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Shettima Departs For Dubai To Represent Tinubu At Launch Of Oil Facility

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja on Friday for Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the commissioning and naming of a $315 million oil production and storage facility.

The facility, a fully Nigerian-owned oil and gas company acquired by Oriental Energy Limited, is scheduled for commissioning on December 14, 2024.

After the event in Dubai, the Vice President will proceed to Saudi Arabia where he will perform the Lesser Hajj (Umrah) in the holy cities of Madinah and Makkah from December 16 to 19, 2024.

On December 20, 2024, Vice President Shettima is also scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with the President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in Jeddah.

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Discussions will focus on co-financing arrangements for the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ Phase II) and enhanced coordination of IsDB projects in Nigeria, aimed at bolstering the nation’s agricultural and economic development.

The Vice President is expected back in Nigeria on or before December 21, 2024.

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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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Just In: Explosion rocks Borno military barracks

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Panic has gripped residents of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, as multiple explosions rocked the Giwa Barracks in the early hours of Thursday.

The incident reportedly began at about 12:05 am, with residents in the vicinity forced out of their homes by the sounds of loud blasts and the sight of red flares lighting up the sky around the barracks.

While the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, residents living in the area confirmed that the blast came from the armoury area

One of the residents, Rakiya Garba, confirmed the presence of men of the fire service, with sirens sounding all around the area

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“We are safe, but we are in fear. The explosion is coming from inside the barracks. It is not an attack because we are not hearing gunshots.

“However, it has been a sporadic explosion,” she confirmed

Meanwhile, the Deputy Governor of Borno state, Dr Umar Kadafur, has called for patience, saying that the explosion is a result of a fire incident that erupted at an Armoury of Giwa Barracks

He dismissed reports speculating that it was a Boko Haram attack.

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He encouraged everyone to remain indoors, as security operatives are on top of the situation.

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