FFK POSTED TO SOUTH AFRICA AS NIGERIAN AMBASSADOR. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 PRESS STATEMENT ON MY AMBASSADORIAL POSTING.  It gives me pleasure to announce the fact that Mr. President has graciously approved my posting as Nigeria's Ambassador-Designate to South Africa.    This came a few days after the initial posting to Germany was announced and after I made a formal representation to the then Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, that I was not comfortable with Germany for a number of personal reasons and given the fact that I had lived in Europe most of my life I would prefer to go to South Africa which is a country that I had never been to and for which I have so much interest.  I also expressed the fact that I would rather serve in a country that shares some of my convictions, beilefs and values when it comes to world affairs, that has the biggest economy in Africa, that has closer ties to Nigeria and that is more proximate to my political thinking when it comes to foreign affairs and a pan African vision.  I t...

BENUE DEPUTY GOVERNOR SYMPATHISES WITH VICTIMS OF WEDNESDAY AUTO CRASH. (PHOTO).


 BENUE DEPUTY GOVERNOR SYMPATHISES WITH VICTIMS OF WEDNESDAY AUTO CRASH 


The Deputy Governor of Benue State, Sam Ode,  has expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate road accident that occurred on Wednesday along  Makurdi–Lafia road involving members of the All Progressives Congress (APC)  on their way to Lafia,  Nasarawa State, for the North-Central Zonal Convention of the party.


A statement by the Deputy Chief Press to the Deputy Governor, Ior Ikyereve indicates that the tragic incident has brought immense grief not only to their families but also to the party and the entire State. 


It describes the development as "heartbreaking", noting that the victims were committed party members who were on a journey to participate in an important party activity.


The Deputy Governor extends his heartfelt condolences to the victims, their families, the leadership and members of the APC in Ogbadibo Local Government Area and all those affected by the tragic incident", he stated. 


The statement further commiserates with those who sustained injuries in the accident and wished them a speedy and full recovery. He called on road users to exercise caution and adhere strictly to traffic regulations, especially during long-distance travels.


The Deputy Governor assures that the Government of Benue State stands in solidarity with them, their families and all party members at this difficult time.

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