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  • Fayose appoints new commissioners

    Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State on Friday named new members of the State Executive Council.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Fayose had about a month ago dissolved the Ekiti State Executive Council.

    The appointment of the new commissioners was contained in a statement by Fayose’s Special Adviser on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka.

    Those appointed and their designations are Barrister Kola Kolade, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice; Hon. Ayo Alabi. Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; Hon Lanre Ogunsuyi, Information, Youths and Sports; and Hon Taye Otitoju, Lands.

    Others are Hon. Gbenga Olajide, Budget and Planning; Hon Jide Egunjobi, Education, Science and Technology; Chief Tunde Ogunleye, Water Resources; and Olayinka Ogundayomi, Women Affairs.

  • Charge money for bail, be dismissed from service, IG warns commissioners, officers

    The Inspector General of Police, (IGP), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has warned Commissioners of Police (CPs) and officers under their commands to adhere to the ‘bail is free’ campaign of the force or risk dismissal from service.

    The IG also warns the top notch in the force to be professional in handling criminal cases.

    The force spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said Idris gave the warning at a meeting with the Deputy Inspector-Generals (DIGs), Assistant Inspector-General (DIGs) and CPs.

    The inspector-general cautioned them against illegal investigation of cases, unlawful and prolonged detention of suspects.

    He warned that any policeman caught taking bribe before granting suspects bail would be dismissed from service.

    “As you are all aware, bail is free. Always sensitise officers and men in your commands on this because anyone caught violating this act will be dismissed from service.

    “The law as we know is blind. We represent the most visible arm of justice and we must use that power prudently.

    ”We must embrace change as the only permanent fixture in life.

    “I expect the highest standard from you. Don’t let anybody buy your conscience but hold on to the ethics. I want you to be very professional,” he said.

    Idris said the era of bribery and corrupt practices in the police circle was over.

    He warned that any senior police officer found to be engaged in corrupt practices would face the full wrath of the law.

    The inspector-general urged them to change the public perception of the force through their conducts.

    He charged them to be very civil in relating with the public and respect the people’s socio-cultural values.

    He assured them of the Federal Government’s readiness to address the challenges facing the force.

     

     

    NAN

  • Ugwuanyi reshuffles cabinet, fires 3 commissioners, appoints 2 new others

    Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Thursday in a major cabinet shakeup fired three commissioners and appointed two new others.

    The three commissioners affected in the exercise include Dr. Godwin Udeuhele (Commissioner for Information), Mr. Charles Ndukwe (Commissioner for Youth and Sports) and Barrister Smart Ogbe (Commissioner for Inter-Governmental Affairs).

    The two new commissioners sworn in during the meeting of the State Executive Council include Mr. Ogbuagu Anikwe who now takes charge of Information and Mr. Joseph Udedi who was deployed to the Ministry of Youth and Sport.

    The changes came as a first step in the move by Governor Ugwuanyi to reshape his cabinet in order to further enhance effective delivery of good governance to the people of Enugu state.

    The new helmsman at the State Ministry of Information, Mr. Ogbuagu Anikwe, a veteran journalist and public communications strategist, joined the State Executive Council from BusinessDay Newspaper where he was serving as chairman of Editorial Board of the outfit.

    Anikwe who had over the past decades cut his teeth in the journalism profession was News Editor at The Guardian and later Editor of Daily Times of Nigeria.

    The new commissioner had also worked as World Bank consultant for the Federal Inland Revenue and a number of State Governments.

    He was also the spokesman for the Federal Government’s Committee on Power Sector Reforms, working with the Presidential Taskforce on Power and the Federal Ministry of Power.

    Hence, he has brought a huge depth of wealth of experience to bear on his new task as the Government spokesman in the coal city state.

  • ‘No room for Corruption in my government,’ Obaseki tells new Commissioners

    ‘No room for Corruption in my government,’ Obaseki tells new Commissioners

    Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Thursday swore in 18 commissioners, saying that “there is no room for corruption in his administration’’.

    Addressing the commissioners made up of 15 males and 3 females at Government House, Benin, the governor said their appointment was a call to service and not to make money or accumulate wealth.

    He said the commissioners were nominated by their various local government councils and they should live up to the confidence reposed on them.

    “We expect that you live above board; your confirmation by the Edo House of Assembly goes to show that you were found worthy to serve the state.

    “This is the time to build institutions; it is not a time to think about self, but to work for the common good of the people.

    “Bring your experiences to bear and treat staff with respect and follow laid down rules,’’ he said.

    Obaseki urged the commissioners to come up with innovative solutions that would help increase internally generated revenue in the state.

    The governor also tasked them on loyalty, accountability and to key into the ICT initiative of the present administration.

    Giving a vote of thanks on behalf of other commissioners, Mr Osagie Inegbedion‎, appreciated the governor for the opportunity given to them to serve.

    Inegbedion said that their appointment was a call to service, saying “we are committed to serve’’.

    The Commissioners are: Mr Yekini Idaiye (Akoko-Edo), Mr Paul Ohonbamu (Egor)‎, Mr E. Agbale (Esan-Central), Mr Emmanuel Usoh (Esan North-East), Magdalene Ohenhen (Esan South-East) and Amiolemen Osahon (Esan-West).

    Others are: Mr Joseph Ugheoke‎ (Etsako-Central), Mr Mika Amonokha (Etsako-East), Mrs Mariam Abubakar (Etsako-West),‎ Osagie Inegbedion‎ (Igueben), Erimona Oye‎ (Ikpoba-Okha) and Prof. Yinka Omoregbe‎ (Oredo).

    Also sworn-in were: Mr Osaze Osemwegie-Ero (Orhionmwon), Mr Monday Osaigbovo (Ovia North-East), Dr Christopher Adesotu (Ovia South-West), Mr Jimoh Ijegbai‎ (Owan-East), Mr Okun Reginald (Owan-West) and Dr David Osifo‎ (Uhunmwode).

     

     

    NAN

  • ‘Wike fired us for questioning usage of N150bn loan, others’ – sacked Rivers commissioner

    • He is the only one making all the money while the commissioners cannot pay their children’s school

    Some facts have emerged why Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike yesterday called for the dissolution of his cabinet.

    According to one of the affected commissioners who reached out to TheNewsGuru.com on condition of anonymity on the whole issue, Wike was said to have been angered after some of his commissioners’accused him of being too self-centered in the affairs of running the state, especially as it involves financial decisions.

    Our source furthered, “We were like rubber stamp Commissioners just like the members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. We don’t talk in Executive Council meetings. Only the Governor does the talking.

    “The governor starts the meetings with intimidating talks and ends the meetings with even more intimidating and threat-filled talks.

    “We had an Executive Council meeting, there and then we told the governor to treat us as people that are also part of the government. One of us stood up to tell Wike boldly that he is the only one making all the money while the commissioners cannot pay their children’s school fees, hospital bills and other bills.”

    “He went on to ask the Governor to explain to them what he did with the over N150 billion loan he took from banks in addition to statutory allocations from FAAC running into billions. He also asked the Governor to explain to them what he used the recently released Paris Club Refund of about N35 billion for.

    “At this point, Wike got so livid and went straight to the bold commissioner and said…”I have the power to hire and fire and I will activate it here and now, Simeon, announce their sack immediately, enough of this nonsense’.”

  • Ikpeazu dissolves cabinet, retains chief of staff, two commissioners

    Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State on Friday dissolved his entire cabinet leaving just two commissioners in office.

    Those he retained are Commissioners of Finance, Obinna Oriaku and Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Umeh Kalu.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the governor also sacked his personal aides including all Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistant.​

    The Chief of Staff retains his position but the S​ecretary to the State Government, Dr Eme Okoro was also removed.

    The sack is with immediate effect.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that no reason was given by the governor for the action.

     

  • Teachers’ strike: Al-Makura deploys commissioners, permanent secretaries to invigilate NECO exams

    The Nasarawa State Government has said it won’t be moved by the strike action embarked upon by teachers on its payroll as arrangements have been concluded to deploy commissioners and permanent secretaries of MDAs in the state to invigilate the National Examination Council (NECO) examinations.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the NECO examination has been scheduled to hold between May 25, 2017 and July 25, 2017.

    “The examination will hold as scheduled; we have made adequate arrangements to ensure it is hitch-free. Commissioners and permanent secretaries will invigilate,” Abdulahi Agwai, permanent secretary in the education ministry, said on Friday in Lafia.

    He said that school principals, vice principals and other senior non-academic staff had also also been enlisted as invigilators.

    Agwai assured parents that the strike would not affect the examination, and advised them to send their wards to school.

    “Many officers in the education ministry, like chief inspectors and supervisors, are also at work. These categories of officers will even be more than enough to invigilate and supervise the exercise in all centres,” he said.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), embarked on an indefinite strike on May 12, to press for improved working conditions.

    Its chairman, Gabriel Agbashi, has directed the teachers to remain at home and await further directive from the union’s leadership.

  • 3years after re-election, Aregbesola sends names of Commissioners, others to Assembly

    Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State on Tuesday forwarded names of his proposed cabinent members to the State Assembly for approval three years after winning re-election.

    TheNewsGuru.com recalls that Aregbesola was re-elected as governor of the state in 2014.

    The State Assembly confirmed a receipt of 39 nominees for Commissioners and Special Advisers from Aregbesola.

    Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Najeem Salaam, read the letter from the governor at the plenary session.

    The letter reads in part: “Pursuant to Sections 192 (2) and 196 (2) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), I have the honour to forward the list of nominees for consideration and confirmation by the house of assembly as Commissioners and Special Advisers”.

    Among the nominees are Mr Kolapo Alimi, former commissioner, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Mr Bashiru Ajibola, a former adviser, Special Duties.

    Sen. Hussein Mudasiru, who represented Osun West Senatorial District between 2011 and 2015, also made the list.

    Other former commissioners on the list include Ms Mobolaji Akande, Human Resources and Capacity Building; Mrs Toun Adegboyega, Women and Children Affairs and Mr Ismail Jaiyeoba, Commerce, Cooperatives, Industry and Empowerment.

    Former special advisers on the list include Kunle Ige, Community Development and Rural Affairs; Mr Bola Ilori, Environment; Mrs Latifat Giwa, Education and Dr Rafiu Isamotu, Health.

    Others former special advisers are Mr Biyi Odunlade, Youths, Sports and Special Needs; Mr Bisi Odewumi, Local Government and Dr Olalekan Yinusa, Commerce and Cooperatives.

    A former Chief Whip of the house of assembly, Mr Binuyo Ipoola and Assistant Chief of Staff to the governor, Mr Mudasiru Toogun, also made the list.

    Similarly, Osun Assembly, also on Tuesday, screened 22 nominees for the Caretaker Committee Management for the 30 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 31 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state.

    Salaam, had before commencement, warned that any nominee who has yet to pay his or her tax to date would not be screened.

    Further screening will continue on Wednesday (today).

  • Osinbajo swears in five NPC commissioners

    Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday swore in five commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC).

    The event was held at the Council Chamber before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja.

    Those who took oath of office were Eyitayo Oyetunji, Benedict Ukpong, Haliru Bala, Patricia Iyanya and Gloria Izonfo.

    President Muhammadu Buhari had in line with Section 154 (1) of the Constitution forwarded their names to the National Assembly.

    The Senate had also confirmed the quintet for the appointments.

  • Buhari appoints Commissioners for Interior Board

    Buhari appoints Commissioners for Interior Board

    President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of retired Major-Gen. Emmanuel Bassey and Mr Ado Ja’afar as Commissioners for the Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Services Board (CDFIPB).

    This is contained in a statement issued by the acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido on Monday in Abuja.‎

    The statement said that their appointments take immediate effect.

    Bassey is a retired Major-General in the Nigerian Army, while Ja’afar is a retired Assistant Controller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).‎

    The Board comprises a Chairman (Minister of Interior), two Commissioners, heads of the agencies under the interior ministry, legal adviser and representative of the Ministry of Interior.