Boko Haram: Jonathan Constitutes Committee On Amnesty

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday constituted a 25-man Presidential Committee to fashion out the best way to tackle the Boko Haram menace in the country.
The committee, chaired by the Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, is expected to “constructively engage key members of Boko Haram and define a comprehensive and workable framework for resolving the crisis of insecurity in the country,” according to a signed statement by presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati.
The statement said the constitution of the committee followed the consideration of the report of the technical committee set up to review fresh modalities for addressing security challenges in the North, and considered by the National Security Council.
Members of the committee include: Sheik Ahmed Lemu, Dr. Hakeem Baba Ahmed, Col. Musa Shehu (rtd.), Sheik Abubakar Tureta, and Dr.Datti Ahmed.
Senator Sodangi Abubakar, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, Amb. Zakari Ibrahim, Comrade Shehu Sani, Hajiya Naja’atu Mohammed, Malam Adamu S. Ladan, Dr. Joseph Golwa, Air Vice Marshall A. I. Shehu, Mr. R. I. Nkemdirim, DIG P. I. Leha, Prof. Nur Alkali,  Malam Salihu Abubakar, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Lugga.
Other members also include: Barrister Ibrahim Tahir, Brig-Gen. Ibrahim Sabo, Amb. Baba Ahmed Jidda, Group Capt. Bilal Bulama (rtd), Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi and a representative of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation as Secretary.
The statement said the committee’s terms of reference will include developing a framework for the granting of amnesty; setting up of a framework through which disarmament could take place within a 60-day time frame; the development of a comprehensive victims’ support programme, and the development of mechanisms to address the underlying causes of insurgencies that will help to prevent future occurrences.
“President Jonathan has also approved the constitution of a federal government committee on the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in keeping with his pledge that Nigeria will work with the United Nations and other countries to stem the worrisome proliferation of small arms and light weapons, and their use in creating insecurity and instability in Nigeria and other developing nations,” the statement said also listing Amb. Emmanuel Imohe as chairman.
Members include: Amb.  Martin I. Uhomoibhi, Amb.  T. Dan Hart, Amb. Ghali Umar, Amb. B. G. Wakil, Mr. Opelusi Olureti, a representative of the Ministry of Interior, a representative of the National Security Adviser, a representative of the DG (SSS), a representative of the NIA, a representative of Federal Ministry of Justice, a representative of Ministry of Defence, a representative of DIA, a representative of the Nigeria Police Force, a representative of the Nigerian Customs Service, a representative of OSGF, and the Director, International Organisations Department (MFA) as Secretary.
The statement said both committees would be formally inaugurated by President Jonathan at 10 am on Wednesday, 24 April at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
—Eromosele Ebhomele

FG constitutes varsities boards

  April 4, 2013 

From JULIANA TAIWO-OBALONYE, Abuja
President Goodluck Jonathan, has approved the composition and appointments of the Chairmen and members of the Governing Councils of Federal Government-owned Universities. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, some of the prominent Nigerians that made the list of the appointees include the Managing Director,
The Sun Publishing Ltd, Tony Onyima, former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro, the Publisher of Champion Newspapers, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, former Speakers of House of Representatives, Salisu Buhari and Ghali Na’Abba, former Bauchi governor, Adamu Muazu, former works minister, Adeseye Ogunlewe, that of sports, Taofeek Adedoja, PDP chieftains, John Nwodo, Rufai Alkali and Tunde Akogun among others. The board as constituted are: Mohammed Dewu as Chairman, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Members include, former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro, the Managing Director, Sun Publishing Ltd, Tony Onyima,
Mrs. Moremi Soyinka-Onijala and Suleiman Lawal Kauru. Yahaya Mahmood, is Chairman, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, University, Bauchi. Members include Hajia Hauwa Bukar, Alhaji Isa Tafida Mafindi, Chief Mark Odua, and Dr. (Mrs) Chinweokwu Anyamene-Okeke. For Bayero University, Kano, former governor of Bauchi State Adamu Muazu is Chairman. Members Hon. Fatima Rasaki, Prof (Mrs) Josephine Okpoko, Dr.Yakubu Kwari and Alh.(Dr) Ahmad Abubakar. Former Minister of Works, Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe is the Chairman of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Members include Chief Kayode Akindele, former Speaker of House of Representatives, Hon. Ghali Na’abba,
Prof. Femi Otubanjo and Abba Dasuki The Chairman of Federal University of Agric, Makurdi, is Chief Chike Cletus Udenze while members include, Pivlumon Aminde, Princess Ethel Eweka, Rear Admiral Peter Ebeleme (retd), and Abdul-Mujib Adetokunbo Mumuni. The Chairman of the Federal University of Technology, Akure is Alhaji Yarima Abdullahi. Members are Chief Joel Madaki, Lukman Erogbogbo, Hon. Jelani Mohammed Yauri, and Benjamin Chijioke Nnaji. Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof. Ahmed Rufai Alkali, is Chairman, Federal University of Technology,
Minna. Members are Dr. Godfrey Imoagene, Ahmed Tahir, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Umar, and former Minister of Sports, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja The Chairman of Federal University of Technology, Owerri, is Dr. Emmanuel M. I. Enemuo. Members are Pastor Godwin Akpovie, Bright Nebedun, Gen. T. Hananiya, and Amb. C.C.Agubuzo. The Chairman of the Federal University of Technology, Yola, is Sanusi Munguno. Members are Dr. Adewunmi Williams, Dr.Kaleel Ibrahim Ahamad, Senator Abubakar Danso Sodangi, (former chairman committee on FCT in the Senate) and Princess Taibat Adeyemi-Agaba. The Chairman of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, is AVM Larry Koiyan (retd). Members include former PDP Chairman, John Nwodo, Chief (Barr) J. M. Aseh, Buhari Bala and Senator Fidelis Okoro.
The Chairman of the University of Abuja, Abuja is Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia. Members include Alhaji Mahe Dange, Prof O. Adegbulube, Aisha S. Mamuda, and Professor Ediga Agbo. The Chairman of University of Calabar, Calabar is Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, while members are Dr. Phillips Salawu, Sulieman Nakowa, Bassey Ebir Asuquo and Otunba Mohammed Iluoeju. The Chairman University of Ibadan, Ibadan is Gen. Adeyinka Adebayo (retd). Members are Amb. Lawrence Ekpebu, Sen. Jubril El-Mas’ud Doguwa, Barr. Samuel Iheoma Nwatu, and Dr. Anthony Uche Mba The Chairman of University of Jos, Jos is Chief Don Etiebet. Members are Hon. Tunde Akogun (former House leader), Anthony Sani, Alh. Adamu Jamfala, and Mrs. Uju Uzoka. The Chairman of University of Maiduguri is Kashim Imam, former governorship candidate Borno State. Members are Engr. Paul Attah, Princess Gloria Frazer, Adamu A. Waziri (former commerce minister) and Chief Innocent Okparadike The Chairman of University of Port Harcourt,
Mr. Gesi Asamowei, members Mrs. Joyce Bozimo, Mohammed Iyimoga, Dr. Nelson Olaniyi and Mr. Okey Ajunwa. The Chairman of Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto is HRH George Oshiaphaghor, members include Hon. Patience Onah Ogodo, Alhaji Yusuf Yabo, Kashim Muktar Mahmud and Alh. Bello Abdullahi Sokoto. The Chairman of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka is Prof. Emeka Enejere. Members are Hon. Salisu Buhari (former Speaker of House of Representative), Chador Labar, Barr. Harison Onwu and Chief Akin Taiwo. The Chairman of University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Prof. Chukwuma Okonjo. Members are Prince Felix Akande, Dr. Abdulrasheed Salam, Dr. S. Ogbere, and Dr. Bayo Aluko-Olokun. The Chairman of University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, Prof. Kimse Okoko, while members are Gen (Dr) John W. Gbor, Alh. Aliyu Kaulaha, Isiah Adegbemiga Abiola and Rev. (Mrs.) Grace Ekanem.
The Chairman of the Fed University of Petroleum Res, Effurun is Sen. Barigha Amange. Members are, Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Iheduru, Adamu Yusuf Dari, Sen. Victor Kassim Isa-Oyofo, and Dr. Anthony U.Eze. Anyim said each University Governing Council shall also include the Vice-Chancellor; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor; and one person from the Federal Ministry of Education. Others include four persons appointed by the Senate from among its members; two persons appointed by the Congregation from among its members; and one person appointed by Convocation from among its members. The dates for the formal inauguration of the above Boards will be announced in due course by the Honourable Minister of Education.