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Governors meet today on security, looting
THE 36 state governors will today undertake a review of the internal security situation in the country and the status of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad.
The security issue, it was learnt, would be at the top of the agenda of the governors’ 21st teleconference holding under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.
The meeting, according to a statement issued by the NGF’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mr Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, would also have an overview from different quarters arising from the CACOVID-19 palliatives’ distribution and the subsequent looting of various warehouses across the country.
The statement said, “These two items will form the fulcrum of the invitation to governors to join the 21st NGF teleconference which is scheduled for Wednesday, according to the Director-General of the NGF, Mr Asishana Bayo Okauru.
“Chairman of the forum and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, will make a remark on the contemporary issues affecting the country since the last (20th NGF teleconference) meeting.
“In this regard, the Ekiti State governor will be addressing his colleagues on several issues, including feedback from the Villa on the UBEC counterpart funding as schools are beginning to reopen nationwide and the 50th anniversary of AREWA, which took place in Kaduna at the weekend, with the chairman and a host of northern governors in attendance.
“Also on the agenda for discussion are the HORASIS meeting with the president, a partnership between the NGF and HORASIS, management consultants’ consortium, to set up a strong foreign direct investment initiative for the country, a webinar on privatisation to be jointly driven by the NSE, NGF and the NIPC, among others.
“Only one presentation is on the schedule for today’s meeting. It is the Digital Curriculum Initiative for Basic and secondary Education ingeniously tagged the e-Gamma solutions Limited.
“Before the floor is open for any other business, the regular updates on the SFTAS programme and the Ifeanyi Okowa Committee which liaises between the PTF on COVID-19 and the NGF will both provide an update.
“Governors are expected, according to the NGF director-general, to join the virtual meeting at 1pm, as proceedings commence at 2pm.prompt.”
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Sanwo-Olu appoints NPC commissioner Salu-Hundeyin as new SSG
Sanwo-Olu appoints NPC commissioner Salu-Hundeyin as new SSG
Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the first appointment of aides as he named Tayo Ayinde as his Chief of Staff.
The govermor also reappointed Gboyega Soyanwo as Deputy Chief of Staff.
The governor announced this on Thursday on the state television.
He made Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin as Secretary to the State Government.
Salu-Hundeyin, who is a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, replaces Mrs Folashade Jaji, a former Lagos Head of Service.
She was untill her latest appointment Lagos Commissioner of National Population Commission.
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FG declares June 12 public holiday for Democracy Day
FG declares June 12 public holiday for Democracy Day
The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 12, 2023, public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day.
In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
She congratulated all Nigerians on the occasion.
She said, “Nigeria’s democratic journey has, like in many other climes, encountered both stormy and smooth sails, but the ship of state, its institutions and most importantly, the Nigerian people have remained steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance.
“On this memorable occasion therefore, Nigerians and friends of Nigeria are invited to appreciate the progress that has been made, celebrate the milestones covered and look forward to a better future for the country’s democracy. The Permanent Secretary wishes all Nigerians a happy Democracy Day celebration.
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Nigeria wins UN Economic Council seat
Nigeria wins UN Economic Council seat
Nigeria was on Thursday elected to occupy a UN General Assembly Economic and Social Council seat for a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2024.
Of all member states of the 18 vacant seats of the council, Nigeria is the only country that got all the votes of 191 members.
Other 17 countries to serve with Nigeria are France, Germany, Haiti, Japan, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Mauritania, Nepal, Pakistan, Paraguay, Poland, Senegal, Spain, Suriname, United Kingdom,, Uruguay and Zambia.
Similarly, member states elected Türkiye in a by-election for a seat vacated by Greece in the Western European and Others Group.
Türkiye’s term will also start on January 1, 2024 and run through December of the following year.
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