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By Madu Obi The Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders(COSEYL) has rejected President Bola Tinubu's palliatives to cushion the effects of the removal of petrol subsidy, describing it as a grand deceit. President General of the group, Comrade Goodluck Ibem, in a statement, said the palliatives were not enough to justify the current fuel pump price of N630 per liter. According to the leader of the apex sociopolitical youth group in the South -East geopolitical zone, the palliatives were intended to deceive gullible Nigerians into accepting the fraudulent current fuel price. His statement read: "Nigerians have spoken in clear and loud terms that we want a reversal to N165 per litre for petrol and forget about this Greek gift of sharing palliatives to few APC party members in a bid to deceive Nigerians into believing that he cares when in actual sense, he wants all Nigerians dead through hardship and hunger. "The unilateral increment of fuel price and other petroleum products aim at making life difficult for Nigerians is a confirmation that President Tinubu has no regard for the lives of Nigerians." "He sees Nigerians as his prisoners who have no choice but must accept anything he wants or desires to do which is not in tandem with democratic tenets." "President Tinubu on assumption of office increased the price of fuel from N165 to N530 and from N530 to N630, over 10 million Nigerians have died as a result of hardship." "Armed robbery attacks have increased by 70 percent as some youths who cannot find a means of survival have resorted to armed robbery where in most cases kill their victims in a bid to disposes them of their money and valuables." "In Owerri, the Imo state capital, just within on week, armed robbers shot dead a retired police officer with his wife who runs a Point Of Sale (POS) business." "A UK based 30 years old young man was also shot dead by armed robbers robbing a POS operator. The list of those killed in Nigeria as a result of the hardship brought upon Nigerians by new fuel price is endless." "It is disheartening that in a supposed democracy where power belongs to the people, the people are not allowed to breathe. The President and his team laugh at Nigerians as what we saw play out on the floor of the Senate where the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio and other senators laughed at Nigerians when a bill demanding that Nigerians should be allowed to breathe was read on the floor of the Senate. "We are no longer running a democratic government in Nigeria but a kakistocracy government that has no respect for the rights of Nigeria citizens. Too sad! "We demand that President Tinubu should reverse the fuel price to N165 per litre so that industries and companies that have closed shops as a result of the fuel increment can go back to work." "The rate of unemployment is alarming and only reversal of fuel price to N165 per litre will save Nigerians from the present high rate of unemployment and hardship."

By Madu Obi Awka -The national chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Mr. Sly Ezeokenwa has said that the popularity of Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the last election, is because of his performance as an APGA governor. Addressing journalists in Awka, Ezeokenwa said it is wrong to give Labour Party the glory in Peter Obi who, through APGA manifesto and ideology, came to the limelight by his sterling performance as the governor of Anambra State. “Labour Party cannot take the glory of APGA. If Labour Party wants to take any glory, it should talk about the former governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko and not Peter Obi who was a member of APGA because all those achievements he recorded were when he was in our party", Ezeokenwa said. He said that efforts were being made to ensure that Peter Obi, who was the first governor produced by the party, as well as APGA pioneer national chairman, Chief Chekwas Okorie, rejoin the party because that is where they rightly belong. He added: “Peter Obi attended the APGA Institute of Good Governance of which I am a student now and I tell you he will return to the party. "I am also in touch with the founding National Chairman of APGA, Chief Chekwas Okorie. I am going to visit Chief Chekwas Okorie and I have spoken with him to come back to APGA because it is his home and a house he built from the foundation. “He is like a father and he started this APGA and I told him that he cannot finish building a house and abandon it. Whatever might have been his reasons for leaving us, he will return to APGA and together we shall rebuild the party and win more states" He said the leadership of the party under his watch will build a political party propelled by young people that cut across all strata of the society. Ezeokenwa said APGA must leverage on the experience of old people, adding that it is not something anyone can shy away from. According to him, one problem APGA found out is that there has been consistent neglect and sidelining of young people in the affairs of Nigeria, despite the fact that every leader claims he is concerned abou the future generation. He said further: "Part of the reason APGA wants to leverage on the Obedient Movement is for what that movement symbolizes. It is not as if we want to be part of the movement, but for the first time, we saw an active interest in the affairs of Nigeria by young people. It was unprecedented. "There are certain key components of that movement that we are studying and the first was that for the first time, we saw people fueling their vehicles to campaign for somebody they don’t know because they felt that person could offer something. It was a belief fueled by conviction,which was why people channeled their energies into the project. "It was something that had never happened in the annals of our history and that is why APGA is interested in finding out what fueled it. "If APGA is able to galvanize the young people to support the party, we will get this country right. We are already having discussions with those that are in the forefront of that movement. "Many of the people in that movement have clearly stated that they are not members of LP because they merely identified someone they believed in. "For us is APGA, politics is a matter of strategy. First we must play politics of survival and then expand and consolidate."

By Madu Obi The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa has commended the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, on the comprehensive palliative measures he rolled out for the people and residents of the state. Reacting to the measures announced by the governor, Ezeokenwa said he was excited, describing it as extraordinary as it would help alleviate the hardships caused by subsidy removal. He said: "These initiatives highlight the unwavering commitment of the APGA-led government to prioritize the wellbeing of every citizen. "I am delighted that the Anambra State government will be distributing rice to over 300,000 households in the coming weeks, spanning across the 326 wards of our state. "This significant gesture will provide much-needed support to families facing economic challenges during these uncertain times. "Additionally, Governor Soludo has taken various measures to ease the financial burden on our people. Basic education, from primary school to JSS3, will remain tuition-free for all public schools, ensuring that our children have access to quality education without placing an additional burden on households. "To further alleviate the financial strain, the IGR payments of all transporters, including keke and minibus operators, will be reduced by 20% starting from September 01, 2023. This reduction will bring substantial relief to our transporters who play a crucial role in our daily lives. "Governor Soludo's vision extends beyond immediate relief, as he lays the groundwork for a brighter future for Anambra State. The ambitious plan to build and modernize primary health centres across all 326 wards is a testament to his dedication in providing accessible and high-quality healthcare services to our communities. "Furthermore, the government's commitment to infrastructure development is evident through the construction of over 340km of roads across all 21 local governments. These road projects will improve connectivity, enhance transportation efficiency, and boost economic growth for the benefit of all citizens". The APGA boss also described as a remarkable move, the decision of the governor to extend free transportation to civil servants through the Federal Government's assisted CNG transportation initiative. "This step ensures ease of movement for our dedicated public servants, allowing them to fulfill their duties efficiently". "Very importantly, the provision of free antenatal services and delivery services to pregnant mothers in state primary health centers and general hospitals is a significant milestone towards ensuring the health and well-being of both mothers and children in our dear state," Ezeokenwa added.

By Madu Obi The Nigerian Girl Guides Association (NGGA) says it would partner the United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, to curb the increasing cases of rape, child trafficking and domestic violence against girls and women in the country. The NGGA National Commissioner in charge of training, Dr Helen Obi, who spoke in Awka as part of activities to mark the association's 100 years anniversary in the state, reminded leaders that the development of the girl child is key to holistic development. Obi said: “The girl child is still faced with the problem of rape, child marriage, domestic violence, child labour, child trafficking, and other socio-cultural norms, which have moved us to seek partnership with UNICEF to end the menace. "The development of the girl child occupies the central point in global discourse seeing the unlimited level of capacity a girl can explore given the opportunity. "Girl guide is one important way girls and young women are given great opportunities to develop their potentials for the benefit of adding value to the society." Describing the association as the largest all-female, international and voluntary organization in Nigeria, Obi said its main objective is to discover every girl's fullest potential that would enable her become a responsible citizen. "NGGA empowers girls as young as 5 years and young women to speak out and take action to influence others through leadership development, community action, peer education and advocacy to bring about positive change in their communities. "We provide informal education programmes to older women in partnership with government ministries, agencies and departments; also provide entrepreneurial skill development opportunities. "Our programmes reach out to girls and young women in rural hard-to-reach communities, girls with special needs, Internally Displaced Persons and girls in refugee camps. She added: "We have a robust curriculum comprising diverse activities and part of it is to train about 300 girls and women from the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones on various skills to mark the centenary celebration in Anambra. "The training will take place at Umudioka, in Dunukofia local government area of the state from August 23 to August 27, 2023. “The participants are expected from all the states of the South-East and South-South geo-political zones, and they will camp at St. Kizito Umudioka, Dunukofia area, where they will be trained on 16 different activities", adding, "the vision of the association is to position the girl child towards tackling challenges in society. “We have vision 2032, and our aim is to seek opportunities for our girls to achieve their potential in life."

By Iheanyi Chukwudi Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February general election, Peter Obi and three former Presidents of the Senate, Anyịm Pius Anyim, David Mark and Bukola Saraki, on Saturday led other colleagues and associates of the former Deputy President of Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, to grace his son's (Lloyd) wedding with wife, Tiffany. Lloyd Ekweremadu was recently appointed Commissioner for Youth and Sports by Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah. Also among those in attendance to the wedding officiated by the Primate of All Nigeria and Metropolitan, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, at the Basilica of Grace Anglican Church, Gudu District, Abuja, are top chieftains of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) including, PDP governorship candidate in Kogi State, Senator Dino Melaye. Others who also stood in for the former Deputy President of Senate, Ekweremadu and his wife Beatrice, with them are top chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) including Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu; Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, and Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi. Senator Ekweremadu, who represented Enugu West Senatorial District in the Senate for about two decades, is currently being held in a UK prison alongside his wife Beatrice after they were found guilty of organ trafficking and consequently sentenced to different jail terms in May, 2023. The UK Court sentenced the former Deputy President of Senate nine years and eight months in prison; his wife Beatrice, four years and six months, while a doctor who allegedly colluded with them, Obinna Obeta, was sentenced to 10 years.

By Madu Obi Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has announced palliatives for the people of Anambra State to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal. In a statement in Awka, Soludo said his administration will also be paying pensioners and public servants in the employ of the state government and the 21 local government areas, a monthly flat non-taxable cash award of N12,000 for the period September- December, 2023. Recall that the federal government, last week, announced N5 billion palliative to each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as part of measures to cushion the hardship brought about by the fuel subsidy removal. Soludo said: "We support the federal government agenda and expect to partner with it to ensure that Anambra residents benefit maximally from the federal programmes. "Ours is a government on the foundation of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). We are progressives, and the welfare of the ordinary Nigerians especially the poor and vulnerable, remains our primary focus. Our motto is: “Be your brother’s and sister’s keeper”. "There is no better time to rise up to the full essence of our motto and ideological stance on behalf of the ordinary persons than now. "In our 2024 budget, we shall roll out a more comprehensive agenda to address the medium to longer term issues that will help to smoothen the path for all our residents, and ensure that everyone shares in our broad agenda of building a livable and prosperous homeland. "In the meantime and over the remaining four months of the year (September – December 2023), as well as within the context of our 2023 budget framework, we are rolling out a few immediate and medium term measures. "Our response recognizes that the subsidy removal affects all citizens, especially millions of the unemployed and underemployed youths and vulnerable segments of the population. "Our interim response reflects the need to target the total population, palliatives salary augmentation and cash award. "We will continue to clear the backlog of gratuity and pension of our pensioners." According to the governor, his administration met four-year pension and gratuity arrears when he assumed office, which he has been paying since assumption of office. He also announced that Anambra State government will be distributing rice to over 300,000 households in the coming weeks across the 326 wards in the state, just as he said that highly vulnerable persons such as hawkers, truck pushers, artisans, wheel barrow pushers, okada riders, vulcanizer, and petty traders with less than N100,000 capital, have been exempted from all forms of taxation/levies. He added that IGR payments of all transporters have been reduced by 20% with effect from September 1, 2023.

By Iheanyi Chukwudi The newly posted Commissioner of Police of Enugu State Command, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu has charged Supervisory Officers of the Command, to stay focused and deliver on their responsibilities. He also charged them to be up and doing in order not to be caught up in vicarious liability. CP Uzuegbu gave the charge during his maiden conference with Senior Police Officers, made up of the Command's Management team, Area Commanders, and those of operational formations and tactical teams, Divisional Police Officers, and heads of sections and units at the Senior Police Officers Mess, Enugu. The new State Police boss, according to the State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe (DSP), had in his lecture during the conference, charged the Supervisory Officers to stay focused and ensure that they continue to deliver on the responsibilities bestowed on them and the overall mandates of the Nigeria Police Force. Uzuegbu maintained that, "despite the challenging security situations of these times," the command under his watch cannot afford to disappoint the good people of the state and Nigerians in general. The CP stressed the need for the Supervisory Officers to align themselves with the policing vision of the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, and ensure utmost professionalism, firmness, and respect for the fundamental rights of citizens in the discharge of their duties. He charged the Officers on the need to entrench a policing pattern that is "Grassroots-driven, Proactive, People-oriented, and Problem-solving," which he otherwise code-named “G-3Ps,” emphasizing that the policing thrust is aimed at enhancing public security and safety in the State.

By Iheanyi Chukwudi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the redeployment of Engr. Abubakar Momoh from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development. The Federal Ministry of Youth is to be re-assigned to a Minister-Designate soon. Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement said that the President also reshuffled Ministers-Designate allocated to the Federal Ministries of Transportation, Interior, and Marine & Blue Economy. His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola is redeployed as the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, while Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo is redeployed as the Honourable Minister of Interior. Hon. Sa’idu Alkali is redeployed as the Honourable Minister of Transportation. Furthermore, both Ministers of State in the Oil & Gas sector are now domiciled in the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources with Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri as the Hon. Minister of State (Oil), Petroleum Resources. Hon. Ekperipe Ekpo is the Hon. Minister of State (Gas), Petroleum Resources. The President approves the renaming of the Federal Ministry of Environment and Ecological Management as the Federal Ministry of Environment. Ngelale said that "All aforementioned changes take immediate effect by these directives of the President."

By Madu Obi The member representing Awka South 1 constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr. Henry Mbachu has said that digital skills acquisition has the capacity to reduce crime, as it can keep young people busy and provide them with an opportunity to earn a decent living. Mbachu spoke while providing free Wi-fi to his constituents, in collaboration with Airtel Nigeria. Addressing the beneficiaries, who were represented by their village heads in Awka and Okpuno communities, as well as representatives of Nnamdi Azikiwe University and Paul University, both in his constituency, the lawmaker observed that modern world belonged to the internet. He said the Wi-Fi project was part of the revolutions he would bring in the area to make a difference. Decrying the growing incidence of crime in Awka, the lawmaker said with youth engagement in the internet for electronic business(e-business) and sundry useful digital activities, crime rates would definitely reduce. He identified the welfare of the people, particularly that of the youths and the widows, as his priority, stating that it should not be a sole responsibility of government. According to him, there is the need for partnership with the private sector to provide services for the people. Mbachu said he had bankrolled the Wi-fi services for the people of Awka and Okpuno for a period of one year, subject to renewal. The free Wi-fi, he added, would be installed at Unizik and Paul University communities,10 Secondary Schools and the 44 village squares in the constituency. He assured the people of the area of more human development projects and good governance, describing the two elements as the hallmark of the Labour Party(LP), on whose platform he was elected. The representative of Airtel, Mr Jerry Ani, urged the youths to do genuine businesses with the Wi-fi, and announced that Airtel would launch its 5-G network in Awka next month to boost services. Dr Nelson Omenugha, the special adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on youth matters said Mbachu's initiative.was in line with Soludo's agenda of making Anambra a digital state.

By Madu Obi Another child adoption syndicate has been uncovered in Anambra State after extorting N3 million from a nurse on the pretext that she would be given twins. This came barely few days after a child racketeering facility, the Arrows of God Orphanage at Nkwelle Ezunaka, Oyi local government area of the state,was exposed. The nurse was fronting for a yet to be identified person who apparently brought the money. The person at the head of the syndicate is a beer parlour operator at Nnobi in Idemili South local government area of the state, who recently opened a chemist shop after collecting the N3 million from the nurse. She is also claiming to be a nurse because she recently opened the chemist shop which she used part of the N3m she collected to fund. The deal was, however, exposed following the failure of the beer parlour operator, who is a mother of three, to deliver the twins as promised. The matter is already before the Chief Magistrate Court in Nnobi and the personalities involved have started telling the court their level of involvement in the matter. A male member of the syndicate, who is a civil servant, claimed that he got involved because a colleague in his office asked him to assist her to adopt a baby. Although he was the complainant in the suit, which is between the Commissioner of Police and the beer parlour operator, he claimed not to be aware that it was an offence. "The child to be adopted is not for me, but for a woman residing in Onitsha. I do not even know her. I only connected the nurse to the beer palour lady, thinking she was genuine. "It is the nurse that paid the N3m and was assured that the twins will be brought to her brought to her on February 12, 2023. When the lady could not bring the babies, we started looking for her," he told the court. It was also gathered that the person in Onitsha is not even the person adopting the twins, as she too was acting for someone outside the state. The police has already charged the beer parlour woman of fraud under Sec 1, Sub Sec (1) (a) of Advanced Free Fraud and other related offences, 2006. The offence carries maximum 20 years jail term and a minimum of seven years. The Police prosecutor handling the case said that after collecting the N3m, the beer parlour operator kept deceiving the nurse that the babies would be brought to her later and up till August 18, 2023, the babies had not been delivered. "The complainant, on the faithful day went to meet her along Ojoto road where she earlier directed her. On getting there she gave her a girl of about six years old. The complainant refused to take the baby on the ground that it was not what they agreed on," the police prosecutor said. According to the police, the girl she gave her had passed the age of adoption, adding that upon that reason, the complainant went to Nnobi Police Station and reported the matter. When asked if she has patent medicine licence, the beer parlour operator said the process for her to become a member has begun, adding that she had already committed some money to the chairman of the association.While pleading for leniency, the woman said she has already started refunding the N3 million, adding that she had paid N300,000 The presiding Chief Magistrate, Ken Nwoye lamented that there is so much child trafficking under the guise of adoption everywhere. He said: "Orphanages have become fertile grounds for child trafficking and some of the homes have teenage girls they pay to become pregnant and sell the baby when it is born. "These motherless babies homes are also centres of child trafficking as they sell babies and children to the highest bidder. Anybody who stays at home and pays and a baby is brought to her is a child trafficker. "Any person who wants to adopt a baby should go through the legal process, which is the Ministry of Social Welfare.Doing illegal adoption is stealing and kidnapping. Those who want to adopt babies should not be desperate about it. Consult a lawyer who should guide you because he will follow the legal process." "From what is happening, many people are benefitting from this deal". The magistrate said both the fake nurse who is a mother of three and the genuine nurse who is apparently fronting for yet to be identified person, would be charged to court for child trafficking.

By Madu Obi Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has presented certificates of recognition to four newly elected traditional rulers in the state. The new Monarchs are Igwe Alexander E. Azike of Igboukwu, Igwe Ikechukwu Ezeof of of Umuona, Igwe Barr. Mkpuorah Ngini of Isuaniocha and Eze Augustine Nwangwu of Ajali. Presenting the certificates to them at the State Executive Council chambers, Government House, Awka, Governor Soludo congratulated them for being elected by their people and for having gone through the necessary processes in accordance with the constitution, customs, and traditions of their respective communities. The governor said: "Under that same law of Anambra State, if any other person addresses himself as a traditional ruler or forces anybody to address him as such, the person is guilty of an offense punishable with a minimum of six months imprisonment. If any such happens, we will grab the person and put him behind bars. "The town union constitution provides processes for the election of Traditional Rulers and most traditional rulers are products of this constitution." "We are discussing on how to evolve from a town union government to a community government. This is because in a few communities, their Traditional Rulers emerge through a process other than through the constitution of the town union." "We are trying to solve this by creating a distinct, separate institution of the traditional rulers that coexists with the community governance structure without stepping on the others' toes." Soludo observed that most communities in the state had caretaker committees, stating that he understood the politics behind appointing associates, but argued that it is best for the people to decide. According to him, the state government had conducted proper town union elections in 110 communities, adding that the character of his government has no intention to impose anybody, as it has to be the will of the people. "The state government will only come in when it becomes a situation which the people are unable to resolve", he added. The governor advised the new traditional rulers to be fathers to all in their domains, emphasizing his expectation of peace, fairness, justice and love in their various communities. The Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Town Union Affairs, Hon. Tony-Collins Nwabunwanne said the government was able to resolve the issues prevalent in the four communities in line with the governor's directive, stating that they passed through the processes including the community, town union and state levels, as well as security clearance. The Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council and Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe has already admitted them into the council.

By Madu Obi The Anambra State chapter of the South East APC Young Progressives Forum has vowed that its members would monitor every aspect of the distribution of the federal government's palliatives meant for the state very closely to ensure that they reached the targeted population. National coordinator of the group, Comrade Paschal Candle, at a news conference in Awka, said they would also follow the processes leading to the creation of a social register for vulnerable people in Anambra State to ensure its credibility. According to the group, a situation where only members of the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, or cronies of the state government would populate the social register, would be resisted. Candle said: "Any sharp practices we notice in the course of these activities will be taken up and escalated to the highest level possible for appropriate actions. "The N5 billion for each state provided by the federal government must be used to purchase the items that were agreed upon by the National Economic Council, NEC, in their meeting. "We insist that the government of Anambra State must not divert a single kobo to other ventures, no matter how good it may be. The N5 billion is meant to be used for immediate food palliatives and must be used for such. "We are all aware from the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Thursday, that the federal government had already released five trucks of rice to all states and that the N5 billion was approved by Mr. President for disbursement to the states to enable each of them to procure additional 100,000 bags of rice, 40,000 bags of maize and fertiliser to be distributed to the most vulnerable across their various states. "We cannot fathom the reason why Governor Soludo is finding it difficult to announce the arrival of the federal government palliatives to the state and also why it has been pretty difficult to distribute same or constitute a committee that will take charge of the distribution. "Is Governor Soludo waiting for the people of the state to die of hunger before he deems it fit to make the palliatives available to serve its purpose at the right time? "We are therefore calling on the governor, who was present at the NEC meeting and at the press briefing thereafter to, as a matter of urgency, inform the people of Anambra State about the status of the five trucks of rice that were released by the federal government to Anambra State for distribution to vulnerable households. This is for the sake of transparency and accountability. "All genuine stakeholders in the Anambra State project should plead with the governor to release the rice palliatives sent to the state by the federal government for these items to get to the needy on time as the purpose for sending it down is not to be locked up in a hidden warehouse in the state, as they did during Covid-19 era. "The diversion of the rice palliatives by the state government as it is being touted by some concerned discerning minds in the state, would have a debilitating effect on the image of the reigning state government. "Again, if the news spreading like a wild fire across the state that Governor Soludo is trying to play a fast one on the palliatives from Abuja by sharing it to APGA members or supporters of APGA or to allow only APGA members to be in charge as they did during Governor Obiano era, we shall resist it by all legal means. "We have credible information that the state government is planning to write 'SOLUTION IS HERE' on those palliatives. This game plan will fail because they are trying to deceive the people into believing that he is the one providing those palliatives, when in actual fact,it is President Bola Tinubu and APC programme." Candle also demanded that an accurate social register must be created for the disbursement of the $800 million World Bank loan cash transfer to the most vulnerable in the society. "Governor Soludo should set up another implementation committee that will be representative of all important stakeholders, such as traditional rulers, political parties' representatives, the three major religious denominations in the state, as well as the World Bank representatives, who will work hand in hand with the team from Abuja in order to provide a transparent register", he said.