Author: Saint Augustine

… Urges them to give their best to nation building The Transition Committee Chairman, Orumba North Local Government Area, Hon. Sir Ogo Ekwueme has assured the Corps members serving in the local government of his support to enable them succeed in their areas of primary assignment within the area. Ekwueme, on Wednesday, was paid a courtesy visit by the Corps members led by their Local Government Inspector, Mr. Onyekachukwu Nnajiofor. The Mayor assured them that “as a Council, we will see whatever we can do to support you, after all, you are coming here to add value to Orumba North……

… Says NIMASA committed to strategic collaboration to grow industry The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has stated that the Agency will continue to take deliberate steps to work with critical institutions and professional bodies to reposition Nigeria’s maritime industry. Speaking during a courtesy call by a branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to the Agency, Jamoh stated that working with the association and the judiciary was sacrosanct to the Agency, given the complex and time sensitive nature of maritime issues and the attendant requirement for prompt resolutions. “Prompt dispensation…

The Transition Committee Chairman of Orumba North Local Government Area, Hon. Sir Ogo Ekwueme has inaugurated the Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA) Committee members for the 18 wards of the local government. The inauguration which took place at the Council’s headquarters in Ajalli on Wednesday witnessed the presence of the Transition Committee members, Presidents-General, ASWAMA contractor for Orumba North, Mr. Ben. Ekwenie, Environmental Health Officers, Heads of Vigilante groups, Civil Based Organizations (CBOs) among others. Addressing the gathering, Hon. Ekwueme informed them that the inauguration of the Ward level ASWAMA Committees was a follow up to the inauguration of…

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, His Excellency, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, on Tuesday 23rd August, 2022, received former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. Their discussions focused on several high-profile themes, foremost of which were security and development issues and among other things, the Agenda for the Agricultural Transformation of the Democratic Republic of Congo (ATA-DRC), an initiative of the DRC Head of State, implemented in February 2022 by the Ministry of Agriculture. The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the African Agricultural Leadership Institute (AALI ) provided technical assistance to this multimillion-dollar initiative. In addition to…

… Charges them to perform without excuses … Inaugurates three remaining transition members The Transition Chairman, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon. Sir Ogo Ekwueme, on Wednesday named six principal officers from among the twenty two member transition Committee who are to assist him in running the affairs of the local government in the next three months. In a brief ceremony which also witnessed the inauguration of the remaining three Transition Committee members namely: Hon. Bernard Nwankwo, Hon. Harrison Okeke and Hon. Ifeanyi Iloha, who were unavoidably absent when the rest were inaugurated a fortnight ago, Ekwueme…

Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun on Thursday said Governor Seyi Makinde has fulfilled his campaign promises in the State. Olatubosun, who stated this at the inauguration of GSM Market and Artisans Marine at Saki Town Hall, Saki noted that the present administration has been transparent and accountable to the people. He also reiterated Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to doing more for the zone, if re-elected in 2023. Olatubosun enjoined the people of Saki-East, Saki-West and Atisbo to disregard any “falsehood” by the opposition adding that Makinde has fulfilled his campaign promises to Oke-Ogun residents.…

The much awaited 3rd Journalists International Forum for Migration (JIFORM) global migration summit is set to be hosted in Toronto, Canada by the Abedorc Promotions Inc headed by a renowned event promoter, Prince Yinka Farinde. Themed: Exploring the benefits of migration post pandemic era to retool the global economy, the conference now holds between October 1 to 10, 2022. A statement signed by Dr. Ajibola Abayomi, the President/Executive Director of the JIFORM, confirmed that Theresa Jacob, a German and an executive member of the Home For the Needy, Germany has been appointed Secretary in charge of communication for the summit…

… Tasks Nigerians on hard work, accountability The Chairman, Board of Directors, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Chief Akinwumi Ricketts has tasked on Nigerians to be hardworking, committed and accountable while rendering Services. Ricketts made this remark during the inauguration and induction of Fellows at the 2022 Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Annual General Meeting held in Abuja, recently. Chief Ricketts who was one of the 79 newly inducted Fellows of NIPR said, “I am highly delighted because nothing beats the feelings when you reach the highest echelon of whatever organization you’re involved in and what excites me more is when…

… As National Joint Industrial Council reviews Seafarer working conditions The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has stated that a revised working condition for Nigerian Seafarers is a major component of the proposed review of the NIMASA Act and the Merchant Shipping Act currently before the National Assembly for consideration. He stated this yesterday during the inauguration of the Tripartite National Joint Industrial Council (NJIC) meeting for the review of minimum standards for Nigerian Seafarers being hosted by the Agency in Lagos. According to Dr. Jamoh, “The ongoing review by the NJIC is timely…

… Gives concession to motorcyclists in Nnewi, others … Says offenders to face the wrath of the law Worried by the resurgence of commercial motorcycle riders popularly known as Okada on the major roads in Awka, Onitsha, Nnewi and Ekwulobia, the Anambra State Government has reiterated that the ban on commercial motorcycles in major cities in the state is still in force. The Commissioner for Information, Sir Paul Nwosu who disclosed this in a Post Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) press release, noted that commercial motorcycle riders popularly known as “Okada” had gradually found their ways back on the roads…