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  • C/River gov swears in 28 commissioners

    • Assigns Culture & Tourism to self

    Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade yesterday swore in 28 Commissioners.

    Ayade, who assigned to himself the Ministry of Culture & Tourism, gave reasons why he chose to expand the state executive council from 13 to 28 at a time the economy is in trouble.

    He charged the commissioners to ‎be creative and dedicated to the task of improving the lot of the people by enthroning a prosperous economy.

    While reminding the commissioners to be up and doing in their respective ministries, he said: “We are in a challenging time, so let me charge all of you very strongly and firmly too, that the philosophy that led to the expansion of this exco creates for you an opportunity to distinguish yourselves.

    “We recognise the difficulties and challenges of the times we found ourselves rising to leadership at a point that is almost impossible to run a state. It is only in times like this that true men are tested.”

    On the decision to expand the cabinet, Governor Ayade explained: “When government finds it difficult to survive, individuals find it more difficult to survive. It is the time you need to expand government to accommodate all through the challenging times.”

    He said the expansion was mainly on areas of needs, saying that it was done based on a deep vision ‎that the ministries will create new investment opportunities and “provide food for our young ones while also providing a platform for them to actualize their dreams.”

    He said he expects the new commissioners to “help in the actualization of transforming the socio-economic landscape of this great state.

    “Take this as a sacred opportunity and let me also remind you that history beckons and it is watching, and that whatever you do from this little office is what will grow you. Your future is tied to the ambition you start today. Therefore, buckle up and engrave a signature that will be unique and stand the test of time. A signature that philosophically drags you towards God’s head and will reflect on your lives.”

    The governor charged the commissioners to exhibit a high sense of discipline in their official conducts, saying, “apply extra prudence, reduce economic miasma and focus on setting targets that you will accomplish. I charge you to recognise the fact the you come from Cross River, a state that is known for class and elegance.”

    The commissioners are:  Barr. Joe Abang, Justice, Chief Offu Ebiregor Ayia – ICT, Engr. Dan Osim-Asu.- Works, Hon. Gabe Odu Orji.- Water Resources Hon. George O’ben-Etchi- Solid Minerals, Hon. Francis Etta – Ministry of Int’l Donor Corporation, Mr. Oliver Orok.- Sustainable Development, Hon. Onoh Ulafor – Ministry of Local Govt Affairs and Mrs. Rosemary Archibong – Information & Orientation.

    Others are Engr. Mike Eraye – Environment,Victor Adugba Agwu – Special Projects & Special Duties, Prof. Anthony Eneji – Agriculture and Mr. Sunday Achunekang -Rural Transformation, Establishment & Training. Others are Hon. Saviour Nyong – Transport, Dr. Alice Alok Ekwu – Climate Change, Mr. Edem O. Effiom -Social Housing Hon. Godwin Ettah – Education, Barr. Chris Nja -Gas Resources, Mr. Asuquo Ekpenyong – Finance, Mr. Asu Okang -Youths & Sports Development, Mr. George Ekpungu – New City Development, Dr. John Inyang – Lands Development, Mr. Peter Akan Egba – Commerce & Industries Mr. Thomas Udam – Power, Mrs. Stella Ereme Odey – Women Affairs Dr. Inyang Asibong – Health,Hon. Itaya Nyong – Petroleum Resources and Ntufam Edim Inok Edim – Infrastructure.

  • Nyako swears in 36 area administrators

    Nyako swears in 36 area administrators

    Adamawa State Governor Murtala Nyako  yesterday swore in 36 Development Area Administrators.

    He also inaugurated four Permanent Secretaries and a Special Adviser.

    The former state Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. P. Elisha, whose nomination was earlier rejected by the lawmakers as a commissioner, was sworn in as Senior Special Assistant on Government Affairs.

    The governor urged the appointees, especially the development area administrators, to remain focused on providing dividends of democracy to the people at the grassroots.

    Nyako called for mass mobilisation to sustain the peaceful coexistence among the diverse people in the state.

    The action of the governor is believed to be part of the deals agreed with the lawmakers to stop the impeachment process initiated against him.

    The governor’s refusal to endorse the list of the development area administrators was part of the issues that led to the impeachment move.

    Nyako, who last week relocated to Abuja, is believed to have met with some of the lawmakers, including Speaker Umaru Fintiri.

    It is not clear whether the governor will appear before the panel set up by the House of Assembly to probe the allegations of misconduct against him and his deputy Bala Ngilari. He is due to appear today.

    Also yesterday, some of the lawmakers, who are part of the impeachment move against the governor, are facing the wrath of their constituency members.

  • Varsity swears in union leaders

    Varsity swears in union leaders

    The University of Ibadan (UI) has sworn in leaders of the Students’ Union Government (SUG), who were elected in February. The Registrar, Prof O.I. Olukoya, administered the oath on them at a ceremony witnessed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Isaac Adewole; Dean of Students’ Afairs, Prof R.A. Alade and some principal officers.

    In his address, Prof Adewole praised the candidates that lost at the poll, praising the electoral body for the peaceful conduct of the election. He promised to work with the incoming leaders and advised them to be effective in delivering their promises to the students.

    The outgoing president, Ekator Edosa, advised the incoming executive to fight for what they believe in and ensure it employed truth to administer the affairs of students.

    Responding, the SUG president, Babatunde Badmus, 300-Level Theatre Arts, promised to improve on the achievements of his predecessor.

    Members of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) were also inaugurated during the ceremony. They were advised not to allow their personal interest override interest of students, who they represent in the parliament. Deputy Registrar, Dr Stella Soola gave the vote of thanks at the end of the ceremony.

    Other members of the union’s executive council include Oluwaseun Adebiyi, Vice President, Olaoluwa Adaramodu, Treasurer, Ugo Nwaoike, Public Relations Officer, Ayomide Adeboye, Assistant General Secretary, Ayokanmi Akinbuluma, General Secretary, Anitie Williams, Parliament Secretary and Opeyemi Akindele, Sport Secretary.

  • PDP swears in new auditor

    he leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday swore in Alhaji Fatai Adewole Adeyanju as the new National Treasurer. He took over from Chief Bode Mustapha, who was removed last week.

    The party also inaugurated a 17-member Caretaker Committee for the Southwest to replace the Zonal Executive Committee also sacked last Friday.

    The oath of office was administered on Adeyanju by Mr. Joe Gadzama, a legal consultant to the PDP in a brief ceremony that took place in the office of the National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur.

    The ceremony was presided over by the Deputy National Chairman, Dr. Sam Sam Jaja, as Tukur did not attend the event. Jaja explained that the chairman was away on another crucial party assignment.

    He urged the committee to reconcile the various factions in the PDP Southwest, enjoining them to sacrifice time for the assignment.”There is no offender and there is no offended. So, do not undermine anybody because the dissolution of the Southwest Zonal Executive Committee was in obedience to a court order,” Jaja told the committee members.

    The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee, Chief Ishola Filani, who spoke on behalf of others, said he visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo at the weekend to clarify certain issues with him.

    Filani said he went to explain to Obasanjo that contrary to reports in the media, the dissolution of the Southwest Executive Committee was not targeted at him and his loyalists. That it was in deference to a court order as earlier stated by the party leadership.

    He also said as a former President and one of the foremost leaders of the party, Chief Obasanjo deserved a visit from the committee to put things in their true perspective.

    “Besides, my committee will cooperate with interested parties, including former governors, ministers and lawmakers to facilitate reconciliation,” Filani added.

    The party did not set any time frame for the committee to complete its assignment to pave the way for the conduct of a fresh zonal congress.

  • Tokyo kicks as NURTW swears in Oyo exco

    The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Nojeem Yasin, at the weekend inaugurated the Oyo State Administrative Council (SAC).

    The 14-man council will manage the Oyo branch’s affairs in the next four years.

    They members are Alhaji Taofeek Oyerinde, a.k.a. Fele (Chairman); Alhaji Kamorudeen Beyioku (Deputy Chairman); Alhaji Abideen Olajide (Vice-Chairman); Mr. Akin James (Secretary); Elder Lekan Aleshinloye (Assistant Secretary); Alhaji Ademola Adeoye (Treasurer); Elder Joseph Odeyemi (Assistant Treasurer); Alhaji Musa Adeleke (Financial Secretary); Alhaji Abass Adigun (Auditor) and Alhaji Kasali Lawal (Assistant Auditor).

    Yasin advised them to be good ambassadors of the union and urged the government to provide more commercial vehicles for NURTW members.

    He praised Governor Abiola Ajimobi for his “uncommon maturity” in restoring peace to the state, pledging that the union would partner the administration in improving the state.

    Oyerinde assured the national leadership that the council would rid the state union of thuggery and other vices.

    He also pledged to cooperate with the present government in the state in its developmental programmes and appealed to the administration to reciprocate the good gesture of the members through assistance in the provision of mass transit buses as well as general rehabilitation and maintenance of all public roads across the state.

    The embattled chairman of the union, Alhaji Lateef Akinsola (a.k.a. Tokyo), described the inauguration as an “illegality”, insisting that there are court orders restraining the union from doing so.

    A group, Frontline for Justice, also condemned the inauguration.

    In a statement by its Coordinator, Hammid Yusuf, the group said the case on Oyo NURTW’s leadership is pending in court, adding that Akinsola was yet to complete his tenure, in spite of the judgment by the National Industrial Court (NIC), which ordered his return to complete his four-year tenure, which started in 2008.

    It also cited other judgments at the Federal High Court, Ibadan, in favour of Akinsola’s reinstatement.

  • CJN swears in two Supreme Court Justices

    CJN swears in two Supreme Court Justices

    The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Alloma Mariam-Mukhtar yesterday swore in two Justices of the Supreme Court advising them to discharge their duties without fear or favour.

    They are Justices Kumai Bayang Akaahs and Stanley Shenko Alagoa.

    Justice Akaahs chaired the last Presidential Election Petition Tribunal after the suspension of the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Isa Ayo Salami.

    He presided over the case between the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) against President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which validated Jonathan’s victory in the 2011 poll.

    Justice Mukhtar urged them to exhibit the highest level of decorum, integrity, independence, intelligence, wisdom, impartiality and temperament in the discharge of their duties.

    “We have taken off on the threshold of a viable judiciary that will command public confidence,” she declared and implored the newly elevated Justices to be faithful to their oath of office and observe the code of conduct for judicial officers.

    The CJN reiterated her commitment to building a strong, virile and progressive nation on the principles of rule of law, justice and fair play.

    According to her, the two new Justices have exhibited the true qualities of a judicial officer, competent in skills and intellect and therefore worthy of elevation to the apex court.

    There are now 17 Justices at the Supreme Court.