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  • ‘Saraki not responsible for delay in exco’

    Kwara State government has denied rumours that Senate President Bukola Saraki and the crisis at the National Assembly are responsible for the delay in constituting the Executive Council (exco).

    A statement by the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media and Communications to Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, Dr. Muyideen Akorede, described the claim as false, unfounded and insensitive.

    It said the governor addressed the issue during last week’s interactive programme: “The Governor Explains.”

    The statement stressed that the delayed in appointing commissioners and special advisers was caused by the financial challenges facing the state and the need to adjust government programmes and plans.

    It said the government successfully navigated the state’s finances, despite the nationwide economic crisis.

    The House of Assembly yesterday approved the request of Governor Ahmed to appoint 10 special advisers to facilitate the  running of the government.

    It gave the approval at the resumption of its plenary, following the presentation of the governor’s message dated June 26 by the Deputy Speaker, Mr. Matthew Okedare, who presided over the sitting.

    Ahmed had requested the House’s approval for the special advisers, to enable him deliver on his electoral promises.

  • Co-operative society returns exco

    The Lagos Local government Co-operative Multipurpose Society Limited has returned unopposed its 13-man executive to run the affairs of the society for another term.

    In an unanimous voice vote at the society’s 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Gabriel Orororo Hall, Ikotun, Lagos suburb, the Oladipo Shobule-led executive were applauded for their sterling performance in office.

    Earlier in his, Shobule, a lawyer, thanked the members for their supports.

    “We have enjoyed your patronage of the various commodity and household items sold by the society,” he said.

    He promised to continue to give value added services to members.

    Director of Cooperative Services, Lagos Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operatives Mrs Zulikha Ibraheem congratulated the society on its achievements.

    Mrs Ibraheem whose office approved the 2014 annual statement of the society’s accounts and returns, said “the operational result of your society during the period under review showed an increase of 35 per cent in your surplus fund and 32 per cent expenditure on total income were commendable.”

    She urged them to maintain the progressive trend.

    She enjoined them to ensure strict compliance with the Cooperative Societies law of the state.

    The returned executive include Shobule – President; Hafeez Ogungbekun – first Vice-President; Ebun Adeona – second Vice-President; Lateef Oloto – Secretary; Zacchaeus Mobolaji – Treasurer; Felix Obe – Financial Secretary and ‘Tunji Dawodu – Legal Adviser.

     

  • Campus writers inaugurate exco

    The Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists (NUCJ) has sworn in its new leaders. The ceremony featured unveiling of the union’s magazine, Campus Light.

    The event held at the Department of Mass Communication auditorium and was attended by over 200 students. Director of Programmes at Enugu station of the Nigerian Television Authority, Mr. Jude Echowodo, chaired the occasion, which was witnessed by the union’s national president, Emmanuel Ahanonu, and Head of Department of Mass Communication, Mr. Chuddy Anyianuka, who administered oath of office on the executive members.

    Anyianuka urged members of the union’s executive to employ professionalism in the discharge of their duties. He used the occasion to announce to Mass Communication students that the management had approved a proposal for the purchase of digital equipment for the Radio section of the department.

    In her acceptance speech, the union’s president, Josephine Agbo, said her administration intended to erect a newspaper stand on the campus and produce weekly newsletters that would publish events and programmes within and outside the institution.

    She said the union would also train members on the ethics of journalism and create a forum for the discussion of issues affecting press organisations on campus.

    Unveiling the magazine, Echowodo praised members of the union for their courage, advising the new executive to uphold the virtues of the union.

    The event featured music performance and comedy by campus artistes. The highpoint of the occasion was the cutting of cake to mark the inauguration of the executive.

    Others at the event included the Students’ Union Government (SUG) President, Paul Nnaji; the former president of Mass Communication Students’ Association, Paul Arubalueze, and former NUCJ president, Kingsley Isiani, among others.

  • Ebonyi APC condemns appointment of CJ’s wife into Umahi’s Exco

    The Ebonyi State All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the appointment of the wife of the Chief Judge (CJ), Mrs Lilian Nwankwo, as the Sole Administrator of the state’s Local Government Service Commission.

    In a communiqué issued at the end of its meeting and signed by its Acting Chairman, Pastor Eze Nwachukwu Eze and Publicity Secretary, Ngaji Nwodo, the party noted that such appointment would have effect on the Judiciary.

    According to the communiqué, the APC noted the unpreparedness of the state’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration for good leadership, as demonstrated by its policies and administrative summersaults, including vindictiveness.

    It said: “This shows that it is not only lacking in focus and ideas but it is also not the type of government Ebonyi residents are yearning for.”

    APC pledged to build one indivisible, indissoluble and united front to win future elections in the state.

    It said: “To achieve this, the meeting advised that all known internal wrangling and cleavages – wherever they had existed – should be eradicated to ensure that the APC wins all future elections, especially the governorship election.

    The party expressed appreciation for its optimum growth, as recorded by the recent influx of members of other parties into its fold.

    APC said: “The new members would be accorded equal rights and opportunities, as provided for in the party’s constitution.”

    But PDP’s State Chairman Joseph Onwe noted that APC’s criticism of Mrs Nwankwo’s appointment was political.

    He said: “The appointment has nothing to do with the Judiciary, as the Chief Judge’s wife is neither a judge nor a member of the Judiciary.”

    The PDP chairman said she would not meddle in the affairs of the Judiciary.

    Onwe said the policies of the state government under the PDP were aimed at developing the state and bringing democratic dividends to the people.

    He said: “Other states are applying the same policies because they are aimed at reducing the costs of governance and bringing development to the people.”

  • Amosun dissolves exco, others

    Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun yesterday dissolved the Executive Council, four days to the expiration of his first term.

    Those affected by the dissolution are secretary to the state government, chief of staff, commissioners, special advisers, consultants, senior special assistants, special assistants, and personal assistants.

    The outgoing officials were directed to hand over to the most senior civil servant in their respective Ministries, Department and Agencies.

    The governor, who lauded the political appointees during the extended executive council meeting at Oke-Mosan Governor’s Office, said their valuable support, co-operation and devotion, ensured the success of the administration’s Mission to Rebuild Ogun State.

    According to him, they remained part of the team that laid the foundation for a new Ogun State as posterity would be kind to them for their hard work.

    Amosun prayed that God should bless the outgoing officials and grant them success in their future endeavours.

     

  • Polytechnics union gets exco

    Polytechnic students nationwide gathered at the mini campus stadium of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa (OFFA POLY) in Kwara State to hold their annual convention and election of new leaders.

    The students, under the banner of National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), participated in 24th convention, which lasted for 72 hours. They accused the outgoing leaders of the association of abuse of office and elongation of tenure.

    Participants moved motion dissolving union leadership, and nomination of members to constitute new executive.

    Three aspirants vied for the presidency of the association. They were Gbenga Adeyeye of the Federal Polytechnic, Bida (BIDA POLY) in Niger State, Lukman Salahudeen of OFFA POLY and Obafemi Olajide, who also came from BIDA POLY.

    Security was provided by riot policemen, officers from Department of State Security (DSS) and men of the Nigerian Service and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

    After the election, chairman of the Convention Planning Committee, Liberty Nwagu, a student of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede (NEKEDE) announced Lukman as the new president, while Ibrahim Seriki, also a student of OFFA POLY, was elected as the General Secretary.

  • PPA dissolves Ebonyi Exco

    •Over anti-party activities

    The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) has dissolved its Ebonyi State Executive Committee (exco).

    It said its action followed insubordination and anti-party activities.

    The party’s National Chairman, Comrade Peter Ameh, in a statement in Abuja said the decision was taken at the NWC meeting on December 19.

    He said NWC, in line with the constitution, ordered the reconstitution of the Exco, with Ezeali Stephen as the chairman, while Divine Ogbonna would serve as the secretary, Ogbonnaya Nuribo, deputy chairman (North) and Nkama Olisa, deputy chairman (South).

    The statement reads:  “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) hereby announces the dissolution pursuant to Article 10(D) (iii) of the constitution of the party of the Ebonyi State Executive Committee (Exco).

    “This decision was arrived at during the NWC meeting on December 19.

    “The reasons for the dissolution are insubordination, anti-party activities and conduct likely to embarrass the party and bring it into hatred, contempt and ridicule, contrary to Article 12(A) (ii) (a,b,c and d) of the constitution of the party on the part of the dissolved state Executive Committee.

    “Notice is hereby given to the former chairman to hand over the party’s bus and other property to the new chairman.”

  • Ogun IPMAN gets new exco

    Ogun IPMAN gets new exco

    The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in Ogun State has elected a 12-member executive committee with Samuel Idowu as Chairman.

    Other members of the committee are Olawale Yusuf (Secretary); Alhaja Rafisat Adeniyi (Organising Secretary) and Olumide Ogunlaja (Legal Adviser).

    The members were elected unopposed at a zonal congress held at the IPMAN secretariat, Mosinmi, Ogun State.

    The electoral committee chairman, James Idowu, described the exercise as successful. He said due process was followed, adding that members were aware when the committee began the sale of forms.

    The new chairman said he was going to build on the legacies of his predecessors.

    “By the grace of God, we shall not fail. We shall be at the forefront of members’ welfarism. During our regime, I pray that building of filling stations by members shall be on the increase.”

  • New exco for Osun APC

    New exco for Osun APC

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has a new executive council.

    Gboyega Famodun, a former secretary, was elected chairman through consensus by party members in Osogbo, the state capital.

    Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Rauf Aregbesola urged the party leadership to ensure that the continuous lies and deception being spread by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) do not hold water.

    He said the party should start working to see that the opposition do not have up to 10 per cent of the votes in the state.

    Aregbesola advised the new leadership to be united, focused and committed to building a virile and strong party.

    Famoodun said his administration resolved to ensure openess, fairness within the party.

    “We are prepared to listen and consult party leaders and members from time to time.

    “We will not be sectional, but we will be sensitive to the various backgrounds and orientations of party members.

    “We will ensure that the welfarism and good governance of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola continue unabated, until development becomes irreversible in our dear state.”

    Other members of the exco include Azeez Adesiji (Vice Chairman); Rasak Salinshile (Secretary); Segun Olanibi  (Treasurer); Mufutau Adesoji Abubakar (Financial Secretary); Morakinyo Akintola (Publicity Secretary) and Alhaja Bolanle Kudirat Fakokunde (Women Leader).

  • Group gets new exco

    Group gets new exco

    An eight-member executive committee has been inaugurated to steer the ship of a new branch of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN). The event was held at the college in Ijanikin, a Lagos suburb.

    NPMCN is a branch of the Senior Staff Association of University, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI).

    SSAUTHRIAI’s General Secretary, Mr. Moshood Akinade, urged the executive members to uphold its constitution. “Be good examples to your members and ensure that you carry out the decisions of the membership. The branch is out to cater for the welfare of NPMCN. Don’t just hold meetings with the management on matters relating to the workers welfare; where you cannot succeed, inform the SSAUTHRIAI so that we can come to your aid,” he said.

    The Acting President of SSAUTHRIAI, Dr Benjamin Akintola, noted that for long, there had been no branch at the college to organise workers and fight for their rights, adding that the branch must help the workers to have a voice in the management of the college and fight for their rights.

    “The inaugurated branch is for checks and balances. The running of the management like a one-man show where workers are not involved has to come to an end so that there would be better productivity and improved results,” he said.

    The branch’s chairman, Adewale Oriola, said the branch was borne out of the need for unity among workers of the NPMCN. “The branch will also enable members to articulate their needs under one umbrella and in a common front and collate their grievances and suffering and table it before the management,” he added.

    Secretary of the branch, Mr Emiloju Oluwadamilare, thanked members for their efforts, promising that the executive would be transparent in its activities.