May 6, 2024
the Joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives on Aviation has announced plans to probe the Safety Investigations Bureau and airlines operating in Nigeria over alleged sharp practices.
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The Chairman House Committee on Aviation Technology, ABIODUN AKINLADE disclosed on Sunday, saying the committee would ensure the safety of Nigerians flying on local and international airlines.
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He added that safety of citizens was a priority of the 10th National Assembly, hence, a summit has been proposed for all stakeholders and operators in the industry to comply with global set standards.
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According to the lawmaker, there were loopholes in the aviation industry that needed attention, which the joint committees of the upper and lower legislative chambers would like to address in the interest of air travelers.
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To address the current challenges in the industry, he said necessary amendments will be carried out by the legislators.
May 6, 2024
The Federal Government has pledged to review the law imposing sentencing for suicide attempts.
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The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince LATEEF FAGBEMI, SAN, said FG would liaise with the 36 States to reappraise the extant laws prohibiting suicide.
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The AGF, in a statement he made available to newsmen said he gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the Asido Foundation, a non-governmental organisation – NGO.
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The NGO promotes mental health advocacy and reforms with a view to improving awareness, reducing stigma, discrimination as well as empowering persons with mental disorders and their families.
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He identified the provision of quality health care as a major priority area of the President BOLA TINUBU-led administration.
May 3, 2024
all Public and Private Primary, Secondary and Technical Schools in Akwa Ibom State will resume for Third Term 2023/2024 academic session on Monday 6th May, 2024.
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Parents and Guardians are advised to facilitate the return of their children and wards to school on the resumption date as academic activities will immediately begin in earnest.
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In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Lady ROSE BASSEY, the Heads of schools are expected to have resumed at least 3 working days to resumption date, for a pre-resumption meeting with their staff to further prepare for the success of the term, as directed by the State Government.
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Management of schools and teachers are hereby implored to be diligent in discharging their duties as government will not condone lateness of teachers to School or students’ loitering during school hours.
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The Ministry of Education on behalf of the State Government, wishes all pupils, students and teachers a fruitful and successful 2023/2024 academic session.
May 3, 2024
Governor UMO ENO, has disclosed plans to train all Permanent Secretaries through the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), stressing the need for adequate capacity building.
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Governor ENO, who stated this at the May edition of Government House Monthly Covenant Service, held at the Banquet Hall, Uyo maintained that government will turn some of its idle assets, both within and outside the State, to profitable ventures.
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Governor ENO also disclosed his plan to overhaul the Ibom Icon Hotel for maximum utilisation, adding that the planned recruitment of health workers in the State will follow a fair and transparent process.
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He stated that the recruitment examination will be computer-based, in compliance with international best practices; urging interested candidates to strive to be selected on merit.
