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October 24, 2024 Civil Societies Applaud Governor Umo Eno for 80,000 Naira Minimum Wage
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Civil Societies Applaud Governor Umo Eno for 80,000 Naira Minimum Wage

The Chairman Civil Society Organisation in Akwa Ibom state, Mr. HARRY UDOH reacted to the State government’s announcement of 80,000 Naira as new minimum wage for all state government employees.

Recall that in a release signed by the Commissioner of Information, INI EMEOBONG, yesterday, the State Governor, Pastor UMO ENO had announced 80,000 Naira as minimum wage for workers in the state.

This, according to the release, is reflective of the state government’s commitment to improving the welfare of its workforce.

However, in his reaction to the development, Mr. HARRY UDOH commended the state government for the efforts, adding that Akwa Ibom is one the few states that have gone beyond the minimum wage threshold stipulated by the federal government.

He noted that the increase would not pose negative impact on the economy if the government drives more interventions to boost food production in the state.

October 21, 2024 Inspector General of Police Condemns Rise of Jungle Justice in the Country
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Inspector General of Police Condemns Rise of Jungle Justice in the Country

The Inspector General of Police, KAYODE EGBETOKUN, has condemned the rising cases of jungle justice across the country.

This is as he ordered the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department to investigate these incidents and bring all persons found wanting to face the full wrath of the law.

Decrying the rise in the menace, the police, in a statement by the Force Spokesperson, MUYIWA ADEJOBI, highlighted the case in Edo State where a mob attacked a police station and burnt some suspects to death on October 13.

He cautioned the general public on the consequences of such on Nigeria’s criminal justice administration, the rule of law as well as the global reputation of the country.

October 21, 2024 Akwa Ibom State Government to Pressure Contractors on Timely Delivery of Projects
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Akwa Ibom State Government to Pressure Contractors on Timely Delivery of Projects

The Akwa Ibom State Government has vowed to swing into action and exert the needed pressure on contractors handling road projects to complete them within scheduled timelines.

Commissioner for works and Fire Service, Professor ENO IBANGA gave the assurance during a press briefing to update Akwa Ibom people on road projects and infrastructural expansion investments under Governor UMO ENO’s administration.

Professor IBANGA reiterated the firm commitment by the State Government to complete road infrastructure projects inherited by previous administrations as well as completing the ones initiated by Governor UMO ENO.

The Commissioner further pleaded with citizens of the State to complement Government investments in infrastructural expansion by not erecting structures on waterways, drainages and right of ways.

He noted Governor UMO ENO has so far injected 47.93 Billion naira into Thirty-Six of the inherited projects and 4.04 Billion naira into Fifty-One of the Emergency intervention Projects inherited from the immediate past administration, bring it to a total of 51.96 Billion naira spent in that category.

October 10, 2024 MDAs to Get Sanctioned for Extra-Budgetary Expenses
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MDAs to Get Sanctioned for Extra-Budgetary Expenses

The House of Representatives has threatened to sanction any Ministry, Department or Agency of the Federal Government, engaging in extra-budgetary expenses, warning the MDAs to desist from the practice, as it is against the Constitution.

The House gave the warning during an investigative hearing into the activities and expenditure ofMinistry, Department and Agency MDAs by the Committee on Public Procurement.

Addressing Newsmen after the hearing, Chairman of the Committee, Rep. UNYIME IDEM, representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency noted that the Public Procurement Committee discovered that some MDAs are engaging in extra-budgetary expenses, a practice which runs contrary to the Constitution.

Rep IDEM warned that the house will not hesitate to sanction any MDAs, if they continue the practice of spending outside budgetary provisions, stressing that Sections 80 and 81 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, clearly explains that no public funds of the Federation shall be expended, except in the manner prescribed by the National Assembly (Appropriation Act).

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement is empowered by the Constitution to play oversight role on MDAs to ensure their expenditures are in line with budgetary provisions.

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