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Subsidy: Implement agreement with labour, SSASCGOC urges FG
Subsidy: Implement agreement with labour, SSASCGOC urges FG
The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC) has called for the immediate implementation of resolutions reached between the Federal Government and the organized labour.
SSASCGOC President-General , Mr Kayode Alakija, made the call on Saturday in Jos, at the end of the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting.
Alakija said the implementation of the resolutions jointly signed by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC ) and the Federal Government would cushion the plight of Nigerians.
The president-general called on the Federal Government to come up with palliatives that would cushion the effect of the hardships on Nigerian citizens and workers in particular.
He listed some of the resolutions to include rehabilitation of local refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna and the rehabilitation of the Eleme section of East-West road infrastructure leading to the refinery.
“The rising inflation in the country is becoming alarming; hence, meeting the needs of a common man is becoming practically impossible.
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“Urgent steps need to be taken to rescue the citizens, especially Nigerian workers.
“The wages of Nigerian workers should be increased immediately to reflect current realities,” he said.
Alakija also called on the Federal Government to adopt the Media Scale Salary Structure for media agencies, saying that it had lingered for too long.
According to him, media workers deserve the special salary structure because of their immense contribution to the development of the society.
The president- general urged the FG to direct all ministries and agencies of government to implement the revised Public Service Rules (PSR) on eight years tenure policy of directors, permanent secretaries and equivalent ranks.
He said that the revised PSR, which took effect on July 27 as directed by the Head of Service of the Federation, would allow younger staff to grow.
The association appealed to President Bola Tinubu, to use his good office as the Chairman of ECOWAS, to explore the option of dialogue and diplomatic engagement in resolving the recent crisis in Niger Republic.
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“ECOWAS should do everything possible to avoid going into war with Niger Republic coupists as it would have negative impact on ECOWAS communities,” he said.
The association commended the judiciary for resolving and giving landmark judgment in the case of SSASCGOC and AUPCTRE which favoured SSASCGOC .
He explained that the judgment stated that SSASCGOC reserved the right to unionise senior staff from Grade Level 7 and above of all statutory corporations and government-owned companies
Açcording to him, AUPCTRE has no right to unionise senior staff of such agencies but can unionise junior staff on Grade Level 6 and below.
Alakija commended the Lagos State Government for its efforts toward the rehabilitation of the Lagos Water Corporation waterworks and appealed to the government to expedite action on the project to ensure stable and regular water supply to people of Lagos.
The president-general commended Gov. Caleb Mutfwang and the people of Plateau for their hospitality and conducive environment provided for the association to hold its NEC meeting in Jos.
Subsidy: Implement agreement with labour, SSASCGOC urges FG
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I’m alive, Obasanjo reacts to death rumour
I’m alive, Obasanjo reacts to death rumour
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said he is alive, hale and hearty.
He stated this in reaction to rumours of his death being reportedly spread on some social media platforms.
He spoke in Osogbo, Osun State, during the inauguration of the Old-Garage/Oke-Fia Road reconstructed by Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Obasanjo said those who wanted him dead were spreading the rumour of his death on the social media.
He said, “I heard the rumour that I was dead. I saw it on the social media. I quickly told my children and my relations that it was not true and that I’m alive.
“Those that want me dead, that is their wish, but God still keeps me alive.”
Obasanjo praised Adeleke for his performance in Osun and charged the governor to keep up the work.
Governor Adeleke assured the people of the state that his administration would complete all the ongoing projects.
“My dear people of Osun State, our administration has constructed over 120 kilometres of roads across the state.
“Two major flyovers are also progressing to completion at Osogbo while work is progressing at the Ile Ife Flyover and Ilesa dualisation.”
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Tinubu jets out to France on three-day visit
Tinubu jets out to France on three-day visit
President Bola Tinubu will travel to France today (Wednesday) for a three-day state visit at the instance of the French president.
A statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this.
It said, “The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition, promises significant benefits for Nigeria.”
Onanuga said Tinubu and Macron would harmonise positions on stimulating more interest in exchange programmes that focus on skill development for youths and improving their competencies in automation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
“Both leaders will participate in political and diplomatic meetings highlighting shared values on finance, solid minerals, trade and investments, and communication,” he added.
“They will also witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development.”
The presidential adviser stated that the Nigerian first lady and her French counterpart would discuss solutions for empowering women, children, and the most vulnerable through the Renewed Hope initiative.
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Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
A former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to honour another invitation extended to him over alleged misappropriation of funds.
Bello went to the anti-graft office with his lawyers in the morning.
The ex-Kogi governor reportedly drove himself to the EFCC’s office in a black Toyota Hilux van with some lawyers.
He was said to have been taken by some operatives of the agency and are currently being grilled.
This is coming after the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed a suit brought by some state governments challenging the constitutionality of the agency.
The EFCC at the last hearing on November 14, sought the adjournment till November 27 in the fresh case it instituted against Bello.
It stated that the 30-day window was still running for the summons earlier issued.
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