo-road will be delivered before December.
2024 UTME: JAMB advises candidates to print slip before Friday April 19
…as IGP warned candidates against patronising fake sites.
Favour Ishember, Abuja
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have warned candidates preparing for the 2024 UTME against patronising fake sites.
The two organisations gave the warning at a joint news conference in Abuja on Saturday.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the emergence of several fake websites created by unscrupulous individuals with the intention of misleading candidates had been observed, hence the need for candidates to beware of their tactics.
According to him, these fake sites are designed to deceive innocent candidates into providing personal details such as registration numbers, email addresses, and phone numbers exploited for malicious purposes.
“Both JAMB and the Nigeria Police Force condemn these fraudulent activities and hereby reiterate the readiness to safeguard the interests of candidates and maintain the integrity of the examination process.
“We urge parents, guardians, and all stakeholders to ensure that candidates print their UTME Notification Slips only from the Board’s approved website: www.jamb.gov.ng.
“Candidates can print their slips from the comfort of their homes or visit any of the over 700 accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide,” he said.
Adejobi explained that the force was familiar with the tactics employed by the fraudsters, especially during the annual assessment and admission exercises.
He, therefore, said that both organisations was actively sensitising candidates and the public about these deceptive practices.
“Any candidate who visits these fake sites will definitely have unreliable information and thereby miss out in the forthcoming exams.
“Candidates are advised to print their UTME Notification Slips before Friday, 19th April, 2024, to access vital information about their examinations.
“Any website other than www.jamb.gov.ng offering UTME slip printing services is fake and designed to defraud candidates,” he added.
He also called on candidates to beware of sites offering ‘live’ questions and answers, as they were false and deceptive, saying that accessing such materials was prohibited.
The Firc PRO, further said the board is partnering with the Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) to address online scam-related issues seamlessly.
He assured candidates and the public of the force firm dedication to ensuring a fair and transparent examination process.
He also stressed that the Inspector General of Police had ordered the NPF-NCCC to go after scammers and fraudsters who engage in cyber related crimes and create phishing sites/portals.
On his part, the JAMB Spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, pledged the Board’s commitment to continue in playing its role,
urging candidates to ignore any unsolicited messages and noting that they were scams aimed at defrauding candidates.
Recall that the 2024 UTME is scheduled to commence on Friday, 19th April, and end on Monday, 29th April, 2024.
