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December 3, 2024 Senator Oshiomole Insists Local Government Autonomy is Sacrosanct
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Senator Oshiomole Insists Local Government Autonomy is Sacrosanct

Former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Senator Representing Edo North senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator ADAMS OSHOMOLE has said the local government autonomy is sacrosanct and must be upheld.

He made the assertion during a dialogue organised by the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution government autonomy today Monday, December 2, 2024.

OSHOMOLE said the funds for local government would not be misappropriated as speculated by many, if the full financial autonomy is granted to the 774 local government councils.

The Deputy Speaker of the House and Chairman of the Committee, BENJAMIN KALU, in his address stated that the national dialogue aimed to consolidate ideas for a robust discourse on the independence of local government administration in Nigeria.

The Deputy Speaker added that the committee would commence zonal public hearings in January 2025.

December 3, 2024 Obong Victor Attah Tasks Ibom Golf Resort to Attract International Competition to the Facility
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Obong Victor Attah Tasks Ibom Golf Resort to Attract International Competition to the Facility

Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Architect Obong VICTOR ATTAH, has urged management of Ibom Golf and Country Club, to introduce international flavour to Ibom Golf competition by inviting renowned world class golfers in order to give the golf course the exposure it deserves.

Speaking at the recent 86th birthday anniversary celebration organized in his honour by members of Ibom Golf and Country Club, in Uyo, the former Governor also known as the Father of Modern Akwa Ibom, suggested that the state government also bring in Polo and fishing competition as that would get more attraction to the State.

Meanwhile, in an interview with newsmen, the Captain of Ibom Golf and Country Club, ISUA ARCHIBONG, explained that they chose to celebrate the former Governor whom they call Arc of Ibom Golf, during his birthday period for giving them a place where they can have fun for their wellbeing, network with all classes of people by arranging a tournament to honour him.

Similarly, Chairman of the Central planning Committee, SAMUEL THOMAS, said it has become a tradition to celebrate the living sage who, as Governor twenty-two years ago, built for Akwa Ibom State, the best Golf Course in West Africa and to which Akwa Ibom is the toast of golfers and for golfers in Nigeria and outside.

He used the opportunity to thank all their sponsors including Ibom Air, Nsik Motors, Ubotex, E-Motion, Equatorial Trust Goddy’s Chemical, the planning committee as well as the Club management whom he described as exceptional.

December 3, 2024 NUJ Akwa Ibom Begins 2024 Press Week
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NUJ Akwa Ibom Begins 2024 Press Week

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, has commenced its 2024 Press Week with the theme Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Media Ethics and Content Modulation.

The opening ceremony, held yesterday at the NUJ Press Centre, Information Drive,Uyo featured Cultural Display, keynote address by CEO, Start Innovation Hub, Mr. HANSON JOHNSON, penal discussion on the theme, among others.

In his welcome address, Chairman of the 2024 Press Week, Comrade SAMUEL AYARA, said the theme is premised on the need for workable alternatives following the distortion that technologies have caused for the global community.

Also speaking, the Chairman of NUJ, Akwa Ibom State Council,Comrade AMOS ETUK urged journalists to embrace Artificial Intelligence – AI, as it has come to stay.

Delivering his keynote address, Mr. JOHNSON highlighted approaches to content modulation, while Chairman on the Occasion, Hon. MARTINS ESIN, representing Oron Federal Constituency at the House Representatives spoke on the need to work on the ethical loopholes introduced by AI.

On his part, the Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Information, Comrade INI EMEMOBONG called on Journalist to learn how to deconstruct AI to fit into our cultures.

The panelists, a Lecturer from the University of Uyo, DR ABASIFREKE IDIONG, Member Representing Etinan State Constituency at the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly, Hon. UDUAK UFOT and CEO, Finbarr’s Consult, Mr. ANIEKME FINBARR spoke on how Journalists can use AI to their advantage.

Activities for the 2024 Press Week continues today with a free medical service for Journalists at the NUJ press centre by 8am, while Thursday is for Dinner and Award night at Emerald Event Centre, Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo by 6pm.

December 3, 2024 NLC in Akwa Ibom Threatens Shut down from December 4
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NLC in Akwa Ibom Threatens Shut down from December 4

The Akwa Ibom State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress – NLC has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike from Wednesday, December 4, 2024 if the new Minimum Wage agreement that will state the effective date of the implementation is not signed by midnight of Tuesday.

The decision formed the resolutions reached during an emergency State Executive Council Meeting of NLC held yesterday in Uyo.

As contained in a Communiqué signed by the state Chairman of NLC – Comrade SUNNY JAMES, the workers urged Governor UMO ENO to direct the signing of the agreement, while the workers verification exercise is ongoing.

NLC explained that they are extending the action, which was scheduled to commence on Sunday, December 1, by three days because of the burial of the first lady.

The Labour Union noted that workers will also be directed to come out en mass to the Government House gate at wellington Bassey way Uyo, on Monday, December 9, to massively protest for their new minimum wage payment.

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