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Advocate For National Development, Transformation – Gov. Mohammed Urges Corps Members

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2 days ago

July 2, 2024

Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has called on all corps members across the country to take the lead and advocate for national development and transformation.

Mohammed made the call in Bauchi on Tuesday during the swearing-in ceremony of 1,500 2024 Batch ‘B’ stream 1 corps members posted to the state at the permanent orientation camp in Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state.

“The principles and initiatives of the scheme recognise the immense physical, psychological, mental, and intellectual capabilities and inclinations of our youth, whose strategic importance is crucial for nation-building.

“I challenge you to take the lead and advocate for national development and transformation. I am confident that, like those who came before you, you are prepared for this task.

“I urge you to take this noble call seriously and commit yourselves wholeheartedly to achieving the Scheme’s objectives of national unity and development.

“Your predecessors laid a solid foundation. I trust that you will continue to build upon the legacy they have left behind.

“The people of Bauchi State are supportive of and aligned with the goals and principles of the NYSC, consequently, we have pledged to collaborate with you in every possible way to ensure the success of the Scheme in the State,” he said.

Represented by his Deputy, Alh Auwal Jatau, Mohammed also implored the corps members to heed the nation’s call to serve with increased dedication and commitment, adding that the future of the country rested in their hands.

The governor, who acknowledged that the corps members had a significant role to play in shaping Nigerians collective destiny, urged them not to squander the unique opportunity nor should they neglect their responsibilities to the nation.

Also speaking, the Bauchi state Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Rifkatu Yakubu, said that the corps members must understand that the orientation course was designed to challenge them physically, mentally, and emotionally.

According to her, the curriculum was tailored to instill in them physical and leadership attributes essential for future endeavors.

“They will find value and enjoyment in a variety of activities such as physical exercises led by the Army, leadership workshops by the Man ‘O’ War, and expert lectures from both internal and external sources.

“They will have the opportunity to volunteer for training with organizations like the EFCC, ICPC, SDGs and I encourage them to take advantage of such opportunities as they will benefit from the lessons in the years to come.

“Efforts are currently being made at all government levels to steer the youth away from activities that hinder the nation’s growth and development,” she said.

The Coordinator explained that a total of 1,217 prospective corps members were successfully registered which comprised 570 males and 647 females.

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ACJL: CLEEN Foundation Organises Stakeholders Workshop On Parole System

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4 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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In an effort to put in place a functional parole system in the Administration of Criminal Justice Laws (ACJL), in Edo State, a non-profit organisation – CLEEN Foundation, organised a two-day stakeholders workshop in Benin.

INFO DAILY reports that stakeholders were drawn from Civil Society Organisations; officials of Edo State government particularly Ministry of Justice; the police; Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); Nigerian Correctional Service (NSC) and human rights commission amongst others.

In his opening remarks, the Executive Director, CLEEN Foundation, Gad Peter, said the workshop was aimed at giving more insights into the parole system and how best to deepen and enhance the Administration of Justice.

“We want to drive advocacy for parole system and address the development that government has put in place to improve ACJS,” he said.

In the opening remarks read by Mrs. Blessing Abiri, Program Advisor, CLEEN Foundation, the Executive Director described the parole system as a critical component of the justice system.

He added that the workshop was geared towards addressing the gap in parole and ACJL.

Peter noted: “Parole reflects a balance between punitive measures and the need to rehabilitate, recognize and reform individuals that will bring positive change.

“It (Parole) is aimed at rehabilitating offenders and reintegrating them into the society as law abiding citizens.”

In his remarks, Attorney- General of Edo State who was represented by Mrs. Stella Okojie, a Director in the ministry, said Section 468 of CJS in the State specifically made provisions for parole.

The Attorney-General disclosed that the government has acquired land for State-owned correctional centres as part of efforts geared towards deepening administration of justice.

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FULL LIST: Lagos Gets 13 New Band A Feeders

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7 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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Lagos State has been bolstered with 13 additional Band A feeders, following approval from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.

The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company announced that the upgrade was granted due to their consistent provision of at least 20 hours of daily electricity.

“Premised on our demonstrated ability to consistently provide for a minimum of 20 hours of daily during a performance evaluation period monitored by the regulator, we are pleased to announce that we have obtained approval to add 13 Band Feeders to our network,” a statement on IKEDC’s Twitter handle read on Wednesday.

The upgraded feeders include – OgbaINJ-T3-Agege, AlimoshoINJ-T8-Okunola, OworoINJ-T3-Anthony, AdeniyiJonesINJ-T1-Anifowoshe, and IsheriINJ-T1-Bankole.

IBEDC disconnects Ogun industrial estate, others over debts
Others are, EjigboTCN-Igando, EjigboTCN-Ijegun, IkoroduTCN-Fakale, Maryland INJ-T1-Ketu, OjoduINJ- T1-King Avenue, OdungunyanINJ-T1-Agodo and T1-IjuINJ-T1- Ajuwon..

This upgrade increases IKEDC’s total feeders to 141 from 128.

Meanwhile, NERC has warned DisCos of sanctions if they fail to complete the STS meter migration by July 31, 2024.

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JUST IN: FG Raises Mining Rates by 50 Per Cent

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7 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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The Federal Government through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has raised the dues and rates paid by operators in the mining sector.

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, announced the price increase at an ongoing press conference at the ministry headquarters on Thursday in Abuja.

He said the government increased a total of 286 rate regimes ranging from 50 per cent to 100 per cent adding that compliance begins immediately.

He also warned that defaulters will have their licenses revoked.

The minister said the review was necessary due to the paucity of funds repatriated to the coffers of the government by operators.

He said the new increase will also assist the ministry enhance the ease of doing business in the sector.

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Alake added that relevant stakeholders were involved in deciding the new rates adding that all parties unanimously accepted the increase.

He said, “It is therefore equitable that those who use these services to invest in the mining sector and make profits from it should be on the frontlines of the government’s efforts to recoup rather than pass it to poor Nigerians.

“Thus, in line with the powers conferred on me by the Mining and Minerals Act 2007, I set up a committee of the directors of departments and directors-general of agencies under the ministry and charged them with the mandate to work out new rates to justify governments’ investment in the service infrastructures and to cope with the expected meteoric spike in the traffic of applicants besieging the regulatory machinery.

“Today we are taking a significant step in efforts to implement the seven-point agenda to reposition the sector and international competitiveness by announcing a new regime of rates and charges for various services, departments and agencies.

“This is given qualitative measures and technological capacity upgrades implemented in recent times to raise the level of technical efficiency and improve the traffic of transactions and cope with business interest.”