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Celebrating A Quintessential Man On His Special Day

I never knew today is the birthday of a great man, a man of few words and resourceful actions, until this morning around 8:00am when I opened my WhatsApp and viewed the status of a virtuous woman (his wife) wherein I saw his beautiful picture with an inscription – “Happiest birthday to my darling husband, an exceptional man, am grateful to God for making you my crown and the father of my children, may God’s protection never depart from you IN JESUS NAME.”
Wao! It is birthday of no other person than the Ibe-ebidouwei of Furupagha clan, High Chief (Engr.) Pascal Ebi Akpofagha. A man with exceptional quality. A philanthropist. A quiet achiever and goal getter. A man who wouldn’t take no for yes. A man who stands for what he believes is right and will never swift a ground no matter the circumstances. A bold and fearless man who always stands for the truth. A man of integrity. I never expected this on my schedule of today, but I just have to take time out to scribble something for a big brother.
High Chief does not name or give himself the Ibe-ebidouwei title, the good people of Furupagha christened him after his track record in the clan. Engr Akpofagha’s good works in the clan and to his people earned him this reputable title – Ibe-ebidouwei – literay meaning: the man who sought after the progress of the clan.
High Chief is poised in making people, and he has started it. I remember one of my discussions with him his house. He softly said: “I don’t have time for all these their supremacy wahala. What I am after is how to raise men in our area; how to get something for you guys coming behind so that we have enough well-to-do people; how I can enpower people so that we don’t need to wait for anybody before we can do whatsoever we have in mind to do in the area.” Engr Akpofagha has started fulfilling the above statement. He has lifted the hands of the younger ones, if you are in doubt ask this writer. He is a benefactor of the Ibe-ebidouwei kind gestures. High Chief Akpofagha is still on the mission. This may not be the right time to write about this extensively, besides it is an impromptu piece to celebrate a man of honour.

High Chief Pascal Ebi Akpofagha, the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Furupagha clan.
High Chief, as you celebrate this special day of yours, I wish you more glorious and fruitful years in Jesus’ name. You shall live to celebrate more of this day in sound health and more prosperity in Jesus’ name. By the reason of this day, may God open more doors and opportunity for you sir. May all what you expect come your way. May God grant your heart desires. May He enable you to do more good to your people as you desire.
God in his infinity mercy will place you above your enemies. His protection will be upon you and your household, and He will guide you in all your endeavors in Jesus’name. May His presence never depart from you and your household in Jesus name.
Happy birthday day sir!
Yours,
Joseph Ebitibi Kanjo
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Bauchi Govt Sanctions 4 Senior Officers For Gross Misconduct

The Bauchi state Civil Service Commission (CSC) has sanctioned four senior officers for gross misconduct in the discharge of their service.
This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Bauchi on Friday by Mr Saleh Umar, the Public Relations Officer of the Bauchi state Civil Service Commission.
According to him, the decision, which was made during the Commission’s plenary session, was in its continued effort to sanitise the State’s Civil Service.
He listed the names of the officers that were sanctioned to include; Garba Hussaini, a Director, Education and former Provost, Haruna Umar, a Deputy Director, Administration and Human Resources.
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Others included; Umar Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer (Account)- Bursar and Mohammed Usman, Chief Clerical Officer – Cashier, all attached to Bill and Melinda Gate College of Health Sciences Technology in Ningi Local Government Area of the state.
Umar explained that the interdicted officers have been placed on 50 per cent of their salaries with effect from 28th October, 2025 until the end of the full investigation.
“The Commission’s decision was taken to allow further investigation into the allegations laid against the officers.
“The Officers were found guilty of misconduct that contradict Bauchi State Public Service Regulations – 0327 (x) and (xxii) and interdicted under rules 0329 (i), (ii) and (iii) to further distance them from their duty posts for seamless and smooth investigation.
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“In a light-hearted part, the Commission has promoted 21 officers to their next grades of Deputy Chief Librarian, Assistant Chief Librarians and Principal Librarians to grade levels 15, 14, 13, 12 and 10 respectively.
“Others were Assistant Chief Executive Officer and Chief Confidential Secretary on grade levels 13 and 14,” said Umar.
The Public Relations Officer added that Dr. Ibrahim Muhammad, the Chairman of the Commission, reiterated the Commission’s unwavering commitment to the rules of law under his watch.
He noted that while promising to continue to uphold integrity, transparency and fairness in the commission, the Chairman also expressed dismay over the nonchalant attitude of some Civil Servants not knowing the disciplinary procedures in civil service and its consequences.
“Chairman also called on all workers to be conversant with the do and don’t in carrying out their assignments to avoid unnecessary offense,” he said.
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Don’t Take Law Into Your Hands – NYSC Warns Corps Members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned all corps members serving their fatherland not to take laws into their own hands during and after their service year.
Mr Umoren Kufre, the Bauchi state Coordinator of NYSC gave the warning during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘C’ stream 1 corps members at the state’s NYSC permanent orientation camp, Wailo in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state on Friday.
“I urge you to obey all the rules and regulations governing the NYSC. In case you notice any irregularity, do not take the laws into your hands.
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“Always ensure that you follow the proper channel of communication to express your grievances.
“Let me assure you again that management will ensure that the basic amenities you need in the camp are provided for you. Your safety and comfort remains our utmost priority,” he said.
Kofre, who explained that a total of 2,050 corps members were posted to the state for the one year compulsory service, said there has not been any serious problem since the commencement of the course and the prospective corps members were participating actively in all camp activities.
He appreciated Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state for his continuous support to the scheme in the state as well as the complete renovation of Corps Members hostels and the construction of a brand new Multipurpose Hall in the camp.
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The NYSC boss, however, called on the governor to help them rebuild the part of the camp perimeter fence that collapsed about a year ago.
Declaring the orientation camp exercises open, Gov. Bala Mohammed urged the corp members to take the lead and advocate for national development and transformation.
Represented by Mr Mohammed Umar, the State’s Head of Service, Mohammed called on them to take the noble call with utmost seriousness and commit themselves to achieving the scheme’s objectives of national unity and development.
While administering the oath of allegiance, Justice Rabi Umar, the Chief Judge of the state who was represented by Abdullahi Yau, Deputy Registrar, High Court of Justice, charged the corps members to maintain law and order towards the peaceful orientation exercises
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17 Nigerian States Implementing CPS As PenCom Assets Rise To Over N26trn

The National Pension Commission hassaid only 17 Nigerian states are currently implementing the Contributory Pension Scheme as its assets rose to over N26 trillion in September 2025.
Ms Omolola Oloworaran disclosed this during an event in Benin, Edo State.
Oloworaran, who was represented by the Commission’s Inspectorate Commissioner, Chief Samuel Chigozie Uwandu, stressed that CPS plays a vital role in national economic development.
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According to her, CPS has evolved beyond a retirement policy and has become a symbol of a national shift towards financial discipline and long-term planning.
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Oloworaran noted that the scheme illustrates “a decisive break from past dependencies on state-provided old-age financial security to a new culture of retirement savings and forward planning.
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“A contract between the worker and the employer, with the assurance that a lifetime of labour would be rewarded with financial security in old age.”
“Seventeen states out of the 36 states in the country are currently implementing the Contributory Pension Scheme. Twelve states have not started at all, while seven states are at various stages of establishing their pension bureaux.”
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