Tag: Welfare
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Reps Deputy Majority Whip tasks leaders on welfare for less privileged Nigerians
Reps Deputy Majority Whip tasks leaders on welfare for less privileged Nigerians
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Nigerian Army restates commitment to welfare of personnel
The Nigerian Army has reiterated commitment to improve the welfare of its personnel towards effective discharge its constitutional mandate. Maj.-Gen. Usman Mohammed, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Kaduna, gave the assurance during the inauguration of Officers Transit Accommodation at the 73 Battellion, Janguza, on Sunday in Kano. Mohammed said the Chief of Army…
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ASUU and the welfare of academics! – Hope Eghagha
The last time I made a public comment on the ASUU and federal government ding-dong affair titled ‘ASUU Members as National Farmers’, my tongue was in my cheek. That is, I entertained my readers (I think) to no end. This at the expensive expense of the Education Minister of State, judging from the reactions I…
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Saraki canvasses increased welfare for displaced persons
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has joined the global community to canvass that more attention should be given to the welfare of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) still trapped in various camps across the country as a result of the Boko Haram insurgency and banditry in the North East and North West parts of…
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Ihedioha reassures traders' welfare, market development
…as traders laud government policies Governor of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha CON, has reiterated his commitment to ensuring the welfare of traders in the state. The governor also said his government is poised to providing basic infrastructure as part of his plans towards ensuring a conducive environment for business and economic boost in…
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Teachers’ welfare key to reviving education in Nigeria – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja said reviving the educational sector, with renewed focus on teaching valuable lessons like integrity in schools, will require giving priority to the welfare and training of teachers, who directly create the enabling environment for learning. Buhari spoke while receiving a delegation from the Arewa House Centre for Historical…
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Workers’ welfare: Has labour lost the plot? By Henry Boyo
By Henry Boyo The Oranised Labour movement celebrated this year’s 2018 May-Day with the traditional processions and fiery speeches from Labour Leaders in various State Capitals, including Abuja. Labour’s focal demand is for a steep upward reviewed of the present N18,000 Minimum Wage to N56,000/month. On their part, however, the Nigerian Labour Congress, “has decided…
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Dogara tasks EFCC on better welfare package for staff
The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Yakubu Dogara, on Wednesday paid a working visit to the new head office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), describing it as ‘a dream come true’, while advocating for better welfare package for staff. Dogara, who stated this at the EFCC’s new office, said the huge…
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Workers’ Day: FG pledges commitment to enhance workers’ welfare
he Federal Government has pledged its commitment to enhance workers’ welfare and prosperity for all citizens in the country. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, made this pledge in a statement signed by Mr Samuel Olowookere, Director of Press in the ministry to mark the 2018 Workers’ Day celebration. Ngige said that workers…
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Saraki seeks enhanced welfare for Military, Nigerian Legion
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called on the Federal Government and military authorities to prioritize the welfare of both their serving and retired personnel, in view of the enormous sacrifices they render to sustain the peace and security of the country. Saraki, according to a statement by his Special Adviser, Media…