ID.me attributes multi-year revenue growth to the power of its digital identity wallet, simplifying access online for millions of Americans MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ID.me, the next-generation digital identity wallet that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online, today announced it ranked 315 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 TM, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 30th year. In the Greater Washington, D.C. region, ID.me ranked 12. ID.me has earned a spot after seeing 370% revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. Blake Hall, ID.me's Founder & CEO, attributes this remarkable growth to ID.me's commitment to reducing friction in consumers' lives while enabling secure access to services, benefits, deals, and more. "ID.me is designed to be the last login you need to create and the last identity verification you complete," said Hall. "With the ID.me Identity Wallet, users can verify their identity once and easily sign in with all organizations that accept ID.me. Solving these consumer pain points helps brands drive higher conversions and revenue while lowering costs. It also empowers government agencies to improve customer service, ensure privacy, prevent fraud, and expand digital access." ID.me is the only digital wallet that meets the federal government standards for secure login and multi-factor authentication, NIST IAL2, while offering online, video chat, and in-person pathways for identity verification. ID.me has enrolled more than 135 million members into its digital wallet. The number of these users verified at IAL2 has grown to over 62 million. These users can utilize ID.me's digital wallet to safely login and prove their identity in seconds at any government, commercial, or non-profit organization that uses ID.me. "For 30 years we've been celebrating companies that are actively driving innovation. The software industry continues to be a beacon of growth, and the fintech industry made a strong showing on this year's list, surpassing life sciences for the first time," said Steve Fineberg , vice chair, U.S. technology sector leader, Deloitte. "Significantly, we also saw a breakthrough in performance of private companies, with the highest number of private companies named to the list in our program's history. This year's winners have shown they have the vision and expertise to continue to perform at a high level, and that deserves to be celebrated." "Innovation, transformation and disruption of the status quo are at the forefront for this year's Technology Fast 500 list, and there's no better way to celebrate 30 years of program history," said Christie Simons , partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP and industry leader for technology, media and telecommunications within Deloitte's Audit & Assurance practice. "This year's winning companies have demonstrated a continuous commitment to growth and remarkable consistency in driving forward progress. We extend our congratulations to all of this year's winners — it's an incredible time for innovation." About the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Now in its 30th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies — both public and private — in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company's operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least US$50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least US$5 million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America. About ID.me ID.me is the next-generation digital identity wallet that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online. Consumers can verify their identity with ID.me once and seamlessly login across websites without having to create a new login and verify their identity again. Over 135 million users experience streamlined login and identity verification with ID.me at 19 federal agencies, 44 state government agencies, and 66 healthcare organizations. More than 600 consumer brands use ID.me to verify communities and user segments to honor service and build more authentic relationships. ID.me's technology meets the federal standards for consumer authentication set by the Commerce Department and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me is committed to "No Identity Left Behind" to enable all people to have a secure digital identity. To learn more, visit https://network.id.me/ . About Deloitte Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world's most admired brands, including nearly 90% of the Fortune 500® and more than 8,500 U.S.-based private companies. At Deloitte, we strive to live our purpose of making an impact that matters by creating trust and confidence in a more equitable society. We leverage our unique blend of business acumen, command of technology, and strategic technology alliances to advise our clients across industries as they build their future . Deloitte is proud to be part of the largest global professional services network serving our clients in the markets that are most important to them. Bringing more than 175 years of service, our network of member firms spans more than 150 countries and territories. 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Markets closed early and volume was thin, but all three main equity benchmarks closed higher on Tuesday to mark the official start of the Santa Claus Rally. Indeed, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and the broad-based S&P 500 had their best Christmas Eve showings since 2000 and 2011, respectively, as all 11 sectors ended the holiday-shortened trading session in the green. The closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange sounded at 1 pm Eastern in observance of Christmas Eve , and the bond market shut down at 2 pm. Note that the equity and bond markets have different holidays hours throughout the year. Subscribe to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Be a smarter, better informed investor. Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free E-Newsletters Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and more - straight to your e-mail. Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice - straight to your e-mail. There was no incoming data scheduled for release today, and the economic calendar will remain light through the holiday season. The earnings calendar is similarly sparse, though earnings reporting season will be upon us again in less than three weeks. The Santa Claus Rally The "Santa Claus Rally" is a real thing, identified in 1972 by Yale Hirsch, the founder of the Stock Trader's Almanac. As Ryan Detrick of Carson Group explains, "One of the little-known facts about the Santa Claus Rally (SCR) is that it isn’t the entire month of December; it’s actually only seven trading days." It covers the final five trading days of the year and first two trading days of the following year. Here's the good news: December 24 marks the official start of the Santa Claus Rally. "Historically, it turns out these seven days indeed have been quite jolly," Detrick writes, "as no seven-day combo is more likely to be higher (up 78.4% of the time), and only two combos have a better average return for the S&P 500 than the 1.29% average return during the official Santa Claus Rally period." Big tech names once again led stocks higher on Tuesday. Tesla ( TSLA ) led the S&P 500 higher with a gain of 7.4%, while Super Micro Computer ( SMCI ) was the second-best-performing stock in the index, rising 6%. And Broadcom ( AVGO ) continued its remarkable rally by adding another 3.2%. Netflix ( NFLX ) added 2.3% after KeyBanc analyst Justin Patterson reiterated his Overweight rating on the streaming giant and raised his 12-month price target to $1,000 from $785. The Nasdaq Composite led the way higher on Christmas Eve, rising 1.4% to 20,031. The S&P 500 added 1.1% to 6,040, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.9% to 43,297. MicroStrategy wants to buy all the bitcoin MicroStrategy ( MSTR ) enjoyed a 7.8% Christmas Eve rally after management said it will ask shareholders to authorize an increase in the amount of Class A common stock in the company from 330 million shares to 10.33 billion shares so it can buy more bitcoin. MicroStrategy officially joined the Nasdaq-100 ahead of the open on Monday but closed the day down 8.8%. MicroStrategy said in October that it would raise $21 billion in equity capital and $21 billion in debt capital to fund $42 billion in bitcoin purchases through 2026. In a preliminary proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company said it's executing that plan "significantly faster than originally anticipated." Based on MSTR's closing price of $358.18, issuing 10.3 billion new shares would generate more than $3 trillion. The current market value of all the bitcoin trading in the world is just below $2 trillion. Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani said in a recent note that he expects "more visibility and recognition beyond fresh ETF inflows" for MSTR based on its inclusion in the Nasdaq-100, adding that "the market will likely set its sight on S&P 500 inclusion for 2025." Chhugani added that due to changes in accounting rules effective next year, MicroStrategy's unrealized bitcoin gains will help its prospects for inclusion in the S&P 500. "With the Trump 2.0 administration dialing up its crypto focus with the nomination of a crypto friendly SEC chair and appointments of a Crypto/AI Czar," Chhugani concludes, "we believe the MSTR flywheel is going to further accelerate from here." Chhugani has an Outperform rating and a $600 12-month price target for MSTR, implying 67.5% upside from the stock's closing price on Christmas Eve. Related content How to Manage Portfolio Risk With Diversification How to Invest Your Holiday Cash Best Bitcoin and Crypto ETFs to Buy Now
After withdrawing from AG consideration, Gaetz says he won't return to CongressThe situation at Mazowe Jumbo Mine is complex and marred by corruption, violence, and illegal activities. At the center of the controversy is a man named Knowledge Rutavi, who claims to be a representative of former employees but has been accused of being a criminal with connections to high-ranking politicians. Rutavi's background is questionable, with reports suggesting that he was dismissed from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)due to corruption and misconduct. Despite this, he has managed to exert significant influence over the mine, allegedly using his connections claim, his closeness to second Vice president cde Kembo Mohadi , politibiro member Senator Cde Omega Hungwe , CIO high ranked official Tapomwa and the ZRP Deputy comissioner general Steve Mutamba to mention but just a few. Intimidating, terrorizing ,interfering with mazowe metallion gold Mine cooperation operations hence exploitation of the precious mineral resources is the hit Christmas song of self opointed untouchable prefect at mazowe Jumbo mine Mr Knowledge Rutavi . The mine has been plagued by illegal mining activities, with gangs of machete-wielding individuals terrorizing the area , surprisingly, crimes of serious nature such as killing of people are happening under gaurd and watch of the Zimbabwe Republic Police suport unity whose constittutional core mandate is to protect and savegaurd lives and properties. allegedly the ZRP suport unity was contructed to provide mine security services in a deal amounting 18 k plus per month in return of the coperate security services by Mazowe metallion gold Mine cooperation. The police response has been inadequate, to anextend where by senior ZRP suport unity Chief Supretendent Marange has been fingered out in corruption and working with criminals in the illegal mining activities at mazowe metalliongold Mine. The Ministry of Mines' instructions and recommendations such as closing of illegal mining pits and rehabilitation of usable mining shafts have been discarded and ignored due to criminals and political influence putting lives of the innocent at risk and making mazowe metallion corporation compliance and adherence to the mining laws difficult if not impossible. From 2018 to date several deaths have been recorded due to ground degradation as a result of illegal mining activities by criminals claiming to be zanu pf youths and other part official such as cde Chawana and his counterpart loice chenjerai who was convicted for contempt of high court order by the Magistrate ,concession court sometimes in July 2024 she is now playing her her cards from a distance. Loice Chenjerai is also known for her controversy in the Mash Central ZANU PF part circles. Furthermore, there are concerns about corruption and name-dropping, with politicians and criminals allegedly working together disguised and misquarreding as representing the former employees interest in a justified political will, in actual fact disregarding and undermining the fundermental principals of good governance,that's Zimbabwe is open for business mantra, in line with the vision 2030 SDGs by his exallence the president of Zimbabwe Cde Dr ED Mnangagwa. The concerns of Mazowe Jumbo Mine's former employees are multifaceted and alarming. It appears that these criminal individuals masquerading as former employees the likes of Knowledge Rutavi, Makotore and their colleagues committing fraud, and sabotaging investments and economic development. These criminals are reportedly enjoying the spoils of the mine's precious gold production, selling it on the black market without paying taxes or contributing to the government's national fiscas.1 Furthermore, the claims of unpaid salaries and terminal benefits dating back to 2018, have been long resolved by the Labour court . Criminals hiding under former employees made several attempts appealing agirnist Labour court running in favor of the company ,fraudulent attempt s of creating liability for the company to pay in usd not rtgs currenncy ot the time . Some appeals and dubious coperate rescue application were disregarded and dimissed by the Supreme Court of zimbabwe, some where removed off the role by the Comercial court of zimbabwe some time in August 2024 and some pending in the labor court. The company, Metallon Gold, committed to pay the owed salaries using bond notes ,pay ment was made in the employee legal practitioner account in 2019 but some employees rejected to collect demanding payment in US dollars instead. The mine was first established in 1896, during the colonial era, and was initially operated by the British South Africa Company. The mine changed hands several times, with various companies operating it until the 1960s. The mine was nationalized by the Zimbabwean government and operated by the Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC). The mine was privatized and acquired by Metallon Gold, a company owned by Mzi Khumalo, a South African businessman. Mzi Khumalo, a South African businessman, acquired Metallon Gold in the 2000s and expanded the company's operations in Zimbabwe. Under Khumalo's leadership, Metallon Gold became one of the largest gold producers in Zimbabwe, with operations at Mazowe Jumbo Mine, among others. In 2023, Nambi Investments, a Zimbabwean company, acquired the Mazowe Jumbo Mine from Metallon Gold. The acquisition marked a new era for the mine, with Nambi Investments promising to revitalize operations and ensure the mine's sustainability. However, despite the changes in ownership and management, the mine has continued to face challenges, including: - Illegal mining activities - Corruption and name-dropping - Violence and intimidation - Labor disputes and unpaid salaries - Environmental degradation As the head of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Block, it is essential to address these challenges and ensure that the Mazowe Jumbo Mine operates in a responsible and sustainable manner.Lothar Matthäus feels Bayern Munich should spare no expenses with new Jamal Musiala deal
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Developed nations are being called upon to contribute $300 billion annually by 2035 to assist poorer countries in their climate change efforts, following a draft deal unveiled at the U.N. climate talks. The European Union, United States, and other wealthy countries have signaled support for this initiative aimed at resolving a deadlock during the summit. The proposal, differentiated from previous draft negotiating texts, suggests setting a target of at least $300 billion per year for developing country Parties to tackle climate change. However, for this to take effect, consensus among nations is required, underscoring the complexity of reaching an agreement at COP29 in Baku. The financial responsibility of industrialized countries, whose historical fossil fuel use has largely contributed to greenhouse gas emissions, is central to the discussions. The summit revealed divisions between rich governments with stringent domestic budgets and developing nations grappling with escalating climate-related disasters, highlighting the ongoing political and economic struggles. (With inputs from agencies.)David Coote: FA investigating allegations referee discussed giving yellow card before Leeds-West Brom match - Sky Sports
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The stock's fall snapped a five-day winning streak.Stockhead Don't miss out on the headlines from Stockhead. Followed categories will be added to My News. Orthocell appoints Device Technologies Asia as exclusive distributor of nerve repair product Remplir in Singapore Device Technologies has been credited with driving rapid sales of Remplir in Australia and New Zealand Orthocell said market preparations were underway with first sales in Singapore anticipated in Q1 CY25 Special Report: Regenerative medicine company Orthocell has appointed Device Technologies Asia (DVT Asia) as the exclusive distributor for its nerve repair product Remplir in Singapore following regulatory approval from Health Sciences Authority (HSA). The agreement extends an established and successful distribution relationship between Orthocell (ASX:OCC) and Device Technologies, which is a respected name in the provision of medical devices and has been credited with driving rapid sales growth for Remplir in Australia and New Zealand. Singapore represents the first major international market launch outside the existing markets of Australia and New Zealand for Remplir, a collagen wrap to augment nerve repair surgery. The country is highly regarded for its efficiency, high standards and state of the art medical facilities. Orthocell said Singapore was an important regulatory jurisdiction and served as a hub for sophisticated medical treatments and a gateway to other ASEAN markets such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines. Market-ready team Orthocell said DVT was well-equipped to replicate the success it had in Australia and New Zealand with Remplir in Singapore. DVT has a dedicated sales team in Singapore and the company noted is has strong relationships with leading plastic reconstructive and orthopaedic surgeons at high-quality surgical centres. Orthocell said market preparations were underway, with first sales in Singapore anticipated in Q1 CY25. Commitment to growth The swift move from regulatory approval to a distribution agreement highlights Orthocell’s commitment to global expansion and revenue generation. The company is aiming to be a significant player in the global nerve repair market estimated to exceed US$3.5 billion. Around two million peripheral nerve repairs are estimated to be performed across Australia/New Zealand, Singapore, USA, EU/UK, Canada, Brazil, Japan and Thailand each year. Orthocell said its regulatory strategy for Remplir continues to progress. The company remains on track to release top-line results from its Remplir US market authorisation study and submit a US 510(k) application with the US Food and Drug Administration in Q4 CY24. Approval is expected by late Q1 CY25. Furthermore, the company has a strong balance sheet including ~$35 million in cash to drive global expansion, including the Singapore launch and regulatory efforts in other jurisdictions. Orthocell recently completed a $17m placement backed by new leading Australian and international institutional investors along with existing shareholders. ‘Anticipate strong revenue growth’ Orthocell CEO and managing director Paul Anderson said DVT was a leader in providing innovative medical solutions in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The Device Technologies Group continues to grow, with more than 200 trusted brands and 1000 highly skilled staff across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. “We are excited to expand our partnership into this strategic market, where their expertise and relationships will help establish Remplir as the leading nerve repair device,” he said. “We anticipate strong revenue growth and surgeon adoption following the Q1 CY25 market launch.” DVT Asia managing director Nat McLay said the company was thrilled to partner with Orthocell to bring their innovative Australian-made nerve repair devices to Singapore. “Our commitment to advancing patient outcomes and working with cutting-edge technologies aligns perfectly with Orthocell’s mission,” McLay said. This article was developed in collaboration with Orthocell, a Stockhead advertiser at the time of publishing. This article does not constitute financial product advice. You should consider obtaining independent advice before making any financial decisions. Originally published as Orthocell appoints distributor for nerve repair product Remplir in Singapore More related stories Stockhead Airtasker reaches media capital milestone Airtasker raises $51.6 million of media capital in 2024 for AU, US and UK operations, with two new deals to promote brand growth in the US and UK target markets. Read more Stockhead HeraMED and Metronomic team up for US postpartum care HeraMED has signed a letter of intent with Metronomic to create an integrated postpartum care solution for the US market. Read morePockets of land around Lake Minnetonka served for thousands of years as the sites of sacred burial for the Dakota people. Now, some of that soil sits in giant piles outside Tonka Bay City Hall as local officials and tribal leaders try to figure out how to most respectfully handle material that was unearthed during a road construction project. “There’s two interests here: One is to build a roadway that is going to last, and (to) treat these burial remains with the respect they deserve,” said John Bradford with the consulting firm WSB, who serves as the city’s engineer. “And, we want to do both.” Striking that balance can prove difficult, in part because tribes weren’t always consulted when the roads, sewers and water systems were installed decades ago amid booming suburban growth. The infrastructure has aged since then and, as it comes due for replacement, cities are reckoning with the decisions made before modern laws protected Indigenous graves. “We’re all in difficult positions trying to be respectful and trying to do things in a good way after so much destruction and desecration,” said Samantha Odegard, a tribal historic preservation officer for the Upper Sioux Community, which is working with Tonka Bay officials. “But, obviously, it’s harder on us because it’s our sites, our relatives that were most directly affected.” Much of what is now the Twin Cities metro area served as homeland for the Dakota people for thousands of years, Odegard said. But many Indigenous people were forced out after the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. When people flocked to the suburbs a century later, many cities installed new roadways, water and sewer lines to support the growing communities. Current laws requiring officials to consult with tribes and return remains and sacred objects weren’t yet in place. Some sites were disturbed. “We’re trying to protect what’s there, but doing it in that context, that is very difficult,” Odegard said. “It’s harder to pinpoint exactly what areas needed to be avoided or have certain guidelines followed.” The locations of some cemeteries are hard to trace and, when they are known, their locations are closely guarded to prevent looting and desecration. So city officials across the state increasingly find themselves working with consultants and archaeologists as they prepare for major construction projects, with mixed success. The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa spent nearly five years on recovery efforts after state crews disturbed burial grounds in Duluth during bridge construction. Restoration crews worked for three years in Minnetonka after a county road project inadvertently destroyed some mounds . Chanhassen officials recently brought in consultants to do an archaeological review of Lake Ann Park Preserve before doing additional work there. Tonka Bay Mayor Adam Jennings said his city is working on a roughly $8 million project aimed at replacing nearly 20% of the city’s roads, water and sewer lines, including along County Road 19. Many of those systems, he said, were installed in the 1960s and 1970s. “We were experiencing a significant number of water breaks and we just needed a new one,” he said. “It reached the end of its useful life.” City officials began consulting with tribes a couple years ago, including on plans for what they would do if they encountered sacred soils. Odegard and Cheyanne St. John, a tribal historic preservation officer for the Lower Sioux Indian Community, said there were concerns about whether crews followed the proper guidelines. City officials didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the tribal members’ concerns. In an earlier interview, Bradford, the city engineer, said crews initially planned to take out about two feet of soil and bring in sand to help stabilize the roadway. “I was under the impression, correctly or not, that we would just haul the soils off-site, and everybody was OK with that,” he said. But when they brought in a new cultural resources consultant partway through the project, he said that person recommended contacting the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council. Bradford said they heard through that process that some tribes wanted to keep the soil in a cemetery. For now, the soil sits in towering heaps outside City Hall, surrounded by barriers meant to guard it from erosion and people trying to carry it off. The piles drew questions from curious residents in a public meeting earlier this fall. Some wanted to know why the piles were outside City Hall and how long they might be there. Others wanted to know how it might affect the budget. Officials have said it’s cheaper to store the soil there than to delay construction. They’re not sure on the timeline for moving it. “It’s like anything else when you’re in politics. You get all kinds of questions from all kinds of residents, and you do your best to answer,” Jennings said. “A vast majority of the time, people get it.” In the meantime, city officials and tribal leaders are trying to finalize a plan for moving the soil and trying to explain to people both its significance and why tampering with it would be a crime. “I know that there is a lot of, sometimes, contention around the inconvenience of how project work is done,” St. John said. “But I think, oftentimes, the public is just not aware of how sensitive these locations are to our people. And we’re not an extinct culture. Those are our relatives that called those places home.” ©2024 The Minnesota Star Tribune. Visit startribune.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC
Kobe Sanders tied a season high with 27 points as Nevada claimed fifth place in the Charleston Classic with a 90-78 victory over Oklahoma State Sunday afternoon in South Carolina. Sanders helped the Wolfpack (6-1) earn a second win following one-possession games against Vanderbilt and VCU. After hitting the decisive 3-pointer with five seconds left in Friday's 64-61 win over VCU, Sanders made 7 of 10 shots, hit three 3s and sank 10 of 13 free throws Sunday. Nick Davidson added 223 points as Nevada led by as many as 19 and shot 58.9 percent. Brandon Love contributed 11 on 5-of-5 shooting as the Wolfpack scored 46 points in the paint and scored at least 85 for the fourth time this season. Marchelus Avery led the Cowboys (4-2) with 15 points and Arturo Dean added 13. Robert Jennings and Abou Ousmane added 11 apiece but leading scorer Bryce Thompson was held to seven points on 1-of-9 shooting as Oklahoma State shot 42 percent and 73.2 percent (30-of-41) at the line. After Avery's 3 forged a 12-12 tie with 13:41 remaining, Nevada gradually gained separation. The Wolfpack took a 24-15 lead on Chuck Bailey's jumper in the paint with 8:28 left but the Cowboys inched back, getting within 33-31 on a dunk by Avery with 4:11 left. Another Bailey jumper staked Nevada to a 40-33 lead by halftime. Nevada began pulling away early in the second half as it scored eight in a row for a 52-40 lead on a basket by Love with 16:44 left. A 3 by Sanders opened a 62-43 lead with 14:06 remaining before Oklahoma State charged back. After Nevada made eight straight shots, the Cowboys countered with 11 straight points and trailed 62-54 with 11:19 left on a 3-pointer by Avery. Thompson made his first basket by sinking a jumper with 10:37 left to get Oklahoma State within 64-56 left, and Keller's triple cut the margin to 70-64 nearly three minutes later. The Cowboys were within 78-72 on a basket by Avery with 3:56 remaining, but he fouled out about a minute later and the Wolfpack outscored Oklahoma State 12-6 the rest of the way as Sanders sank five free throws. --Field Level Media
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NoneCrews in a Twin Cities suburb dug up soil sacred to the Dakota people. Now, they’re trying to find a solutionGovernor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, lauded the Muslim Community in the state for its immense support for his administration and the contributions of the Muslim Ummah to the growth and development of the state since he assumed office. Makinde stated this while receiving the Muslim Community of Oyo State, led by its leader, Alhaji Kunle Sanni, on a courtesy visit at the Executive Chamber, Office of the Governor, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The governor also donated a bus to the Muslim Community, urging them to continue to resist tendencies that can divide the state through religion or politics. The governor said, “Since 2019, I can say it without any bias that some of the quality advice that I have gotten in terms of governance came from our Muslim leaders. So, I don’t discriminate. “When some people came and said that the cabinet is lopsided, while I try to balance things, I also look for quality. If you look at the education sector, Commissioner for Education is a Muslim. SUBEB Chairman is a Muslim. Barrister Abdulraheem Abiodun, the chairman of Education Trust Fund, is a Muslim. I have nothing to hide. “They said the appointment of Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning is lopsided. It used to be Finance and Economic Planning but when we came in, we split it into two. And it is almost everything that is going on in Finance that is visible to someone doing Budget and Economic Planning. “Anything they want to bring to Exco, they will ask if it has been captured in the budget. If it is there, they will check how much has been spent and how much is remaining. He is the custodian and he is a Muslim. So, we have nothing to hide. “I will keep saying it that if people want to divide us along religious or political lines, we as leaders must resist that attempt and expose them. So, I want to say that it is our state; some have come and gone and I will go too. Whatever we do for our state is what the successor will meet and continue from there. “I am begging you that we should resist their attempts, because there are people that will profit from our division. But if we don’t allow division, they will go elsewhere. “Day before yesterday, one of the Christian leaders said some people are bringing up the issue of Sharia Court again in Oyo State. And I said, for me in Oyo State, our laws and constitution is what I swore to uphold. If they are within the law, fine. But if they are not, they should expect that I will insist that the law must be followed. “So, I want to use this opportunity to say that if there are certain people using the issue to play politics, they should have a rethink and constantly stay on the side of the law”. Speaking on the Ibadan stampede incident, Makinde assured that the law would take its due course to prevent future occurrences. “The incident at Islamic High School was avoidable and the loss of innocent lives was a sad one. Some of them would have been future leaders. Some are could have been future presidents but the dreams are dead. “And then, I listened to people on social media who were saying that because I know Oriyomi Hamzat, justice won’t prevail. I said to myself that these people don’t probably know the kind of person their governor is.”
