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 The Government of Osun State has attributed delay in the payment of March salary to ongoing computation of promotion arrears of civil servants promoted without pay in the last four years. According to a statement issued on Friday, "the compilation of what is due to each promoted officer is followed with due diligence to ensure that there is no error in the eventual payment." "Governor Ademola Adeleke  has directed that  compilation, analysis and computation of the promotion arrears should be completed and paid to the affected civil servants. That payment His Excellency insisted must be made alongside the March salary." "Osun State Government therefore wishes to reassure Osun workers that the payment  of March salary is accompanied with payment of promotion arrears, hence the few days delay." "The March salary alongside the promotion arrears of promoted civil servants will be ready next week", the statement concluded. Signed Mallam Olawale Rashee...

..As he receives certificate of return  Bauchi State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has reiterated his commitment towards provision of good governance for the total transformation of the state.  He was speaking during when he alongside his running mate Honorable Auwal Jatau and 31 members-elect of the Bauchi State House of Assembly were issued with the certificates of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Friday at the Commission headquarters, Bauchi.  He commended the electoral body and officials for their transparency and doggedness in the process, saying the security apparatus deserves accolades for ensuring peaceful conduct of the exercise.  Governor Bala appreciated the traditional rulers and religious leaders for their contributions, saying now that the campaigns and elections are over, hands must be put together to ensure good governance is provided to citizenry.  He added that his victory would not ma...

 Bayelsa State Government has assured that the erosion control project in Obogoro community in Yenagoa Local Government Area has not been abandoned. The government said some reports about the state of work on the project were incorrect and grossly inaccurate. Governor Douye Diri, who gave the clarification in a press release by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, said, on the contrary, the project was on course and that the government was committed to finding a lasting solution to the erosion menace. While empathisng with the community over the negative effects of the coastal erosion, including the loss of lives, land, property and sources of livelihood, Governor Diri urged the community to keep faith with the government to rescue the situation. He said he had visited the community and had also been briefed about the outcry of the community over the issue. He advised those trying to use the project to fan the embers of discord to desist. The Governor said Obogoro was not the...

...commends Benedict Akika for giving back to community Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has announced that his administration will award the project for the construction of the 8.3 kilometres Ojurin- Olorunda-Abaa Road in Lagelu Local Government Area of Ibadan before the expiration of the first term of his administration. The Governor stated this on Thursday while commissioning the Olorunda-Abaa Divisional Police Station built by the Agbaakin of Olorunda-Abaa, Oloye Benedict Akika. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the Governor as explaining that the award of the contract will be in tandem with his administration’s commitment to continue working for the people of the state till end of his first term in the office. It will be recalled that the administration had earlier completed the first phase of the project on the Basorun-Idi Ape-Akobo-Ojurin axis as well as the General Gas Flyover. Speaking during the commissioning of the Police...

  . . .Gov Says Security Agencies Were Professional, Non-partisan During Polls Bayelsa State House of Assembly members elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have expressed appreciation to Governor Douye Diri for the role he played in their victory during the legislative election in the state. Speaking on behalf of 17 members-elect when they paid the Governor a thank-you visit in Government House, Yenagoa, on Thursday, the Speaker, Abraham Ingobere, assured of the readiness of the PDP legislators to continually support his administration to deliver good governance to people of the state. Ingobere remarked that beyond supporting the programmes and policies of the Prosperity Administration, the members-elect said they will also work for his re-election to enable him continue his good works. The Speaker equally appreciated the Governor and the  security agencies for ensuring that the elections were peaceful. Responding, Governor Douye Diri expressed delight...

 The leadership of the organised labour in #Enugu State comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has paid glowing tributes to #Governor Ifeanyi #Ugwuanyi for his exceptional commitment to the welfare of the state workforce notwithstanding the avalanche of challenges experienced by his administration since it assumed office in 2015. The labour leaders in what could be described as a valedictory visit to Governor Ugwuanyi at the Government House, Enugu, on Thursday, said that the governor has done so well for the workers even though “we may not say that you have solved all the issues facing workers.” The organised labour stressed that Governor Ugwuanyi met the most difficult economic recession twice in the history of Enugu State and in Nigeria, and yet, he was able to address the basic needs of the workers to a satisfactory level, and enjoyed a harmonious working relationship with the state workforce unlike in the past.   Po...

 Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, his deputy, Barr. Abdulroheem Bayo Lawal and the 32 Oyo House of Assembly members-elect, on Wednesday, received their Certificates of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC’s National Commissioner in charge of Oyo and Lagos States, Mr. Sam Olumekun, presented the certificates to the winners of the March 18 Governorship and House of Assembly election in the state, at an event held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, made available to news men indicated that Governor Makinde, who spoke shortly after receiving the Certificate of Return, declared that he will redouble efforts towards taking the people of the state from poverty to prosperity. The Governor maintained that electioneering campaigns were over and it was time for the government to face the task of governance and building a state that will be the envy of all o...

Gov. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike - CON on Wednesday witnessed the presentation of certificates of return to the Rivers State Governor-elect, Sir Siminalayi Fubara; his deputy, Ngozi Odu; and the 32 Members-elect of the State House of Assembly. Governor Wike, alongside former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Chibudum Nwuche; former Deputy National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Sam Sam Jaja and the PDP chairman in Rivers State, Ambassador Desmond Akawor, among others witnessed the presentation of the certificates of return at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Port Harcourt. The Governor -elect and his deputy were presented their certificate of return by the INEC National Commissioner supervising Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa and Rivers State, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu. Speaking after receiving his certificate of return, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, urged the opposition to join his incoming administration to build a better and progressive Rivers State. "For the op...

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has identified charity organization as a critical partner in the delivery of social services to the people, disclosing his administration's readiness to provide the policy framework to enable philanthropic groups to thrive. Governor Adeleke noted this on Tuesday in Ila-Orangun at the donation of medical equipments for healthcare centres in the state by the Shola Agboola Goodwill Ambassador Foundation, in partnership with Osun State ministry of health. The Governor who hailed the gesture as a major breakthrough in collaboration between the charity world and the state government, charged other charity and non-governmental organizations to join his administration to further strengthen health and social services in the state. "In developed societies, charity organizations play crucial roles in delivery of social services. From health to education to environment, charity groups are strong bridges between the Government a...

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has assured that his administration will be handing over a State that is stronger and better in every respect to the next administration and that will remain at his duty post performing his functions until his last day in office. The Governor made this known today while receiving in audience the South East Inspection Monitoring Team from the National Economic Council. Governor Ikpeazu stated that every available sociopolitical and socio economic indices make it clear that the requisite foundations have been laid for the next administration to build on. According to the Governor, "from sociopolitical stability to socioeconomic development, peace and security and infrastructural renewal, Abia is way better than it was when we came on board". Continuing, the Governor added that, "apart from what is physically verifiable, we will bequeath to our successor a 30 year development plan for the State put in place together with international development par...

 ... Welcomes AOC Mobility Command Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday restated the readiness of his administration to collaborate with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to improve security in the state.  Speaking in Government House when he received the Air Officer Commanding, Mobility Command of the Nigerian Air force, Yenagoa, Air Vice Marshall Ebimobo Ebiowei, Governor Diri said security was top on the agenda of his administration and would be glad to work with the Air Force to make the state more secure. The Governor lauded the force for its contributions to the peace of the state and urged the officers and men not to relent.  He acknowledged that crime cannot be totally eradicated in any society but that working with the Air Force and other security agencies has helped to reduce crime and criminality in Bayelsa. He recalled the support of the NAF during the 2022 floods, saying the government was appreciative of its effort to ameliorate the suffering of...

 Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has berated the administration of ex-Governor Rauf Aregbesola over failed technological innovations in schools. Aregbesola’s government introduced and distributed tech gadgets, including Opon Imo (I-pad) computer to aid learning and teaching in schools. However, the programme suffered a setback, as former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola’s administration withdrew the gadget from pupils. Governor Adeleke, Monday presenting instructional materials to pupils as part of activities to mark his 100 days in office, decried the poor performance of pupils and West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC’s) ranking, faulting the failure of tech innovation in schools. He said: “It does not abide by best practice.” Giving solution to the challenges faced by the education sector, Adeleke said: “A more trending solution is to apply technology in our schools. In the past, application of tech innovations in schools failed due to failure to abide by best practice. Adm...

 …says govt’ll continue to put necessary resources in place to make varsity grow Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration will continue to put in the necessary resources to ensure that the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, remains on the ascendancy of academic excellence. The Governor, who stated this while receiving the Governing Council and the Management Team of LAUTECH at the Courtesy Room of the Governor’s Office, on Monday, said that he is gladdened by the progress made so far by the University. He added that the success story of LAUTECH helped greatly in how his administration succeeded with the planned upgrade of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo to a University of Education. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the Governor as appreciating the people of Ogbomosoland and the LAUTECH community for their support in the March 18 governorship and House of Assembly election, a...

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has withdrawn his petition at the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal he filed over his loss of the Benue North-West Senatorial seat. Governor Ortom who was the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Senatorial candidate in the February 25th, 2023 National Assembly elections disclosed that he has decided to withdraw the case in the interest of peace. He said however that his action is without prejudice to the suits filed by other candidates of the party. The Governor who briefed journalists Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 at the Benue Peoples House, Makurdi after a closed door meeting with his Senatorial Campaign team and stakeholders from Zone B said he remained grateful to Benue people for the opportunity given to him to serve as Governor for two terms. In his words, "It is with a heart full of gratitude to God that I address you today following the recently concluded elections. You are all aware that the National Assembly elections were conducted o...

 …expresses satisfaction with quality of works Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, inspected ongoing works on the Apata-Akala Expressway linking the Ibadan-Abeokuta Road and the Onipepeye-Saw-Mill Underpass, noting that the government is satisfied with the quality of works done on the projects so far. The Governor, while addressing journalists shortly after the inspection, said the projects were in tandem with his promise to the people of the state that he would work till the last moment of his first tenure in office. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the government will commission a lot of projects by the end of the year, as many ongoing projects will be completed within the next few months. He said: "As you can all see, work is ongoing. We promised the people of Oyo State that we would work for them till the last moment of this first tenure. We don't want to shortchange our people, because we believe they must...

 Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has described the late Pere (King) of Tarakiri Clan, Richardford Orukari Bai Koroye, as a father figure who served his people with dedication. Senator Diri stated this when he met with a high-powered delegation of the Tarakiri Council of Chiefs led by the  Regent of the clan, Chief Fidelis Agbiki, in Government House, Yenagoa, on Monday. The Governor said the late monarch worked hard contributing to the unity, peace and stability of his clan, the state and country as a whole. According to him, being a son of Tarakiri, the late king crowned him as a high chief of the kingdom and expressed his support towards giving the royal father a befitting funeral. While acknowledging the importance of tradition in society, Diri stressed that it unites and highlights the history of a people. Earlier in his remarks, the Regent of Tarakiri Clan, Chief Fidelis Agbiki, said the purpose of the meeting was to formally inform the Governor of the late mo...

  …says victory an act of God Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that he will work harder to bring more benefits to the people of the state in his second term of office. The Governor, who urged residents of the state not to entertain any fears about his performance in the second term, said that he had prayed to God that if he would not leave a good legacy, God should not allow him to win re-election. He added that his victory is a divine intervention and an urge to do more. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the Governor stated this on Sunday, during a Thanksgiving Service in respect of his re-election, held at the Living Spring Chapel International, Ibadan. The statement noted that the Service was attended by chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), top government functionaries and 28 members of the Oyo State House of Assembly elected on the ticket of the PDP in the March 18 Governorship and House of Asse...

 Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said the promotion of unity among people of the state was paramount to his administration. Governor Diri said this among others was the underlying factor behind the first Bayelsa State Sports Festival, which commenced on Sunday in conjunction with Access Bank. The Governor flagged off the festival tagged the “Prosperity/Access Unity Games” at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, the state capital. Diri said his government realised that sports was the best medicine for the mind and body hence it is investing much resources in the sector. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted him as saying that the best way to be prosperous was in one’s health, stressing that sports was not only a competitive event but also medicinal. He also stated that his administration, known as the Prosperity Government, decided to domesticate the National Sports Festival to meaningful engage youths of the state and encourage...

 . ..appreciates elders, residents ...says govt 'll reach more areas with devt Governor of Oyo State, 'Seyi Makinde, has called on his co-contestants in last Saturday's governorship election in which he emerged victorious, to join hands with him to move the state to greater heights. Governor Makinde, who described his electoral success as a victory for the people of the state, added that he is open to working with the ideas of his co-contestants wherever they are found to be superior to his. According to him, everyone must now come together in the interest of Oyo State. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the Governor stated this at the Fresh 105.9 FM, promising to reach more people with development and to continue to deliver quality projects that will touch all sectors of the state. The Governor added that he would also go ahead to put the sticky points learnt during the campaign period into practice, just as he would c...

  …I'll tour all zones on thank-you visit, Gov says Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has stated that he will devote time to visit all zones of the state to appreciate residents for the confidence reposed in him as reflected in his unprecedented victory in 31 of the 33 Local Governments of the state. The Governor said this on Thursday, when he hosted the Oyo North Senatorial Candidate of the Accord Party, Hon. Shina Peller, who led members of the party to the Agodi Government House, Ibadan, to congratulate him on his re-election. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the Governor appreciated the members of the Accord Party and all residents of the state for their support in Saturday’s governorship and House of Assembly election, assuring that efforts put into re-electing him would not be in vain. The Governor equally charged Peller and other National Assembly candidates who lost in the election not to lose hope and that those...