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OWERRI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL EMBARKS ON TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY WITH NEW SOLE ADMINISTRATOR

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… _As Hon. Chidiebere Emeribe Pledges Commitment to Enhancing Work Environment and Service Delivery_

Owerri, Imo State – June 6, 2024

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In a significant move aimed at improving service delivery and working conditions, the Sole Administrator of Owerri Municipal Council, Hon. Chidiebere Emeribe, conducted an extensive tour of the local government area’s facilities and workforce. This initiative underscores his dedication to providing quality and sustainable services to the residents of Owerri Municipal.

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The comprehensive tour allowed Hon. Emeribe to inspect various departments, interact with employees, and assess the state of work facilities. It served as a strategic medium to identify departmental needs, understand workforce distribution, and meet with Heads of Departments (HODs). Leading the tour was the staff welfare chairman, Mr. Kenneth Nwarie, who guided the Sole Administrator through the different sections of the council.


Accompanying Hon. Emeribe on this tour were key council officials, including; Mrs. Ugo Ugbaja (JP), LGA DAGS, Mr. Okereke CN, LGA HOD Personnel, Dr. Nick Obinatu, LGA Director of Finance, Mr. Chidi Ucheghara, LGA Nulge Chairman, Mrs. Chinyere Helen, LGA Internal Auditor, and Mrs. Ihezuruike Ursula, LGA Clerk.


Addressing the council workers and their respective HODs, Hon. Emeribe emphasized the importance of unified partnership and purposefulness in the execution of their duties. He commended their efforts and urged them to avoid negligence to duty, which would not be tolerated. He assured the workers of his availability and eagerness to collaborate with them to ensure continuous and profitable development within the council.

Regarding the structural facilities, Hon. Emeribe promised to address them in a bid to create a smooth, conducive, and comfortable working environment. This commitment aims to enhance the efficiency and morale of the workforce.

Mrs. Ugo Ugbaja, the LGA DAGS, lauded the Sole Administrator’s dedication and proactive approach. She described Hon. Emeribe as a progressive leader whose tenure is poised to bring significant improvements and productivity. Mrs. Ugbaja pledged the workforce’s full support and assured that all efforts would be geared towards achieving the Sole Administrator’s vision of a revitalized and highly productive Owerri Municipal Council.

The council’s renewed focus on a healthy and conducive working partnership marks a new positive dimension for Owerri Municipal. With Hon. Emeribe at the helm, the council is set to reach greater heights, ensuring that the services provided to the Owerri Municipal residents are of the highest standard.

 

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Buhari: He sent DSS to my house at midnight, I’m still alive – Igboho

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Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho has reacted to the death of former President, Muhammadu Buhari.

Igboho in a viral video, recounted how the former president allegedly ordered officers of the Department of State Services, DSS, to invade his residence at midnight.

Igboho, who claimed that the invasion was aimed at taking him out, also alleged that the former president colluded with some Yoruba indigenes.

He said, “I thank God for my life today, see life! The man that sent DSS to come and kill me in the middle of the night on July 4th 2021 has died today.

“My people, we are supposed to learn from this. That man, Muhammadu Buhari is dead, but I’m alive today. I thank God for my life.

“The man that ganged up with some stupid Yoruba people came to my house to take my life but God said no”.

Ekwutosblog reports that the former Nigerian leader died on Sunday in London after a brief illness.

His remains are expected to arrive in the country for immediate burial in Daura, Katsina state on Monday. 

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Constitution Amendment: Niger Govt submits proposal

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The Niger State Government has submitted a joint document to the House Committee on Constitution Review containing the state’s collective views and recommendations on key areas.

The areas include restructuring, devolution of powers, state policing, fiscal federalism, local government autonomy, and electoral process.

The position of the state was presented by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Nasiru Mu’azu during the public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) for the North Central Zone, Centre A, covering Niger, Kwara, and Kogi States in Minna.

The Commissioner explained that the document was developed after broad consultations and stakeholder engagement across the state.

Mu’azu also noted that the state government had made a case for additional creation of local government areas in the state while expressing optimism that the document will be given due consideration

The House Committee Consultant, Prof. Kathleen Okafor, who presented the summarised compendium of bills before the House, disclosed that it has some thematic areas based on evolving needs, which are electoral, judicial, legislative, and physical reform

“Others are inclusive governance, security and policing, devolution of powers, strengthening of institutions, the role of rural communities, traditional institutions, citizenship and Indigineship, fundamental rights, and many more,” Okafor said.

The Etsu Nupe and Chairman Niger State Council of traditional rulers, Alh Yahaya Abubakar, on behalf of the National Council of Traditional Rulers also submitted a memo on the Constitution amendment centred on creating roles for traditional rulers on matters involving religion, culture, security, and justice, among others.

Presentations for the creation of Edu State comprising Bida, Lapai and Agaie Emirates, and the Kainji State consist of Borgu and Kontagora Emirates of the present Niger State and Zuru Emirate in Kebbi State were made by Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani and Amb. Ahmed Musa Ibeto, respectively.

Similarly, representatives from Kogi and Kwara states also submitted their memos for the creation of Okun, Okura and Efesowofo states out of the present Kogi and Kwara states, respectively.

The House Committee received documents from women groups, organized labour unions and youth groups, among others, for consideration.

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BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead

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Former President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammdu Buhari is dead.

His former aide, Bashir Ahmad announced the passing of the former president on X.

 

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