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Abia LP HoR Caucus urges Deputy Speaker to shun divisive politics

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3 weeks ago

October 10, 2025

The Abia Labour Party (LP) Caucus has urged the Deputy Speaker, Rep. Benjamin Kalu to shun divisive politics especially against the Abia governor and the federal government.
The Chairman Abia Labour Party (LP) Caucus, Rep. Ginger Onwusibe said this in a statement to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday.

Onwusibe who condemned the alleged arrogance and unguarded utterances of the Deputy Speaker, advised him to watch his utterances.

“We have observed with dismay a recent unfortunate political development in our dear state, Abia, occasioned by unguarded and unhealthy utterances of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.

“Kalu openly, boasted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would “capture Abia” in 2027, flaunting his “number six” position in the federal hierarchy as if political power were a personal trophy,” he said.

Onwusibe who described utterances as careless talk, said it is unintelligent and insensitive and unbecoming of a public officer who ought to embody humility and emotional intelligence.

He accused the Deputy Speaker of carrying on with arrogance and making provocative, sycophantic, and inflammatory statements both publicly and privately against the Abia governor.
According to Onwusibe, his conduct reveals a deliberate strategy, to incite the Federal Government and the ruling party at the centre against the Abia State Government.

He said that governor Otti has consistently shown respect for both the Age and the Exalted Office of Mr. President, maintaining a cordial and constructive relationship with him.

Onwusibe admonished the Deputy Speaker to accord due respect to the Governor, not only in recognition of his office but in Deference to his Age, and Igbo cultural values.

The Abia LP Caucus Chairman lauded Gov.Alex Otti’s giant strides in Abia having facilitated and executed numerous federal projects across Abia — including Port Harcourt Road.

He identified rehabilitation Ohafia-Arochukwu Road, Omenuko Bridge, and the 25 km Umuahia as tangible results, of leadership of hope to ordinary people.

He therefore urged Nigerians to disregard Kalu’s empty boasts and divisive rhetoric, saying his actions are driven by selfish ambition, not love for the people.

“We call on all Abians- young and old, market women and traders, professionals, party members.
“Elders and elites across party lines and political persuasions to stand united in support of the transformational work of Governor Alex Otti.”

He said: “Governor Otti enjoys a cordial relationship with Mr. President, and no amount of political scheming by Honorable Kalu can disrupt Abia’s steady progress.”

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Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To A Digitally-Driven Workforce

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1 day ago

October 29, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

In a strong affirmation of his administration’s vision for a technology-enabled public service, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to building a world-class, digitally-driven, and citizen-centred workforce capable of driving inclusive and sustainable national development.

The President, represented by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, at the opening ceremony of the 57th International Conference and Exhibition of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) held in Abuja, noted that the Conference provides a vital platform for thought leaders, policymakers, and human resource professionals to examine and discuss the evolving dynamics of work under the theme, “Reimagining the New World of Work.”

President Tinubu commended the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria for its consistency and nearly six decades of professional excellence, ethical leadership, and dedication to human capital development in Nigeria. He acknowledged the Institute’s invaluable role in promoting professionalism and strengthening workforce governance across both public and private sectors.

Highlighting the Administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the President emphasized that “Nigeria’s greatest asset is not its oil or minerals, but its people.” He underscored key Federal Government initiatives such as the 3 Million Technical Talent Programme (3MTT) and the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP), designed to position Nigeria as a global hub for skilled digital professionals.

The President also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ongoing public service transformation through the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2025 (FCSSIP25), which aims to achieve a fully digital and paperless civil service by 31st December, 2025.

He explained that the adoption of the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solution is a major milestone in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public service operations.

In his welcome address, the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir FCIPM, fnli, emphasized that the future of work will not necessarily reward the strongest or the smartest, but those courageous enough to remain human in a digital world. He described the conference as “not just another HR event, but a transformative movement that will echo through boardrooms, classrooms, and corridors of influence for years to come.”

Mallam Gobir reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to redefining workplace leadership and advancing professional excellence. He urged human resource professionals to transcend traditional management practices and cultivate work environments “where humans and technology collaborate, not compete; where innovation meets integrity, and productivity aligns with purpose.”

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