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Edo Govt Lauds ITF On Training Of 100 Edo Youths On Skills

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4 years ago

April 22, 2022

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The Edo State Government has lauded the management of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), on the training of 100 Edo youths on various skills.

Mr Chris Nehikhare, Commissioner for Youth and Humanitarian Affairs in the state, in his address at the graduation ceremony of the beneficiaries said that the training of the beneficiaries was a meaningful feat recorded.

According to Nehikhare, “I want to appreciate the founding fathers behind the Industrial Training Fund Act (ITFA) that came into effect on October 8, 1971.

“The purpose of the Act was to establish a Fund, The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) to be utilised to promote and encourage the acquisition of skills in industry or commerce in Nigeria with a view to generating a pool of indigenous trained manpower sufficient to meet the needs of the economy.

“I am glad that the dream is still alive 50 years after

“On behalf of His Excellency, Gov. Godwin Obaseki, I want to congratulate you for keeping this dream alive and for recording such meaningful feat of training and empowering 100 Trainees in Plumbing and Pipe Fittings, Catering and Event Management through one of your flagship programme- the National Industrial Skill Development Programme (NISDP).

“This indeed is commendable indeed as the Nigerian economy is in need of such boosts and this is in tandem with one of the cardinal goals of the present Edo State Government”.

He noted that in years past, prior to the present administration in the state, there was massive job deficit in the state, which had cascading effects on the society.

“Countless youth in the state had taken to irregular migration, thuggery and other uncharitable acts and vices in the society as the unemployment rate soared.

“The Governor Obaseki led PDP government has steadily changed the narrative, using the Edo State Skills Development Agency, (ESSDA), as well as other skill acquisitions, job and wealth creation initiatives.

“These job and wealth creation initiatives include the Edo Innovates, Edo Production Centre, Vocational Skills Development & Entrepreneurship, to mention but a few.

“Thus, the economic landscape of the state is being impacted positively with regards to the creation of jobs which has geared up a hitherto moribund economy”, the commissioner said.

Nehikhare therefore congratulated the beneficiaries and enjoined them to add value to the scheme and to the Nigerian economy by deliberately putting to use the knowledge and experience garnered in the course of undergoing the training.

“It is our hope that our Ministry shall have reasons to collaborate with the ITF Team in similar ventures in the nearest future as all efforts are needed at this time to bring back the glory days of the Youth and that of this Nation through Industrialisation and diversification of economic potentials“, he further said.

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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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2 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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7 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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8 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.