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PDP Governors Meet With Buhari In Abuja

Mega Icon — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:14:55 +0000

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, his counterparts in Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson; Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel and Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, met with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Tuesday.

The governors, however, did not give details of what they discussed with the President, but Seriake Dickson who spoke to journalists hinted that they discussed issues of interest to their respective states and the country at large.

Dickson further described the meeting as robust, stressing that President Buhari promised to look into the issues.

Yet, he did not state what the issues are.

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FG renames FUNAI after Alex Ekwueme

Mega Icon — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 15:23:52 +0000

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday renamed Federal University Ndufu Alike, in Ebonyi State, to Alex Ekwueme Federal University.

Its Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo made the announcement during the funeral service of the late elder statesman, Dr Alex Ekwueme.

Paying glowing tributes to the late former Vice President, Osinbajo described him as a rare gem who always upheld the principles of personal sacrifice and service to humanity.

The Vice President said, “we celebrate Alex Ekwueme because he practiced the eternal principles that set men and women apart from their peers, whether they are poor or rich, famous or unknown; the principles of personal sacrifice for others, service to those who cannot offer a reward, the courage of one’s convictions, bravery in the face of terror”.

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Mrs Patience Jonathan as well as former Vice President Namadi Sambo attended the event.

The event also had in attendance, state governors including Willie Obiano of Anambra, Rochas Okorocha (Imo), Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), and Akinwunmi Ambode (Lagos)

And family, friends, and other top government officials were present at the event held in his hometown in Oko, Anambra State.

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52nd year anniversary: Ambode to deliver Ladoke Akintola memorial lecture in Ibadan

Mega Icon — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 22:24:33 +0000

GOVERNOR Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos State has been billed to deliver a lecture at the 2018 edition of Ladoke Akintola Memorial anniversary Lecture in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.

The lecture which is scheduled to hold at the parliamentary building on 11th January, 2018 is to commemorate the 52nd year anniversary of the death of the late premier of western region, Ladoke Akintola.

Contained in a press statement issued and signed by Ladoke Akintola Foundation’s Coordinator, Yemi Adedokun, Governor Ambode will speak on ‘National Integration and National Development’ while his Osun state counterpart, Rauf Aregbesola of alongside Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state and Governor Aminu Tambuwa of Sokoto state are the lead discussant.

He disclosed further that Prof. O. B. C. Nwolise will speak on the topic : Akintola & Self Government, Chairman Barr. Adegboyega Awomalo while Chief Richard Akinjide is the father of the day.

Adeokun also added that the reconstructed statue of the late sage, Samuel Ladoke Akintola at the parliamentary junction will be unveiled by the Oyo state governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.

Apart from the governors, other dignitaries expected to grace the occasion include traditional rulers, scholars, doyen of industry, top government officials and students from primary, secondary and tertiary institutions.

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