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Vol. 10 N0 653 WEDNESDAY Nov. 8 -
TUESDAY Nov. 14, 2006, ISSN 1116 - 7085 |
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Irregular Bank Accounts Delay NECO Exam Allowances – Co-ordinator
By Bayo Aka
Kogi State National Examination Councils, (NECO) Co-ordinator, Dr.
Jacob Ekele, has disclosed that the failure of NECO supervisors in
Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state to give their bank
account numbers is responsible for the delay in the payment of the
2007 supervision allowances.
Dr. Ekele stated this during a chat with journalists in his office.
He explained that rather than writing individual bank account
number, about six supervisors lumped their names together on a
single bank account.
He added that most of them used Micro Finance Bank, Kabba, which
does not have facilities for on-line operations.
Dr. Ekele noted that life is dynamic and this is responsible for
NECO paying and receiving money on-line. He appealed to the
supervisors and examiners to open accounts with modern banks that
operate online.
He stressed that the allegation of corruption by some of the
supervisors is unfounded as any money paid by NECO to the
supervisors and examiners is directly released by the head office in
Minna.
The Co-ordinator also added that the salary that NECO pays its staff
is satisfactory enough to discourage them from fraud.
In a telephone conversation with an officer in Minna, he revealed
that the supervisors would be remunerated shortly on-line through
their respective bank accounts.
Attah Igala lifts Suspension Order On ICDA
The Attah Igala, Alhaji Aliyu Obaje, has lifted the suspension order
placed on the Executive of Igala Cultural and Development
Association, (ICDA) and the annual Igala National Day Celebration (ITALO).
This is contained in a press statement signed by Attah Igala and
made available to The Graphic in Lokoja.
According to the press statement, Alhaji Aliyu Obaje stated that the
decision was sequel to the meeting of Igala Area Traditional
Council’s resolution in a meeting held on 7th August 2008.
The letter urged the Exco members to carry out the activities of the
Association as required of them.
It would be recalled that Italo 2007 held in Anyigba was marred by
political disturbances.
This led to the suspension of the Executives of the ICDA and the
ITALO and the setting up of a 12-man investigation panel to
investigate the remote cause of the disturbance.
Ibaji Legislative Council Urged not to Abuse Mandate
From Samuel Ilani Onyedega
The Principal officers of Ibaji Local Government Legislative Council
have been inaugurated.
Inaugurating the Officers at Onyedega, headquarters of the Council,
recently, the Executive Chairman of the Councils, Hon. Abraham
Uchola advised them not to abuse the mandate of the people but to
ensure rapid transformation of communities in the area.
The chairman who was represented by the vice chairman of the
council, Hon. Gabriel Ekpe, charged the councilors to discharge
their legislative duties efficiently for the overall development of
Ibaji Land.
The post of the leader of the council went to Hon. Apeh Ojoma Lucky
of Iyanyo Ward, Hon. Eleojo Atule Ocha of Ejule Ward, (Deputy
Leader) Hon. Josiah Unubi Onalo of Ankpanya ward, (Deputy majority
Leader) while the post of chief whip went to Hon. Everest Egwemi of
Aya Ward.
Responding, the leader of Ibaji Legislative Councils, Hon. Apeh
Lucky thanked both the legislators and the Executive councils for
inaugurating them and promised to work together in the interest of
the entire Ibaji Community.
In its inaugural seating, the Legislative council unanimously
adopted the closure of Ibaji Local Government Liaison Office at Idah
and directed the Treasury Department and Local Government Staff to
vacate the liaison office and move down to Onyedega, the
headquarters of the council area immediately.
Kogi Govt Vows to Partner with Private Schools
Kogi State Government has again reiterated its commitment to the
upliftment of education in the state as a means to partner with
individuals who have the plan to set up private schools and colleges
in the state.
The assertion was made recently by the state Commissioner for
Education, Chief Sylvester Onoja during the prize – giving ceremony
of Gilgal High School, Ankpa.
Chief Onoja, who lauded the efforts of the school’s management, said
such vision and mission is a good omen and motivating factor that
could enhance and promote the education and social economic standard
of the people of the state.
The commissioner, while asking others to emulate the gesture of the
proprietress of the school, called on them to imbibe the spirit
which will make the advancement of the younger generations a top
priority.
Speaking, the school’s proprietress, Deaconess Ruth Abbah disclosed
that her focus and objectives are centered on inculcating good
morals with the deposition of good characters and excellent wisdom
through the imposition of godliness and the fear of God in the
Children.
Deaconess Abbah, who was the former Deputy provost, Kogi State
College of Education, Ankpa expressed her appreciation to God and
personalities who have made her dream come true.
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