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A former Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign, Dr Doyin Okupe, has said the 2023 presidential election was not rigged by the ruling All Progressives Congress. Okupe, a former spokesman for President Olusegun Obasanjo and President Goodluck Jonathan, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. Okupe stated, “If Peter Obi (2023 LP
Bauchi State Executive Council has approved the implementation of a contributory pension scheme for civil servants. The Head of Civil Service, Yahuza Adamu Ningi, announced that the scheme requires civil servants to contribute eight percent of their salary, with credible pension administrators appointed to address long-standing pension and gratuity issues. Ningi also confirmed that negotiations
Bauchi Govt approves contributory pension scheme for civil servants
Bauchi State Executive Council has approved the implementation of a contributory pension scheme for civil servants.
The Head of Civil Service, Yahuza Adamu Ningi, announced that the scheme requires civil servants to contribute eight percent of their salary, with credible pension administrators appointed to address long-standing pension and gratuity issues.
Ningi also confirmed that negotiations for the new minimum wage are in advanced stages, assuring workers of the government’s commitment to their welfare.
He added that the council has approved the recruitment of 2,000 youth as part of the Bauchi Road Transport Authority (BAROTA) Corps to combat youth unemployment and enhance road safety and law enforcement.
In another development, the Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, led by Commissioner Maiwada Bello, has been granted over N6 billion for constructing a permanent site for the Bauchi State Oil and Gas Academy in Alkaleri.
On education, the council ratified a work plan for the World Bank-assisted AGILE project, aimed at renovating and equipping selected schools to raise educational standards in Bauchi.
Commissioner Dr. Jamila Mohammed Dahiru stated that the project will provide upgraded facilities, WASH programs, and capacity-building for teachers, and will include second-chance schools for women.
Lastly, Commissioner of Works and Transport, Ibrahim Gambo Galadima, reported that the council approved multiple road projects in Kirfi, Alkaleri, Dass, Toro, and Bauchi LGAs to support sustainable growth and development across the state.
Bauchi Govt approves contributory pension scheme for civil servants
Liverpool boss, Arne Slot, has insisted that Darwin Núñez remains an important part of Liverpool’s plans despite the struggling striker falling below “standard” during the Champions League win against Girona. In the midst of a lengthy slump, Núñez has scored only one goal in his last 10 appearances and three in total this season. In
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Liverpool boss, Arne Slot, has insisted that Darwin Núñez remains an important part of Liverpool’s plans despite the struggling striker falling below “standard” during the Champions League win against Girona. In the midst of a lengthy slump, Núñez has scored only one goal in his last 10 appearances and three in total this season. In
United States President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded a former Republican congresswoman, Liz Cheney, with a citizens service medal. Cheney, who’s a fierce critic of President-elect Donald Trump, bagged the award after the incoming president warned she “could be in a lot of trouble” once he takes office. The ex-lawmaker from Wyoming, along with 19
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United States President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded a former Republican congresswoman, Liz Cheney, with a citizens service medal. Cheney, who’s a fierce critic of President-elect Donald Trump, bagged the award after the incoming president warned she “could be in a lot of trouble” once he takes office. The ex-lawmaker from Wyoming, along with 19
