By Joseph Edegbo :

The General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Bolaji Oreagba, has debunked the allegation on social media that officials of the agency were involved in the unfortunate truck accident that killed some students on their way home from school on Tuesday.

Oreagba said: “From the reports we received on the incident, the driver was said to have lost control of the vehicle, probably because of mechanical failure. The Police are still investigating the matter. The public should refrain from spreading false information but await the conclusion of the ongoing investigation”.

While decrying the reports carried by some media organisations on the involvement of LASTMA, as well as other Law Enforcement agencies, the General Manager advised reporters to refrain from rushing to the press with unsubstantiated information that could engender public distrust and discord between the people and government.

Oreagba commiserated with the families of the students that lost their lives and prayed for the quick recovery of the injured, imploring vehicle owners and road users to adhere strictly to all traffic rules and regulations in order to avoid similar occurrences in future.

By Joseph Edegbo :

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to commission some roads project in Kafanchan town in Jemaa local government area, completed by Farmtrack Nigeria Limited during his working visit to Kaduna State.

The Managing Director of Farmtrack Nigeria Limited, Engr. Sadiq Abubakar who disclosed this, said already two roads project with street solar are completed while one has reached advanced completion stage in Kafanchan town under the urban renewal road Program of the Kaduna State Government.

He announced that eighteen roads in Kafanchan town were allocated to Farmtrack Nigeria Limited by the Kaduna State Government and the company was working round the clock to complete the projects on time.

Engr. Sadiq Abubakar who is the Dan Iyan Tangale further explained that the company has brought in new machines and heavy equipment to Kafanchan town in order to provide standard quality roads that would last for decades.

“Quality is our priority and Farmtrack will continue to accord priority to their clients.”

“Farmtrack Nigeria Limited delivered more than the specifications given for the benefit of the local government, state and the country.”

” Our work speaks for the company.”

Some of the people interviewed commended Governor Nasir Ahmed Elrufai for given Kafanchan town a befitting look like any other city in Nigeria.

They also commended Farmtrack Nigeria Limited for engaging youths in Kafanchan as adhoc staff, thereby providing job opportunities.

BY Joseph Edegbo :

Members of the recently constituted tribunal to investigate the Auditor General, Mrs. Lara Taylor-Pearce and her deputy, Tamba Momoh, have taken an oath before His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio as required by law.

Chairperson of the tribunal is Honourable Justice Nyawo Finda Matturi-Jones, JSC, a retired Supreme Court Judge, described by her peers as a fine woman with unblemished character, who worked across Sierra Leone right from being a magistrate to serving for many years as High Court Judge in Kenema and eventually became a Supreme Court Judge in 2016. The other members are Honourable Justice Ansumana Ivan Sesay and Mr. Lahai M. Farma.

Justice Matturi-Jones thanked the President for appointing them to take part in what she said was a rare occasion to look into the activities of the Auditor General and her deputy, following their suspension recently.

She confirmed that it would deepen democracy and improve on the credentials of the country because it would allow and give the two public servants the opportunity to clear their names and in a transparent and credible manner.

She further noted that she and her colleagues on the tribunal were ready, willing, and able to perform the task for which they had been appointed, adding that they were also familiar with the laws and assured that they would use their long years of experience to work diligently in the interest of Sierra Leone.

“We are prepared and willing to listen to whatever evidence that is available. We are ready to analyse the situation and apply the laws justly,” she assured.

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio thanked the newly sworn-in members of the tribunal for accepting the challenge, adding that the Tribunal should do their best to investigate the matter that was referred to them.

“We are in compliance with the Constitution of Sierra Leone. It is now left with you to investigate the matter and get back to us. I wish you all the best and look forward to the outcome. Thank you,” he concluded.