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FCSC praises Awosika for her notable achievements after retirement and her outstanding career in public service

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12 months ago

October 11, 2025

Joel Ajayi
The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) Prof. Tunji Olaopa has described Mrs. Dere Awosika exemplary achievements post-retirement as remarkable saying that as a chip off the old block, she embodies the values of a renowned Nigerian family with a pedigree that stands tall in the annals of public service in Nigeria.

In a statement Signed FCSC Head Press & Public Relations Taiwo Hassan on Friday in Abuja where Olaopa made this remark when he received, on a courtesy visit, a retired federal permanent secretary, Dr. (Mrs) Dere Awosika, in his office in Abuja.

He said after Mrs. Awosika’s successful public service career, she progressed to assume the position of the chairperson of the board of directors of one of Nigeria’s leading banks, Access Bank Plc, and also, an honorary consul of the Czech Republic after retirement. He explained that she was a source of inspiration to upcoming civil servants that beyond years of toiling as bureaucrats, there can be a distinguished life after retirement.
Olaopa, who was at the event with his Hon. Commissioners representing Adamawa, Gombe and Taraba States-Dr. Ibrahim Jalo Daudu; Jigawa and Kano States-Ambassador Aminu Nagebu, including Akwa Ibom and Cross River States-Bar. Ededet Eyoma and Kogi and Kwara States-Mrs. Rukiyat Odekunle; extolled Awosika’s professionalism and hardwork, saying that at a personal level, he knew Awosika as a woman of deep Christian values who lives her life with the fear of God and integrity, which inspired him greatly. “You inspired me personally during our time together in service” Olaopa said,

While acknowledging Awosika as an accomplished federal permanent secretary and his senior in the service, he said he was very happy to receive her in his office as a role model for women and career senior civil servants that worth celebrating.
He prayed that she would continue to grow in grace, prosper in health, and the lord continue to uphold her with many more decades of service to the country.
Speaking earlier, Dr. Awosika said that the visit was to commend Olaopa’s leadership at the Commission. She equally added that her courtesy call was also to acknowledge the positive changes taking place under Olaopa’s stewardship.
She stated that the Commission was the fabric of the country’s governance, as the private sector depends on the government, which is being managed by the civil service.
Awosika informed that she was glad to be a civil servant because it allowed her to serve anywhere, explaining that the Commission builds the public service and that the private sector depends on the government for its operational success. She said civil servants understand the issues that the private sector wants the government to address.
She said she was glad to be a civil servant because it allowed her to serve anywhere; saying that she supports the Commission’s various reforms, which are making it to come alive.
The event ends with the taking of a photograph of both Prof. Tunji Olaopa and Dr. (Mrs.) Dere Awosika followed with a group photograph involving the Hon. Commissioners.

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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows

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5 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.

He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.

According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.

“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.

The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.

“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.

Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.

He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.

He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.

According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.

Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.

He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.

We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.

The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.

He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.

Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.

He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.

“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”

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