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According to a press statement issued and signed by the Executive Director, Initiative for Research, Innovation, and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD),
Princess Hamman-Obels and Kemi Okenyodo, Executive Director, PWAN yesterday in Abuja, have called on the federal government and relevant stakeholders to intensify their efforts in combating gender-based violence and addressing violations of women’s rights.
The communiqué indicated that the Federal Government received N301.889 billion, the State Governments received N265.875 billion and the Local Government Councils received N195.541 billion. A total sum of N22.855 billion was shared to the relevant States as 13% derivation revenue.
The Ministry has informed us that the memo has been written to FEC and it was adopted and that it would be given to the new government, he assured us that all the requests were adopted.”
At their last meeting two weeks ago, th two parties adopted a resolution to meet on the 19th of this month to further their discussions on the size of palliatives presented by the organised labour.
Akpabio gave the assurance in his goodwill message at the reception dinner in honour of the newly-appointed Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, at the Transcorp Hotel, Abuja on Saturday.
Some of the franchised assets include the establishment of a Planetarium and Museum at the National Space Research and Development Agency, expected to generate N30bn for the Federal Government and the private sector investors.
The licence was presented on behalf of the Federal Government by the Nigerian Mainstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
Nigeria’s democratic journey has, like in many other climes, encountered both stormy and smooth sails, but the ship of State, its institutions and most importantly, the Nigerian people have remained steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance. On this memorable occasion therefore.
On the post-election cases before the tribunal in Abuja, the SMBLF urged the judiciary to be transparent in determining all petitions brought before it.
The initiative, launched across the six geopolitical zones of the country, is expected to develop the capacity of public health workers to respond swiftly and timely to all emergencies.