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Otti bans collection of PTA fees in Abia public schools

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has stopped all forms of payments in public primary and secondary schools in the state, including Parents-Teachers Association, PTA, levies. This is even as the law mandating all children of school age to be in school every school day has come into effect from January 1, 2025. These were contained
Otti bans collection of PTA fees in Abia public schools

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has stopped all forms of payments in public primary and secondary schools in the state, including Parents-Teachers Association, PTA, levies.

This is even as the law mandating all children of school age to be in school every school day has come into effect from January 1, 2025.

These were contained in a New Year broadcast the governor made to the Abia people on Wednesday.

According to Otti, ” As soon as the new school term begins later in the month, it will be unlawful to find any child outside the walls of the classroom during school hours.

“We have stopped all forms of payments in the primary and secondary schools, not even PTA levies should be charged any parent or guardian in any public school in the State.”

He disclosed that an imprest account system for the running of schools has been introduced for Headteachers and school Principals to manage the day-to-day operations of their schools, warning that no child should be extorted or denied opportunities to education.

“We shall be strict with enforcement and it will be a grievous mistake to test our will”, Otti warned the public school administrators and teachers

He reiterated that retired workers in the state would always be paid their monthly pensions first before any serving office holder is allowed to receive his or her salary.

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Gombe gov calls for unity, resilience in New Year message 

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya has stressed the importance of resilience and collective effort in building a state and nation characterised by peace, abundant opportunities and an improved quality of life for all. In his New Year message on Wednesday, the governor called on the people to reflect on the lessons of the past year
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Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya has stressed the importance of resilience and collective effort in building a state and nation characterised by peace, abundant opportunities and an improved quality of life for all. In his New Year message on Wednesday, the governor called on the people to reflect on the lessons of the past year

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Three injured in Lagos New Year’s Eve crash

No fewer than three persons sustained varying degrees of injury on Tuesday night, in a collision involving a trailer, a Toyota Camry and a Lexus car on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The Unit Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr William Manga, confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Badagry. According
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No fewer than three persons sustained varying degrees of injury on Tuesday night, in a collision involving a trailer, a Toyota Camry and a Lexus car on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The Unit Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr William Manga, confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Badagry. According

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Ekiti ready for economic takeoff with airport operations -Oyebanji

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, announced on Wednesday that the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport is positioning the state as Nigeria’s agro-allied export hub. Oyebanji described the approval by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority for the commencement of non-scheduled flight operations as the best New Year gift for the state. The governor, in a statewide
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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, announced on Wednesday that the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport is positioning the state as Nigeria’s agro-allied export hub. Oyebanji described the approval by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority for the commencement of non-scheduled flight operations as the best New Year gift for the state. The governor, in a statewide

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Abia govt sacks investors from farm estates, revokes contracts

The Abia State government has sacked contractors handling some of its investments and terminated every existing contract with the affected companies for allegedly breaching the terms and conditions guiding the agreement. Abia State Commissioner for Agriculture, Cliff Agbaeze gave the order in a press release, declaring that the revocation of the contract takes effect from
Abia govt sacks investors from farm estates, revokes contracts

The Abia State government has sacked contractors handling some of its investments and terminated every existing contract with the affected companies for allegedly breaching the terms and conditions guiding the agreement.

Abia State Commissioner for Agriculture, Cliff Agbaeze gave the order in a press release, declaring that the revocation of the contract takes effect from Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

The Commissioner said the government’s decision followed a careful review of the existing contracts on the state’s farm estates, declaring that the contracts were signed to the detriment of the State’s interests.

The statement read in part: ” It would be irresponsible of this government to allow the breaches to continue nor subject the state to such clearly compromised conditions”.

The Commissioner said a fresh bidding process would soon be initiated to bring in credible investors, in line with international best practices.

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2025, opportunity for govt, Benue people to be better – Gov, Alia

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has assured the people of Benue State that his administration will continue to build on the very firm foundations of development which it has laid, especially in the areas of agriculture, education, economy, infrastructure, youth empowerment, social welfare, poverty alleviation, promising that the state has not seen anything
2025, opportunity for govt, Benue people to be better – Gov, Alia

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has assured the people of Benue State that his administration will continue to build on the very firm foundations of development which it has laid, especially in the areas of agriculture, education, economy, infrastructure, youth empowerment, social welfare, poverty alleviation, promising that the state has not seen anything yet in terms of development under his watch.

The Governor stated this on Wednesday in a New Year address to the people of the State.

He said the year 2025 presented an opportunity for his administration to be even better than where it was in the last year,

This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula.

“As a state and as a people, the New Year celebration marks the consolidation of our renewed hope, new possibilities and opportunities for us to improve our standard of living.

“We are not only working towards making our state a hub of industrial and economic activities; we are also determined to realize a Benue that sustainably breathes the air of premium quality healthcare services agreeing with global best practices.”

Gov Alia commended the people of the State for their faith in his administration despite challenges, assuring further that the 2025 budget for ‘Human Capital Development, Food Security and Digital Economy’ promises more for the people of the state.

He said he was aware of reservations from a few individuals about his style of leadership of not spraying money on the streets, insisting he was more concerned about using the monies for projects that will benefit every Benue citizen.

“I am very much aware of a few expected pockets of reservations about my administration’s style of leadership, a style which is not keen on spraying monies on the streets for the masses to feed on and go hungry the next day.

“My administration instead, is more concerned with creating a system that benefits every individual and group in Benue – rich or poor, young or old, white or black. We are more determined to use those resources to build institutions, facilities, infrastructure, policies and enabling environments that are breeding grounds for growth irrespective of tribe, race or religion,” stated the Governor.

He urged the people of the state to reflect on his style of leadership and take a stand on what they believe is the best possible path towards a new, greater and better Benue.

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2025 will deliver Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda, Betta Edu assures Nigerians

Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Betta Edu, has assured Nigerians that the New Year will be a time to perfect President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Nigeria. She stated this in a New Year message released on Wednesday to mark the beginning of 2025. According to Edu, 2025 will be a
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Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Betta Edu, has assured Nigerians that the New Year will be a time to perfect President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Nigeria. She stated this in a New Year message released on Wednesday to mark the beginning of 2025. According to Edu, 2025 will be a

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