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Kano Hosts Opening of 47th National Council on Establishments Meeting
Joel Ajayi
The Technical Session of the 47th National Council on Establishments (NCE) has formally commenced in Kano, Kano State, bringing together Establishment administrators, technical experts, and key stakeholders from across the Federation to deliberate on policies that guide the structure and development of the Nigerian Public Service.
Declaring the meeting open on Monday 1st December,2025 at Bristol Hotel, Kano, the Head of Service, Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, stated that the National Council on Establishment which is the apex decision making body on all matters relating to establishment and service conditions in the Nigerian Public Service is always preceded by the technical session where Permanent Secretaries of Establishment lay the foundational ground work.
In her remarks, the Director Overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Service Policies and Strategies Office (SPSO), Dr Mimi Abu conveyed warm greetings and reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to strengthening the foundations of an efficient, professional, and innovative Civil Service.
She emphasized that the National Council on Establishments remains the foremost consultative platform for reviewing and harmonizing establishment matters, including Schemes of Service, career structures, job classifications, and other frameworks essential to the standardization and modernization of the Public Service.
She highlighted the importance of the Officials’ Meeting, noting that it provides the technical foundation upon which national establishment decisions are made. She commended the Standing Committee on Schemes of Service for its work during its recent sitting in Ebonyi State, where robust discussions helped lay the groundwork for the issues now before the Council.
During the week-long engagement, delegates will review reports of the Standing Committee, examine memoranda submitted by Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and professional bodies, and consider proposals aimed at improving human resource practices and career progression pathways across the Public Service.
The outcomes of the Officials’ Meeting will form the recommendations to be presented at the Ministerial Session, to be chaired by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation later in the week. The Ministerial Session will review, validate, and adopt the recommendations for implementation across the Public Service.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Kano State, Mr Salisu Mustapha in his welcome address stated that it is an honor to have establishment personnel under one roof, United in the pursuit of progress and development of the Civil Service.
He also commended the leadership of the office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for their commitment to the development of the Civil service and the promotion of excellence in service delivery.
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation expressed confidence that the insights and contributions of delegates will result in far-reaching resolutions that enhance professionalism, ensure equity, and reinforce due process in establishment matters nationwide.
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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.
Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.
He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.
On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.
He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.
On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.
Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.
Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.
He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.
The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.
He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.
Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.
He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.
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