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Akwa Ibom State Governor Allocates N250 Million To Ibom Leadership And Entrepreneurial Development Centre To Support 400 Entrepreneurs
Akwa Ibom State Governor Allocates N250 Million To Ibom Leadership And Entrepreneurial Development Centre To Support 400 Entrepreneurs....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has revealed a generous contribution of N250 million to the Ibom Leadership and Entrepreneurial Development Centre (Ibom LED) for the training and empowerment of approximately 400 entrepreneurs within the state.
During the formal inauguration of the “Made in Akwa Ibom Trade Fair” held at the Ibom LED Headquarters on IBB Avenue, Uyo, as part of the celebrations marking the state’s 36th anniversary, Governor Eno expressed admiration for the skills and creativity of individuals engaged in various trades. He encouraged these entrepreneurs to utilize the trade fair as an opportunity to proudly showcase their innovations.
Of the allocated funds, N50 million will cover the registration and training fees for the entrepreneurial students, while N500,000 will be provided as a start-up grant for each participant upon the successful completion of their training in various fields, enabling them to establish their businesses.
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Governor Eno reaffirmed his commitment to fostering the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in the state and creating a conducive environment for business development, which aligns with his campaign promise to nurture and support entrepreneurs.
He urged entrepreneurs to improve the quality of their products and assured them of assistance in finding markets for their goods. In addition, Governor Eno emphasized his determination to stimulate employment opportunities for the people, recognizing that, apart from government jobs and political appointments, individuals can secure gainful employment through their skills.
To optimize resources and provide accessible entrepreneurial education, Governor Eno revealed the transformation of the Ibom E-Library into an Entrepreneurial and Leadership School. He explained that this move was inspired by the facility’s abandonment and the necessity of having a local business school to eliminate the need to send Akwa Ibom residents to other locations for training.
Governor Eno expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Trade and Investment, as well as the Ibom LED team led by Director General Mrs. Ekaette Umoh and Senior Special Assistant on Entrepreneurial Development Mr. Ime Uwah for swiftly organizing the exhibition and effectively interpreting his vision for the Entrepreneurial Centre. He commended their dedication and achievements.
Emem Bob, the State Commissioner for Economic Development, praised the Governor for his commitment to nurturing businesses in the state and revitalizing the trade fair initiative. Bob announced that the compilation of a database of all SMEs in the state, as directed by the Governor, would be expanded to accommodate more businesses. He urged residents to engage with the government’s entrepreneurial programs to reap their benefits.
Pastor Imo Abasi Jacob, Team Leader of the Ibom LED team and Chairman of the Centre’s Board of Trustees, acknowledged the Governor’s understanding of entrepreneurship’s pivotal role in economic development. He pledged to ensure the Governor’s vision for training and supporting the people would be fully realized.
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has approved an upward review of peculiar allowances, welfare benefits, and exit packages for civil servants across Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This was disclosed on Friday in Abuja by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, during a press briefing.
She explained that the adjustment applies to workers under the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) as well as the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS).
According to her, the revised allowances have been designed to cut across all grade levels, ensuring improved earnings for both senior and junior officers.
Further details are expected to be released later.
Taiwo Oyedele has officially taken over as Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy following a formal handover from his predecessor, Wale Edun.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The transition, which reportedly took place on Thursday evening, was confirmed in a statement issued by the Ministry’s Head of Information and Public Relations, Efe Ovuakporie.
According to the statement, the handover was concluded within the timeframe set by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In his inaugural address, Oyedele pledged to consolidate ongoing reforms while delivering measurable economic outcomes.
He said his administration would prioritise fiscal discipline, transparency, and improved performance across key sectors of the economy.
He also expressed his readiness to work closely with staff of the ministry to strengthen efficiency and service delivery.
Oyedele commended his predecessor, Wale Edun, for his role in advancing Nigeria’s economic reform agenda, and thanked President Tinubu for entrusting him with the responsibility.
The Permanent Secretary, Raymond Omachi, alongside the Permanent Secretary (Special Duties), Mohammed Danjuma, welcomed the new minister and assured him of the full support and cooperation of the ministry’s workforce.
During Edun’s tenure, the ministry implemented several fiscal reforms aimed at improving revenue generation and economic coordination. However, the period also faced challenges, including budget implementation constraints that affected ministries, departments, and agencies.
There were also concerns over outstanding payments owed to pensioners and contractors during the same period.
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Maitama, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of an Abuja-based lawyer, Victor Giwa, and a police officer, Edith Erhunmuuse, after they failed to appear in court.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The two defendants were scheduled to be arraigned alongside another accused person, Cecil Osakwe, on a nine-count charge marked FCT/HC/CR/222/2023, filed by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF).
They are accused of criminal conspiracy involving the alleged forceful eviction of occupants and damage to property valued at about N300 million.
When the matter was called on Friday, the prosecution counsel, Aderonke Imana, told the court that although the charge was filed in January 2023, arraignment had repeatedly stalled due to what she described as a consistent pattern of absence by the defendants.
She argued that neither the first nor second defendant had consistently appeared in court or informed the prosecution of their absence, insisting that a bench warrant was necessary to compel attendance.
However, counsel to Victor Giwa, Ogbu Aboje, opposed the application, informing the court that his client was absent due to illness and had submitted medical documentation to support his condition. He also urged the court to hear a pending application before proceeding further.
He asked the court to excuse Giwa’s absence, citing health challenges as the reason for his non-attendance.
In response, the prosecution maintained that arraignment is the proper starting point of any criminal trial, adding that any proceedings before it would be invalid.
The prosecution therefore urged the court to issue a bench warrant to ensure the defendants appear for arraignment.
The third defendant, Cecil Osakwe, was present in court with his lawyer, Farouk Akanbi.
Delivering her ruling, Justice Samira Bature granted the prosecution’s request and ordered the arrest of Victor Giwa, stating that the explanations and medical documents presented amounted to deliberate delay tactics.
The judge noted that the case had suffered repeated delays since it was first filed in 2023 and commenced before her court in July 2024, lamenting that arraignment had still not taken place nearly two years later.
Justice Bature stressed that courts are not venues for delay tactics, adding that the defendants had shown disregard for the judicial process by failing to appear for arraignment.
She further ruled that all pending applications could only be considered after proper arraignment, stating that the court’s jurisdiction in criminal matters becomes fully activated only after that stage.
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