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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the third stanza of the National Anthem as the National Prayer of the country. FEC also approved that the first stanza of the National Anthem should be rendered at all official functions, while the three stanzas should be reserved for special occasions such as Independence Day, Democracy Day,
National Anthem now National Prayer – Nigerian govt

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the third stanza of the National Anthem as the National Prayer of the country.

FEC also approved that the first stanza of the National Anthem should be rendered at all official functions, while the three stanzas should be reserved for special occasions such as Independence Day, Democracy Day, the inauguration of the National Assembly, Children’s Day, Armed Forces Remembrance Day, and Workers’ Day.

This development was made known by the Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, while briefing the press on the ongoing programs of the agency nationwide at the NOA office in Umuahia, Abia State, on Tuesday.

The NOA DG, who was represented by Mrs Theresa Maduekwe, explained that his office, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, submitted several proposals seeking to enhance national value orientation and character, and all the memoranda were approved by FEC.

According to Mallam Issa-Onilu, NOA, as the custodian of national symbols, was approved to be the source of all official symbols to ensure standardization.

He noted that September 16 was approved to be observed as National Symbols Enlightenment Day, while citizenship studies are to be made a compulsory component of the Nigerian educational system from primary to secondary school levels.

He further said that FEC approved the mandatory inclusion of the charter as a component of pre-resumption retreats for Federal Executive Council members, National Assembly members, the Judiciary, and other government appointees, among other approvals.

The agency urged Nigerians to key into various Federal Government economic transformation and social intervention programs, stating that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration removed fuel subsidies to redirect funds toward more sustainable economic initiatives, adding that the previous administration before Tinubu did not budget for subsidies in 2023.

Some of the intervention programs, according to the NOA DG, include the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund, Student Loan Scheme, Special Purpose Vehicle, Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiatives, Agricultural and Food Security Initiatives, among others.

Also speaking, the Abia State Director of NOA, Mrs Regina Iroha, said that her agency is embarking on mass sensitization of Abia residents on the policies and programs of the Federal Government and the need to embrace them, as well as the importance of sustaining peace and unity in the country.

National Anthem now National Prayer – Nigerian govt

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The Lagos State Chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students has rejected the Federal College of Education (Technical) Akoka’s decision to impose a fine of N10,000 on each student to cover damage to the school property incurred during a violent protest in July 2024. The union, in a letter dated October 25, 2024, obtained

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The residents of Azza Community in Lapai local government area of Niger State have called on Governor Mohammed Umar Bago to as a matter of urgency reconstruct the Muye-Gulu road to ease the sufferings of commuters. Speaking to Journalists in Minna, some indigenes and motorists explained that the reconstruction of the major alternative route from
Rehabilitate Muye-Gulu road, reduce our suffering – Azza community begs Gov Bago

The residents of Azza Community in Lapai local government area of Niger State have called on Governor Mohammed Umar Bago to as a matter of urgency reconstruct the Muye-Gulu road to ease the sufferings of commuters.

Speaking to Journalists in Minna, some indigenes and motorists explained that the reconstruction of the major alternative route from the state to Kogi will ease the plight of motorists.

They stated that reconstructing the Muye-Gulu road would demonstrate Governor Bago’s commitment to infrastructure development and improving the lives of Azza Community residents.

Aliyu Umar, a driver, shared his frustrations in an interview and highlighted the urgent need for repair of the road which he said has been a nightmare for over a decade.

According to him, ” This less than 50-kilometre stretch has become a death trap, begging for attention from a compassionate leader who prioritizes the well-being of citizens”.

Another driver, Ndatsu Musa, echoed similar sentiments, having traversed the route daily for 15 years.

He lamented that his vehicle is constantly in the mechanic’s workshop due to the road’s deplorable state.

Musa also joined Umar in appealing for swift government intervention to revamp the road infrastructure.

A trader and commuter, Adamu Mohammad expressed frustration over increased transportation costs due to the fuel price hike, poor road conditions and expensive motor parts.

In his reaction, a community leader, Malam Muhammad Baba pleaded with the state government to consider the reconstruction of the road from Muye due to its deplorable condition from that axis to ameliorate the suffering of the citizens over a decade ago.

Recall the Gulu to Muye road has been in a dire state for over a decade, with no significant rehabilitation since its construction. This has led to its current collapse, making it a death trap for users.

Rehabilitate Muye-Gulu road, reduce our suffering – Azza community begs Gov Bago