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A report from the Central Bank of Nigeria has warned of further financial strain for Nigerians. The report noted that more Nigerians may rely on borrowing to cover increasing expenses over the next six months. The report indicated that household expenditures will continue to rise through the remainder of 2024 and into January 2025. The
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The Management of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Kaduna has debunked allegations of withholding staff promotion and benefits. Major Haruna Mohammed Sani, Deputy Director Information/Media, DICON Kaduna, in a statement, said it was saddened by the unfounded and misleading allegations that DICON leadership directed the exclusion of certain DICON staff members from the
DICON Kaduna debunks report of withholding staff promotion, welfare
The Management of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Kaduna has debunked allegations of withholding staff promotion and benefits.
Major Haruna Mohammed Sani, Deputy Director Information/Media, DICON Kaduna, in a statement, said it was saddened by the unfounded and misleading allegations that DICON leadership directed the exclusion of certain DICON staff members from the 2024 promotion list due to their participation in a staff protest held in April 2024.
“It is essential to state that DICON is a critical national asset that operates in accordance with the extant Public Service Regulations. The disciplinary and promotion processes within DICON are governed by a standing Senior and Junior Staff Committees composed exclusively of civilians, with no members representing the Armed Forces of Nigeria,” it said.
According to the statement, the role of the DG and DICON management is often to approve the recommendations made by these committees based on their objective assessments and considerations.
“Additionally, it is important to clarify that enrollment in the Integrated Personnel Payroll System (IPPIS) falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government, not DICON, as the Federal Government of Nigeria operates both the IPPIS and GIFMIS systems for the payment of civil servants’ allowances across the entire country.
“The current DG did not invent these existing systems upon assumption of office but has ensured that allowances due to DICON staff are paid,” the statement further added.
It said that any incessant assertions that staff members have not been enrolled into the IPPIS reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of the system’s operations and responsibilities.
Regarding the allegation that the DG introduced tribal sentiment, it is very clear that these claims are wholly unfounded, adding that “currently, all the DG’s personal staff and aides hail from various states across Nigeria, including Oyo, Kebbi, Kogi, and Plateau, with none from Akwa Ibom State. The DG’s last 4 Military Assistants since 2021 have been from Borno, Kwara, Nassarawa, Niger, and currently Oyo State.”
“This diverse representation indicates a commitment to competence, inclusivity, and fairness for which the DG DICON is widely known. Without prejudice to the esteemed professional officers from the DG’s home state.
“Such mischievous allegations further expose the baseless and desperate nature of the claims, which seem intended to elicit sympathy while obscuring the real issues at hand,” it said.
DICON Kaduna debunks report of withholding staff promotion, welfare
Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, has expressed displeasure over the slow pace of work at various project sites in the state. Speaking at Ezillo during the inspection of the ongoing construction of the Ezillo-Ezzagu Road in Ishielu Local Government Area of the state, Nwifuru lamented that Ontime Venia Nigeria Company Limited’s handling of the project
Gov Nwifuru orders arrest of contractors handling housing schemes in Ebonyi
Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, has expressed displeasure over the slow pace of work at various project sites in the state.
Speaking at Ezillo during the inspection of the ongoing construction of the Ezillo-Ezzagu Road in Ishielu Local Government Area of the state, Nwifuru lamented that Ontime Venia Nigeria Company Limited’s handling of the project was slow and not committed to delivering the project.
The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Princess Patricia Obila, noted that the road was vital as it is linked to so many communities in the state.
Nwifuru, who disclosed that all his projects were fully paid, threatened to arrest and prosecute any erring contractors.
According to him: “As part of our activities lined up for the 2024 Independence Day celebration, we are on the second day of our project inspection. We are at Ezillo-Ezzagu Road. This road was actually terribly bad. This road is important to us. It is linked to so many communities and with that, we have a lot of commercial activities that will boost these communities if we can finish this road.
“For the contractor, the job is not going the way we want it. It is very slow. We work with time and the community will arrest you if you don’t deliver.
The contractor and managing director of Ontime Venia Nigeria Company Limited, Chris Anene, noted that two kilometres have been completed out of the 23 kilometres of the road.
He explained that bad weather was responsible for the slow pace of work.
“It’s actually the rain. The weather has not been friendly at all. Whenever we see clear weather, we must make sure that we work. We have been on site for three or four months now,” Anene said.
Meanwhile, the governor has ordered the immediate arrest of all contractors handling the housing scheme at Amanze and Izzo communities for failure to complete their various projects.
Gov Nwifuru orders arrest of contractors handling housing schemes in Ebonyi
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