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Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has signed the 2024 supplementary budget of the state into law. He stated that the move became imperative in order to meet new financial commitments of the state government. The supplementary budget captured the payment of the new minimum wage of N73,000 recently approved for workers by Aiyedatiwa, as
Aiyedatiwa signs N96b supplementary budget, captures N73,000 minimum wage

Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has signed the 2024 supplementary budget of the state into law.

He stated that the move became imperative in order to meet new financial commitments of the state government.

The supplementary budget captured the payment of the new minimum wage of N73,000 recently approved for workers by Aiyedatiwa, as well as the salaries of newly recruited workers within the various sectors of the state economy.

The supplementary budget of N96,788,100,000, as approved by the State House of Assembly, was signed by Aiyedatiwa at the Executive Council Chambers of the Governor’s Office bringing the total budget for 2024 to a total of N492,045,100,000.

With the budget made up of recurrent expenditure of N246,727,852,786 and capital expenditure of N245,317,247,214, Aiyedatiwa said the supplementary budget reflects the determination of his administration to focus on the welfarism of workers and development 18 local government areas of the state.

Additionally, the governor also signed into law the bill providing for the expansion of the board of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, OSOPADEC.

According to Aiyedatiwa, the new law will ensure inclusivity and better equitable representation from the mandated areas.

Aiyedatiwa signs N96b supplementary budget, captures N73,000 minimum wage

The Idoma Association USA has said it is deeply saddened and outraged by the recent attack on Egwuma community in Agatu Local Government Area, Benue State, which has resulted in the loss of six lives, including two soldiers. The latest attack, attributed to suspected armed herders, is one of the many fatal attacks that have
Agatu killings: Enough is enough, time to act is now – Idomas in USA

The Idoma Association USA has said it is deeply saddened and outraged by the recent attack on Egwuma community in Agatu Local Government Area, Benue State, which has resulted in the loss of six lives, including two soldiers.

The latest attack, attributed to suspected armed herders, is one of the many fatal attacks that have been ongoing in Agatu and other Benue South communities for years.

Reacting, the group said the failure of successive governments to effectively address the relentless killings and insecurity in Agatu is not only a betrayal of the citizens but also a clear indication of a systemic neglect of th people’s safety and well-being.

Edwin Ochai, president of the association in a statement on Friday, called on all Idoma sons and daughters, both at home and in the diaspora, to unite in defense of the community against killers.

Ochai said, “While we commend the Nigerian Army for deploying soldiers to the community and express our condolences for the loss of two brave officers, we are alarmed by the deafening silence of the Benue State government and relevant security agencies in response to these ongoing attacks.

“The lack of official statements regarding these senseless killings is deeply concerning.

“This is not merely a localized issue; it is a war of attrition aimed at eradicating the Idoma ethnic nation. The time has come for us to stand together and protect our land from intruders.

“The Idoma people are known for their bravery and resilience. We must not surrender our heritage and future to those who seek to obliterate us.

“ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! We urge all stakeholders within the Idoma community to mobilize and take decisive action to put an end to the ethnic cleansing occurring in Agatu and other parts of Idoma community.”

Agatu killings: Enough is enough, time to act is now – Idomas in USA

The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems has disclosed that Nigerians spent a total of N89.50tn through electronic channels in July 2024, marking the highest monthly transaction value ever recorded on the NIBSS Instant Payment platform. This figure represents an 89 per cent year-on-year increase when compared to N47.39tn recorded in the same period last year. According
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The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems has disclosed that Nigerians spent a total of N89.50tn through electronic channels in July 2024, marking the highest monthly transaction value ever recorded on the NIBSS Instant Payment platform. This figure represents an 89 per cent year-on-year increase when compared to N47.39tn recorded in the same period last year. According

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