Chris Ngige – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:30:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Chris Ngige – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 EFCC Files Eight-Count Charge Against Ex-Labour Minister Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-files-eight-count-charge-against-ex-labour-minister-chris-ngige/ https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-files-eight-count-charge-against-ex-labour-minister-chris-ngige/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473405 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed an eight-count charge against a former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige, over alleged abuse of office and contract irregularities. According to the charge, Ngige, a former governor of Anambra State, is expected to be arraigned on Friday at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-files-eight-count-charge-against-ex-labour-minister-chris-ngige/feed/ 0 Chris Ngige predicts APC victory in Anambra State in 2025 gubernatorial election https://www.theinfostride.com/chris-ngige-predicts-apc-victory-in-anambra-state-in-2025-gubernatorial-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/chris-ngige-predicts-apc-victory-in-anambra-state-in-2025-gubernatorial-election/#respond Sat, 06 Jan 2024 09:30:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366539 Former Governor of Anambra State and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has expressed confidence in the All Progressives Congress (APC) taking over power from the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the 2025 gubernatorial election in Anambra State. Speaking to journalists at his residence in Alor, Idemili South Local Government [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/chris-ngige-predicts-apc-victory-in-anambra-state-in-2025-gubernatorial-election/feed/ 0 Strike: Ngige says FG is prepared for renegotiation with ASUU https://www.theinfostride.com/strike-ngige-says-fg-is-prepared-for-renegotiation-with-asuu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/strike-ngige-says-fg-is-prepared-for-renegotiation-with-asuu/#respond Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:58:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=322778 The Federal Government announced that it is prepared to renegotiate terms with the Academic Staff Union of Universities to get young Nigerian students back to school. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige said this when he received members of the government side of the 2009 Federal Government/University-based unions agreement re-negotiation committee led [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/strike-ngige-says-fg-is-prepared-for-renegotiation-with-asuu/feed/ 0 Anambra APC Crisis: Ejidike Remains Sacked As Chairman – Ngige Faction Insists https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-apc-crisis-ejidike-remains-sacked-as-chairman-ngige-faction-insists/ https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-apc-crisis-ejidike-remains-sacked-as-chairman-ngige-faction-insists/#respond Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=317915 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has said its embattled state chairman, Mr Basil Ejidike, remains sacked. The Andy Uba faction of the party had been celebrating the swearing-in of Ejidike by the national leadership, after a state congress, which produced him as chairman. But the faction led by the Minister of Labour [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-apc-crisis-ejidike-remains-sacked-as-chairman-ngige-faction-insists/feed/ 0 Anambra APC Rejects State Congress, Urges Buni To Meet Stakeholders For Harmonization https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-apc-rejects-state-congress-urges-buni-to-meet-stakeholders-for-harmonization/ https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-apc-rejects-state-congress-urges-buni-to-meet-stakeholders-for-harmonization/#respond Mon, 31 Jan 2022 20:30:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=317701 The Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected a state congress held by a faction of the party loyal to Senator Andy Uba, describing it as a nullity. Some members of the party had on Sunday met and elected state officers through voice vote, but the election has been rejected as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-apc-rejects-state-congress-urges-buni-to-meet-stakeholders-for-harmonization/feed/ 0 Ngige Reveals Plan For 2023 Elections, Says He Is Consulting https://www.theinfostride.com/ngige-reveals-plan-for-2023-elections-says-he-is-consulting/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ngige-reveals-plan-for-2023-elections-says-he-is-consulting/#respond Sat, 29 Jan 2022 19:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=317619 The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has said he would reveal his intentions on the 2023 presidency to Nigerians during the Easter period. Ngige explained that he is still consulting with relevant stakeholders across the country on running for Presidency in 2023. The former Anambra State Governor spoke at the state’s office of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ngige-reveals-plan-for-2023-elections-says-he-is-consulting/feed/ 0 Anambra APC Faction Rejects Ward Congresses, Calls It Fraud https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-apc-faction-rejects-ward-congresses-calls-it-fraud/ https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-apc-faction-rejects-ward-congresses-calls-it-fraud/#respond Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=316581 A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has described as untrue, news of the convening of ward congresses in the state on Saturday. Mr Okelo Madukaife, the Publicity Secretary of the party in the faction led by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, said the news of ward [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-apc-faction-rejects-ward-congresses-calls-it-fraud/feed/ 0 FG and Joint Health Sector Unions reach truce deal https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-and-joint-health-sector-unions-reach-truce-deal/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-and-joint-health-sector-unions-reach-truce-deal/#respond Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:00:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=307631 The Federal Government has announced that it has reached a truce deal with the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) over demands. This was disclosed in a statement by the FG after the conciliation meeting at the office of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige. This comes after JOHESU had earlier issued a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-and-joint-health-sector-unions-reach-truce-deal/feed/ 0 Ngige Speaks Up On Alleged Links To Nnamdi Kanu’s Re-arrest https://www.theinfostride.com/ngige-speaks-up-on-alleged-links-to-nnamdi-kanus-re-arrest/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ngige-speaks-up-on-alleged-links-to-nnamdi-kanus-re-arrest/#respond Sat, 17 Jul 2021 17:30:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=301038 Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has told the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) to desist from linking him to the re-arrest of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Chris Ngige, in a statement by his media office on Saturday, insisted he does not have the time to involve himself with security and diplomatic matters. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ngige-speaks-up-on-alleged-links-to-nnamdi-kanus-re-arrest/feed/ 0 Anambra APC Primary: Group Urges Ngige, Aggrieved Aspirants To Accept Result https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-apc-primary-group-urges-ngige-aggrieved-aspirants-to-accept-result/ https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-apc-primary-group-urges-ngige-aggrieved-aspirants-to-accept-result/#respond Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:30:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=299043 A political group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), APC Patriots has called on the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige to accept the outcome of the party’s governorship primary election in Anambra State last weekend. The group which comprises eminent members of the party, mostly former state and federal lawmakers said it [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-apc-primary-group-urges-ngige-aggrieved-aspirants-to-accept-result/feed/ 0 How I Lured Anambra People To APC — Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/how-i-lured-anambra-people-to-apc-chris-ngige/ https://www.theinfostride.com/how-i-lured-anambra-people-to-apc-chris-ngige/#respond Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:30:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=298874 Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment, has disclosed how he lured people of Anambra State to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ngige disclosed that he lured people of the state using all Federal Government alleviation programmes executed in the state. He spoke on Channels Television while lamenting over the APC primaries held [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/how-i-lured-anambra-people-to-apc-chris-ngige/feed/ 0 APC Can Win Anambra By Showing Buhari’s Achievements — Party Chieftain https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-can-win-anambra-by-showing-buharis-achievements-party-chieftain/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-can-win-anambra-by-showing-buharis-achievements-party-chieftain/#respond Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:30:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=289846 An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Mr Edozie Madu has said it is easy for the party to win the November governorship election in Anambra State. Madu said this could be done by showcasing the achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari, both in the South East Zone and in Anambra State, which he said are numerous. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-can-win-anambra-by-showing-buharis-achievements-party-chieftain/feed/ 0 APC Registration: Nobody Can Highjack The Exercise — Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-registration-nobody-can-highjack-the-exercise-ngige/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-registration-nobody-can-highjack-the-exercise-ngige/#respond Sat, 20 Feb 2021 21:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=285378 Minister of Labour and Employment and leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Anambra State, Senator Chris Ngige, on Saturday debunked the rumour that a notable governorship aspirant on the platform of the party for the November 6 election in Anambra State, has highjacked the exercise in the state. He insisted that the party had [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-registration-nobody-can-highjack-the-exercise-ngige/feed/ 0 My Performance In Anambra Unrivalled, Ngige Replies Obiano https://www.theinfostride.com/my-performance-in-anambra-unrivalled-ngige-replies-obiano/ https://www.theinfostride.com/my-performance-in-anambra-unrivalled-ngige-replies-obiano/#respond Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:12:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=282491 The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, Thursday said his 34 months renaissance as Governor of Anambra State was unrivalled, therefore dismissing a parody performance rating of him by Governor Willie Obiano as hogwash. Ngige in a statement by his media office insisted that Governor Obiano has failed woefully in his responsibilities to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/my-performance-in-anambra-unrivalled-ngige-replies-obiano/feed/ 0 School Feeding Programme Is Still On Because Food Items Are Perishables – Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/school-feeding-programme-is-still-on-because-food-items-are-perishables-ngige/ Wed, 27 May 2020 18:47:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=255988 The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has come out to say that FG decided to feed the pupils under the government’s school feeding programme while they were still at home because the food items are perishables. Ngige recently revealed this when he spoke with reporters at Alor in Idemili South Local Government [...]

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]]> We Will Equip Unemployed Youths With Market-Driven Skills – FG https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-equip-unemployed-youths-with-market-driven-skills-fg/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 23:16:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=249399 The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige wants a macroeconomic framework that is employment friendly to end the employment problems in Africa. Chris revealed this at the opening ceremony of the 6th African Social Partners’ Summit organised by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) on Tuesday in Lagos. According to him, the unemployment [...]

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]]> The 2nd Niger Bridge Will Be Completed Before 2022 – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/the-2nd-niger-bridge-will-be-completed-before-2022-chris-ngige/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:16:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244867 The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige has said contractors are working tirelessly to make sure the Second Niger Bridge is completed as soon as possible. Speaking recently, he said the sum of N336 billion budgeted for the project is very much intact. He added that the cash was being set aside by [...]

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]]> Igbo Politicians Must Do Away With Unnecessary Criticisms – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/igbo-politicians-must-do-away-with-unnecessary-criticisms-chris-ngige/ Sun, 12 Jan 2020 14:30:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244819 Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has come out to talk about the simplest way for an Igbo man to become the president of Nigeria. According to him, Igbo politicians must be ready to play their politics well and become more patriotic in the country. He said that the unnecessary criticisms that come [...]

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]]> Pensioners Are Part Of Minimum Wage Increase ― Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/pensioners-are-part-of-minimum-wage-increase-%e2%80%95-chris-ngige/ Mon, 28 Oct 2019 19:20:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=239476 The Federal Government has said Nigerian pensioners will also gain from the new minimum wage. Speaking recently to Vanguard in Abuja, Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige said the adjustment of the wages is a constitutional matter under Section 173 of the Nigerian Constitution. He added that now that while work is ongoing [...]

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]]> Labour Should Forget Strike Plans — Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-should-forget-strike-plans-chris-ngige/ Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:11:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=238604 Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has urged organised labour and the Joint National Public Service, Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, to abandon all plans to go on strike. He pledged that the Federal Government is working extra hard to end the problems over the contentious consequential adjustment. FG and the JNPSNC held a meeting [...]

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]]> Chris Ngige Cannot Pull Me Down – Peter Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/chris-ngige-cannot-pull-me-down-peter-obi/ Mon, 23 Sep 2019 23:16:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237710 Defeated vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the February general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has said it is impossible for Dr Chris Ngige to diminish him. Peter Obi said Chris’ achievement as the governor of Anambra State was very small to erase his legacy and reputation in the minds of the people [...]

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]]> I Left PDP When The Party Was Set To Collapse – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/i-left-pdp-when-the-party-was-set-to-collapse-chris-ngige/ Fri, 26 Jul 2019 01:13:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236170 Chris Ngige has come out to say that he exited Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) when the opposition party was about to collapse. He revealed this at the Senate during the ministerial screening today. Senate President, Ahmad Lawan introduced Chris as an ex-lawmaker before his appointment as minister in 2015 [...]

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]]> NLC’s Call For Protest On Monday Is Unlawful – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/nlcs-call-for-protest-on-monday-is-unlawful-chris-ngige/ Fri, 10 May 2019 18:04:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232411 Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment has urged Nigerian workers to shun any call by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for a 1-day national protest next week. He revealed this in a statement in Abuja today, saying the order by NLC President, Mr Ayuba Waba, that Nigerian workers should observe a protest on Monday is [...]

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]]> Nigeria’s Unemployment Rate Are Set To Reach 33.5% Next Year– Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-unemployment-rate-are-set-to-reach-33-5-next-year-chris-ngige/ Fri, 03 May 2019 10:31:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231999 Federal Government has said Nigeria’s unemployment rate will be up to 33.5 percent by next year. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment revealed this as he declared a 2-day workshop on “Breaking the Resilience of High Unemployment Rate in the Country” yesterday in Abuja. He shared that the massive rise of unemployment in [...]

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]]> I Received No SUV – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/i-received-no-suv-chris-ngige/ Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:17:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231772 As a reaction to reports of an SUV gift, Chris Ngige has denied that he received any automobile, and the allegations were just cock and bull story. A source of Mr Chris revealed, “the minister set up a nine-man administrative panel with the approval of Mr President. This panel deemed it necessary after the EFCC [...]

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]]> Chris Ngige Is A Liar – NLC https://www.theinfostride.com/chris-ngige-is-a-liar-nlc/ Sun, 28 Apr 2019 16:06:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231668 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said labor minister, Chris Ngige lied in his explanation of what transpired on the day the governing board of a government agency was set to be inaugurated. Mr Chris, in a statement recently, accused NLC of bringing in thugs from other countries to the inauguration of the board of [...]

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]]> Nigerians Should Embrace Carpentry, Plumbing Jobs – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-should-embrace-carpentry-plumbing-jobs-chris-ngige/ Thu, 25 Apr 2019 21:24:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231556 Chris Ngige has said Nigerians see blue collar jobs as a form of employment they are bigger than and do not attend too many vocational training. The Minister of Labour and Employment is of the opinion that the high rate of joblessness can be decreased if more Nigerians see blue collar jobs are jobs that [...]

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]]> Nigerian Doctors Are Free To Go Abroad For Greener Pastures – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-doctors-are-free-to-go-abroad-for-greener-pastures-chris-ngige/ Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:32:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231496 Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has said Nigeria has more than enough doctors to treat its citizens so any medical doctor that wants to leave the country in search of greener pastures is free. He shared this on a programme on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. He said, “No, I am not worried (about [...]

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]]> Chris Ngige Is Oppressing Me – Frank Kokori https://www.theinfostride.com/chris-ngige-is-oppressing-me-frank-kokori/ Fri, 19 Apr 2019 17:17:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231288 Former General Secretary of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers Union (NUPENG), Frank Kokori, has accused the Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige, of oppressing him. Mr Kokori spoke about how he battled for democracy and was detained for years, and now Chris Ngige is treating him unjustly. His words, “I’m very emotional [...]

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]]> Conciliation On The National Minimum Wage Will Continue – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/conciliation-on-the-national-minimum-wage-will-continue-chris-ngige/ Mon, 05 Nov 2018 01:24:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=220199 Sen. Chris Ngige, says conciliation on the national minimum wage will continue on Sunday despite the court injunction restraining organised labour from embarking on strike. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the National Industrial Court had on Friday ordered the organised labour not to go ahead with the nationwide strike scheduled for Nov. [...]

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]]> We Proposed N30,000 As The New Minimum Wage – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/we-proposed-n30000-as-the-new-minimum-wage-chris-ngige/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 11:48:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=218360 The Federal Government has proposed to review the national minmum wage for civil servants from N18,000 to N24,000. This was disclosed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, while addressing the media after the federal executive council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. The minister said after due [...]

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]]> Ignorance Or Michief Is Fuelling My Attack By Tinubu – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/ignorance-or-michief-is-fuelling-my-attack-by-tinubu-chris-ngige/ Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:06:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211987 Senator Chris Ngige has responded to the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman’s comment threatening to fire him. Oshiomhole accused Ngige of refusing to inaugurate boards of parastatals under his ministry as directed by the president several months ago. Ngige said that his reason for not inaugurating the NSITF board is because of reports of diversion [...]

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]]> Those In Authority Should Be Well Versed On Political Topics – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/those-in-authority-should-be-well-versed-on-political-topics-chris-ngige/ Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:12:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211810 Senator Chris Ngige has responded to the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman’s comment threatening to fire him. Oshiomhole accused Ngige of refusing to inaugurate boards of parastatals under his ministry as directed by the president several months ago. Ngige said that his reason for not inaugurating the NSITF board is because of reports of diversion [...]

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]]> Kayode Fayemi Is The Man To Vote For – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/kayode-fayemi-is-the-man-to-vote-for-chris-ngige/ Sat, 14 Jul 2018 06:28:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210936 Party leaders of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC), including President Muhammadu Buhari, were left in fits of laughter when Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige, hilariously goofed and urged Ekiti State voters to re-elect state governor, Ayodele Fayose, in the state’s July 14 gubernatorial election. Fayose, a member of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will [...]

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]]> Ekiti State People Made A Mistake In 2014 – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-state-people-made-a-mistake-in-2014-chris-ngige/ Wed, 11 Jul 2018 21:08:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210699 Party leaders of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC), including President Muhammadu Buhari, were left in fits of laughter when Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige, hilariously goofed and urged Ekiti State voters to re-elect state governor, Ayodele Fayose, in the state’s July 14 gubernatorial election. Fayose, a member of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will [...]

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]]> Buhari Will Win Next Year- Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-will-win-next-year-chris-ngige/ Wed, 23 May 2018 19:29:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207153 Chris Ngige has expressed optimism that President Muhammadu Buhari would win his reelection at the 2019 presidential polls by a landslide. “I stand before you today to say Mr. President [Buhari] has done so well in all ramifications. He will be returned by Nigerians in 2019 in a landslide victory,” the minister declared. Ngige, who [...]

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]]> Buhari Has Done So Well In All Ramifications – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-has-done-so-well-in-all-ramifications-chris-ngige/ Sat, 19 May 2018 01:03:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206935 Chris Ngige has expressed optimism that President Muhammadu Buhari would win his reelection at the 2019 presidential polls by a landslide. “I stand before you today to say Mr. President [Buhari] has done so well in all ramifications. He will be returned by Nigerians in 2019 in a landslide victory,” the minister declared. Ngige, who [...]

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]]> Chris Ngige, Kashim Shettima Inculded In APC National Convention Committee https://www.theinfostride.com/chris-ngige-kashim-shettima-inculded-in-apc-national-convention-committee/ Wed, 18 Apr 2018 21:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205107 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted its National Convention Committee. The list of the committee members was released by APC’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi in a statement issued on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Also named as members are: Senator Ben Uwajomogu – Secretary, some state Governors, Rochas Okorocha (Imo), Kashim Shettima (Borno), Aminu Masari (Katsina), [...]

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]]> The New Minimum Wage Will Be Announced Soon – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/the-new-minimum-wage-will-be-announced-soon-chris-ngige/ Sat, 03 Mar 2018 13:41:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=201249 The Federal Government assured the Nigeria Labour Congress that the new national minimum wage will commence latest by end of September 2018. Ngige said the new minimum wage would be announced before the end of the third quarter. He said, “in furtherance to the determination by the federal government to attain the decent work agenda [...]

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]]> Some State Governors Are Still Owing Workers – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/some-state-governors-are-still-owing-workers-chris-ngige/ Wed, 28 Feb 2018 09:52:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=200961 The Federal Government assured the Nigeria Labour Congress that the new national minimum wage will commence latest by end of September 2018. Ngige said the new minimum wage would be announced before the end of the third quarter. He said, “in furtherance to the determination by the federal government to attain the decent work agenda [...]

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]]> This Government Has Generated Lots Of Jobs In Farming – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/this-government-has-generated-lots-of-jobs-in-farming-chris-ngige/ Wed, 10 Jan 2018 05:46:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=195767 Chris Ngige has said that President Buhari’s administration has created 8 million jobs since it came into power in 2015. According to Ngige, “There are no white collar jobs any longer. If you are waiting for one, you will wait for a long time. “People are now finding employment in the blue collar jobs, and [...]

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]]> There Are No White Collar Jobs Any Longer – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/there-are-no-white-collar-jobs-any-longer-chris-ngige/ Tue, 09 Jan 2018 04:41:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=195624 Chris Ngige has said that President Buhari’s administration has created 8 million jobs since it came into power in 2015. According to Ngige, “There are no white collar jobs any longer. If you are waiting for one, you will wait for a long time. “People are now finding employment in the blue collar jobs, and [...]

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]]> States Can Pay More Than The Minimum Wage – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/states-can-pay-more-than-the-minimum-wage-chris-ngige/ Tue, 09 Jan 2018 04:36:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=195616 Dr. Chris Ngige, has promised that President Muhammadu Buhari’s 30-member tripartite National Minimum Wage Committee will deliver a new national minimum wage before the end of 2018. He said, “We had our inaugural meeting on December 14 and we did a framework for our work. We will finish our job before the third quarter of [...]

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]]> We Have Created Millions Of Jobs From The N-Power – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/we-have-created-millions-of-jobs-from-the-n-power-chris-ngige/ Sun, 05 Nov 2017 18:56:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=187728 Chris Ngige, has claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has created seven million jobs since the president assumed office in 2015. He said, “We promised jobs when we came on board, but what has happened is that people tried to quantify jobs in terms of ‘white collar’ jobs for graduates from universities, polytechnic but they [...]

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]]> The “No Work No Pay” Is Not A Rule Or A Policy – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/the-no-work-no-pay-is-not-a-rule-or-a-policy-chris-ngige/ Thu, 12 Oct 2017 20:02:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185195 The Federal Government has decided to enforce the “No Work No Pay’’ doctrine as part of crucial measures to bring back harmony into the public service in the country. Chris Ngige made this known on Wednesday at the end of the Federal Executive Council’s meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. “The report emphasises the need [...]

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]]> Federal Government Is Shocked By NARD’s U-Turn – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-is-shocked-by-nards-u-turn-chris-ngige/ Thu, 07 Sep 2017 17:59:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181304 The Federal Government has talked about its shock and disappointment over the sudden strike embarked upon by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) after seemingly reaching agreement on issues of dispute. Sen. Chris Ngige, said this in a statement signed by Mr Samuel Olowookere in Abuja. “Federal Government is shocked by the sudden u-turn [...]

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]]> ASUU, Federal Government Set To Resume Negotiation https://www.theinfostride.com/asuu-federal-government-set-to-resume-negotiation/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 14:51:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180957 Chris Ngige has said negotiation between the Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will begin again after Eid-el-Kabir. Mr Samuel Olowookere, Deputy Director (Press) in the ministry, issued this statement to the public. He also refuted speculations of uncertainty over talks between the Federal Government and the union. “Engagement of the striking [...]

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]]> Yemi Osinbajo Has Not Taken Over ASUU Negotiations – Laolu Akande https://www.theinfostride.com/yemi-osinbajo-has-not-taken-over-asuu-negotiations-laolu-akande/ Sun, 03 Sep 2017 12:13:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180752 Prof Yemi Osinbajo has denied being involved in negotiations with members of the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. The VP’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, mentioned that the report of the VP taking over the negotiation is false and inaccurate. “News reports that VP Osinbajo has taken over ASUU negotiations is untrue & inaccurate. Labour [...]

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]]> ASUU Should Consider Students – Chris Ngige https://www.theinfostride.com/asuu-should-consider-students-chris-ngige/ Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:02:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178500 The Federal Government has begged to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to cancel its ongoing strike to put Nigerians students’ mind at rest. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, led that appeal on Tuesday, August 15, in a statement. Ngige put all the blame on ASUU for not following due process [...]

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]]> ASUU, FG Meet On Latest Strike https://www.theinfostride.com/asuu-fg-meet-on-latest-strike/ Wed, 16 Aug 2017 12:55:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178485 The meeting between leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and Sen. Chris Ngige has just ended in Abuja. Reports have it that the meeting held on Tuesday at the Minister’s Conference Room, Ministry of Labour, Abuja, took significant steps toward the resolution of the issues raised by ASUU. According to Mr Samuel [...]

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