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January 11, 2025 President Bola Tinubu Departs for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

President Bola Tinubu Departs for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

President BOLA TINUBU is set to depart Abuja today Saturday for the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, which will take place from January 12 to 18 in the United Arab Emirates.

This annual summit, initiated by UAE President MOHAMED BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN, serves as a platform to advance global discussions on sustainability.

According to a statement from BAYO ONANUGA, the president’s special adviser, the event will bring together world leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to foster sustainable development and create new pathways for socioeconomic progress.

ONANUGA highlighted that the event would also offer an opportunity for leaders from business, civil society, and government to explore strategies for accelerating the transition to a sustainable economy.

January 11, 2025 Ministry of Transport Raises Concern Over Transport Tarriff Hike

Ministry of Transport Raises Concern Over Transport Tarriff Hike

The Ministry of Transport has observed with deep concern the sales of daily ticket specifically to mini bus operators in the State between ₦300 and #500 daily.

The ministry, through press release made available to Inspiration FM news, has therefore directed that the approved price is ₦300, warning that any person or group of persons found culpable in this criminal act will be arrested and prosecuted in line with the extant laws.

The statement further advised Members of the public, particularly Transport operators to be guided accordingly.

January 11, 2025 Governor Umo Eno Dissolves State Executive Council at Valedictory Meeting

Governor Umo Eno Dissolves State Executive Council at Valedictory Meeting

The meeting was chaired by HE the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, with HE the Deputy Governor, the Secretary to the State Government, the Head of the Civil Service, the Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor, All Commissioners, and the Special Adviser in attendance.
Council decisions
1. The report of the Committee on Local Business Support was presented by HC-Trade and Investment, who informed the council that the applicants had been identified and verified. After deliberation, the Council referred the report back to the committee for further work. The Governor consequently extended the life of the committee post-EXCO decision.
2. The Governor also mandated HC-Women Affairs to act, as his representative, on the outstanding events related to the Ministry OF Women Affairs and Social Welfare. This is to give her authority to act, despite the dissolution of EXCO.
3. The report on the proposed Power Summit was presented by HE the Deputy Governor. The report proposed a two-day summit to discuss and develop a roadmap to the creation, sustainability, and profitability of the new Akwa Ibom State Electricity Market. The report of the committee was received and referred for further work. The life span of the Committee was extended beyond the dissolution of the EXCO.
4. The report on the visitation to the Mother and Child Hospital in Oko-Ita was presented by HC-Economic Development, who informed the Council that the facility will soon be ready for hand-over from the SDGs Office. The committee was tasked to continue their work.
5. The report of the proposed Corporate Akwa Ibom Summit was presented by the SSG, expressing the need to effectively identify, recognize and celebrate Akwa Ibom people who are doing great things globally. The report was discussed and recommended for further work. The Committee was charged to continue their work.
6. The report on the Revitalization of Ibom Specialty Hospital was presented by HC-Health. He reported that there is a plan to engage a foreign partner, which is an internationally recognised medical brand. The report proposed equipment upgrades, and personnel upskilling among other things. The report was referred for further consideration.
7. The Dean of the College, HC-Youths and Sports expressed appreciation to the Governor for the opportunity to serve the state under his leadership, promising the continuous loyalty of the members in and out of government.
8. HE the Governor expressed satisfaction with the service delivery of the members of EXCO and assured them that they will remain a treasured part of his administration, despite the dissolution.
9. Motion for dissolution of exco was moved and seconded, consequently, HE the Governor dissolved the Executive Council.
January 10, 2025 NAFDAC Raises Concerns About Being Under-Staffed

NAFDAC Raises Concerns About Being Under-Staffed

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has said the agency is extremely under-staffed.

The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated this at a news conference in Lagos where she outlined the agency’s focus for 2025.

According to her, the number of staff that an agency has or should have depends on the population of the country because it is easier to regulate a country with one million than a country with 300 million people.

She, however, stated that going into the year, it would focus on five strategic pillars to further safeguard the nation’s health.

Adeyeye listed the pillars as strong governance and leadership, maternal, newborn, and child health, the institutionalisation of best practices, safety and quality of regulated products, and monitoring of the supply chain.

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