By Tunde Opalana Welfare of Nigerian workers remain paramount in states under the administration of the Peoples Democratic Government. Governors of the party under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, PDP-GF made the declaration as they celebrate the workers yesterday on the occasion of the May Day 2025. The Forum chaired by […]
*Canvasses short-term policies to support welfare The World Bank says the increase in food prices could push additional six million Nigerians into poverty, calling on the government’s attention for short-term policies to support welfare. The Washington-based institution stated this in its latest report titled ‘COVID-19 in Nigeria: Frontline Data and Pathways for Policy’. In June, […]
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Enugu state says it is partnering with Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA), a non-governmental organization to promote and publicise the Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Monday Chukwuemeka, said this in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday in Enugu. Chukwuemeka said that […]
The Adamawa state High Court sitting in Yola has sentenced a former Executive Secretary of the Adamawa state Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Bishop Jingi Mayo, to five years imprisonment. Adamawa state Commissioner, Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences commission (ICPC), Mr. Bello Bakori, confirmed the development in a statement made available on Tuesday in […]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state at the weekend donated N10 million to widows of fallen soldiers to improve their businesses and welfare. Gov. Ugwuanyi made the donation at the 82 Division 2019 West African Social Activities (WASA) held at the division’s parade ground, Abakpa Military Cantonment, Enugu. The governor also reiterated the commitment of […]
The Department for International Development (DFID), has spent over N12 billion on improving the welfare, nutrition and livelihood of vulnerable women and children in two states, through an unconditional transfer programme targeting pregnant and lactating women. According to the senior advocacy and policy specialist, Save the Children International (STI), Saheed Mustapha who made this known […]
…Says FG will cater for families of fallen heroes Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government would continue to recognise the sacrifices of the men and women of the nation’s armed forces. Osinbajo gave the assurance during an interdenominational Church service organised by the Ministry of Defence to commemorate the 2020 […]
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun says his administration will enhance the welfare and standard of living of residents of the state in the New Year. The governor gave the assurance in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Thursday in Osogbo. New Year: Continue to place your trust in Buhari’s administration, Ajimobi […]
The federal government has assured qualified teachers of improved working conditions for optimum productivity. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Mr. Sonny Echono, disclosed this in an interview with journalists, after monitoring the computer-based test teachers’ professional qualification examination in Abuja at the weekend. Echono said that the federal government is looking at ensuring a […]
The Alliance for Democracy (AD), governorship candidate in Lagos State, Chief Owolabi Salis, has called on Lagosians to eschew vote buying by desperate politicians, urging them to vote for candidates whose loyalty and commitment is to the people and their welfare. Salis said this while speaking as special guest at a seminar organised for the […]
Solomon Dalung, the Minister of Youths and Sports, on Thursday said the government would continue to priortise the welfare of athletes to sustain sports development in the country. Dalung said this at the unveiling of mascot and logo of the 2019 International Para-Powerlifting Championships in Lagos. The championship is slated for January. The News Agency […]
The Archbishop of the Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuma has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for signing the Child Rights Bill into law, which he said has guaranteed the rights and welfare of children in the state. The Archbishop, who is also the Chairman, Enugu State Adoption Committee, stated that the governor’s disposition […]
…Tasks Govt on affordable housing The leadership of Voice of Nigeria (VON), in partnership with the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has advocated better welfare package for Nigerian workers as such will help stamp out corruption among public servants and those in the private sector. The call was made Tuesday in Abuja during an interactive meeting […]
An economist, Dr Olusegun Omisakin has urged the federal government to evolve more social inclusion programmes geared toward impacting on the welfare of citizens. Omisakin, who is the Head of Research, Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), made the appeal in an interview with journalists on Thursday in Lagos. He was reacting to the May inflation […]
Paul Usoro is one of Nigeria’s leading lawyers, with industry-leading expertise in commercial and telecommunications law. In the first of a series of articles, he tackles the issue of welfare for young practitioners in the legal profession, the structural problems fuelling it and sets out a range of proposals the Nigerian Bar Association should consider […]
Democratic People’s Congress (DPC) has urged the Federal Government to give priority attention to the protection and welfare of Nigerian workers. National Chairman of DCP, Rev. Olusegun Peters, made the call in a statement issued in Abuja, to mark Workers Day celebration. Peters, said that the constitution provided that the security and welfare of the […]
Great leaders and visionary personalities have at crucial periods in a nation’s history risen to the occasion in bringing about transformational change as well as the re-orientation of societal norms and practices in tune with the practical realities and idealistic tenets of the prevailing epoch. For instance the United States of the 1960s was dominated […]
Former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke has called on Nigerians to come together to demand that their welfare is put in the front burner of government agenda. Duke in a letter to Nigerians he personally signed on behalf of Coalition for Nigeria noted that one thing the people have in common regardless of status, […]
The people of Kwara State have been assured of improved welfare and infrastructure in the coming year. The State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, gave the assurance while signing into law the State’s 2018 budget of N190, 997,425, 571, as passed by the State House of Assembly. Ahmed also promised that in the coming year, focus […]
Kogi state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has called on the Federal Government to pay greater attention to the welfare of Nigerian soldiers on active service and families of fallen soldiers.Alhaji Bello made the call while on a condolence visit to the immediate family of the late Lt. Col Muhammad Abu Ali in Kaduna on Sunday. […]