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Persons With Disability To Obaseki: ‘Transmit Executive Bill Prohibiting Discrimination Against Us’

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December 2, 2019

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Joint National Association of Persons with Disability, Edo State chapter, Friday, called on the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, to transmit a law prohibiting discrimination against people with disability and other harmful practice against them to the state House of Assembly for consequent signing.

The Association also called on the Governor to fully integrate its members into the society and issue an Executive Order directing all ministries and agencies to ensure their programmes and services accommodate persons with disability.

Chairman of the Association, Mr. Ebosa Henry, made the call in Benin City on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disability held every December of the year.

This year’s day celebration was in collaboration with the Charity of St. Vincent De Paul.

Joint Association of People with Disability

He urged Edo State House of Assembly to compliment the Executive arm in taking appropriate measure for the speedy passage of the Bill in favour of persons with disability in the state.

Henry lamented that despite the passage and signing of law against persons with disability in states such as Lagos, Ondo, Ekiti, Kano, Anambra, etc, Edo State is yet to do so.

He expressed worries that Edo State House of Assembly has been struggling to pass a law to protect persons with disability from all forms of abuse of their fundamental human rights.

“We recognise further major challenges confronting people with disability in Edo State including discrimination on the ground of disability, exclusion from governance inaccessible social infrastructure and limited access to information and communication.

“We are worried that for the past eight years, Edo State House of Assembly has been struggling to pass a law to protect persons with disability from all forms of abuse of their fundamental human rights.” He noted.

While thanking Governor Obaseki for the employment and empowerment of some persons with disability, their family members, the chairman also thanked their development partners, the Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul and Civil Society Organisations for fighting their course in the society.

Recall that Edo State Association of Deaf (EDSAD), lamented discrimination and all forms of ill-treatment suffered by her members in the state and the society at large.

EDSAD also implored Obaseki to domesticate law prohibiting discrimination against persons with disability in the state has signed by President Muhammadu Buhari.

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BREAKING: Rev Uma Ukpai Is Dead

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October 13, 2025

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Rev. Uma Ukpai, an international evangelist who is the founder and president of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, is dead.

Rev. Uma died at the age of 80.

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ASUU Declares Two-week Strike, Orders Members To Down Tools On Monday

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October 12, 2025

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the commencement of a two-week ‘total strike’ and ordered its members to withdraw their services across the country, effective 12:01 a.m. on Monday.

ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday.

The development comes after the two-week ultimatum issued to the Federal Government to address their long-standing demands expired.

Prof. Piwuna expressed dismay that nothing significant had happened since it issued the two-week ultimatum. “Government has been asking for time with nothing concrete on the ground to resolve it,” he said.

According to him, the decision to embark on the total strike was reached after several rounds of meetings with government representatives ended without any tangible commitment.

He noted that the union had exhausted all avenues for dialogue and patience, emphasising that the strike action was the last resort to compel the government to fulfil its promises.

He further explained that the union had consistently shown restraint in order not to disrupt the academic calendar, but the government’s insensitivity had left them with no alternative.

“Consequently, all branches of ASUU are hereby directed to withdraw their services with effect from midnight (12:01 a.m.) on Monday, 13 October 2025. The warning strike shall be total and comprehensive as agreed at the last NEC meeting,” he said.

He also called on well-meaning Nigerians, civil society organisations, and the media to prevail on the Federal Government to address the lingering issues once and for all. The union warned that unless concrete steps are taken within the two-week period, it will not hesitate to extend the strike indefinitely. “This struggle is not just for university lecturers; it is for the soul of public education in Nigeria,” Prof. Piwuna declared.

The seven-point demands include: re-negotiation of the 2009 ASUU-FGN agreement; sustainable funding of universities; revitalisation of universities; victimisation of ASUU members in Lagos State University (LASU), KSU (now Prince Abubakar Audu University), and Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).

Others are outstanding 25–35 per cent salary arrears; promotion arrears for over four years; as well as third-party deductions.

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Nigerian Engineers applaud Gov. Mohammed’s $5bn Investment Deals

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October 12, 2025

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The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Bauchi state chapter has commended Gov. Bala Mohammed for organising the maiden international investment summit that recorded a 5 billion Dollars investment deal in the state.

It could be recalled that Prof. Murtala Sagagi, Chairman of the Summit Planning Committee, disclosed at the end of the summit that it recorded over 5 billion Dollars investment deals and 47 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed.

He said that the agreements signed covered agriculture, solid minerals, power, infrastructure, and ICT sectors, adding that one of the MoUs translated into a concrete investment deal worth 1 billion dollars, which would become operational before the end of 2025.

Speaking with newsmen on Sunday, Engr. Abdulkarim Hassan, Chairman, NSE, Bauchi state chapter, congratulated the state government for organizing and the successful completion of the economic and investment summit.

According to him, the summit has also showcased Nigerian engineers’ professional prowess to the world as the newly constructed International Conference Centre (ICC) where the summit was held was built by a Nigerian construction company.

He expressed confidence in the governor for engaging Nigerian engineers to do the job, saying “the feeling is mutual because if he didn’t have confidence in us, he would have engaged foreign engineers to do the work.

“We extend our profound
congratulations to the governor on the successful completion of the Bauchi
Investment Summit.

“This summit was not merely an event, it was a clear demonstration of his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to transforming Bauchi State into a prime destination for investment.

“The quality of delegates, the insightful discussions, and the tangible commitments secured during the summit have set a new benchmark for economic engagement in the North-East and other
regions in Nigeria.

“As professional engineers, we were particularly encouraged by the strong emphasis placed on infrastructure, industrialisation, and technological development, which are key pillars that will
drive sustainable growth,” he said.

Hassan added that the success of the summit has laid a robust foundation for attracting the capital necessary to execute the ambitious infrastructural projects required for the state’s development.

He expressed the readiness of the NSE, Bauchi branch to partner with the state government by offering its professional expertise and technical support to ensure that the outcomes and MoUs from the summit translated into sustainable reality for the people of Bauchi State.