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Tinubu set to travel from France to South Africa

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President Bola Tinubu is to continue his international diplomatic engagements with a visit to South Africa, following his ongoing trip to France.

The president is scheduled to leave France on Monday, December 2, 2024, and will arrive in Cape Town, South Africa, where he will co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The BNC session will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, and will be preceded by a ministerial meeting on December 2, 2024, at the South African Parliament Building in Cape Town. The two leaders will engage in comprehensive discussions on various matters of mutual interest, encompassing both bilateral and regional issues, as well as international concerns.

The statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu’s spokesman, highlighted that the meeting would build on commitments made during a previous engagement between the two leaders on June 20, 2024, in Johannesburg. During this earlier meeting, following President Ramaphosa’s re-election for a second term, both presidents reviewed the progress achieved since the 10th BNC session held in Abuja in late 2021.

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The 11th session of the BNC will feature deliberations across eight key working groups, focusing on specific areas of cooperation. These include political consultations, consular and migration matters, banking and finance, defence and security, manufacturing, the social sector, mines and energy, and trade and investments.

In addition, several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements are expected to be signed by officials from both countries during the session, aimed at strengthening the partnership between Nigeria and South Africa across these critical areas.

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Zed-Faith Foundation Donates Food, Medical Supplies to Orphanage, Elderly Homes in FCT

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

In a bid to ease the impact of rising food prices and economic hardship, the Zed-Faith Foundation International has donated food items and medical supplies to Ark of Refuge Orphanage and Old People’s Home in Kado, Abuja.

The items were distributed over the weekend by representatives of the Foundation on behalf of its Founder and Chairman, Amb. Daniel Onyeka Newman, a UK-based Nigerian and Chief Executive Officer of SBI.

The Foundation’s Media Consultant, Amb. Victor Atewe, who led the delegation, said the donation was a personal initiative by the Chairman and not funded by government or external bodies.

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“These items are intended to directly support the children and elderly, and we trust they will be used solely for that purpose,” Atewe said.

He added that the Foundation plans to continue its outreach efforts across the country, noting that the economic situation has made daily survival increasingly difficult for vulnerable groups.

The Foundation also used the occasion to urge the federal government to collaborate more with credible non-governmental organisations in supporting disadvantaged populations, especially as inflation and food insecurity worsen.

Speaking on behalf of the Country Representative, Mr. Chinnaya Dominic Chikwado, the Foundation’s Administrative Officer, Mr. Udodirim Okorie, called on well-meaning Nigerians to support charitable causes and contribute to alleviating the burden on those most affected by the country’s economic crisis.

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Representatives of the Old People’s Home and Ark of Refuge Orphanage expressed appreciation for the gesture, describing it as timely and impactful. They noted that such support helps bridge the gap in essential services for the elderly and children in their care.

“This donation will go a long way in meeting our daily needs.”

“We thank the Foundation for its continued support, especially during such challenging times.”

“Even the smallest gesture makes a big difference to those who have no one else to turn to.”

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“We hope others are inspired to follow suit and remember those most in need.”

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May Day: Senator Manu celebrates with Nigerian workers

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The Senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District, Manu Haruna celebrates May Day with Nigerian workers in Taraba and across Nigeria.

Senator Manu in a congratulatory letter to all Nigerian workers said:

“Your labour towards building a virile nation shall never be in vain as you celebrate May Day today in Nigeria and across the globe.

The former Taraba State Deputy Governor acknowledged the invaluable contributions of workers across various sectors and emphasized their crucial role in driving the nation’s development and progress.

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He encouraged continued solidarity among workers while advocating for better working conditions, fair wages, and enhanced opportunities.

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Ibas Pledges Commitment to Workers’ Welfare

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The Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of workers across the state.

This assurance was given during a meeting with the leadership of organised labour unions held at the Government House in Port Harcourt.

According to a statement issued by the Senior Special Adviser on Media to the Administrator, Hector Igbikiowubo, the meeting served as a platform for open and constructive dialogue on critical labour matters.

The statement outlined key areas of intervention currently being addressed by the government.

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These, he said, included the timely payment of salaries and pensions, as well as the resolution of salary arrears, with approval already granted for the payment of newly employed workers at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital and the judiciary.

Similarly, he said medical workers in the local government areas would receive their proper wages.

He said the minimum wage was being implemented for all local government employees across the state.

The administrator also noted that his administration was currently reviewing challenges related to the contributory pension scheme, ahead of the July 2025 implementation deadline.

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Ibas disclosed that plans were underway to expand the fleet of intervention buses reintroduced to ease the transportation burden of workers.

On capacity building, the administrator announced that specialised leadership training for senior civil servants would begin within the next two weeks.

He also revealed that the government was actively considering the implementation of the N32,000 consequential pension adjustment, along with measures to clear outstanding gratuities owed to retirees.

While commending workers for their dedication to service, he called for continued collaboration with labour unions to ensure lasting industrial harmony in the state.

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According to the statement, the State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Alex Agwanwor, expressed appreciation to the administrator for the steps already taken to promote workers’ welfare.

Agwanwor also lauded the government’s openness to dialogue and pledged the sustained support and cooperation of labour unions in achieving shared goals.

Meanwhile the NLC has directed its members in the state to observe the International Workers’ Day as a peaceful rally, which is expected to be held within the premises of the union, involving all affiliate unions, and would focus on advocating for the restoration of democratic governance in the state.

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