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Governor Mbah Tasks Traditional Rulers On Community Security
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has inaugurated the 8th Council of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, urging the royal fathers to take charge of their communities’ security in collaboration with the government at all levels.
The council’s chairman, Igwe Samuel Asadu, traditional ruler of Edem-Ani Autonomous Community in Nsukka local government area, pledged to support the administration’s vision, mobilize against insecurity, and ensure the government’s success.
During the inauguration at the House of Chiefs Chamber of the Enugu State House of Assembly Complex, Governor Mbah emphasized that the role of traditional institutions extends beyond preserving culture and tradition to promoting peace, unity, and serving as the government’s representatives in their communities.
He said, “Beyond being the custodians of our tradition and culture, you are also the government’s eyes and ears in your communities. We expect to work with you in partnership to address security challenges.”
The governor urged the royal fathers to closely collaborate with the government and their subjects, acting as agents of positive change and helping their communities understand and appreciate the government’s policies on education, infrastructure, healthcare, security, and general wellbeing.
Highlighting the administration’s impactful projects, Governor Mbah mentioned the deliberate steps being taken to ensure quality education for all children of learning age through the establishment of 260 smart green schools across the electoral wards. He added that the focus on education, youth skills acquisition, and human capacity building are vital in combating insecurity.
He also noted that the administration’s robust programs would be difficult to accomplish if traditional rulers lived outside their communities, as their presence is crucial for community development.
State Commissioner for Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Okey Ogbodo, congratulated the new council and explained that the selection process was based on fidelity, integrity, and commitment to the government’s development programs, in accordance with section 3(1) of the state traditional rulers’ law.
Igwe Asadu, reacting to the inauguration, pledged to ensure the administration’s success and praised Governor Mbah as an agent of positive change. He highlighted that the first state-financed project in their community’s history was initiated by the Mbah administration.
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- Spain vs Canada
- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
- Mexico vs USA
- North Korea vs Austria
- Germany vs Argentina
- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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