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SPEAKER OF ECOPARL WANTS URGENT MEETING OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL TO ADDRESS NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUES
SPEAKER OF ECOPARL WANTS URGENT MEETING OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL TO ADDRESS NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUES
By: Michael Mike, Abuja
Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament (ECOPARL) His Excellency Rt Honourable Dr Sidie Mohamed Tunis has today Monday called on all Attorneys General in all regional member states to “as a matter of grave concern, not only to our people, but to the International Community, urgently organize a special meeting to address this ugly trend of state actors now deciding which ruling or opinion of the ECOWAS court to honor.”
Speaker Tunis made this passionate appeal whilst delivering his goodwill message at the opening of an international conference organized by the ECOWAS Court of Justice under the theme: ‘Twenty Years of ECOWAS Court of Justice: Achievements, Challenges, Prospects,’ in Lome, Republic of Togo.
In his goodwill message, the ECOWAS Parliament Speaker noted that the regional Parliament takes due cognizant of the fact that the reputation of the Court is being brought into disrepute by what he referred to as the “slow, partial, and even non implementation of its ruling.”
Speaking on the reasons for the establishment of the community court, Dr Tunis said key amongst the reasons is “to ensure the observance of law and of the principles of equity in the interpretation and application of the provisions of the Revised Treaty, as well as all other subsidiary legal instruments adopted by the Community.”
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Speaker Tunis further added that “the Court, as the custodian of fundamental rights and freedoms, is obliged to play a very significant role in consolidating the gains we have made in entrenching the rule of law in Member States and protecting citizens against the arbitrary exercise of power. These key principles are characteristic of a society where the rule of law is upheld.”
As a result, the Speaker noted that the framers had in mind that the court “would ensure the fair, impartial and independent administration of justice, so that each citizen is treated with respect, dignity and fairness, and receives fair treatment in the application of our laws.”
Reiterating the position of ECOWAS Parliament in standing in solidarity with ECOWAS Court, Speaker Tunis said “we celebrate the success of the Court and its enviable records in overcoming the storms of discrimination, prejudice, intolerance, abuse of human rights across the region, as well as its comprehensive diagnosis and recommendations for reforms.”
Consequently, the Speaker ended by appealing to the gathering of honorable ladies and gentlemen of the Highest Judicial body in the ECOWAS region by saying “Please make our region proud. Please stay united and resolved in the dispensation of Justice.”
SPEAKER OF ECOPARL WANTS URGENT MEETING OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL TO ADDRESS NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUES
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Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
By: Michael Mike
The Director General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor has affirmed that investments in the circular economy value chain have the potential to increase the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
Barikor made this statement recently during a meeting with the management of a plastic packaging recycling (rPET) company, Sonnex in Lagos.
He assured the team that the Nigerian government prioritizes circular economy, noting that the draft National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations soon to be gazetted is one of the efforts to strengthen the legal framework for circular economy implementation in Nigeria.
He said: “Circular Economy falls under the Presidential priorities for the Federal Ministry of Environment, and the Minister is very keen on the success. Apart from tackling the problem of waste, green jobs have been created .
“The pellets and flakes you produce and export also generate foreign exchange. The Plastic Waste Control Regulations are awaiting official gazette and once gazetted, we would have connected the dots of the framework to implement circular economy in the plastic sector. We are deeply committed to ensuring the success of Circular Economy.”
Earlier, the Managing Director, Anil Mohinani intimated the NESREA boss on the process for the production of recycled PET bottles (rPET), whilst also highlighting the challenges faced by investors in the sector .
He listed some of the setbacks to include lack of a legal instrument to compel manufacturers in the food and beverage sector to embrace food-grade rPET, unfriendly policies by some foreign companies, and insufficient awareness .
“Europe and America create barriers to protect their international recycling business. There is unfair competition. In some countries such as Kenya, there is encouragement to invest in rPET recycling because there is a regulation in place,” he added.
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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