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Productivity: FCC Chairman advocates reward system in MDAs
The Chairman, Federal Character Commission, Dr Muheeba Dankaka, has advocated the deployment of reward system to enhance productivity in service delivery.
Dakaka made the call at award night, organised by the commission in recognition of those have rendered immeasurable service to the commission.
The event attracted personalities in the likes of Ag. Corps Marshall FRSC, Hon. Minister of Transportation, DG, Nigeria Custom Service, the Inspector-General of Police as well as others selected from the different MDAs.
According to her, the fundamentals of the award ceremony is to keep the hope of the nation alive by encouraging institutions that are working day and night to promote the peace and unity amongst its
diverse peoples of which the FCC principle stands for.
“Our awards are for excellence recognition, compliance, co-operation and service. We shall continue to reward any institution promoting our national aspirations.
“And also to reward those who we think have cooperated with us in promoting our constitutional duties as well as staff who have worked tirelessly and with high sense of responsibility in the discharge of their duties.
The FCC boss explained that on her since assumption in office in 2020, she had interacted with various strata of the stakeholders including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, to the Legislative Arm, the various MDAs.
In addition, Dankaka said she had made contact with the Honourable Commissioners, Management and Staff in the areas of carrying out the mandates of the commission.
” I have also quite reasonably realised that these interactions have broadened my mind and understanding of the complexities of the commission and how stakeholders need to work in synergy to achieve set goals and targets.
“In that case, there should be a reward system that can encourage voluntary compliance with our guiding principle and our staff to enhance productivity.
The appreciation and encouragement should also be extended to our superintending office who are always at hand to listen to our challenges and proffer solutions.
The FCC boss used the medium to express her gratitude to the Senate and House of Representatives, particularly the chairmen of the Federal Character Committees in both chambers.
According to her, they have been a constant guidance, advisers in areas of the commission’s operations.
“We therefore must profoundly thank and appreciate them and show our gratitude through the token presentation of an award and recognition in a night like this. “
“For Ministries, Departments and Agencies, we are encouraged by their level of engagements with the commission and to an extent, the level of compliance with our guidelines and formulae for recruitment and distribution of infrastructures, socio-economic amenities among others.
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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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