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December Salary Delayed To Allow Workers Meet New Year Financial Obligations

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January 3, 2023

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN,CON on Tuesday said his administration has fulfilled its promise not to owe workers’ salaries in the state.

Governor Akeredolu, who disclosed that government has already paid up till November, 2022, explained that the December salary was delayed on the advice of the Labour leaders to allow workers meet new year financial obligations.

The Governor assured that the December salary will be paid soon, while promising that the one month remaining from the inherited seven months salary arrears will also be paid before the end of his tenure.

“As you are aware, you received three alerts in December. We paid October and November, 2022. You also received leave bonus. We would have paid December but the Labour leaders advised that we delay it till January to allow you meet financial obligations. Students will resume soon. We will pay school fees.

“Also,we inherited seven months salary arrears, we paid six. Before I leave office, I will pay the remaining one.” He said.

Governor Akeredolu spoke at the Annual Prayer Meeting with Public Servants on the first working day of the year, held at the Governor’s park, Governor’s office, Akure, the state capital.

He assured that his administration would continue to give priority consideration to the well-being of the Public Service amidst competing demands from other segments of the State.

The Governor noted that in spite of the State’s lean resources, his administration will continue to do more and not shy away from its responsibility.

Arakunrin Akeredolu said he was glad to hear good testimonies on payment of salaries, prompt promotion, regular elevation, payment of inherited salary arrears and leave bonus.

He also described as heartwarming, the workers’ testimonies on the new Duty Tour Allowance, training and retraining, provision of working tools and enabling environment for the service to thrive, among others.

The Governor further assured of his administration’s resolve to improve the quality of lives of the people and deliver on promises.

Arakunrin Akeredolu thanked all public servants in the State for their cooperation, particularly the organised Labour for their understanding.

He explained that without the commitment of the workforce, his administration would not have recorded the modest feats achieved in its policy thrust.

On the 2023 General Elections, the Governor called on civil servants and the people at large to play by the rules while exercising their franchise at the poll.

“Let me reiterate for the umpteenth time that public servants are not expected to be involved in partisan politics. Absolute loyalty and commitment should be the watchword of the service.

“Again, political discourse should be civil with decorum and in statutory manner. You will note that our Administration has insulated the bureaucracy from partisan politics.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Head of Service, Pastor Kayode Ogundele disclosed that 8,415 Public Servants across the State were promoted with financial benefits in 2022.

While thanking the Governor for his continued support in all areas pertaining to issues affecting public servants in the State, the Head of Service described the Governor as worker-friendly.

“Thanks to Arakunrin’s commitment to workers’ welfare in ensuring the payment of all outstanding salaries. The present administration, in a bid to reduce shortfall in the workforce, has continued to recruit fresh hands in the critical areas of need.

“For instance, 52 temporary staff of the Ondo State Emergency Medical Services Agency (ODEMSA) were recently given permanent appointments. Moreover, Ondo State workers and retirees have had a new lease of life under this Administration.

“For instance, a number of staff of the Owena Press Limited who retired long years ago received their gratuities last month. The Orange Health Insurance Scheme (ORANGHIS) was inaugurated to give public servants and their immediate family members access to qualitative health care in preferred health facility of choice at low or no cost.” Ogundele said.

In his remarks, the chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the state, Comrade Oluwole Sunday-Adeleye thanked the Governor for prioritising workers’ welfare.

He disclosed that Governor Akeredolu has paid 76 months salaries within the 70 months and one week of his administration.

“Let me say this clearly with every pride in me, on behalf of workers of Ondo State, that Arakunrin Akeredolu has spent 70 months and one week as the Governor of Ondo State, and he has paid 76 months salaries.” He said.

In his exhortation, the Archbishop of the Church of Nigeria, Ondo Province and Bishop of Akure Anglican Diocese, Bishop Oluwole Borokini, congratulated the people for making it to the new year.

He admonished the workers to be loyal, committed to duties and shun corrupt practices in all their activities.

The prayer meeting was attended by the deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa; Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun; Acting Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Olusegun Odusola; members of the State Executive Council; Bishop of Owo Anglican Diocese, Dr. Stephen Fagbemi; the Founder of Agape Christian Ministries, Bishop Felix Adejumo; the state CAN chairman, Bishop Anselm Ologunwa; PFN chairman in the state, Bishop Joshua Opayinka; State Pastor, Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor Jacob Osubiojo; APC state chairman, Ade Adetimehin; heads of security agencies in the state; top government functionaries and public servants, among several dignitaries.

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In line with the Christmas and New Year celebrations which normally see Christians, especially Igbos travelling to the hinterland to join their families for the celebrations, the Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has provided free buses for Abians living in the Northern part of the country to enable them travel to the State for the celebrations.

The free buses which are provided for Abia residents in Jos Plateau, Mararaba Nasarawa, Minna Niger, kwara and Gwagwalada FCT this morning, 30th December, 2022, took off from the various cities to Abia.

Speaking to news men on the development, the Liaison Officer Abia Liaison Office Abuja, Mr. Joseph Nwagbara said Abia government in a bid to subsidise transport fares for Abians living in the North, provided the buses. He added that it is one of the democracy dividends of the administration of Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu.

In their separate remarks, some passengers of the bus from Mararaba Nasarawa axis including Mr. Udo Ibezim from Ubakala and Christy Ibe from Umuahia South expressed joy at the gesture by the Governor. They said, with economic crunch biting so hard on Nigerians, many could not afford their transport fares back home.

According to them, the free bus has given them the opportunity to travel home to relate with their families as well as know what is happening in the State, including the developmental efforts of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. They commended Governor Okezie Ikpeazu for the gesture and prayed God to bless him and his administration.

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UNN, Enugu Campus, Business Administration (2008 Set) Reunion

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The University of Nigeria (UNN), Enugu campus the 2008 set of Business Administration faculty, had their Reunion.

The former classmates arrived Lagos from different parts of the world on Friday, 28th October, 2022.

The main activity was hosted at Ronke Beach with a boat cruise sponsored by Easy-E, Anusi Marcel (Tiger) and Valentine chinedu Aniekwe.

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Mr Ogan, Rogers John, the National Financial Secretary of the University of Nigeria Alumni Association encouraged graduates from the Institution to try and visit “The DEN”. He attended the event in the company of his wife, Mrs Chioma Rogers-Ogan, who happens to be one of them.

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2023: SANWO-OLU CONGRATULATES LAGOSIANS, PROMISES MORE IMPACTING GOVERNANCE, STEADFAST LEADERSHIP

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has wished Nigerians, especially Lagosians a prosperous New Year, urging them to continue to live in peace and harmony and be law-abiding.

Governor Sanwo-Olu in his New Year message assured Lagos residents that bigger and greater things will happen in the New Year

The Governor said his administration is committed to impacting the lives of the citizens in the New Year with legacy and iconic projects as well as critical infrastructure that will be commissioned in the State during the year.

He said 2023 is the year his government will act with speed to deliver more dividends of good governance to Lagosians. He promised to continue to deliver steadfast leadership that will lead to an even better life for Lagos residents.

“I wish every Lagosian a Happy New Year. We are thankful to God for the grace to see the New Year and we welcome 2023 with hope and faith.

“2022 was a year of great strides for us in Lagos. It was indeed a year that pushed us to constantly restrategise and act with wisdom.

“2023 is the year we will act with speed to deliver more dividends of governance that you voted us in for. As your governor, I promise to continue to deliver steadfast leadership that will lead to an even better life for Lagosians,” the governor promised.

Governor Sanwo-Olu also urged Lagosians to perform their civic responsibilities during the 2023 general elections and the National Population and Housing Census holding this year.

“The Year 2023 is very important for our country because it is a year for the general elections. It is also a year for the National Population and Housing Census. So, we all have to be on the same page. We have a responsibility as citizens to perform our civic role in all of these activities,” he advised.

Governor Sanwo-Olu while wishing Lagos State residents a Happy New Year during the Greater Lagos Fiesta programme held at Eko Atlantic City said 2023 will be a blessed year for Lagosians.

Sanwo-Olu was represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat at the annual end-of-the-year entertainment tagged ‘Greater Lagos Fiesta’, where thousands of Lagosians danced and prayed into the New Year.

He said: “We thank God that we all made it to the New Year. We thank the Almighty father for preserving our lives because a lot of people could not make it. And it is not because we are better; it is because of the grace of God.

“The Year 2023 will be our blessed year. It will bring better things for all of us. Lagos is rising; may we not fall back. Lagos is moving forward, may Lagos not fall back. As Lagos is doing a lot of great things; we will not be victims of accidents, we will not be victims of kidnappings, and we will not be victims of any disaster.

“Lagos is moving forward. We are going higher and higher. I want to congratulate every one of us for making it to 2023 and I pray that we will celebrate another one next year in good health and with a lot of great things. We thank God for all of us. We wish you a peaceful year.”