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EXPORT PROMOTION: OGUN GOVERNOR COMMENDS NIGERIA EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL

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The Nigerian Export Promotion Council has been commended for its role at ensuring that the organized private sector grows from just producing for sustenance to exporting goods outside the shores of the country.

The commendation was given by the Ogun state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun in his Oke – Mosan office when he received the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Export Promotion Council, Olusegun Awolowo and his team.

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The governor who said that the state owns the biggest industrial hub in the country, added that no other state in the country could match the state where capacity had being built and exported outside the shores of the country.

He noted that his administration disposition and deep commitment to the Public Private Sector Partnership had finally started to yield good fruits as an Irish company was set to have a company whose major drive was to establish in the state and invest in the area of dairy for export to China, adding that an Asian group was also on the radar to set up shop in the state and export to Asia as well.

Abiodun disclosed that as part of effort aimed at creating an enabling environment for investors in the state, two bills that would look at establishing the states PPP model and the Ogun State Investment Promotion Agency, had being sent to the Ogun State House of Assembly, adding that the process would help his administration to institutionalize its vision and commitment to the public private sector partnership.

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” We are currently trying to pass two bills with the house of assembly, one is that which is establishing our PPP law and the second one is for establishing our Investment Promotion Agency, those are two laws that are so much needed to help us institutionalize our vision and commitment to the public private sector partnership, ” he said.

The governor added that building our future together agenda of his administration requires the collective efforts of everyone, saying that the Nigeria Export Promotion Council was a major player in the states building our future together agenda.

He noted that the state government was poised to being focused and qualitative, adding that doing so would avail his administration an opportunity to create an enabling environment for public private sector partnership which would help stimulate the economic growth of the state, adding that stimulation of the states economy would translate to individual prosperity.

In his remarks, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Export Promotion Council, Olusegun Awolowo said he believed that the governors experience in the business private sector would help him to transform the fortune of the state into a big industrial hub for the country.

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NANS Commends NOA’s Leadership and Unveils Partnership to Uphold National Core Values

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NANS Commends NOA’s Leadership and Unveils Partnership to Uphold National Core Values

 

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) extends warm commendations to the leadership and management of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) for their unwavering commitment to restoring Nigeria’s core values and fostering positive attitudinal change among the youth.

Following an absolutely engaging and productive meeting between NANS and NOA’s leadership, held on Friday, the 17th of March, 2024, NANS proudly announces its full support and partnership with NOA in championing initiatives geared towards national development and value reorientation.

Under the dynamic leadership of Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director-General of NOA, significant strides have been achieved in the past four months. Mallam Issa-Onilu’s visionary leadership has propelled the agency towards revitalizing the nation’s economic and patriotic landscapes, thereby reinforcing Nigeria’s identity and unity.

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Among the notable achievements within this short span include:

– Spearheading initiatives to reawaken the consciousness of Nigerian youth towards positive values and attitudinal change.
– Advocating for the adoption of the second stanza of the National Anthem as our national prayer, emphasizing the pursuit of peace and justice.
– Launching the National Value Charter, which outlines seven promises of the country to its citizens and underscores the importance of patriotism.
– Introducing innovative platforms like “The Mobiliser” app, designed to disseminate government policies, programs, and activities, while engaging Nigerian youths through quizzes and informative content.
– Intention to establish a Citizen Brigade, modeled after the Boy Scouts, comprising 1000 students from each state of the federation, including the FCT, totaling 37,000 individuals. This initiative aims to provide a platform to train and educate young people through a value system.

In addition to these accomplishments, Mallam Issa-Onilu has unveiled ambitious plans to further enhance NOA’s impact, including the imminent launch of the app and continuous efforts towards promoting national values and development.

Furthermore, NANS, under the leadership of the Senate President, Ekundina Segun Elvis, reaffirms its commitment to the partnership with NOA. Recognizing NOA’s extensive platforms for national orientation, NANS pledges to actively collaborate with NOA in advancing the nation’s core values and fostering positive societal change.

In conclusion, NANS urges the public to disregard any misinformation circulated by faceless individuals, as it does not represent the genuine interests of the association. Together, NANS and NOA stand united in their resolve to build a prosperous and morally upright Nigeria.

 

 

Signed,

Dist. Sen. Ekundina Segun Elvis
President of the Senate
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) National.

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Orhionmwon Council boss inaugurates Ward SAs, Liaison Officers; Get monthly allowance ….says appointment; a call to serve

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Orhionmwon Council boss inaugurates Ward SAs, Liaison Officers; Get monthly allowance ....says appointment; a call to serve

Orhionmwon Council boss inaugurates Ward SAs, Liaison Officers; Get monthly allowance

….says appointment; a call to serve

By Elvis Omoregie

 

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The Chief Executive Officer of Orhionmwon Local Government Council, Honourable Newman Ugiagbe has appointed twelve Special Assistants and sixty Liaison Officers representing the twelve-wards of Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State.

 

Orhionmwon Council boss inaugurates Ward SAs, Liaison Officers; Get monthly allowance
....says appointment; a call to serve

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He asked the new appointees to view this appointment as an opportunity to contribute significantly to the ongoing development of Orhionmwon while complementing the Council’s efforts in taking good governance to the grassroots.

Hon. Ugiagbe said the appointees were carefully selected by leaders of the various wards with special preference to those who have sincerely dedicated their time and resources to the growth of the party. He said nominations were also based on credibility, track records of loyalty to the party while also considering capacity to promote and propagate the activities of the government in their various domains.

“I want to congratulate you for the appointments, it’s a testament that you all have truly dedicated your time and resources to our great party. This is a reward for your loyalty, I want you to join me on the course of taking Orhionmwon to the next level. It’s a call to serve the people and I am confident you wouldn’t want to betray the confidence your Leaders reposed on you”.

Responding on behalf of the newly inaugurated appointees, Special Assistant to the Council Boss, Mr. Enogieru Osaro said, “as your foot soldiers representing you in our various wards and units, we’ll do our very best to ensure we deliver on our responsibilities. We appreciate the rare privilege to serve our people and we promise to be true disciples of this people’s friendly administration”.

According to the chairman, nominations are distributed fairly among the 12 wards of the local government with all interest seriously taken into account. He promised to expand the number of appointments to include more reliable and competent hands.

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NIGERIA OPENS LAND AND AIR BORDERS WITH REPUBLIC OF NIGER, LIFTS OTHER SANCTIONS

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NIGERIA OPENS LAND AND AIR BORDERS WITH REPUBLIC OF NIGER, LIFTS OTHER SANCTIONS

 

 

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President Bola Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect.

 

NIGERIA OPENS LAND AND AIR BORDERS WITH REPUBLIC OF NIGER, LIFTS OTHER SANCTIONS

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This directive is in compliance with the decisions of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at its extraordinary summit on February 24, 2024, in Abuja.

ECOWAS leaders had agreed to lift economic sanctions against the Republic of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea.

The President has directed that the following sanctions imposed on the Republic of Niger be lifted immediately:

(1) Closure of land and air borders between Nigeria and Niger Republic, as well as ECOWAS no-fly zone on all commercial flights to and from Niger Republic.

(2) Suspension of all commercial and financial transactions between Nigeria and Niger, as well as freeze of all service transactions, including utility services and electricity to Niger Republic.

(3) Freeze of assets of the Republic of Niger in ECOWAS Central Banks and freeze of assets of the Republic of Niger, state enterprises, and parastatals in commercial banks.

(4) Suspension of Niger from all financial assistance and transactions with all financial institutions, particularly EBID and BOAD.

(5) Travel bans on government officials and their family members.

President Tinubu has also approved the lifting of financial and economic sanctions against the Republic of Guinea.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

March 13, 2024

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