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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 and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, made the call after laying a wreath at the National Arcade to commemorate the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, led by President Muhammadu Buhari.

    He lauded the national attention being accorded the nation’s armed forces through the annual celebration of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, and said it is time to do more for members of of the armed forces still serving and those who have retired, while not neglecting the families of the fallen heroes.

    Saraki said: “I must commend the Federal Government for its commitment to ensure that the nation’s armed forces are fully catered for in terms of operational logistics and welfare packages. But there is room for more when you consider that these are men who have given their all and continue to give their all for the security, stability and prosperity of the country.

    “While serving members of the armed forces must be made to feel that their effort at protecting the territorial integrity of the country and assisting in the maintenance of law and order internally – often at the risk of their very lives – is not in vain, the welfare of the immediate families of all our fallen heroes must be given due consideration,” he stated.

    While commending the leadership and members of the Nigerian armed forces for their continuous support to civil authorities in ensuring the safety of lives and property in all parts of the country, he called on them not to relent in restoring peace to all troubled parts of the country.

    He pledged that the National Assembly will continue to ensure that all bills relating to the armed forces’ operation and welfare are given accelerated consideration and passage from time to time.

  • World Teachers’ Day: FG promises improved welfare, productivity

    The Federal Government has promised to improve the welfare packages of teachers across the country in order to facilitate better productivity and commitment.

    This was revealed by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu in Abuja during the ministerial briefing towards the 2017 World Teachers’ Day scheduled for October 5.

    The minister noted that the theme for this year’s celebration, “Teaching in Freedom, Empowering Teachers,” reaffirms that peace and security are needed for the development of any nation.

    He said teachers deserved to be appreciated for their role in nation building and assured the teachers of full payment of their salaries.

    He said the ministry of education is in partnership with state ministries to fashion out ways to improve payment of teachers’ salaries.

    In his words: “Irrespective of any sector, whether formal or informal, everything depends on teachers”.

    A UNESCO representative, Uchenna Udoji said there is an urgent need to collectively reflect on the status of Nigerian teachers and the conditions under which they operate.

    He urged the Nigerian government and all stakeholders to place priorities on màjor challenges facing the teaching profession in Nigeria and how the nation can produce quality, highly skilled and motivated teachers and ensure consistent remuneration of teachers salaries.

    Also speaking at the briefing, the president of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, Michael Alogba, commended teachers for their resourcefulness, dedication and resilience in carrying out their professional tasks.

    “The annual observance of this important day has helped to reawaken the consciousness of the nation and its citizenry to the important role of teachers and the need for teachers to be accorded a status commensurate with the role they play in society,” he said.

    The NUT president urged teachers in Nigeria to remain patriotic and contribute their best to the growth of the nation.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that World Teachers’ Day, backed globally by UNESCO was first marked in Nigeria on October 5, 1994.

  • Eid-el-Kabir: Ambode restates commitment to residents’ welfare

    Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State says the welfare and well-being of residents, irrespective of their location within the state, remains the utmost concern of his administration.

    Ambode said this on Saturday at the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in Ibeju-Lekki area of the state.

    He assured the residents that this would be without prejudice to their ethnic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.

    According to the governor, the annual celebration signifies the triumph of faith and the assurance that the Almighty Allah will always open ways for those who have absolute trust in His grace.

    Ambode also urged Muslims to sustain their good acts and behaviour beyond the celebration.

    “In this celebration, there is a great lesson for all of us especially as we strive to achieve the Lagos of our collective dream.

    ” We must remain hopeful and keep faith in the absolute power of Allah to turn our aspirations into reality.

    “It is, however, very important for all of us to play our own part as Prophet Ibrahim did,” Ambode said.

    Earlier, the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Alhaji Muslim Folami said that the event was being celebrated in 20 local government areas of the state in accordance with the vision of an inclusive government.