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We will not allow the name of Ohaneze Lagos drag to the Mud- Chief Ossai
We will not allow the name of Ohaneze Lagos drag to the Mud- Chief Ossai
By: Michael Mike
The President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Lagos State Chapter, Chief Sunday Ossai said that Ohaneze will not allow its former President, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene to drag the reputation of the respected institution through the mud.
He recalled that desperation to continue in office, disrespect for elders, impunity and abuse of office led to his impeachment few days to the expiration of his tenure.
Reacting to Chief Aguene’s refusal to vacate the secretariat of Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos, as well as hand over property of the association in his possession, the incumbent President, Chief Ossai said that plans are underway to retrieve all the properties from him without dragging the name of the association through the mud.
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The President of the Apex Igbo scio-cultural organisation, in Lagos State, in a telephone chat with our correspondent said: “Ohaneze will not go and fight the former President, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene because we don’t want our internal affairs to dominate discussion in the media. So, we are taking it step by step.
A process is in progress to push him out of the secretariat without making noise about it and without dragging the name of the association to the mud”.
He also disclosed that before the impeachment of the former President, he clamoured for tenure extension but members refuse to approve his request for elongation of tenure.
He said that Chief Aguene hinged his demand for tenure extension on COVID-19 and End SARS protest, which according to him, ate deep into his tenure.
Ossai said, “When he noticed that Ohaneze was not willing to grant his request, he went to court to obtain an order to perpetuate himself in office. He called it consent judgement, I wonder who consented to that, I wonder who he was in dispute with that led to both party giving consent that he should rule for more four years. This was the situation we found ourselves, hence the Ohaneze decided to impeach him. The consent judgement was supposed to have started from April but we impeached him on the 9th of July 2022, which means that he had started exercising powers based on the court judgement delivered in April. This also states clearly that we didn’t contest to the consent judgement, rather, we impeached him. So, he has no basis to say that we disobeyed the court order”.
He also laid to rest the insinuations that Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos State, is currently fractionalized, saying, “To use the word factionalized is misleading and wrong, it is my believe that the Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos Chapter, which I am the President is the only Ohaneze we have in Lagos. For example, those agitating for Biafra are there, does that mean that Nigeria is factionalized? We have only one Ohaneze, which I am the President, let me explain the meaning of Ohaneze to you. It means the King and the people, that is the real meaning of Ohaneze. The King and the people decided to join effort together, to improve the progress of Ndigbo. My own Ohaneze is the king and the people and we are affiliated to Enugu, which is the parent body of Ohaneze, the National Headquarters of Ohaneze, worldwide. It is my humble self that Enugu recognizes, because Enugu came to Lagos to monitor the conduct of the election and the election was very peaceful and successfully. It was keenly contested and at the end of the contest I emerged the winner of the election. I was later sworn in”.
He said that the constitution of the association only allow for one term of four years.
We will not allow the name of Ohaneze Lagos drag to the Mud- Chief Ossai
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LAWMAKERS COMMEND NSCDC BOSS FOR LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENTS IN COMBATING ILLEGAL MINING, HARPS ON SUSTAINED ZEST TO CURTAIL ECONOMIC SABOTAGE
LAWMAKERS COMMEND NSCDC BOSS FOR LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENTS IN COMBATING ILLEGAL MINING, HARPS ON SUSTAINED ZEST TO CURTAIL ECONOMIC SABOTAGE
By: Michael Mike
The House of Representative committee on Public Petitions has commended the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Ahmed Audi for numerous achievements made by the NSCDC in ensuring a crime-free mining environment.
The lawmakers expressed their delight in the operational plan of the NSCDC Mining Marshals and the relentless onslaught against economic saboteurs within the mining sector.
“We are impressed with the Mining Marshals’effort to salvage the nation from the hands of thieves and infiltrators”.
While charging the Corps to keep up the good work, the House Committee further requested the Marshals to provide the activity schedule of operations within four weeks.
Representing the NSCDC Commandant General; the Mining Marshals Commander; ACC John Onoja Attah made the presentation and assured the committee of a thorough judicial process and reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to ensuring the every case is prosecuted diligently and justly at the closure of a thorough investigation.
ACC Attah hinted that the Corps under the Audi led administration had reinvigorated and repositioned the NSCDC to prosecute it’s statutory mandates with due diligence and loyalty.
He said there are no daunting challenges that could outweigh the deliberate commitment made by the Corps to ensure sanctity within the Mining industry.
LAWMAKERS COMMEND NSCDC BOSS FOR LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENTS IN COMBATING ILLEGAL MINING, HARPS ON SUSTAINED ZEST TO CURTAIL ECONOMIC SABOTAGE
NIMC: Modify Your Data on Our Portal or Risk Identity Theft
By: Michael Mike
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has warned against modification of data on the National Identification Number (NIN) from source other than the official NIMC self-service portal, stating that doing this make someone open to identity threat.
A statement on Monday by the Commission’s Head, Corporate Communications, Dr. Kayode Adegoke read:
“The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) wishes to state that in order to ensure the security and integrity of your National Identification Number (NIN) data, modifications can only be done on the official NIMC self-service portal:
Selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng
“Do not attempt to modify your NIN data on any unauthorized websites,as this may compromise your personal information and put you at risk of identity theft.
“By using the official NIMC self-service portal, you can be rest assured that your data is secure and protected. You’ll also enjoy the convenience of updating your information from anywhere, at any time.
So,remember:for all your NIN modification needs,click on
Selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng.
For further information and inquiries, kindly visit the NIMC website at www.nimc.gov.ng
or send a mail to nimccustomercare@nimc.gov.ng or call the customer care line on 070022556462
“Your security and peace of mind are worth it!
NIMC: Modify Your Data on Our Portal or Risk Identity Theft
IWD: ‘India has highest number of female pilots worldwide. Says Envoy
By: Michael Mike
The Acting India High Commissioner, Ms Vartika Rawat has said that India’s support for women’s empowerment in Nigeria has opened opportunities for women in the country, saying India now has the highest number of female pilots in the world.
She disclosed this while delivering her welcome speech at an event to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) which took place at the Indian High Commission in Abuja on Saturday.
She said: “India has the largest number of female pilots in the world. Of the total 11,775 pilots, 1,767 are female, accounting for approximately 15% of the workforce in this rigorous industry. This share exceeds the international average of 5 to 6 per cent”, the envoy said.
She also said women constitute around 36 per cent of India’s IT workforce.
Recalling the efforts made by women to defeat COVID-19 in 2020, Rawat said: “More than 6 million female frontline workers led the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in India.
“Indian women scientists have shown their strength and determination in developing a COVID vaccine within the shortest possible time. Indian women scientists, again, have been instrumental for the success of India’s mission to the Mars and the moon.
“There are over 1.45 million or 46 per cent women elected representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions against mandatory representation of 33 per cent.”
She said Indian push for women empowerment focuses on enhancing women’s social, economic and political status, to ensure equality and dignity in society, adding that the government’s efforts included promoting education, healthcare and economic independence, alongside laws addressing gender-based Violence, workplace discrimination and inequality.
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