Category: Governance

NEMA distributes relief items to 24,000 IDPs in Katsina

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief items to about 24, 000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by banditry in Jibia and Mani Local Government Areas of Katsina State.   The relief distributed were food items made up of 13, 000 (10kg) bags of rice, 120 cartons of tin tomato, 120 cartons of seasoning cubes, 120 (20liters) kegs of vegetable oil and 120 (20kg) bags of iodized salt. Director General of NEMA, Mustapha Habib Ahmed who was represented by Kasimu Muhammad Jere, a Principal Relief and Rehabilitation Officer…

Permanent Secretaries Retreat ‘ll acquaint Accounting Officers with implementation of Public Procurement Act – BPP DG

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Director General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Mamman Ahmadu, said Permanent Secretaries retreat (PS) is aimed at equipping the Federal Permanent Secretaries with the fundamental principles of Procurement to achieve value for money.   The DG made this remarks when he delivered his welcome address during the retreat taking place at the Ibom Hotels and gulf resort, Uyo Akwa Ibom State, on Friday 27, May, 2022   He said federal Permanent Secretaries are the accounting officers in the ministries stated that under section 20 sub-section 1 of the procurement Act,…

Gov Sani Bello assigns Portfolios to new Commissioners, reshuffles cabinet

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Following the Swearing of Seven Commissioners, the Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has reshuffled his cabinet and redeployed three Commissioners to other Ministries.   A statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane disclosed that Governor Sani Bello also assigned portfolios to the newly inaugurated Commissioners who took their oath of office at the State Council Chamber on Wednesday, May 18.   The SSG further revealed that the reshuffled Cabinet was with immediate effect.   The Seven newly inaugurated Commissioners and their portfolios are…

We’re ready, prepared to host inaugural investment summit – Gov Sule

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has said the state is ready and prepared to host its inaugural investment summit scheduled for tomorrow and next.   Engineer Sule stated this on Tuesday, shortly after inspecting the Lafia airport ahead of the arrival of the former Ghanian president, John Dramani Mahama.   Dramani is expected to fly into Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital later in the day.   Chatting with the Government House press crew shortly after inspecting the airport, Engineer Sule emphasized that his administration was ready to host the…

Buhari visits Nasarawa State, Commissions Airport, CBN, Power Station, Others

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President Muhammadu Buhari has commenced a two-day Working visit to Nasarawa State on Thursday. Buhari arrived the new airport in Lafia at about 9:57am in a helicopter. He commissioned the airport which was started by the administration of the immediate past governor of the state, Senator Tanko Al-makura and completed by Governor Abdullahi Sule. Engr. Abdullahi Sule said the airport was crucial to the people of the state, North Central and entire Nigeria. He also commissioned Nasarawa Bus Terminal, Lafia, popularly called Yahaya Sabo Bus Terminal Lafia. President Buhari also…

Nasarawa Govt establishes transport firm, concessions N3.1bn Karu, Lafia bus terminals

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Nasarawa State Government has established the Nasarawa Transport Company, just as the state government concession the N3.1bn mega bus terminals newly constructed in Karu and Lafia. The state government achieved the feats through the signing of two joint venture agreements with a private firm, Diamond Stripes, during a ceremony at the Government House, on Thursday. With the agreements in place, Diamond Stripes, a major player in the transport industry, will take control and manage the N1.9bn Karu Mega Bus Terminal, as well as the N1.2bn Lafia Mega Bus Terminal. The…

Nasarawa among few states not owing LG workers, pensioners, says Gov Sule

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Nasarawa State is among the few states of the country that is not owing salaries and pension of local government workers and retirees. Governor Abdullahi Sule disclosed this while playing host to members of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) from the state, at the Government House, on Monday. According to Engineer Sule, the recent payment of two months outstanding salary arrears by local government chairmen, has taken the state to be among the very few states of the federation that are not owing local government workers salaries…

JUST IN : Buhari signs 2022 budget

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President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 appropriation bill into law. The president also signed the 2021 finance bill into law at an event at the state house on Friday. President Buhari has maintained the January to December budget cycle. This is coming less than a week after the house of representatives and senate passed the appropriation bill. Details later….

Gov Sani Bello signs 2022 Appropriation Bill into Law

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has signed over N211billion 2022 appropriation bill passed by the state Assembly into law.   Governor Sani Bello signed the bill at the Council chamber of the government house, Minna shortly before the commencement of the weekly executive council meeting.   The Governor who appreciated the efforts of the lawmakers in passing the bill in record time, maintained that his administration has being enjoying cordial relationship with the Legislative arm of government. The Governor commended the doggedness of the lawmakers in ensuring that the…

Oyetola signs 2022 Appropriation Bill into Law

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The Governor of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday signed the year 2022 Appropriation Bill into Law. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to further delivery of prosperity to the people, provision of jobs and opportunities for the youth, delivery of more infrastructure and putting Osun on a surer footing. This was even as the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Timothy Owoeye, warned the political detractors to steer clear of the House, saying he and his colleagues are solidly behind the governor and his Administration, just as Senate’s spokesman, Senator…