Tag: Governors
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Convention: Why we supported Secondus as chairman – PDP Governors
Some governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Sunday explained why they supported the candidature and eventual emergence of Prince Uche Secondus as the chairman of the party in its December 9 national convention held in Abuja. The governors said they supported the new PDP chairman because of his strength,…
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Use Paris Club windfalls responsibly, Intervention Group advises Governors
The Nigeria Intervention Movement (NIM) has noted with interest, the release of the third tranche of ‘Paris Club Refunds’ to State Governments. It is particularly gratifying that this release is coming on the heels of a festive period. NIM, therefore, urges State Governments to seize the opportunity of this latest release to settle the outstanding…
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Aftermath of Abuja meeting: Governors, State Assemblies agree to hold public hearing on 1999 constitution
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum and the Speakers of the State Houses of Assembly have resolved to hold public hearing on ongoing efforts to amend certain sections of the 1999 constitution. The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Abdul-Aziz Yari, and the Chairman, Conference of Speakers, Ismaila Kamba, made this known when they addressed newsmen at…
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Buhari, governors and workers’ salaries, By Ehichioya Ezomon
By Ehichioya Ezomon As majority of Christians, and many non-Christians prepare to mark the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ this Christmastide, let’s spare a thought for the Nigerian workers and retirees at the state and local government levels, who may not join in the revelry due to non-payment of (arrears of) salaries and/or…
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Protect women against abuse, Ambode Urges Governors
…As Ajimobi, Aregbesola, Dickson, Others Underscore Women’s Role In Nation Building Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday acknowledged the resilient nature of women and their strategic role in national development, saying that it was important for concerted efforts to be made to protect them against abuse and anything that can inhibit their progress.…
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Northern senators, governors converge on Katsina over restructuring, 2018 budget
The Northern Senators’ Forum (NSF) and the 19 northern governors would on Monday converge on Katsina for a three-day retreat to deliberate on the agitations for restructuring of the country. The Chairman of the forum, Abdullahi Adamu, told newsmen in Abuja that the retreat would also focus on how to improve the security situation in…
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South east governors to meet on PDP chairmanship candidate: Umahi
South East governors belonging to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party will meet soon to decide on a consensus candidate for the chairmanship of their party. Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state disclosed the planned meeting, but he did not indicate the date it would take place. He spoke in Abakaliki on Tuesday, during the vote-seeking…
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Dokpesi wants PDP governors to play pivotal role at convention
A national chairmanship aspirant of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Raymond Dokpesi, said PDP governors had crucial roles to play at Saturday’s national convention of the party. Dokpesi said on Tuesday night, while addressing members of the party in Abia at its secretariat in Umuahia, that as leaders of the party in their states, the…
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Paris Club Refunds: Senate queries Buhari’s approval of funds to governors
The Senate on Thursday resolved to probe how the Paris Club Refunds and other bailout funds to state governors by President Muhammadu Buhari were approved. The Senate’s decision followed a point of order raised by Sen. Samuel Anyanwu (PDP- Imo) during plenary, who afterwards, sought the leave of the Senate to move a motion on…
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Biafra: We are committed to a united Nigeria – South-South, South-East Governors
Governors from the South-east and South-south Zones on Monday rejected calls for the breakup of the country while rallying support for its continued existence as an indivisible entity. The governors made their position known in a communiqué issued at the end of an extensive meeting of the South-east/South-south Governors Forum in Owerri. They reiterated that…