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00:00:11Thanks for staying with us, welcome to newsroom series on Channel's television.
00:00:15I'm Jochier Rogers in the news
00:00:17of reports, we're tracking for you at the sour as we turn our
00:00:21attention to the southeast
00:00:23of the country today, but first an update of stories making
00:00:27the rounds this hour.
00:00:46uncertainty and captivity survivors
00:00:49of the devastated band attacks community
00:00:52in local governor of state have finally
00:00:56returned
00:00:57of home. of the rescued
00:00:58of victims of arrived
00:00:59in lake. Thursday night ending a painful ordeal that began
00:01:03earlier this year when heavily armed bandits formed the
00:01:06community killing residents and abducting many
00:01:10others taking them into the forest. Their release followed
00:01:13sustained
00:01:14of military offensives
00:01:15of and coordinated security operations that eventually secured their
00:01:19freedom. They were transported from neighboring Niger states to
00:01:23loring where they were received at the Nigerian army's two
00:01:26division Sobi Baracks before being moved to a... secure
00:01:30location for families who waited anxiously through months of
00:01:34anguish and uncertainty, the victims return represents
00:01:37moment of relief, hoped and feeling after
00:01:41unimaginable loss. the rescued abducties are expected to
00:01:45be
00:01:47of formally uh
00:01:47of received by
00:01:48of governorman
00:01:49abdul razzaq whose administration maintained close engagement with security
00:01:53agencies throughout efforts
00:01:55of to secure their release, while authorities continue to verify the
00:01:59total number. of those rescued and provide medical and psycho
00:02:03psychosocial and humanitarian support, the homecoming marks
00:02:07a significant milestone in the quest to reunite every
00:02:10victim with
00:02:12of locals.
00:02:18are
00:02:21of
00:02:22of you
00:02:23okay?
00:02:31of To politics now we turn our attention to
00:02:34inneg state with political activities
00:02:37of gradually gathering momentum ahead
00:02:39of the 2027 general elections, the all progressives congress
00:02:42in anuku state is stepping up efforts to mobilize younger
00:02:46people
00:02:47of for active participation in the electoral process. At the
00:02:51strategic youth summit in inogu party leaders urged members to
00:02:55remain informed, strengthen grassroots engagement and prepare
00:02:58for leadership roles. while reaffirming their support for President
00:03:02Bolatu and the governor
00:03:07of of Pitamba, but this makes sense?
00:03:11members
00:03:11of the APC youth wing in Enogu
00:03:14of states gather for a strategic summit to mobilize young
00:03:18people
00:03:18of the need to be more involved in electoral process ahead
00:03:22of the 2027 elections. the event
00:03:26attracts key party stakeholders
00:03:28of including the secretary to the state government, the
00:03:32APC deputy
00:03:33of national chairman, south, the deputy national youth
00:03:37leader and other party
00:03:39in officials, of
00:03:46convener of this summit and senior special
00:03:49of assistance to the inigu states governor on youth mobilization, Peter
00:03:53Chime, highlights the importance of early planning and
00:03:56grassroots engagement in preparations for the fourth.
00:04:00elections, we should engage in the
00:04:03debate, dominate the
00:04:06conversation and bring every voter
00:04:09into the fold
00:04:11of
00:04:13of governor b 2027 victorious team, the
00:04:17work has already begone, we are
00:04:21here today to reassess the
00:04:23strategies, reinforce our commitment and expand
00:04:27our network as APC deputy national
00:04:31chairman South Ben Woye charges Party youts
00:04:35to remain informed and defend the party's
00:04:39record with facts. The deputy national youth leader
00:04:42Jamaluddin Kabere presents a symbolic gifts
00:04:46to governor Peter in recognition of his developmental
00:04:50strides. Election is not about noise
00:04:53making,
00:04:55of election these days we work with information. We
00:04:59can't wish. positions away, if you look at
00:05:03this
00:05:03in screen, just a minute sir, you see what has
00:05:06of been happening, these are real, these
00:05:10are real development trig. Please take note of
00:05:13this as we engage other youths in the
00:05:17social media, engage them with fact. As
00:05:21the deputy national youth leader of our great party, I
00:05:25decided to bring a token of appreciation
00:05:29on behalf of our state
00:05:31youth, an award of excellence to
00:05:35recognize our leader, the governor
00:05:39of state, his excellency Dr.
00:05:44addressing participants, the secretary to the state government,
00:05:48professor, encourages the youths to
00:05:52prepare for leadership roles by acquiring the skills,
00:05:55knowledge and experience necessary to shave the future of
00:05:59governance. my best encouragement
00:06:02today is that you must as
00:06:06a young person that seeks to
00:06:09occupy a leadership position. to self-develop
00:06:13first, self-development, is it immediate
00:06:17thing? no, do you think i have stopped
00:06:20self-developing? no, is a continuous thing.
00:06:24as political activities gradually gather momentum ahead the
00:06:282027 elections. the inigu APC youth
00:06:32wing says it is committed not only to securing electoral
00:06:35victories for its candidates, but also to encouraging greater
00:06:39youth participation in the democratic process. to groom the
00:06:43next generation of political
00:06:45leaders,
00:06:49more politics, a group of stakeholders from bende, local government area of
00:06:53abier state are raising concerns over what they
00:06:57describe as the porported endorsement the deputy speaker the house of
00:07:01representatives Benjamin Callu for another term in
00:07:04office, they they say the stakeholders drawn
00:07:07from different political parties are calling for strict adherance to
00:07:11the existing... rotational arrangement for the bende federal
00:07:15constituency, saying it remains the best way to sustain
00:07:19fairness and peace in the
00:07:20area. the
00:07:23attention these noble men and women of
00:07:27bend was drawn to the
00:07:30impesination of and
00:07:33usupation the good name of our
00:07:37dephone collective union
00:07:39to pursue:
00:07:43self-serving and parochial agendas,
00:07:47we take exception to this impesination, that
00:07:51so-called communication read out by our brother
00:07:54honorable and using our collective
00:07:58patrimony was in bad test, and we
00:08:02will disassociate ourselves from
00:08:05it. in the same
00:08:09way vein a PDP stallward from the local government area friday.
00:08:13and his counterpart from the APC John
00:08:16AK are condemning the third term agenda the deputy speaker
00:08:20urging restraint from all those
00:08:22concerned, the situation of
00:08:26having term
00:08:28in the local government is
00:08:31unforard, because we really agreed earlier before
00:08:35now, once you are given 80 years, the opportunity of being
00:08:39there for 80 years, I think it's enough for anybody to do something, now coming. back by
00:08:42the thought or adopting somebody without the consent the people of
00:08:46vender, it is absolutely wrong, when n
00:08:50came back again, lot of people said no, that was protest
00:08:54vote, we said no, go and rest for someone to come in, why are they
00:08:57trying to repeat the same story? no, i was part
00:09:01of that meeting when the agreement was made
00:09:05that the two state constituencies have
00:09:09to rotate their u federal
00:09:13constitutions from the bende south to bende
00:09:16north. I support him to step down
00:09:20because there's an arrangement between the two
00:09:24state constituencies
00:09:24away from polities
00:09:28to development matters, the Apia state government has inaugurated 20
00:09:32more electric buses for the Apia green shuttle service, as part
00:09:36of efforts to strengthen the state's public transportation
00:09:39system. The new fleet is expected. to expand
00:09:43transport services within and outside Abbia state while
00:09:46promoting safe, affordable and environmentally friendly
00:09:50mobility. The commissioner for transport, Dr. Chimiz
00:09:53Okebu says the additional buses will improve service delivery,
00:09:57expand transport routes and further advance the state's commitment to
00:10:01inclusive and environmentally sustainable public
00:10:04transportation. These additional 20
00:10:08boss will expand the scheme of new intracity
00:10:12and and intercity rounds, improving access to
00:10:15affordable, safe and comfortable transportation for
00:10:19workers, students, traders and
00:10:23families. This initiative is
00:10:26not only about mobility, it is about building
00:10:30modern, efficient and sustainable transport
00:10:33system. The government is also investing in charging
00:10:37infrastructure, maintenance systems and road
00:10:41planning to ensure the fl operates
00:10:43effectively.
00:10:48Staying in Abier state where the government has launched the 2026
00:10:52youth leadership boot camp, gain together
00:10:55100 young people to develop leadership, entrepreneurship and
00:10:59civic responsibility skills. The initiative underscores the
00:11:03state's commitment to preparing the next generation of
00:11:06leaders.
00:11:12100 young people from across Abier state a
00:11:16gathering at Government College Um here for the
00:11:192026 Youth Leadership Bootcamp the State
00:11:22Leadership Academy. The weeklong program
00:11:26is designed to nurture leadership potential, promote
00:11:30mentorship and equip participants with practical
00:11:33skills needed to drive development and assume future
00:11:37leadership responsibilities. Declaring the program
00:11:41open, governor Alex OTI represented by the deputy governor
00:11:45Mr. Chuku Emiktu, says that the administration remains
00:11:48committed to investing in young people through initiatives
00:11:52that promote leadership, integrity, and
00:11:55innovation. The Abbia State Leadership Academy is not a
00:11:59routine training center. It is a strategic institution
00:12:03buute to instill ethics, values and practical leadership
00:12:06skills in our young people. Governor
00:12:10OT established it because he believes and I
00:12:14quote, we are committed to getting it right with the
00:12:17younger generation. Otherwise, our wider development
00:12:21efforts will be injupad. To our
00:12:25young participants, your selection is only the
00:12:28beginning. I ord you to learn with
00:12:31humility, participate effectively, build
00:12:35meaningful relationships and most importantly use what you learn
00:12:39to positively influence your schools,
00:12:42community and the state. Representing the director
00:12:46the Enterprise Development Center at Pan Atlantic University
00:12:50is Mr. Egunna. He encourages participants
00:12:54to take full advantage the boot camp by developing the
00:12:58knowledge, values and leadership skills required
00:13:02to make meaningful contributions to the society. to the government
00:13:06of Abias states and the leadership of leadership academy, i commend your
00:13:09vision, investing in young people is one the most strategic
00:13:13decisions any government can make, because the returns are measured
00:13:17not only economic growth, but in stronger institutions, better
00:13:21communities and a more prosperous society at.
00:13:25PC, we are honored to be your partners, this journey, and we remain
00:13:29committed to supporting initiatives that develop ethical
00:13:32leaders, resilient entrepreneurs and transformational
00:13:36institutions across Nigeria and beyond. One the
00:13:39beneficiaries of bon Nia treasure commends the state government
00:13:43for the opportunity, describing the boot camp as a platform for
00:13:47personal growth and responsible leadership development.
00:13:51For this wonderful opportunity which he has given to us the youth. to become
00:13:55leaders, not just any type of leaders, but transformational
00:13:59leaders, innovators and change makers. on behalf of
00:14:03my fellow participants, we sincerly appreciate his
00:14:06excellency for giving us this opportunity to experience not just
00:14:10leaving together with one another, but for all the impactful teachings we
00:14:14have had and still the ones we still have. we promise
00:14:18you sir that we will not let you down, we will not let all your efforts go to
00:14:22waste. the boot camp features intense. sessions on
00:14:26leadership, entrepreneurship, civic
00:14:29responsibility and personal development, as the abbia
00:14:32state government continues to invest in building new
00:14:36generation of visionary leaders equipped to
00:14:39contribute to the state growth and
00:14:42development.
00:14:47when we come back on newsroom series, anambra state governor
00:14:51Chukuma Soludo calls for stronger security.
00:14:55collaboration, that's in moment, please stay with
00:14:57us,
00:16:16Welcome back, 14 distinguished personalities drawn from different
00:16:20communities in Aguata local government area of Anamber State have been
00:16:24inducted into the league of anumbra community role models. They
00:16:28were recognized during a program organized by the youth wing the Anamber States
00:16:32Town Union Council, Astok, in collaboration with the youth wing the Christian
00:16:36association of.
00:16:37Nigeria,
00:16:44an atmosphere of excitement envelopes the Solutions Stadium in
00:16:47Equalobia aguata local government area as the youth
00:16:51wing the Yanambra state town Union's council in
00:16:55collaboration with its counterparts at the Christian association of
00:16:58Nigeria Onvale community role models.
00:17:02Guests and community members fill the venue alongside the
00:17:0614.
00:17:16notes that every progressive society thrives on sound value
00:17:20orientation and this initiative was launched to complement the
00:17:24efforts the number state
00:17:25government under the
00:17:29leadership started using the instrument
00:17:33the law to push
00:17:35away. is not enough as
00:17:39well, governor is doing what the laws, what what the
00:17:43instrument of government can do, but then we have to complement that
00:17:46effort by firing for those that will stand as
00:17:50models to the young people, for your good work and
00:17:54one after the other, the recipients are presented with the role model
00:17:58insignia and made applause and commendation from the
00:18:01crowd.
00:18:11"the awardees who are commended for inspiring the youths their
00:18:15communities to be responsible citizens seem
00:18:18unrelenting in creating a positive impact in the
00:18:22lives of young people. coming in and seeing my people
00:18:25dishappy, seeing the actual youth like i
00:18:28say that b are the days when we come out and we see
00:18:3270 years, 80 years old men claiming to be youth,
00:18:36we came in here and we saw the..." youths and their
00:18:39youths doing remarkable things so i'm really happy look away
00:18:42from menus the society like hard
00:18:46drug crime anything that you bring about
00:18:49crying taking drugs these
00:18:53are the issues that is disturbing the youth
00:18:57of our state today so they should
00:19:01overlook they should shouldn't go that way because it will bring
00:19:04about disorsion. shows that uh we
00:19:08have people who are who are worthy of
00:19:12population in our communities who are doing things as opposed to do who
00:19:16are giving us reasons to work hard
00:19:20so very happy a later date the new role models will meet with governor
00:19:23chukumasoludo to serve as ambassadors the state's
00:19:27values of fear of god, patriotism, hard
00:19:30work and
00:19:31self-reliance,
00:19:36staying remember state where governor Chukuma Soludo is calling for
00:19:40deeper collaboration among Nigeria's security agencies to strengthen
00:19:44national security, as the Anumber state executive council holds its
00:19:48first ever validictory session in honor the retiring assistant
00:19:52inspector general of police and former commissioner of police in the
00:19:56state iki orogo. the ceremony held at the
00:20:00executive council chamber in Orka coincides with his pullout
00:20:03parade and 60th birthday celebration. in
00:20:07what the governor describes as an outstanding career of
00:20:11professionalism, integrity and dedicated service to the
00:20:14nation.
00:20:22An number state government holds an executive validatory ceremony for
00:20:25retired assistant inspector general of police and former state
00:20:29commissioner of police, orutugu at the executive
00:20:33council chamber in Oka.
00:20:39It's the first time such event is taking place and in this manner too,
00:20:43both under the past and the present administrations. The event begins
00:20:47with his citation followed by commemorative. years as family
00:20:51members including the honoraries wife, mother and colleagues in the
00:20:55service witnessed the rare event various states
00:20:59across the federation, he was once assistant commissioner of police
00:21:02in charge of homicide section false criminal investigation
00:21:06department, governor Chukuma Soludo pays glowing
00:21:10tributes to retired Aig for his stewardship to number of state which has
00:21:14restored public confidence and improved safety across the
00:21:18state
00:21:19was said you being a team
00:21:23layer, being a mobilizer, being an
00:21:26organizer, being socialized and so on
00:21:30and so forth, but very
00:21:32importantly, very, very
00:21:35important for me, he won
00:21:39is that
00:21:40one, more
00:21:44tributes pour in from members the state executive council and other
00:21:48dignities who praises. leadership and commitment to security you
00:21:52saw and
00:21:55you have
00:21:55continued
00:22:01successification that you
00:22:04have your name of
00:22:07history about
00:22:10security
00:22:14security
00:22:14which
00:22:19is confident. like his forest
00:22:22peace,
00:22:32buse now you're
00:22:32come still sitting very
00:22:33good,
00:22:38i want to say that we
00:22:39shouldn't,
00:22:44yes you,
00:22:46military
00:22:48meets you and...
00:22:53we are very happy with him
00:22:56because the incidencies
00:22:58of
00:23:05policys in his response, retired aig orotugu
00:23:09appreciates presidentu, governor chukumasoludo among
00:23:12others for the unwavering support throughout his service
00:23:15years, express
00:23:18my profound gratitude. to the inspector general of
00:23:21police for the confidence impos in
00:23:24me to
00:23:28and to the people and government of another
00:23:32state, sister
00:23:34agent, traditional
00:23:37rulers, community leaders, stakeholders
00:23:41and indeed the good
00:23:42people for the
00:23:46unwell support throughout my...
00:23:52winding the event down, the governor reminds all that strong collaboration
00:23:56among security agencies will enhance national security, safeguard
00:24:00lives and property and promote sustainable social economic
00:24:03development.
00:24:07The Nigeria Union of pensioners in Anamber State Council has
00:24:11commended Governor Chukuma Soludo for clearing 22 billion naire in
00:24:15pension areas inherited from the administration the former
00:24:19government. "the state NUP chairman
00:24:22Anthony Uguzo disclosed this in Orka while
00:24:26addressing pensioners and journalists on the harmonization the pension a
00:24:30number of state. He records that governor Soludo introduced a
00:24:3310,000 nar pension award for all pensioners from October
00:24:3725, 2024, after it was brought to his attention
00:24:41that some pensioners were receiving less than 1,ira monthly
00:24:45with the least paid receiving only
00:24:47333ira 45."
00:24:54In Ananambra state, it is
00:24:57on record that the five years areas of
00:25:01gratuities 2016 to 2020
00:25:05inherited from his predecessor, his excellency,
00:25:09chief Dr. Willy Obiano, amounting to 22
00:25:13billion naira has been successfully cleared
00:25:17by Mr. Solution governor, professor.
00:25:22It cannot be over emphasized that
00:25:25the 10,000 pension
00:25:29award to all pensioners by Mr.
00:25:32Governor
00:25:37on
00:25:37the on 25th October 2024,
00:25:41when he realized that most pensioners in the
00:25:44state receive less than
00:25:46one thousand as their monthly pension.
00:25:52and finally a major push for youth empowerment and growth the of
00:25:56athletics, the ebony state government has
00:26:00approved the establishment of state fee mill football team, governor
00:26:04Francis administration says the decision is part of a broader
00:26:08commitment to capitalize on recent international sports victories
00:26:11and rebuild local athletic
00:26:13infrastructure. the commissioner for youth
00:26:17development and sports, chid on yes says the creation the female football squad
00:26:21aligns directly with governor mifaru's agenda to
00:26:25revitalize sports other grassroots level. he notes that this follows
00:26:29the landmark performance of a boy born track athletes Gabriel
00:26:32Ogazi who secured gold medal in the men's 400
00:26:36meters at the Glasgow 2026 games of feets
00:26:40that elevated him to the top global rankings
00:26:43in that particular
00:26:45event.
00:26:49That's Newsum series. Thank you for watching. I'm Jocca
00:26:52Rogers.
00:30:56We apologize for that's delay just a bit of technicalities backstage.