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Robert Akpenpuun Congratulates Newly Elected Vandeikya LG Chairman

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4 years ago

May 31, 2020

Joel Ajayi

The Vandeikya Local Government Football Council Chairman in Benue state, Mr. Robert Akpenpuun, has congratulated the new elected Chairman of Vandeikya LGA, Madam Tyoer Kukase, over her victory in the last Saturday’s elections.

Just on Saturday, Mrs. Kukase of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was declared winner, unopposed, by the BSIEC on May 31st, along 23 other LGs Chairmen.

Reports had it that the elections were conducted in 23 Local Government Councils, across 276 council wards of the state.

Announcing the results of the polls on Sunday in Makurdi, BSIEC Chairman, Joseph Loko, declared all 23 chairmanship positions in the polls won by the PDP including 276 councilors.

Loko commended the BSIEC officials for the smooth conduct of the polls and directed all elected Chairmen and Councilors to report to the Commission’s office in Makurdi on June 1st, for their Certificates of Return.

Mr. Akpenpuun, in a congratulatory message issued, described Mr. Kukase’s victory as a demonstration of people’s confidence in his ability to perform.

According to Vandeikya LG’s FA Chairman, ‘I want to welcome on board the newly (unopposed) but duly elected Chairman of Vandeikya LGA, Madam Kukase .T Garba.

“You have severally demonstrated your dogmatic spirit of hanging-in-there throughout your political perseverance, and through the entire process of finding the right person to mount the seat after Ibrahim Anor.

“Those of us who are close to the scene could testify to the mileage that you covered, and I believe that – this is because you have the interest of Kunav people at heart.

“Kunav people also believe that you ventured into the race because you have travelled round Kunav land during your previous political agitations, and you should know how to usher in development to Kunav Land, if given the chance.

“I personally love your courage which is anchored on the motto that what men can do, women can also do them better.

“It is on this note that Kunav people came to a consensus to allow you as a woman, against all odds, to be our designated pilot for the next 2 years.

“In leadership, no man is an island on its own, and as a pioneer member of Kunav Unity Forum, you should know that we shall always support you with good ideas as one of our own, because we envisage you as the phase 1 embodiment of KUF development aggitations for Kunav Land.”

The statement added that: “Please bear in mind that you have a huge task ahead (and we expect you to roll up your sleeves and hit the ground running, right after swearing in. Please, do not alienate nor distance yourself from the people that projected you to the top, as you may one day need them for remedy plans if by chance you hit pockets of resistance in some communities.

“As you are aware, members of KUF have their ears on the ground, and good brains in their head, they have the ability to write your account of stewardship based on an undisputed KPI, please never take it personally if they encourage you to do better, because these are the same people who will project you, if you are performing better and delivering the proverbial goose to Kunav People.

“We are not going to say much for now, we are only going to fasten our seat belts and carefully monitor your cruising altitude, as our designated pilot.*

“KUF is saying – Goodluck, may God bless you, grant you wisdom, and knowledge to be a true symbol of good leadership in Vandeikya.”

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Nigeria Will Take Good Shape In No Distant Time- Olawande

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5 hours ago

September 16, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande has urged the citizens of the country to be patient with the Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in transforming the lives of its citizens through various policies and programs of the federal government.

The Minister made this submission while delivering his speech at the Joint Union Negotiating Council’s week of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development branch. This is the first edition since both Ministries of Youth and Sports had been damaged. The JUNC week which was held at Atiku Hall, Office of Head of Civil Service of the Federation in Abuja had its theme: “The working people in a volatile, uncertain, and complex economy”

In the words of the Honourable Minister: “I urge you to be patient with this administration. In no distant time, the country will take good shape and the lives of its citizens will be transformed”.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not a pauper, he is an acknowledged epitome of wealth, and so it cannot be said of him that he desires to loot the treasury of Nigeria. He has seen money and as a result of this, he is not interested in looting the nation’s treasury”, Olawande explained.

He emphasized that “leadership is all about being committed to serve. If you are a Minister now, tomorrow you will be addressed as a former Minister, likewise a Director because there is no permanent position but the impact that you made while in that office will speak after you”, the Minister reiterated.

Olawande expressed his gratitude to the workers of the Ministry for being supportive of the government policies and programs. He promised that the welfare of the staff would not be compromised, adding that workers deserve remuneration for being hardworking.

Earlier in his address, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya admonished the staff of the Ministry to put in their best as “Performance Management System” which replaces APER is the criteria to be used for promotion effective next year. This, according to him is because the Performance Management System (PMS) records the best efforts and input of each staff which will in turn be used to grade such staff.

Olusanya who disclosed that the welfare of the staff is his priority as workers deserve the best for the services rendered. He opined that “the hungry man is angry and as a worker, if you are not treated fairly and properly, it is impossible to get the best out of you. As a result, all staff will be treated properly as motivation to propel the best in you”, he concluded.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Esther Didi Walson-Jack, OON, MNI, in her address, informed that the activity to reinvigorate the Civil Service in a bid to ensure that Civil Servants carry out their duties with much diligence to have efficient and incorruptible civil service is currently on course. She advised workers to wake up and be committed to the service of the nation.

In his closing remarks, Mr. Jerry Akume, the General Secretary of the Union expressed his delight in celebrating this year’s edition of the Union week, while highlighting the achievements of the union so far. These include:

Upward review of staff welfare, prompt payment of repatriation allowances, payment of first 28 days allowance, assistance to the sick, general training of staff, and sending forth/retirement package for retired staff.

He also appealed to the Management of the Ministry, saying that irrespective of the aforementioned achievements, a lot still needs to be done in such areas as procurement of staff buses, upward review of welfare payment for festive periods, consistent general staff training, and procurement of office and work materials.

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