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September 21, 2024 Governor Umo Eno Promises to Pay Minimum Wage To Akwa Ibom Workers

Governor Umo Eno Promises to Pay Minimum Wage To Akwa Ibom Workers

Governor UMO ENO’s has assured that he will pay the N70,000 minimum wage to state workers, but noted that he was waiting for the Federal Government to take the lead, by releasing the payment template.

Governor ENO spoke about the minimum wage and its implementation in the state, while fielding questions from newsmen earlier today.

Journalists in the state met with the Governor, in a media parley, at the banquet hall of the Government house, Uyo, as one of the events line up, to mark Akwa Ibom ‘s 37th Anniversary for it creation on September 23, 1987.

Speaking about his administration, the Governor mentioned his plans for cabinet reshuffle and indicated that this will happen anytime soon.

Governor UMO ENO who answered series of questions from newsmen,who are all members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, reiterated that his administration was committed to serving Akwa Ibom people.

September 20, 2024 60.55% of Secondary School Leavers Secured Credit Passes in English and Mathematics

60.55% of Secondary School Leavers Secured Credit Passes in English and Mathematics

828,284 candidates secured credit passes in English Language and Mathematics representing 60.55% of the candidates who sat for the 2024 Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) internal examination conducted by the National Examination Council (NECO).

Announcing the results at the headquarters of the council in Minna, the Niger State capital on Thursday, NECO Registrar, Prof DANTANI WUSHISHI, said more than million candidates sat for the examination.

WUSHISHI furthernoted that 8,407candidates were involved in malpractices in the 2024 internal examination, indicating a reduction from 12,030 in the 2023 examination.

September 20, 2024 Jega Presents Livestock Sector Reforms to President Tinubu

Jega Presents Livestock Sector Reforms to President Tinubu

Co-Chairman of the Presidential Livestock Reforms Committee, Prof ATTAHIRU JEGA, on Thursday presented a 152-page report to President BOLA TINUBU, detailing reform measures for the livestock sector.

Part of the report recommended a ten-year transformation process through which Nigerians and the government can harness gains in the sector, including the recommendations on how best to resolve issues that result in the farmers-herders crisis amicably.

The report also includes operational guidelines for the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, a new ministry created by the TINUBU administration.

JEGA equally recommended that livestock grazing and ranching should continue side by side, while the country promotes a long-term objective of having an intensive livestock sector.

Recall that Prof. JEGA who is the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)was appointed Co-Chairman of the Presidential Livestock Reforms Committee in July this year.

September 19, 2024 Enugu Rangers Depart for Angola for 2nd Leg CAF Champions League Encounter

Enugu Rangers Depart for Angola for 2nd Leg CAF Champions League Encounter

Rangers International FC of Enugu have departed the country for their CAF Champions League second preliminary round reverse leg clash against Sagrada Esperanca.

The Flying Antelopes left Akanu Ibiam International Airport aboard an Air Peace flight to Lagos before connecting a direct flight to Angola on Wednesday.

The contingent, which consists of players and officials, is expected to arrive in Luanda on Thursday.Rangers have departed the country for their CAF Champions League second preliminary round reverse leg clash against SagradaEsperanca.

The Flying Antelopes left AkanuIbiam International Airport aboard an Air Peace flight to Lagos before connecting a direct flight to Angola on Wednesday.

The contingent, which consists of players and officials, is expected to arrive in Luanda on Thursday. The encounter is billed to take place at the November 11 Stadium, Luanda, on Saturday.

The match will kick off at 3:30 pm local time. Rangers defeated Sagrada Esperenca 1-0 in the first leg last Friday.

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