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APC Borno State retweeted
A NEW ERA FOR DARAZO/GANJUWA.
A new chapter of purposeful representation is on the horizon for the good people of Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal Constituency.
With vision, competence, and a clear understanding of the people’s needs, Arc. @Usman_Yau_78 is set to do things differently in the Green Chamber, bringing fresh ideas, effective representation, and development-focused leadership.
The people deserve a voice that will truly speaks for them, and In Shaa Allah, a new era is coming.
APC Borno State retweeted
𝐍𝐂𝐃𝐂 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒’ 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒.
As the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) Stakeholders’ Summit 2026 draws closer, the Board Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Cosmas Akighir, has engaged journalists and addressed key issues surrounding the upcoming summit and the Commission’s development agenda.
Speaking with members of the media, Dr. Akighir highlighted the importance of bringing together critical stakeholders from across the North Central region to discuss shared challenges, identify development priorities and strengthen collaboration towards sustainable growth.
The summit is expected to provide an important platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas, review development needs across the region and explore practical strategies for accelerating infrastructure, economic opportunities, human capital development and other interventions that can positively impact communities across the North Central.
The engagement with journalists further underscores the Commission’s commitment to transparency, effective communication and meaningful stakeholder participation as it works towards delivering on its mandate.
📍 The North Central is ready. The conversation is beginning. The future is being shaped.
NCDC Stakeholders’ Summit 2026 Partnership. Development. Progress.
APC Borno State retweeted
While foreign consumer platforms viewed Nigerian market friction as an excuse to litigate, hike fees, or abandon operations, domestic champions like Flutterwave, Moniepoint, and Andela treated that friction as their foundational business case.
Indigenous innovators understand that sustainable growth in Africa cannot rely on burning foreign venture capital to subsidise unsustainable consumer habits. It requires solving systemic operational bottlenecks from within. Flutterwave did not assume seamless international card processing; it built enterprise-grade digital payment rails that unified fragmented local switches, mobile wallets, and domestic banking systems. Moniepoint pushed financial technology directly into informal merchant clusters and open-air markets. These companies engineered their systems for local currency realities, maintained domestic asset discipline, and aligned their operations with the regulatory framework of the Central Bank rather than threatening market shutdowns over statutory rules.
Vice President Shettima’s public affirmation that we must support and promote our own is more than diplomatic courtesy. It is a vital validation of the argument that domestic reforms must serve domestic industrial sovereignty. It recognizes that when bold macro policies dismantle rent-seeking and align fiscal realities, agile local firms step into the space surrendered by fragile foreign models.
Translating this vindication into enduring national strength requires deliberate policy follow-through.
First, competition authorities and transport regulators must establish a statutory ceiling between fifteen and eighteen percent on digital platform commissions. Capping extractive platform takes protects informal gig workers from bearing the brunt of macroeconomic shocks, ensuring that generated wealth circulates within the domestic economy rather than leaking into offshore balance sheets.
Second, the public sector must bridge the capital divide. While multinationals tap cheap offshore credit lines, domestic fleet aggregators and logistics innovators are constrained by double-digit commercial bank lending rates. The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Industry should structure sovereign credit-guarantee mechanisms to de-risk commercial loans for domestic mobility operators, particularly those transitioning their fleets to Compressed Natural Gas and electric alternatives.
Finally, public procurement and data policy must actively back our own. Government ministries, departments, and agencies should mandate that official public-sector transit, logistical movement, and digital payments prioritize verified homegrown platforms. Simultaneously, statutory frameworks must ensure that geospatial and transit data generated within our borders remains hosted locally, preserving strategic commuter intelligence as a national asset.
The departure of an inflexible multinational is not a national loss; it is an overdue market correction. It confirms what my analysis maintained all along: foreign platforms that refuse to adapt will inevitably be displaced by agile domestic alternatives. With Vice President Shettima championing native enterprise from the seat of power, the direction is unmistakable. The era of imported digital extraction has closed, and the era of homegrown, sovereign enterprise has arrived.
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Abubakar M. Kareto is a Public Affairs Analyst and commentator on governance, policy, politics, economy and media dynamics in Nigeria and Africa. He can be reached via email at [email protected] and on X (formerly Twitter) @amkareto. – at Maiduguri, Nigeria
APC Borno State retweeted
Proven by the Ground: Kashim Shettima, Flutterwave, and Why the Uber Exit Vindicates Indigenous Enterprise
By Abubakar M Kareto
"We have to support and promote our own. We have to make our companies stronger. Worthy of mention in the Flutterwave story is the company's ability to solve an African problem using an indigenous solution that addresses challenges related to digital payment for products and services, among others."
~ Vice President Kashim Shettima
When global technology giants retreat from African frontier markets, a predictable chorus of commentators rushes to frame the exit as an indictment of the domestic business climate. Pundits reflexively blame currency devaluation, inflation, and policy volatility, insisting that if a well-capitalised Silicon Valley pioneer cannot survive, the terrain itself must be unworkable.
I have long rejected that defeatist narrative. In my previous public interventions on the mechanics of African transport and platform economics, I argued that the eventual unraveling of imported, rigid gig models in Nigeria was not a matter of if, but when. Recent events have delivered total analytical vindication for that position.
The exit of Uber from our commercial corridors is not a story of an inhospitable country chasing away innovation. It is the inevitable outcome of ground-level resistance, unworkable unit economics, and indigenous competitive displacement. Just as the foreign ride-hailing pioneer folded its operations, the Presidency provided the definitive counterpoint to the doom-mongers. When Vice President Kashim Shettima received the leadership of Flutterwave at the State House in Abuja, he gave voice to the exact reality I have consistently defended: the administration’s ongoing economic reforms are not an obituary for ambition, but a crucible built to transform indigenous firms into international brands.
The contrast between the State House reception and the multinational retreat cuts to the very heart of my thesis. It proves that the imported Silicon Valley copy-paste era is dead, and that sustainable enterprise in Africa belongs to domestic innovators who build for the ground beneath their feet.
Global platforms do not falter in emerging economies because people stop moving, buying, or transacting. They fail because their imported financial assumptions collapse under local stress. In markets like London or San Francisco, a twenty to twenty-five percent platform commission can be absorbed against low-interest auto loans, corporate tax offsets, and high median fares. In Lagos, Abuja, or Port Harcourt, where platform operators grapple with private vehicle financing rates exceeding thirty percent, soaring fuel prices, and grueling road conditions, extracting a quarter of gross turnover is economically unworkable.
As I have maintained from the beginning, the street was always going to correct this imbalance. The pioneer was not regulated out of Nigeria by bureaucratic decree; it was outmaneuvered by competitors that adapted to local purchasing power and operator survival. Platforms like inDrive abandoned rigid algorithms to introduce peer-to-peer fare bargaining, easing the psychological strain on price-conscious commuters. Bolt unlocked vehicle supply, while homegrown ventures like Shuttlers bypassed private sedans altogether to run tech-enabled corporate mass transit at half the cost. When drivers faced extractive platform deductions, they dual-app’d, staged collective actions, and migrated their vehicles to platforms that left food on their tables. The ground spoke, and the foreign model collapsed under its own rigidity.
The State House engagement between Vice President Shettima and Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola highlights the exact operating philosophy I have long championed: native technological resilience.
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APC Borno State retweeted
Beyond the Letters: How Yobe Rewrote the Narrative of Academic Excellence
~ Abubakar M Kareto
For decades, external narratives framing northeastern Nigeria were routinely restricted to grim statistics of conflict, displaced communities, and infrastructural deficits. Yet, true societal rebuilding does not happen solely through the reconstruction of roads or physical structures; it is fundamentally realized through the quiet, methodical rehabilitation of human intellect. In a region where anti-education dogma once sought to extinguish the light of learning, every child stepping onto a stage to articulate, spell, and master language represents an ideological victory. The conclusion of the 3rd Yobe State Spelling Bee Competition at Government Girls Unity College, Damaturu, provides undeniable proof that the state has decisively crossed a critical threshold. It is no longer an era of tentative optimism or patronizing clichés; the young have not just promised to grow, the young have grown.
Having served as the Chief Judge in the preceding edition of this competition, I followed this year’s proceedings with intimate appreciation and professional scrutiny. What unfolded was nothing short of an intellectual festival. Watching the sharp, disciplined poise of 144 pupils drawn from public, private, and special schools across all 17 local government areas, one fact became glaringly obvious: Yobe has designed a rigorous, inclusive model worthy of national emulation. This is an arena that restores radical hope to the perceived village kids and children living with disabilities, proving that raw brilliance knows no social boundary when given a fair platform. It is thoroughly entertaining, encouraging, and deeply uplifting to watch young minds tackle complex words with unflinching composure.
The clean sweep of the top 3 spots by Nguru Local Government Area, led by champion Zainab Mohammed Grema of Reading Model School, followed by Mohammed Ishaq Madaki and Aisha Mohammed Alah, speaks volumes about organic, grassroots depth. It proves that the pedagogical revival is not confined to executive enclaves in the capital, but has ignited a chain reaction across rural classrooms, motivating teachers and communities to demand more from their pupils.
This transformation did not occur by accident. This program was conceived by Dr. Mohammed Goje long before now. He sustained and improved it during his tenure heading the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), transforming an emergency recovery initiative into what has today matured into an inspiring national benchmark. Dr. Goje is indeed a consummate system improver whose execution capacity turns innovative concepts into institutional realities. Equally vital has been the steady hand of Governor Mai Mala Buni, whose encouraging support all through has provided the political will and resources necessary to place human capital at the absolute peak of governance.
The ripple effect is already commanding substantial private sector confidence, exemplified by corporate partners like the Nigeria Food Corporation stepping forward with a 20 million Naira commitment. When serious capital begins investing in cognitive arenas rather than routine handouts, it signals a profound shift. Furthermore, with Yobe students already securing podiums in global competitions such as the Teen Eagle contest in the United Kingdom, Damaturu is demonstrating that rural Nigerian children can seamlessly stand shoulder to shoulder with the brightest minds on earth.
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APC Borno State retweeted
LIVE BROADCASTING REQUIRES PROFESSIONALISM, DISCIPLINE AND PROTOCOL
There are fundamental rules of broadcasting that many people do not know—and surprisingly, this includes some hosts, presenters and even producers.
Live broadcasting is an entirely different ball game from recorded content. It is a highly sensitive responsibility that demands professionalism, discipline, preparation and composure from every member of the production team. The margin for error is extremely narrow, which is why everyone involved must understand and respect established broadcasting protocols.
The recent fracas between Rufai and Lere on Arise TV provides a clear example of what can happen when those standards begin to break down.
During the live programme, Lere appeared unprepared to respond adequately to some of the questions put to him by Rufai. Tensions subsequently escalated, leading one of the hosts to abruptly terminate the interview.
From a professional broadcasting standpoint, I believe this was not the best approach.
The appropriate procedure in such a situation would have been to call for a commercial break. That simple intervention would have created a much-needed buffer, allowing the station to run its promos or fillers while giving the production team valuable time to manage the situation behind the scenes.
During that break, the producer could privately engage the guest, calm the situation, assess his readiness to continue and determine whether the interview could proceed professionally. Sometimes, just a minute or two away from the live microphone is enough to de-escalate tension and restore composure.
To be clear, did Lere overstep with some of his utterances? Absolutely.
But even when a guest crosses the line, that should not automatically mean that established professional procedures are abandoned. We should not throw the baby out with the bathwater.
There is also an important issue of consistency. Rufai himself has, on previous occasions, been accused of making strong or insulting remarks toward guests on the programme, yet those incidents did not necessarily result in an immediate termination of the interviews.
If standards are to be upheld, they must be applied consistently—regardless of who is speaking, who the guest is or how heated the exchange becomes. Consistency is essential to maintaining public confidence, credibility and professionalism in broadcasting.
At the end of the day, robust journalism and vigorous debate are not the problem. In fact, challenging questions and spirited exchanges are part of what makes live broadcasting engaging.
The real issue is how such moments are managed.
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Code should remain our guiding framework. Its purpose is not to prevent broadcasters from asking difficult questions or engaging guests in rigorous debate. Rather, broadcasting regulations exist to ensure that these conversations take place within the boundaries of professionalism, responsibility, decency and respect.
Live television requires more than good journalism. It requires emotional intelligence, teamwork, preparation and a production crew capable of managing unexpected situations without allowing the situation to spiral out of control.
The microphone may belong to the presenter, but the responsibility belongs to the entire production team.
Professionalism must therefore remain the standard—especially when the pressure is highest.
Ahmed Baba Dikwa
Sunday, September 6, 2026. – at Maiduguri, Nigeria
APC Borno State retweeted
From 34 LGAs to 361 Wards, Katsina’s Grassroots Machinery Is Mobilising for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT).
The political machinery in Katsina State is getting set for 2027.
The launch of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement under, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tampolo) has activated a grassroots mobilisation network designed to take the message of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directly to communities across the state.
With 34 LGA coordinators inaugurated, campaign vehicles deployed and the APC structure described as united and faction-free, Katsina is building a formidable grassroots operation.
This is not just about rallies and political gatherings. It is about reaching homes, markets, wards, villages and communities and communicating the achievements and vision of the Renewed Hope administration.
The groundwork is being laid. The people are being reached. Katsina is ready.
Governor @dikko_radda is ready to deliver President Tinubu in Katsina. – at Maiduguri, Nigeria
APC Borno State retweeted
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APC Borno State retweeted
He called on APC stakeholders, supporters and the people of Darazo and Ganjuwa to remain united and committed to a peaceful, inclusive and issue-based campaign centred on grassroots participation and progressive development.
Signed:
Usman Yau Shehu Darazo
Usman Yau 2027 Campaign Directorate
27 August 2026
APC Borno State retweeted
PRESS RELEASE
Usman Yau Shehu Darazo (@Usman_Yau_78) Appoints Abdullahi Shehu Sarkin Soro Campaign Director, Sha’abdin Bello Zalanga Secretary
The 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal Constituency, Usman Yau Shehu Darazo, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abdullahi Yakubu Shehu Sarkin Soro as Director of the Usman Yau 2027 Campaign Directorate.
The appointment followed consultations with APC stakeholders from Darazo and Ganjuwa Local Government Areas, who recommended three prominent party members for consideration.
Alhaji Abdullahi Yakubu Shehu Sarkin Soro is a veteran grassroots politician with extensive experience in party administration and public service. He has served in several political capacities, including as Chairman of a Local Government Council, and brings considerable experience in grassroots mobilisation, political organisation and community engagement.
Also appointed is Malam Sha’abdin Bello Zalanga, who will serve as Secretary of the Campaign Directorate.
Malam Sha’abdin Bello Zalanga is a seasoned grassroots politician with extensive experience in party politics, stakeholder engagement and mobilisation. He has served in various political capacities, including as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ganjuwa Local Government Area.
While congratulating the appointees, Usman Yau Shehu Darazo charged them to build a campaign structure that is broad-based, inclusive and capable of carrying people from all communities and backgrounds along.
He particularly welcomed members and supporters of other political parties who believe in the project and wish to join, stressing that while the campaign is firmly rooted in the APC, the Usman Yau 2027 Project represents a broader movement for progressive politics, inclusion and the development of Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal Constituency.
“There is space for everyone who genuinely has the interest of our constituency at heart. We are building an inclusive and progressive movement focused on the collective aspirations of our people,” Darazo said.
The APC candidate further urged his supporters to conduct themselves responsibly and make the campaign about issues, ideas, service and development, rather than character assassination or personal attacks against political opponents.
He said the campaign would be anchored not only on what he intends to accomplish if elected, but also on his record of service and contributions to the wellbeing of the people despite never having held public office.
“Our resolve is to change the way politics is practised in this constituency. Our campaign will not be built merely around promises of what we intend to do if elected; we will also show what we have already done to improve the lives of our people, even without holding public office. That is the standard of leadership and accountability we want to bring to Darazo/Ganjuwa,” Darazo stated.
He added that the project goes beyond his individual political ambition and is ultimately about securing meaningful and effective representation for the people of Darazo and Ganjuwa.
“This project goes beyond Usman Yau Shehu Darazo. It is a movement dedicated to giving our people meaningful and effective representation at the National Assembly, attracting critical infrastructure and development to every part of our constituency, and creating opportunities that improve the lives of our people.
“We must invest in our rural communities and create sustainable economic opportunities that make rural life more rewarding. By doing so, we can strengthen our communities and reduce the pressures that force many of our people to migrate to urban centres in search of opportunities.”
Usman Yau Shehu Darazo expressed confidence that the experience of the newly appointed campaign leadership would help strengthen grassroots mobilisation, stakeholder engagement and coordination across the constituency.
APC Borno State retweeted
Breaking: Engr David Umahi Moves to End Benin–Agbor–Asaba Road Suffering as Minister Visits Site Tomorrow
Tomorrow, the Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, will visit the Benin–Agbor–Asaba Road to take decisive action aimed at addressing the challenges faced by Nigerians who use the road.
Listen to the Honourable Minister speak on the planned intervention tomorrow on the affected road and other critical areas, following the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
The visit is expected to mark another decisive step towards improving road infrastructure, easing transportation and bringing relief to motorists and communities along the corridor.
APC Borno State retweeted
Governor Uba Sani’s administration has rehabilitated over 50 rural roads to
improve farm-to-market access.
Kaduna now have better rural roads which as gathered has made it easier to move
produce from farms to markets and can help reduce post-harvest losses.
Some comparisons are not necessary, to be honest. Each Governor will do his own and leave.
APC Borno State retweeted
Governor Uba Sani’s (@ubasanius) administration completed the Kaduna Agricultural Survey
through KDBS. Better agricultural data enables the government to understand
the sector more accurately and design interventions around evidence rather than
guesswork. – at Maiduguri, Nigeria
APC Borno State retweeted
YOUTHS ON GROUND PROGRESSIVE & MENTORSHIP INITIATIVE CALLS FOR DEEPER YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AHEAD OF 2027
The Youths on Ground Progressive and Mentorship Initiative, a pro-APC group, has called on APC-led governments to deepen youth engagement and strengthen grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.
At a media briefing, the group urged APC-controlled states to harness the strength, energy, and numbers of young people at the grassroots through voter education, inclusion, and meaningful political participation.
The National Coordinator, Dr. Obioma Nwauba, stressed that young people are not asking for handouts, but opportunities to contribute meaningfully to food security, peacebuilding, job creation, and national development.
📌 Catch the full briefing for more insights on the group’s message and its call for greater youth participation in governance and politics.
@youthsonground – at Maiduguri, Nigeria
APC Borno State retweeted
Youths on Ground Progressive and Mentorship Initiative to Host Maiden World Press Conference
The Youths on Ground Progressive and Mentorship Initiative is set to host its maiden World Press Conference, bringing together young Nigerians, stakeholders, and emerging leaders to engage in meaningful conversations on youth participation, leadership, mentorship, and the future of Nigeria.
The conference will provide a platform for young people to share ideas, explore opportunities, promote responsible leadership, and contribute to shaping a more inclusive and prosperous Nigeria.
It is an important step toward empowering the next generation and strengthening youth voices in national development.
Follow: @youthsonground – at Maiduguri, Nigeria
APC Borno State retweeted
People are free to support or oppose Senator Abdulaziz Yari politically.
But asking, "What has Yari done?" has an answer.
The record includes roads, bridges, scholarships, healthcare, disaster relief, food support, agricultural assistance and direct humanitarian interventions that have affected hundreds of thousands of lives. – at Maiduguri, Nigeria
APC Borno State retweeted
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Across Zamfara West, Senator Yari has continued to support communities through infrastructure, humanitarian assistance, education, healthcare and emergency interventions, often using personal resources alongside his legislative responsibilities. – at Maiduguri, Nigeria
APC Borno State retweeted
AGRICULTURE
Recognising that food security begins with farmers, Senator Yari has distributed fertilisers to thousands of farmers across Zamfara, helping increase productivity, reduce production costs and strengthen rural livelihoods. – at Maiduguri, Nigeria
