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UniAbuja Appoints Prof. Moti, Dean of Postgraduate School

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The Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja, Professor AbdulRasheed Na’Allah has appointed Professor Ukertor Gabriel Moti, Dean, Post Graduate School.
Moti, is a Professor of Public Sector Management and Governance, Department of Public Administration, University of Abuja. 
He holds a B.Sc.

in Political and Administrative Studies, Second Class – Upper Division (University of Port Harcourt, 1982), graduating as the Best Student; Master of Public Administration (MPA) (University of Lagos, 1985, Best Graduate of the Class), and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.
D.) in Public Administration (University of Benin, 1993) all in Nigeria. 
A former Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Abuja.
Moti was appointed Director, Centre for Corruption Studies, University of Abuja in January 2021. 
Prof. Moti is Fellow of the Certified Public Administrators of England and Wales (FCPA), Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), President, Governing Council, Institute of Management Consultants, Nigeria; Fellow, Journal of Alternative Perspectives in the Social Sciences (JAPSS)-USA, Fellow, Guild of Independent Scholars (Florida USA), Member, International Research and Development Institute (Research and Development Network) Oyo, Nigeria, Member, Committee for the International Conference on Management, Leadership and Governance (IMCLG), United Kingdom, member of the Centre for Sponsored Projects (CSP) of the University of Abuja, in addition to membership of several other professional bodies such as the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM), Nairobi, Kenya.
Professor Moti once served as Special Assistant and Speech Writer to the Governor of Benue State, Late Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu in 1992-1993. He briefly taught at the Benue State University from 1993-1996. 
Professor Moti then joined the University of Abuja in 2004 and rose through the ranks to the position of Professor in the Department of Public Administration. 
Moti is Co-chair with Dr. Steve Troupin of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), Belgium, and the African Association for Public Administration (AAPAM-IIAS).Taskfore for Public Administration Research Capacities in Africa, where they jointly Chair the African Governance Panel during IIAS International Conferences. He is Member, Accreditation Committee of the International Commission on Accreditation of Public Administration Education and Training (ICAPA), Brussels, Belgium.
Professor Moti served as Editor of the African Journal of Public Administration and Management (AJPAM), Nairobi, Kenya from 2016-2019 and he is currently, the Chief Editor of the Journal which is the International Journal of the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM). 
Professor Moti was among 25 African scholars that participated in the China-Africa Research Exchange Programme (2016) organized by the China Institute for International Studies (CIIS), and the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs where he served as Leader of the African Delegation. 
Moti has collaborated with the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA) on research efforts on China-Africa Relations culminating into book chapters in the following international books: Forum on Africa-China Cooperation: Industrialisation and Agricultural Modernisation (Vol. 2). Funeka, Y. A.; Shelton, G,; Aiden, C.; and Hu, B. (eds)., (2018), Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA), Pretoria, South Africa; Issues in China-Africa Relations, Oniwide Oyetola (ed)., (2017), College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda. 
Prof. Moti is a notable Public Policy analyst in Nigeria and a facilitator for the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM, Kenya); Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), Badagry; Governance and Management Services International (GMSI), UK; GMSI & Associates, Nigeria. He is also a Consultant with the London Graduate School, organisers of “The Dubai Leadership Summit”. 
Professor Moti has served as External Examiner for Graduate students of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria, North West University, Mafikeng Campus, North West Province, South Africa, and University of Pretoria, South Africa and has conducted Professorial Assessment for some Universities. 
He has published over 45 articles in peer reviewed local and International Academic Journals in addition to 7 book chapters, Conference Proceedings, Abstracts and Reviews. Prof Moti is winner, University of Abuja Authors 2020. Professor Moti is a regular participant at various International Conferences and has presented papers at conferences in over 30 countries of the World including, India, Malawi, Thailand, Ghana, Dubai (UAE), Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, USA, Rwanda, Tunisia, Singapore, Morocco, etc.

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Edo Governorship Election: Okpebholo Remains Our Candidate – APC

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Sen. Monday Okpebholo remains its governorship candidate in Saturday’s governorship election in Edo.Mr Felix Morka, the party’sNational Publicity Secretary made the party’s position clear in a statement issued in Abuja.Morka said the clarification became necessary following fake news thatOkpebholo had been disqualified by a magistrate court.

“In the final hours to the Edogubernatorial election scheduled to hold Saturday, Sept.
21, 2024, certain political parties have desperately resorted to forgery and disinformation on our candidate.“The blackmail is to the extent of circulating a fake magistrate court ruling purportedly disqualifying Sen.
Okpebholo, the APC gubernatorial candidate in the election.“The circulated ruling is fake, a fabrication and an act of pure desperation in the face of their imminent defeat at the polls,” Morka said.He said the magistrate court that purportedly issued the fake ruling had issued a disclaimer, stating categorically that it did not emanate from him.Morka added that the fake ruling meant to sow seeds of doubt about the APC candidate, was a blatant and calculated attempt to subvert the will of the Edo electorate.“We call on our law enforcement agencies to identify, investigate and bring the perpetrators of this falsehood to book,” he said.He, therefore, urged Edo voters to remain vigilant and resolute in the exercise of their democratic rights at the polls.He expressed trust that Edo people would ignore this and other illegal devices by desperate candidates and their parties to subvert the election.“Sen. Monday Okpebholo is and remains, the standard bearer of the APC in Edo gubernatorial election,” Morka stated. (NAN)

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Nigeria Condemns Terrorist Attack on Military Airport in Mali

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The Federal Government has condemned the terrorist attack on the military airport in Bamako, Mali.Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, disclosed the Nigerian government’s position in a statement on Saturday. Eche said, “The Federal Republic of Nigeria strongly condemns the abominable terrorist attack that took place on Tuesday, Sept.

17, 2024, targeting a military airport, training Centre and other sensitive locations in Bamako, Mali.
“This heinous act, which has claimed lives and caused destruction of several military aircraft, is yet another stark reminder of the persistent threat posed by extremist groups in the region.“It must be emphasised that acts of terrorism, regardless of where they occur, represent a threat to peace and security for the entire region.
“Nigeria extends its deepest condolences to the government and people of Mali, particularly to the families of those who lost their lives. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this tragic incident.” (NAN)

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LG Elections: Kwara NUJ Calls for Respect, Protection of Journalists, Observers

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The Kwara Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for maximum protection for journalists and observers assigned for the coverage of the state’s local government elections on Saturday.The Council’s Chairman, Abdullateef Ahmed, in a statement on Friday in Ilorin by the Council Secretary, Olayinka Alaya, emphasised the need for safety for the journalists and observers.

He said this was necessary in view of the critical role journalists play in ensuring transparent and fair polls.
”The Council urges security personnel deployed for the elections to ensure that journalists across the 16 local government areas (LGAs) of the state carry out their duties without fear of harassment or intimidation.
”The NUJ also cautions that any form of harassment or intimidation of journalists while performing their constitutionally-guaranteed duties will not be tolerated.“As the watchdog of the society, members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm must be accorded their due rights and respect before, during and after the electoral process.“Any attack on journalists is an attack on democracy itself,” Alaya quoted the Council Chairman as saying.The Kwara Council of NUJ also stressed the need for security agencies to ensure watertight security throughout the period allotted for the electoral process.”We urge security personnel to be proactive in addressing potential threats that may compromise the integrity of the elections or put media professionals at risk,” Ahmed said.He also called on the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) to maintain an unbiased position throughout the entire process.Ahmed appealed to the electoral umpire to ensure timely distribution of both sensitive and non-sensitive election materials to polling units.The Council Chairman also encouraged eligible voters across the state to exercise their voting rights responsibly, urging them to remain calm and law-abiding during the process.“This exercise is an opportunity for the people of Kwara to shape the future of their LGAs.“It is fundamental that eligible voters come out and utilise their franchise and do so without any fear,” he advised.(NAN)

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