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