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  • NFF Exco appeals Jos Court ruling

    NFF Exco appeals Jos Court ruling

    • Files for stay of execution

    The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has swiftly filed for appeal against the ruling of the Federal High Court, Jos Judicial Division of Thursday, which annulled the NFF Elective Congress of 30th September, 2014.

    The Judge had given the order annulling the elections despite a Preliminary Objection filed by the NFF challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear the case.

    NFF 1st Vice President, Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi said: “We have been notified of the ruling of the court, which was made in spite of our filing for a Preliminary Objection concerning the jurisdiction of the court.

    “However, our lawyers have gone to work immediately the order was made. We are appealing the ruling and also filing for Stay of Execution of the order.”

  • Minister reshuffles exco

    Minister reshuffles exco

    The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has carried out a major reshuffle that affected several directors in the services of the FCT Administration.

    In the exercise, Mohammed approved the immediate appointment of Mr. Salihu Hawat Mohammed as the new Director of Establishment and Training.

    He is a graduate of Public Administration from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and holds Master’s degree in Political Economy from the University of Abuja.

    According to a statement issued by Assistant Director/Chief Press Secretary to the minister,Muhammad Sule, Mr. Mohammed was in the employ of the Niger State Government in 1985 before transferring his services to the FCT Administration in 1993.

    Other Directors affected included Mallam Bashir Mohammed, former Director of Security who is currently the Director of the FCT Muslims’ Pilgrims’ Welfare Board. He replaces Hajiya Fatima S. Gumi. Jibrin Ibrahim, Director of Special Duties is now in charge of the Security Department.

    Former Director, Admin and Finance (DAF) in the Primary Healthcare Development Board (PHCDB), Mrs. Habeeba Babata Sulaiman has been moved to Legal Services Secretariat as Director of Administration and Finance; while Mr. Tony Edekobi of the Legal Services Secretariat was redeployed to PHCDB as Director of Administration and Finance.

    Mrs. A.I. Odey-Achu, Director of Administration and Finance, FCT Emergency Management Department has also been redeployed to Health and Human Services Secretariat as Director of Administration and Finance.

    The minister has also approved the appointment of Hajiya Safiya T. Umar as Acting Director, Administration and Finance, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC).

     

  • New exco inaugurated

    The National Association of Students of English and Literary Studies (NASELS), Imo State University chapter, has inaugurated new executive to pilot the affairs of the association for the next one year.

    The event which also witnessed the orienaion for freshers, was held at the Commaise Theatre Art Complex.

    The Staff Adviser, Mr Solomon Ihedigbo, advised the freshers to face their studies and shun vices, urging the new executive to be committed to their responsibilities.

    The oath was administered by Casmaire Osuala, Chief Judge of the faculty, who charged the new executive to abide by the rules of the association.

    The new executive is led by Agbaegbu Sixtus.

    In his acceptance speech, Sixtus thanked members for giving him the opportunity to serve, adding that he would deliver his campaign promises to the students.

  • Oyo APC inaugurates exco tomorrow

    The newly elected State Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State will be inaugurated tomorrow.

    According to a statement by APC Publicity Secretary Mr. Dauda Kolawole, the ceremony will hold at the party’s Southwest Zonal Secretariat in Alakia, Ibadan.

  • Obasanjo, others hail Amosun at 56

    Obasanjo, others hail Amosun at 56

    Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the massive infrastructural projects of Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun, as unparalleled.

    Obasanjo gave the commendation in Abeokuta during a special prayer session organised for Amosun to mark his 56th birthday.

    The former President noted that things were much better in Ogun state, saying ”This event is a testimony of what God has done in your life and what he has made you to achieve in the state since you assumed office.

    “As far as infrastructure is concerned, you are doing marvelously well.”

    He also commended the state Executive Council for working with the governor as a team “otherwise you will be going in different direction and if the house is not in order, the governor will not have peace of mind.”

    Speaking on behalf of the EXCO members, Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Taiwo Adeoluwa, described Amosun as an agent of change.

    “It is an exceptional privilege to serve under him. His passion and commitment to add genuine value to Ogun state is commendable and he is a committed statesman who is ready to make a change.”

    Others who eulogised Amosun at 56 include Ogun Speaker, Suraj Adekunbi, who spoke on behalf of the state legislature and Mr. Oluremi Obayomi, who spoke for the body of Permanent Secretaries.

     

    They all agreed that Amosun has simplified governance in the state with his numerous developmental projects across the state.

    In his response, Amosun said his own idea of birthday celebration should be an opportunity to show love to the less privileged and offer more selfless service to the people of Ogun state.

    “There is still more to be done for the people of the state. We should not take them for granted and as a government, we pray for more capacity to do more,” the governor said.

    He thanked all the good people of Ogun state for their support so far, promising not to disappoint them.

    He later visited Borstal Training Institution, Adigbe Abeokuta where he presented gifts to the students.

     

     

  • Ekiti APC gets interim executive

    Ekiti APC gets interim executive

    The Interim National Vice-Chairman (Southwest) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, inaugurated yesterday the Ekiti State APC Interim Executive Committee.

    The ceremony was held in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.

    The five-man committee is chaired by Chief Olajide Awe.

    Other members are Mr. Abiodun Ogunleye (Secretary); Alhaji Azeez Awolokun (Treasurer); Mrs. Nike Olaosebikan (Public Relations Officer) and Chief Dele Falusi (Organising Secretary).

    The committee will be in office pending the holding of congresses at the ward, local government and state levels, where substantive executives would be elected.

    Governor Kayode Fayemi described the constitution of the committee as “another critical point in the making of a party formed to rescue Nigerians from a journey without maps and a directionless movement”.

    Fayemi said the committee will guide the Registration Committee, which would be sent from the National Secretariat to oversee the registration of members in the next two weeks.

    He said the registration of members was important to strengthen the party and prepare for the governorship poll.

    Fayemi said: “This is critical because the governorship election will hold in June and the earlier this exercise is completed the better for us. We want it wrapped up before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) blows the whistle in March, which is about 90 days before the election.

    “We are happy that Ekiti State is the first place where the interim executive has been put in place and this EXCO will take charge of the party, pending the holding of congresses at the ward, local government and state levels before the national congress.”

    He expressed satisfaction that the party has successfully integrated members of the three legacy parties that merged into APC.

    Fayemi urged members to work harder to improve the party, adding that

    APC has created unit level in its constitution to give the party grassroots appeal.

    Adebayo described the role of the committee as advisory, urging it to assist the registration panel that will be coming from the party’s national secretariat to succeed in its assignment.

  • Gunmen kill ex-Edo director of pensions

    A former Director of Pensions in Edo State, Mr. Friday Ewansigha, has been killed by gunmen suspected to be hired assassins.

    He was shot in his home at Evbuotubu in Egor Local Government.

    The deceased, 56, was the director responsible for conveying executive council (exco) meetings.

    He was said to have been shot on December 13, but died two weeks later at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.

    Family sources said the late Ewansigha was shot when finding out why his geanerator suddenly went off.

    The source said the killers disconnected the generator to force the victim to come out of his home.

    Governor Adams Oshiomhole and exco members held a minute’s silence for the deceased during yesterday’s meeting.

    The governor, who described the slain director as a dedicated worker, vowed that the assassins would be arrested.

    Said he: “The late director was a dedicated man. He was dedicated to his duties. We will miss him.

    “The police are investigating the incident. We will do our best to get the killers and bring them to justice.”

    Police spokesman Moses Eguavoen pleaded for time to allow him confirm the “incident from the DPO of Evbotubu Police Station.”

  • Eastern Bar elects exco

    Eastern Bar elects exco

    The Eastern Bar Forum (EBF) has elected new officers to fill the vacancies in its governing board.

    The election was held during its meeting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital last week.

    The lawyers’ body held its first meeting under its new governing council headed by Mr Ogbonna Igwenyi

    Igwenyi said filling the vacancies was crucial as it would enable the council to discharge its functions efficiently.

    Mr Arthur Chukwu from Oji River branch and Mr Richard Ogbeche from Ogoja branch were nominated to contest for the Vice-Chairman position.

    After consultations, Chukwu said he was stepping down for Ogbeche in the spirit of inclusion.

    The chairman and other members of the forum commended Chukwu for the bold political move and urged members to emulate his example.

    Ogbeche became the Vice-Chairman of the forum while Chukwu was named the Treasurer. He represents Enugu State in the EBF governing council.

    Mr Obiora Aguiguro was presented as Anambra State representative in the council.

    Though the exercise is coming about six months after the election of the executives, they will leave office at the same time.

    Former Vice-Chairman of the Forum Chief John Iguh told members that the crises in the Awka branch of the association is being resolved.

    He said that few weeks ago, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) First Vice-President Mr O. J Erhabor, acting on the association’s resolution, conducted a successful election at Awka branch.

    Iguh presented Mr Emmanuel Odum as the branch National Executive Committee (NEC) representative.

    Igwenyi said a draft of the EBF constitution, produced under the Kemasuode Wodu administration, would soon be circulated to branch chairmen.

    The chairmen, he said, would deliberate on them with members at branch meetings and make their recommendations to the forum for further amendments.

     

  • FTAN holds AGM, gets new exco

    FTAN holds AGM, gets new exco

    The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), the apex national tourism body for private sector practitioners, has elected a new executive to pilot the affairs of the body for the next two years. The new exco was elected during this year’s annual general meeting held at the Nanet Suites in Abuja.

    The former National Deputy President, Chief Tomi Akingbogun, emerged as the President. Other members of the new exco include Chief Ini Akpabio, the CEO of Nanet Suites who emerged as the First Deputy President, while Mallam Rabo Saleh Kareem of All States Travel emerged as Second Deputy President; Chief Biodun Odunsanwo, Vice President, South West; Anofiok Ekong, Vice President, FCT; Arch. David Binga, Vice President, North East; Chief Alex Edom, Vice President, North West; Rev. E. Yakpogoro, Vice President, South-South; Mr. Shemshak Gompil, Vice President, North Central; Ngu Darlington, Vice President, South East. Other officers are ZakariAbdullahi, Treasurer; Prince Gani Adebiyi,Membership Secretary; Mr. Shola Ilupeju,Membership Secretary; Mazi Chuzy Nnodu, Membership Secretary; Nma Jennifer Iwuanyanwu, Internal Auditor; Mr. Lucky George, Publicity Secretary; Mr. Segun Adetayo, Publicity Secretary II and Mrs. Joy Dike, Legal Adviser.

    In his speech on the occasion, the former FTAN President, Chief Samuel Alabi, decried the poor funding of the tourism sector,saying it is hampering the development of the sector. He called on the incoming executives to put pressure on the government to increase the funding of the sector.

    He also called on the ministry to involve the FTAN in the planning and staging of the Abuja Carnival.

    On the decree setting up the NTDC, Alabi said the NTDC Decree of 1992 was obsolete and needs urgent review. He called on the FTAN to improve on its liaison with the members of the National Assembly for it to be amended.

    In his acceptance speech after the election, Chief Tomi Asigbogun called on members to support the new FTAN executive. Some of the areas he said the new leaders of the FTAN will focus on include: expanding the membership base of the association; reactivating member associations that are not doing so well and reconciling associations with erring members. He promised that the FTAN shall continue to work with media and government agencies to encourage Nigerians to patronize domestic tourism products.

    He also said FTAN would continue ‘to push for development and expansion of Nigerian Domestic tourism products; the situation as we have it leaves a potential tourism investor with inadequate information as to areas of tourism products needing investment. Hence we have over concentration of investments in some sectors resulting in undue competition for limited customers while many areas of Tourism are left undeveloped.’

     

     

  • Chime set to reshuffle exco

    •Fear grips Enugu commissioners

    •House clears five names 

    There is tension among commissioners in Enugu State, following an impending reshuffle.

    The House of Assembly has cleared five names submitted to it for verification and clearance by Governor Sullivan Chime.

    The governor did not dissolve the cabinet before submitting names to the House, thus fuelling speculations.

    A Government House source said only the governor knows those to be dropped in what he called “cabinet reshuffle”.

    Many of the commissioners, particularly those who were unsure of their performance, have started lobbying for retention.

    They reportedly approached some traditional rulers and the governor’s relatives.

    The source said: “The governor had made up his mind on those to drop; no lobbying can stop the exercise.”

    The impending cabinet reshuffle, it was learnt, is not unconnected with the roles some of the commissioners played while the governor was away on a health-related vacation.

    The source added: “The governor is not used to sacking his aides but in this situation, he is being compelled to drop some of them due to poor performance.”

    It was also gathered that those affected would be formally informed during today’s executive council meeting.

    To be affected in a similar exercise later would be some special advisers and assistants, the source further hinted.