A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ifeanyi Godwin Araraume Ph.D, has enjoined Christians to reflect on the import of Christmas brought about by the birth of Jesus Christ and its redemptive hope to millions of Christians and non-Christians around the world.
In a statement made available to newsmen, Araraume urged Christians and non Christians to use the opportunity of the celebration to rededicate themselves to the values of love, peace, sacrifice and tolerance as embodied in the birth of the Saviour, Jesus Christ.
He conveyed his heartfelt Christmas wishes to Christians around the world.
Araraume further stated that Christmas season is a profound reminder of selflessness, compassion, and service to humanity—principles that must continue to guide leadership and citizenship alike.
He also showered encomiums on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for embarking on policies and programmes that are peoples centred. He implored leaders at the sub-nationals to emulate the President by putting smiles on people at the grassroot level.
He said “As we celebrate Christmas, let us reflect on the significance of the season and reach out to one another. May the occasion bring us peace, hope, joy and the warmth of friendship and brotherhood.”
“I thank President Bola Tinubu for embarking on policies and programmes that have taken Nigerians from the doldrums and have seen substantial progress in the development of the country. I plead with leaders at the sub-nationals to emulate Mr. President since they are closer to the grassroots.
He urged Nigerians to harp on compassion towards the less privileged and admonished Christians to remember those who cannot afford to celebrate and make conscious effort to reach out to them.
“We should take time to ponder on the sufferings of the poor who are not privileged to celebrate. And that is why as Christians, we have an obligation to leave the comfort of our everyday life to help the poor amongst us, just as Christ did for humanity. Above all, let us reflect on the value of family, friendship, fellowship and brotherhood.”
Araraume encouraged Christians to let the spirit of Christmas inspire peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and a renewed sense of communal duty, while urging families and communities to strengthen ties of love and understanding during the festivities.
“Once more, I wish Nigerians Merry Christmas and Happy New year in advance” the statement read.
Fresh concerns have emerged over compliance with a court order issued by the High Court of Kano State on April 8, 2026, restraining key parties—including the Honourable Minister of Education, the Kano State Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, the Kano State Urban Development Authority, and Pluck Global Company Limited—from further actions pending the determination of the matter before the court.
Findings indicate that while all parties—except the concessionaire, Pluck Global Company Limited—were duly served within two days of the order, significant challenges were encountered in effecting service on the company, raising troubling questions about its corporate traceability and regulatory vetting.
A review of the company’s records filed with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) revealed addresses that could not be verified as functional business locations. Notably, documentation submitted to Federal Government College (FGC), Kano, dated June 20, 2024, listed two addresses: 8B, Lalupon Street, off Keffi Street, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, as its head office, and 3 Bargery Road, Bompai, Kano, as its branch office.
However, a physical visit to the Ikoyi address revealed that the entire property is occupied by a company identified as Golden Alchemy, whose staff категорically denied any knowledge of, or shared occupancy with, Pluck Global Company Limited.
Efforts to trace the Kano address yielded even more unsettling findings. The location—a locked duplex—showed no visible signs of commercial activity. Neighbours, while reluctant to speak on record, alluded to irregular movements at odd hours, casting further doubt on the legitimacy of the premises as a corporate office.
In a twist, after multiple attempts to establish contact, an individual purportedly representing the company surfaced in Kano and agreed to receive and acknowledge the court order on April 11, 2026, at approximately 6:00 pm. Curiously, the Ikoyi address—already discredited—was again listed as the company’s official address in the acknowledgment.
These developments raise critical questions regarding due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols on the part of the Federal Ministry of Education. They also cast a spotlight on the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), should a concession agreement indeed have been executed with the company. Stakeholders say it would be instructive to review the addresses contained in all official correspondences and contractual documents linked to the transaction.
Meanwhile, a visit to the premises of Federal Government College, Kano, revealed ongoing construction activity, with workers observed excavating foundations. When approached, the workers declined to disclose the authority under which they were operating—despite the subsistence of a court order restraining further action.
Notably, a previously installed project billboard bearing the insignia of the school authorities and the Federal Ministry of Education had been removed. Sources within the institution suggest that the directive for its removal may have emanated from the Ministry following receipt of the court order.
The unfolding situation presents a complex mix of legal, regulatory, and accountability issues—raising the spectre of possible non-compliance with judicial directives, as well as deeper concerns about transparency in public-private concession arrangements.
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