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  • Committee to auctioneers: ignore former exco

    The Caretaker Committee of the Nigeria Association of Auctioneers (NAA) has advised members to ignore anyone claiming to be its national president.

    The committee, in a statement in Lagos, said the Aliyu Kiliya-led executive council had been dissolved.

    The statement by the committee reads: “At the end of the Caretaker Committee meeting of (NAA) with the three registered Board of Trustees in Lagos on Thursday, 23rd February, it was resolved and agreed that a meeting with all state chairmen be slated to hold in Abuja on the 16th of March. The venue, time and agenda of the meeting shall be forwarded to all concerned. We appreciate your patience and understanding to reposition the association for the betterment of all.

    “The former exco led by Alhaji Aliyu Kiliya is directed to hand over all the association’s property to the caretaker committee. All members should disregard any information or instruction from Aliyu Kiliya-led exco. Any move by the Kiliya’s exco for the settlement is welcomed by the Trustees.

    “The former exco led by Alh Aliyu Kiliya are advice to stop parading themselves as the executive of the association in their own interest.”

    The body also pointed out that Adewale Yusuf is the leading counsel to the Board of Trustees (Chief Suaibu Akan, Alh Fatai Mogbonjubola and Pa Suara Ade Ajuwon) in the suit filed against it by Kiliya.

     

  • Ekiti APC bars exco from campaigning

    Ekiti APC bars exco from campaigning

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has barred its executive council members at ward, local government, senatorial and state levels from campaigning for any aspirant.

    The state Acting Chairman, Mrs. Kemisola Olaleye, handed down the warning at the weekend when a governorship aspirant, Bamidele Faparusi, visited the party secretariat to donate bags of rice and other largesse for distribution to members.

    Faparusi advised the APC leadership to zone the governorship slot to Ekiti South senatorial district, which had not produced the governor since the state was created 20 years ago.

    Mrs. Olaleye said the party executives must maintain neutrality, warning that anyone caught hobnobbing with any aspirant would be sanctioned.

    This, she said, was to ensure that the executives command the aspirants’ respect.

    She explained that all aspirants are “children” of the party.

    Mrs. Olaleye said: “We are ready to accommodate everybody; we don’t discriminate because all of you belong to us.

    “We have come out with a rule that no member of the exco should be seen moving around with any aspirant and anyone who flouts this will be disciplined.”

  • Guild of Dancers inaugurates new EXCO

    The Guild of Nigerian Dancers, GOND, has inaugurated its new executive members.

    The new executive, with ace dancer, Dayo Liadi as president was elected last June.

    Speaking on the occasion, Liadi, who was beside himself with joy, promised to chart a new and prosperous course for the guild.

    He therefore impressed on members of the guild to see the power of unity among them as a force, which can only make the new executive members serve them better during their tenure.

    Ijo Dee, as he is fondly called, said the executive members will establish stronger governance and set a policy to improve the working condition of dancers in the country.

    He promised that the new administration under his watch would create a functional decentralised structure to accommodate all dancers and different style of dancing steps represented in Nigeria.

    He paid compliment to the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Professionals (NANTAP), which he described as GOND’s parent body and whose president, Adeniran Makinde was also present, for its support and for standing by GOND during the election.

    He said: “We are delighted that for the very first time after a long time, all dancers in Nigeria are sitting together under one roof for a meeting.”

     He assured the members of plans to a set foundation for the welfare and earning standard of dancers, so that the dancing profession can also become lucrative in Nigeria.

    He said the efforts of dancers represent the growing fame of the musical sector of the entertainment industry in Nigeria, stating that ‘without us, they are nothing’.

    Earlier in his welcome address, the president of NANTAP, Makinde Adeniran, who described the event as ‘inauguration of a new beginning’, tasked all art practitioners in Nigeria to keep rebuilding.

  • Emmanuel dissolves Akwa Ibom Exco

    Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has approved the dissolution of the State Executive Council (Exco) with immediate effect.

    A three-paragraph statement, titled: Dissolution of the State Executive Council, by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Sir Etekamba Umoren, said the governor expressed his appreciation to the former Exco members for their contributions to the development of the state and wished them success in their future endeavours.

    The statement reads: “His Excellency, Mr. Udom Emmanuel …has approved the dissolution of the State Executive Council with immediate effect.

    “The governor expresses his deep and profound appreciation for the contributions of the Exco members to the development of the state and wishes them success in their future endeavours.

    “Permanent secretaries in the ministries are to take over the running of the ministries pending the reconstitution of a new Executive Council.”

  • Statistical body elects exco

    The African Statistical Association (AfSA), has  elected  a new executive to man its affairs. The newly elected Interim Committee members are, Dr. Mohammed M. Tumala (Nigeria) (representing West Africa – Anglophone); Prof. Dahud K. Shangodoyin (Botswana) (representing Southern Africa) (Chair); Mr. Bessa Mohamed (Tunisia) (representing North Africa) (Secretary); Mr. SouleymaneDiallo (Senegal) (representing West Africa – Francophone);  Mr. NzemenMoise (Cameroon) (representing Central Africa);  and Dr. Butte Gotu (Ethiopia) (representing East Africa).

    Similarly, members of the AfSA Advisory Group comprise,  DrPaliLehohla (South Africa); MrOladejoAjayi (Nigeria);  MrYacobZewoldi (Ethiopia); and  Prof Ben Kiregyera (Uganda).

  • Lagos exco on retreat

    The lagos State Executive Council, yesterday began a four-day retreat to discuss government’s policy direction in order to serve the citizenry better.

    The retreat, the first to be held under Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration, will end on Saturday.

    The executive council members are expected to brainstorm on government policies and programmes.

    A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde, said the retreat would focus on three key issues –  security, job creation and infrastructure development. The retreat will also concretise plans to turn Lagos to a “smart city.”

    According to Ayorinde, the council will build on the solid foundation already laid by Governor Ambode in the past four and half months by executing policies that will keep Lagos ahead as the Centre of Excellence.

    The statement added that the retreat would also be attended by the body of Permanent Secretaries and some selected heads of agencies.

  • Retreat for exco members

    The Ekiti State government will hold a two-day retreat for members of the executive council, permanent secretaries.

    A statement by the Permanent Secretary, General Administration, Governor’s Office, Sunday Adebayo, on behalf of the Head of Service, Olugbenga Faseluka, said the retreat begins today at Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort, Ikogosi-Ekiti.

    The retreat, according to the Head of Service, is to re-equip the state’s political and bureaucratic leadership with more knowledge.

    Faseluka said the retreat would provide a solid base for cooperation and deepen mutual collaboration between chief executives and accounting officers for effective governance and efficient service delivery.

  • Oyo APC members await exco list

    Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State are “waiting anxiously” for the announcement of executive council members and local government caretaker committee members by Governor Abiola Ajimobi.

    The names, it was gathered, will be announced “any moment from now”.

    The announcement will follow payment of salary arrears, which is expected to be completed this week.

    The government began payment of the four-month salary arrears last Wednesday.

    May salary was paid on Wednesday; June on Thursday.

    It is expected that the balance will be cleared this week in line with the agreement reached with labour leaders.

    A source close to the governor said yesterday that Ajimobi had compiled the list of potential appointees with the party’s inputs.

    But the governor has the final say on the portfolios.

    The source explained that the appointees were drawn from the 33 local governments but that both the governor and the party agreed to stay action because of the outstanding salaries.

    “Both the party and the governor thought that it would be better to delay the announcement till after salary arrears have been cleared to identify with the plight of the workers.

    “But now that workers will be fully paid, the announcement will be made soon.”

    The source added that the delay has helped Ajimobi save some funds that would have ordinarily gone into salaries and allowances for the appointees.

  • APC chiefs decry inclusion of PDP defectors in exco

    •Jigawa govt: accusation untrue

    Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State have decried Governor Badaru Abubakar’s alleged decision to appoint defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the executive council.

    It was alleged the governor was delaying constituting the exco because he wanted to include defectors from the PDP, a development the aggrieved APC chieftains frowned at.

    A party chieftain said in Dutse: “This is injustice. It is unacceptable. We are against it and we will challenge it. Even if it means taking the matter to President Muhammadu Buhari, we will do so.

    “This is Monkey dey work Baboon dey chop. We suffered for the party. We should reap the fruits of our labour.”

    But the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Malam Bello Muhammed Zaki, denied the accusation

    In a statement, he said: “The allegation is unfounded, baseless and a cooked-up balderdash aimed at distracting the administration’s commitment to constitute an effective, dedicated and hardworking exco.

    “Although as any government or party, we welcome the opposition, to insinuate there is a pact to give new members exco positions is a figment of the imagination of those flying such kite.

    “Jigawa State government  call on party members to disregard this baseless rumour. We assure them their sacrifices and contributions will never be in vain, as efforts have reached an advanced stage to constitute an exco  everybody will be proud of.”

     

  • Another PDP Exco emerges in Anambra

    Another PDP Exco emerges in Anambra

    The crisis rocking the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra state, took a new dimension Thursday, with the inauguration of another state executive steering committee of the party led by Prince Osy Ezenwa.

    This is coming barely 12 days the party held ward, local government and state congresses which produced Prince Ken Emeakayi as chairman.

    The party which held its inauguration Thursday at Emmaus House was filled with party members in all the 21 local government areas in the state, also, passed vote of no confidence on the National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Chief Olisah Metuh.

    In a motion which was moved by former Deputy Majority leader in the state House of Assembly Uche Ogbonna and seconded by former Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Ken Arinze, said the decision was based on Metuh’s fraudulent, anti party activities and ridiculing of the party in the state.

    Furthermore, the motion raised after the inauguration of ward, local government and state executive members, called on Metuh to resign and apologize to the people of the state for the embarrassment he had caused the party.

    The party further alleged that Metuh betrayed members of the party in the state, during the last general elections.

    While addressing the crowd of over 5,000 members Thursday, the Governorship candidate of the party during the last election, Comrade Tony Nwoye, said that the All Progressive Congress (APC) party would win Anambra state in the next election, if PDP fails to get it right.

    He said what would save PDP in Anambra state in 2017 governorship election in the hands of APC was if Metuh refrains from his impunities in the state.

    Other members of the new state executive of the party were Chief Basil Ejidike (secretary), Chief Jessy Balonwu (Director Women Affairs), Hon Uche Ogbonna (treasurer), Barr Ken Arinze (Publicity sec), while Hon Kelue Molokwu, Dr Maduka Nwankwo and Hon Osy Chinwuba were made vice chairmen (central), (south) and North senatorial zones, among others.

     

    The inauguration followed a 21 gun salute to herald the emergence of a new set of the executive in the state, while Nwoye, told them that what they were doing had the blessings of Prince Arthur Eze, Sir Emeka Offor, Sir Cletus Ibeto among the PDP heavy weights in the state.

    According to Nwoye, “this is a journey to government house in 2017; therefore, Governor Willie Obiano and his small APGA should get ready and start packing their luggage with immediate effect.

    “We are planning a rally soon in the state, this rally will shut down the entire Anambra state to show the people we are ready for the battle and let me tell you people, our national acting chairman, Uche Secondus was not aware of any congress held in this state,” Nwoye said

    The new chairman, who was former secretary to the state government in the state, Prince Osy Ezenwa, commended the PDP members for their patience and stead fastness

    Others who spoke in the same direction included former state secretary, Dr Tony Mcfoy, former House of Reps member, Chief Mrs. Jessy Balonwu, Chief Basil Ejidike among others.