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The Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, on Tuesday, urged booksellers in Abeokuta and its environs to desist from buying and selling pirated books describing piracy as evil and an act of economic sabotage. According to the respected monarch, Egbaland has always been a model and cradle of civilisation and should therefore
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The Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, on Tuesday, urged booksellers in Abeokuta and its environs to desist from buying and selling pirated books describing piracy as evil and an act of economic sabotage. According to the respected monarch, Egbaland has always been a model and cradle of civilisation and should therefore
Rivers State Government has approved an additional N1 billion to the existing N1 billion Pension Fund in the state, doubling the total to N2 billion. Governor Siminalayi Fubara announced the approval during a State Executive Council meeting held on Thursday at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt. The meeting was presided over by
Rivers govt extends retirement age for teachers, approves additional N1 billion pension fund
Rivers State Government has approved an additional N1 billion to the existing N1 billion Pension Fund in the state, doubling the total to N2 billion.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara announced the approval during a State Executive Council meeting held on Thursday at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt.
The meeting was presided over by the Governor, with Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu and other council members in attendance.
Addressing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Warisenibo Joseph Johnson, stated that the State Executive Council commended the Governor for this bold decision.
In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nelson Chukwudi, Johnson noted that the Governor’s action was commendable, as the additional funds would benefit pensioners in the state, aligning with his welfare package for both civil servants and retired senior citizens.
Johnson explained, “Council also appreciated His Excellency for a N1 billion addition to the Pension Fund. It had always been N1 billion, but the Governor, in his usual mannerism, has increased that figure from N1 billion to N2 billion.
“This is to take care of our pensioners, and that is worth commending His Excellency as part of his welfare package for both the civil servants and the retired civil servants.”
In addition, the Rivers State Head of Civil Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, revealed that the Council approved the domestication of a federal law extending the retirement age for teachers by an additional five years in Rivers State.
Nwaeke clarified that this extension would only apply to professional teachers who are duly registered with the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).
“There is this new law elongating the number of service years for teachers across the country. Before now, teachers retire at the attainment of 60 years of age or 35 years of service to Nigeria.
“But this new law now has elongated the service of teachers by five extra years, so that teachers will now retire at the attainment of 65 years or 40 years of service, whichever comes first.
“So, today, Council has approved this particular domestication of these new service years for teachers in Rivers State. And we are talking about teachers, not administration staff or other staff working in the schools,” he stated.
Nwaeke emphasized that “Every person that will benefit from this must be teachers that are professional and registered with Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria.
“They must be professional teachers, and they must be teachers in the classroom, not people that are working as admin staff. This is very heartwarming news, and the Council has approved it.”
He added that the policy’s implementation takes effect immediately, based on the national circular enabling the elongation of service years for teachers across the country.
Rivers govt extends retirement age for teachers, approves additional N1 billion pension fund
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Lagos State Chapter, has described the approval of N85,000 minimum wage as a demonstration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to addressing workers’ welfare in the state. Chairman of TUC in the state, Mr Gbenga Ekundayo, and Secretary, Mr Aladetan Abiodun, stated this in a statement issued on Friday
N85,000 minimum wage shows Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to workers’ welfare – TUC
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Lagos State Chapter, has described the approval of N85,000 minimum wage as a demonstration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to addressing workers’ welfare in the state.
Chairman of TUC in the state, Mr Gbenga Ekundayo, and Secretary, Mr Aladetan Abiodun, stated this in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos.
The duo, while acknowledging the minimum wage pronouncement, commended the governor for recognising the need to review the current minimum wage.
“While we have taken note of the N85,000 offer, we look forward to the upcoming meeting on Monday, Oct. 21, where we will commence discussions on this important matter.
“Organised Labour remains hopeful that through constructive dialogue, we can arrive at a more robust outcome that reflects both the economic realities of Lagos and the contributions of its workers,’’ they said.
The union leaders, who expressed optimism over the upcoming discussions, said that principles of good faith, fairness, and mutual respect would guide the negotiations.
“We are ready to work collaboratively with the government to ensure that the outcome is both beneficial to the workers and sustainable for the state.
“We remain committed to ensuring that this process upholds the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
“The welfare of workers is paramount, and we trust that our engagement with the government will result in an outcome that truly reflects the value of its workforce and the need to improve their living conditions,” they added.
N85,000 minimum wage shows Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to workers’ welfare – TUC