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SECURITY: OGUN TO INTRODUCE FREE TOLL LINES

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The Ogun State Government has concluded plans to launch toll-free telephone lines that would avail citizens of the state an opportunity to make distress calls and also alert government on any of its amenities meant for citizens welfare that needs urgent attention.

These numbers would also provide a feedback mechanism on activities of agencies and government officials who shirk responsibilities or became high-handed on duties assigned to them by the State.

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The Governor made these known through his Chief of Staff to the Ogun State Governor, Alhaji Shuaib Afolabi Salisu in a live television programme in Abeokuta.

He said that the toll numbers would be free and swift in finding solutions to problems that might have occurred anywhere in the state, adding that the toll-free numbers would be made available to the public as soon as “we launched the feedback and distress call centre”.

On the promise of the Prince Dapo Abiodun led government to rehabilitate 236 primary schools and primary health centres, Salisu said the present governmeny would rehabilitate a primary school and primary health care centre per ward, adding that work was currently ongoing across the state.

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“In compliance with extant rules and procurement process, the schools are rolling out, I emphasize this again, we will do a minimum of one primary school in each of the 236 ward and the process as started, before the schools resume in the next two weeks, we will invite everyone to see the level of work being done.

“The primary health care centres are also on course, we are bringing in equipments for the general hospital in Ijaye, the progress of work at Ilaro is also going on as well, we are currently out to employ resident doctors and other medical personnel for the states teaching hospital in Sagamu,” he said.

Salisu also noted that the state government decided to return the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), to status quo, because it was an institution with accreditation till 2023, adding that the idea was to ensure that Moshood Abiola Polytechnic begin academic activities, while the issue of the Moshood Abiola University of Technology was being sorted out.

“When we came, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (Mapoly) had accreditation up to 2023, we are in 2019, they had accreditation till 2023, extensively, Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology (Mautech) was created about two years ago, no accreditation, no take off, in fact, hurriedly, I think April or May, in the twilight of the last administration, the governing council was just constituted and the law establishing Mapoly was not abrogated.

“What we simply did is to see Mapoly begin academic activities, while we sort out the issue of Mautech,” he said.

Salisu added that the decision of the state government to return Mapoly back to status quo has helped the institution to conclude its 2018 admission, start admission for 2019 session, adding that the institution couldn’t have being able to complete the process of completing their radio station if it had not commenced academic activities.

He noted that the decision had paid off, saying that the Committee set up by government was to tap from the experience of eminent sons and daughters of the state, how have made giant strides in their chosen career

E-Signed
Kunle Somorin
Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dapo Abiodun

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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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