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NIDOE Optimistic About Diaspora Voting in Elections

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The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, Europe (NIDO-Europe) says it is optimistic that the amendment of the Electoral Act by the National Assembly will accelerate diaspora voting.

NIDOE, in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Dr Bashir Obasekola and Mr Fidel Wilson, Public Relations Officer, said that adoption of the electoral amendment was “ a step in the right direction.

This, NIDOE said, was because it would allow the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be more technologically inclined, introducing  more technology into the electoral process to enhance credible elections in Nigeria.

“As block-chain technology develops, it has become clearer that it is possible to conduct e-voting without the fear of hacking.

“We are hopeful that the Joint Constitutional Review Committee of NASS will invoke the same spirit of democratic progress.

“This will be in taking on board the proposals on the constitutional amendments that will make diaspora voting a done-deal in Nigeria before the 2023 general elections.”

NASS recently adopted clause 52 (3) of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021, which stipulates that voting at an election and transmission of results shall be in accordance with the procedure determined by INEC.

According to NIDOE, when the Bill becomes law, it will significantly boost citizens’ civic participation and trust in the Nigerian electoral process.

“To this end, we call on President Muhammadu Buhari to yield to the yearnings and expectations of Nigerians, at home and abroad, by assenting to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021 once it gets to his desk.” (NAN)

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Wike Approves Deployment of FCTA’s Pioneer Perm. Secs

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has approved the deployment of the 10 pioneer Permanent Secretaries of the FCT Administration.

The FCT Head of Service, Dr Udo Atang, announced the deployment in a statement in Abuja on Thursday.

Atang said that Dr Adams Babagana was deployed to Health Services and Environment, while  Wanki Ibrahim was deployed to Treasury and Budget.

He also said that Asmau Muhktar was deployed to the Social Development Secretariat, while Dogo Bodinga was deployed to Economic Planning, Revenue Generation and Public Private Partnership Secretariat.

The head of service added that Olusa Olusegun was deployed to the Area Councils Services, Adetoyi Kolawole to Women Affairs, while Grace Adayilo Agriculture and  Rural Development Secretariat.

Also deployed were Olubunmi Olowookere to Legal Services Secretariat; Ibe Chukwuemeka to Education Secretariat; and Okonkwo Nonubari to Transportation Secretariat.

“The posting takes immediate effect. Thus, the affected officers should handover to their immediate subordinates in their current Secretariats, Departments and Agencies,” Atang said.

Wike had on March 18, inaugurated the permanent secretaries in line with the provisions of the FCT Civil Service Commission Law, 2018, which commenced operation. (NAN)

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FG Declares March 29, April 1, Public Holiday to Mark Easter Celebration

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The Federal Government has declared Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1, as public holidays to mark the Easter celebration.This was contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Wednesday in Abuja.

According to her, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
Tunji-Ojo urged Christians and all Nigerians to emulate the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ in dying for the redemption of man.
The minister noted that Easter, beyond religious significance, promoted values of love, forgiveness and compassion which were essential for social cohesion and harmony.
He called on Christians to imbibe these virtues as they were capable of impacting positively on the socio-economic development of Nigeria by fostering unity, reducing conflicts and encouraging cooperation among Nigerians.Tunji-Ojo further urged Nigerians to show acts of charity and generosity to help alleviate the material conditions of the less privileged amongst them.This, he said, was in tandem with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.He wished Christians at home and abroad a happy and blissful Easter celebration.The minister also called on Nigerians to join hands with the Tinubu’s administration in its determination to bring sustainable development and usher in prosperity to all.

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Wike Woos Indian Investors to Abuja

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The Minister of the Federal Capital (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has sought for huge investments from Indian investors, as part of strategies to fast tract the development of the capital territory, Abuja.

Wike made the call when the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Shri Balasubramanian, visited him in Abuja on Tuesday.

He acknowledged the presence of many Indian companies in the country, particularly petrochemicals and fertiliser companies among others.

“We would also like to have this kind of relationship in Abuja.

“You have seen improvement in security; you have seen improvement in infrastructure in Abuja. That is part of the “Renewed Hope” agenda of President Bola Tinubu.

“We will discuss other areas that will be of mutual interest between India and Nigeria, and Abuja in particular,” he said.

The minister said that it was within the purview of the FCT Administration to ensure that all Embassies in Nigeria, have an unhostile environment to enable them perform their assignments.

Earlier, Balasubramanian said that the excellent relationship between India and Nigeria was quite old.

The Ambassador explained that India began its diplomatic relationship with Nigeria two years before the country became independent in 1958, when India established a diplomatic office in Lagos.

He said that there were over 155 Indian companies in Nigeria, with more than 27 billion dollars of investments in various manufacturing areas.

He said that companies ranged from plastics to steel, oil, and pharmaceuticals among others in every sector.

According to him, Indian companies are the second largest employer of labour after the Nigerian government.

“So that is the level of engagement that we have, including wonderful political relationships.

“Culturally, we also have excellent cooperation. We have been having various groups from Nigeria going to India to participate in different exhibitions and cultural activities.

“We are very happy with all the facilities that are being extended to our Embassy.

“We are more than happy about it and would like to continue the relationship”. (NAN)

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