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October 5, 2021 South South Governors to Launch Regional Security Outfit
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South South Governors to Launch Regional Security Outfit

Governors from the South-South region of the Country on Monday October 4th held a meeting at the Government house, Port Harcourt, Rivers state to discuss issues affecting their respective states. Chief among the decisions reached was the decision to launch a regional security outfit, in response to current security challenges plaguing the Country.

 

A Communique was released after the meeting which reads thus;

COMMUNIQUE OF THE MEETING OF THE BRACED (SOUTH-SOUTH) GOVERNORS COUNCIL HELD AT THE RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT HOUSE, PORT HARCOURT ON MONDAY 4TH OCTOBER 2021.
The BRACED Governors’ Council met on Monday, October 4th, 2021 at the Conference Room of the Rivers State Governor’s House, Port Harcourt. The meeting was presided over by Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, Chairman of Council and Governor of Delta state. Also in attendance were the governors of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Edo.
After extensive deliberation, the Council resolved
1.Bearing in mind that most of the BRACED states have established their state security organs, approved the regional security architecture which would be launched soon.
2.Unequivocally supports the decision for states to collect Value Added Tax (VAT) and resolved to join the suit before the Supreme Court.
3.Council urged the President and the National Assembly to take necessary measures to review some unfair aspects of the recently signed Petroleum Industry Bill to ensure fairness and equity. It urged that the amendment should include a clear definition of host communities and that the trustees should be appointed by State Governments.
4.Council called upon the President and the Federal Government to uphold the law establishing the Niger Delta Development Commission by appropriately constituting its Board.
In addition, it expressed the hope that the Federal Government would make the forensic audit report public and deal justly and fairly with the report with a view to strengthening the capacity of the NDDC to meet its obligations to the people of the region.
5.Council regretted that the President and the Federal Government had generally failed to give reasoned consideration to requests made by the region during the dialogue with a special Federal delegation led by Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Chief of Staff to the President. Notable among the requests were the relocation of NNPC subsidiaries and IOCs headquarters to the Niger Delta and the completion of a number of Federal projects in the region, notably, roads.
At the end of deliberations, Council expressed its appreciation to the Chairman and commended the host governor for his warm hospitality and the success of the meeting. It commended the Director-General of the Commission for his unweaving commitment to the region’s aspiration and the work of the Commission done at Port Harcourt this day, Monday, October 4, 2021
Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi O. Okowa
Governor, Delta State………………….…………………………………………..…………………….
Chief (Senator) Douye Diri
Governor, Bayelsa State………………….………………………………………………………………
Chief (Barr.) Nyesom E. Wike
Governor, Rivers State………………….……………………………………………….…………………
Chief Emmanuel Udom
Governor, Akwa Ibom State…………………………………….….……………………………………
Mr Godwin N. Obaseki,
Governor, Edo State………………….……………………………………………………………………..
Amb. Joe Keshi, Director-General ………………….………………………..………………………………………………..
BRACED Commission

October 5, 2021 Work is Set to Commence in Earnest at The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi
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Work is Set to Commence in Earnest at The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi

The Minister of Education, Alhaji Adamu Adamu has restated the Federal Government’s readiness to commence work at the proposed site of the University of Technology , Ikot Abasi. The Minister gave the assurance when he led a delegation for an inspection of the proposed site of the University, located at Ikot Ukpoinua village, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area.

Alhaji Adamu who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education Arch. S. T Echono, was accompanied to the project site by the former Minister and Pro Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma. Others include, Executive Secretary, National University Commission, Prof Abubakar Rasheed and the Director University Education. Mrs Rakiya Gambo.

The Education Minister said all is now set for the commencement of work, as take-off funds to facilitate the project would be released in earnest.
Adamu expressed appreciation for the support and cooperation of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, saying that President Buhari is impressed by the giant infrastructural strides taking place in Akwa Ibom State.

The Minister commended the National University Council (NUC) for working assiduously in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State Government and Education stakeholders to complete work on the academic brief as regards the number of programs to be run in the institution which would also be of immense benefit to the Community .
In his address, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel, lauded President Buhari for choosing Akwa Ibom State to establish a federal University of Technology.

Governor Emmanuel while applauding the gesture of Mr President, assured that the mission and vision of the new University would be vigorously pursued.
The State Chief Executive who spoke through the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet, thanked the National University Council (NUC) for putting quality assurance mechanism to ensure standard in the Nation’s tertiary institution, and called on the Federal Government and the investment community to take advantage of the existing peace in the State made possible by the ONLY GOD to invest in the State.
The Governor thanked the host Community for providing the site for the University and urged the youths to grab this God given opportunity, by desisting from destroying equipment, as it will create job opportunities and bring investors to Ikot Abasi.


Speaking earlier, the Chairman of Ikot Abasi, Hon. Joshua Affia in his welcome address, thanked Governor Udom Emmanuel for his leadership qualities and achievements in the State that has qualified Ikot Abasi to accommodate the Federal University.
He further appreciated President Buhari for choosing Akwa Ibom State to site the University and promised support and cooperation to ensure the project is a success.

Goodwill messages were presented by the political leader of Ikot Abasi, Obong O. D Etukafia, the Member representing Ikot Abasi/ Eastern Obolo Constituency, Hon Uduak Ududo. Also present at the event were, Commissioner of Rural Development, Mrs Enobong Mbobo, Vice Chancellor, Akwa Ibom State University, Prof Nse Essien. Special Assistants to the Governor on Education Monitoring, Akparawa Udeme Udofia and Dr Mrs Serah Esitikot. Others include, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Lady Rose Bassey and Directors of the Ministry of Education.

The Paramount Ruler of Ikot Abasi, Edidem Utukubom and members of Ikot Abasi village council were also present.

October 4, 2021 Fuel Scarcity Looms in Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Environs
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Fuel Scarcity Looms in Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Environs

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, Calabar Depot, yesterday, vowed to shut down its depots and over 400 petrol stations owned by its members over incessant police harassment.

IPMAN Calabar Depot is made up of over 500 members from Makurdi, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states and they are members of the eastern zone of the association.

The Eastern Zone of IPMAN has been at daggers drawn with officers of the Nigeria Police Force over alleged attempts by the police to foist a factional leadership for IPMAN across Enugu, Aba, Rivers, and Cross River.

Robert Obi,the Calabar Depot chairman of IPMAN while addressing journalists said it had become a habit for the police to harass the leadership.
Obi said: “We want to draw the attention of the general public to the continued harassment of our leadership and some members of IPMAN in the name of enforcing a directive by a top Deputy Inspector-General of Police.

“Besides, we would go further to shut down the over 20 depots in our branch and close down over 400 petrol stations to protest the attack on our office and harassment of our members. We have over suffered in the hands of the police.

“The police have no business in how we run our affairs; neither do they have the right to determine who our members are.
“They have attempted to take over our secretariat in Port Harcourt, our members resisted them there. Now they have come down to Calabar to chase our members out of our secretariat and we shall continue to resist such illegal moves.

“Our last option is to embark on an indefinite strike in the days ahead. It is the economy and the public that would suffer the consequences of the strike as other branches would not hesitate to join us in the fight to liberate IPMAN in the zone. So, we call on the federal government and police authorities to call their men to order.

Public Relations Officer the Cross River State Police Command, DSP Irene Ugbo, who was contacted by our Correspondent said the Command was not aware of the matter but promised to launch an investigation into the matter immediately to forestall any breach of Peace.

 

October 4, 2021 Akwa Ibom State Government Frowns at UnAuthorized, Illegal Fees Collection in Public Schools
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Akwa Ibom State Government Frowns at UnAuthorized, Illegal Fees Collection in Public Schools

The Akwa Ibom State Government has frowned at unauthorized levies and fees purportedly imposed on pupils and students in public primary and secondary schools in the State.

The Commissioner for Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet stated this in an interview with Journalists over the weekend, shortly after the independence day celebration in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Capital.

According to the Commissioner, several reports have been brought to her notice and accordingly, the investigative team from her office had long swing into action. She however, reassured that on conclusion of all Investigations, all erring school heads and Principals will be sanctioned accordingly.

Etiebet who reiterated that Education is free and compulsory in all public Primary and Secondary Schools in the state, cautioned those Head Teachers and Principals who are bent on sabotaging the State Government’s effort to desist from such actions.

According to the Education Boss, the massive rehabilitation of dilapidated structures in public schools, ongoing fencing projects, Prompt payment of WAEC fees, payment of subvention, recruitment of teachers, prompt payment of Teachers salaries, amongst others, are clear justification that Education remains a priority in the Governor Emmanuel’ completion agenda. She called on Teachers to compliment the state Government’s effort by discharging their responsibilities in line with the government’s Education policies.

Meanwhile, Parents and Guardians have again been advised to report all illegal charges and irregularities in public schools to the Akwa Ibom State Government through educationmonitoring1@gmail.com or 09035734549 and 07010293974 (WhatsApp and SMS only).

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