The Emir of Katsina, Abdullmumini Kabir Usman during the turbaning of the Governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shehu Shema as the Sarkin Fulani Katsina I on Saturday January 25, 2014 at the Kofar Soro Emir’s Palace in Katsina State has appealed for peaceful co-existence among the people, stressing that without peace, there would be no meaningful development. Abdullmumini Kabir Usman also remarked that the conferment of the exalted title of Sarkin Fulanin Katsina on the Governor was in recognition of his laudable achievements and the people – oriented programmes of his administration. The Emir called on all leaders to be…
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The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has recently rewarded seventeen members of staff for distinguishing themselves in the course of duty. The assessment leading up to the awards were made between 2011 and 2013 with awardees spanning all grades and cadres in the ministry. In attendance in the award ceremony held in the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Abuja Sheraton Hotel and Towers were the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, Ayogu Eze, who was also the Chairman of the occasion; the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Bukar Goni Aji; the Director – General in the…
The Supervising Minister of Education, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has recently met with the Principals of Federal Government Colleges at the Conference Room of the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja as part of government’s efforts to improve the learning environments of Federal Government Colleges in Nigeria. While interacting with the Principals to ascertain their areas of need, the Education Minister requested them to submit within four days to his office, a list of the study materials required in such areas as Chemistry, Physics and Biology laboratories (for the conventional schools), adding that the Principals of Technical Colleges should submit the…
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Bukar Goni Aji has announced the approval of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for the deployment of Permanent Secretaries serving in various MDAs as follows: 1. Jamila Shu’ara from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (Career Management Office) to the Ministry of Aviation. 2. Ossi George A. from the Ministry of Aviation to the Police Service Commission. 3. Abbas Mohammed from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (Political Affairs Office)…
Preamble:The Leading Group on Innovative Financing for Development held the 12th Plenary Session on the 17th of January 2014 in Abuja, closing the term of Nigeria’s Presidency. The Plenary was organised around the following five themes that were highlighted as main objectives of the Nigerian presidency: 1) Clarifying the classification of existing initiatives of innovative financing and other related actions.2) Discussing the potential of development impact investing as part of our global strategy of financing for development.3) Opening a debate on initiatives of innovative financing for climate change.4) Assessing the state of the international mobilization in favour of solidarity taxes.5) Examining…
The Nigerian Government has requested the Marubeni Corporation to invest in the country as there are many opportunities and incentives to encourage investors. Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo disclosed this recently in an audience with the management of the Japanese company in the State House. He demanded Marubeni Corporation to utilise the opportunities which abound in the country, especially in the gas sector as the Gas Master Plan has many incentives for investors. Mohammed Sambo asked the management of the company to explore opportunities in the solid minerals sector, noting that the sector has been neglected and Government is working hard to…
The Department of State Security Services in Abuja has informed the Nigerian public about its alertness to the incessant provocative statements by some Nigerians, who are threatening violence ahead of the 2015 general elections.A statement from the Deputy Director in the Public Relations Unit of the Department, Marilyn Ogar on Thursday January 23, 2014 has described the comments as offensive, misguided and directed at stirring hate amongst Nigerians.According to her, the State Service and other law enforcement agencies have the mandate to protect the country and its citizens. “We therefore warn all subversive elements that are bent on promoting divisive…
The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dauda Kigbu has pointed out that the installation of industrial property automated system is directed at improving integrity in the process of registering trade mark, patent and design rights in Nigeria. Dauda Kigbu accompanied by the Project Manager of the World Intellectual Property Organization IPO), Hisham Fayed stated this during the inspection activity on the office space meant for the Industrial Property Automated System (IPAS) at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja. The Permanent Secretary also noted that the industrial property automated system is a product of the integration of manual…
With the deployment of Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICU) to strategic locations for emergency response, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has engaged the training of 45 members of the National Youth Service Corps who are serving in the agency for participation in the ambulance services of the emergency response activities. The Director-General of NEMA, Muhammad Sani Sidi, while declaring open the training in Abuja recently, said that the programme is aimed at mobilising corps members towards complementing the staff of the agency in the provision of immediate basic life support services under emergency situations.Muhammed Sani Sidi represented by NEMA’s Director…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Patience Jonathan has counseled Nigerian girls to have confidence in themselves and actualize their visions with dedication and commitment. She gave the advice on January 22, 2014 when she received members of the Lady Mechanics Association of Nigeria in the State House, Abuja. Patience Jonathan noted that young girls who are focused and determined are capable of excelling in whatever field of human endeavour they find themselves. She also observed that through the Lady Mechanics Initiative, young women have been equipped with skills that will enable them to contribute with their male counterparts to the auto…