Jimoh Bankole: Passage of a Finance Guru
“Death is a passage. All mortals will pass through it”
–Anon
The passage of Alhaji Jimoh Bankole,the Bursar of Crescent University Abeokuta and an illustrious fellow of the Institute of Chartered Account of Nigeria is a blunt reminder that all mortals shall taste of bitterness of death at the destined time.
An enigmatic being, Bankole, who was born on a Friday, passed on to the other world at early hours of Friday 5th April 2024, coinciding with the last Friday of the cherished month of Muslims’ holy month of Ramadan 1445 AH.
He was buried the same day in his hometown in Ado-Odo, Ogun State.
It was observed that about a few minutes to his burial, the 33° hot weather dramatically went down to a cool 26-27°.The hitherto hot weather briskly a cool breeze from the sky. This coolness endured even after his interment until overnight, until the next day. Allahu Akbar!
Significantly, his decade of professional service and expertise has propelled the wheel of progress and financial stability of Crescent University Abeokuta,the institution which prides itself as Citadel of Academic and Moral Excellence.
Hence, he was dubbed as Minister of Finance at Crescent University.
Bankole it was who stabilized the university Bursary by stopping the sharp practice of multiple payments for the same jobs, saving the institution millions.
As an experienced financial administrator, he safely negotiated the tax assessment of the Internal Revenue Service to the admiration of the university management.After all, It was a win-win for the IRS and the university.
It is also on record that Alhaji Bankole facilitated the interlocking of the road network under the able leadership of the vice chancellor, professor Ibraheem Gbajabiamila.His supervision of the interlocking project sales from the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development also yielded some profits targeted as part of the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) apart from adding to the beautiful landscape of the campus.
Only two weeks ago, he was honoured as an ambassador of the University of Ibadan at the 75th Anniversary of the institution from where he retired over a decade ago. This was in recognition of his meritorious service as both alumnus and staff of the university.
Alhaji Jimoh Bankole will be sorely missed for his professionalism, industry, kindness, piety, boldness and due process.
Palliatives: Sokoto residents feared dead in stampede at Wammako’s residence
Nine persons are feared dead and several others injured during a stampede that reportedly occurred at the residence of Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko during the distribution of Sallah palliatives.
However, there was no official confirmation from the relevant security agencies as they all kept mute on the development.
The incident was alleged to have occurred on Thursday’s night.
Among the dead is said to be a volunteer operative with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) identified as Fatima Bala.
A colleague of the deceased operative who spoke on condition of anonymity said she was attached to the Gawon Nama office of the agency.
“We lost her while rescuing a small boy caught off in the stampede. She rescued the boy but eventually lost her life because the crowd was unprecedented,” the source said.
Similarly, another officer who confirmed the incident told our reporter that, the deceased was no more with them but had gone to the area to visit a friend.
“She was once our volunteer staff. Our investigation revealed that, she was in the area to visit a friend. Unfortunately she was among the people that lost their lives during the stampede,” he said.
Both the spokesmen of the Sokoto state’s commands of NSCDC and the police have declined comment on the matter.
Meanwhile, the main opposition party in the state, People Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the police to investigate the matter to forestall its future reoccurrence.
Sources at the Sokoto Specialist Hospital confirmed to our reporter that some of the victims were brought for treatment.
(Daily Trust)
Fubara-Wike feud: Police read riot act to Rivers’ politicians
…warn ‘don’t plunge State into turmoil’
Police in Rivers on Sunday warned politicians in the state to seek lawful means to addressing grievances rather than engage in verbal attacks that can instigate violence.
The warning by the state police command followed recent verbal attacks between Governor Similanayi Fubara and his estranged godfather and predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
The spat between Fubara and Wike has torn Rivers political stakeholders apart, setting them against one another.
Although Tunji Disu, the state Police Commissioner, Tunji Disu, refrained from directly mentioning the names of Wike and Fubara, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe Koko, quoted her boss as warning that the command would not fold its hands and watch the state erupt in crisis due to the utterances and actions of politicians.
The police in state also enjoined Rivers’ political class and members of the public to maintain peace at all times and abide by the laws of the land.
The Command spokesperson’s statement read, “The Rivers State Police Command is fully aware of the numerous political statements and sentiments that have been circulating within the state. In light of these developments, we would like to inform the general public and the esteemed people of Rivers State of the following:
“The Nigeria Police Force is the statutory and constitutional authority entrusted with the responsibilities of enforcing laws and orders, as well as protecting lives and properties, among others.
“The Rivers State Police Command, as an integral part of the Nigeria Police Force, is firmly committed to upholding and enforcing all laws and orders within the state.
“The Command will not stand idle and allow any individual or group to disrupt the existing peace in the state under any guise or pretext.
“The Rivers State Police Command will not hesitate to take decisive action against any person or group of persons found to be in violation of the laws and orders of the state. Therefore, we implore members of the public to maintain peace and abide by the laws of the land. To those involved in the ongoing political unrest, we urge you to seek peaceful/lawful means to address your grievances.”
The PPRO assured that the command will not take sides and remain apolitical regarding the current political situation in Rivers State.
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