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Reps want INEC HQ named after Humphrey Nwosu
The House of Representatives yesterday urged the Federal Government to name headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after its former chairman, Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, in recognition of his contributions to the country’s political development.
The House said there was need for the government to immortalise Prof. Nwosu when he is still alive by giving him a national honour and naming a national monument after him.
This followed a motion of urgent public importance by Peter Uzokwe and Nnabuife Clara.
The House also asked the government to invite Prof. Nwosu to every Democracy Day celebrations.
Uzokwe recalled that Prof. Nwosu was appointed chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) from 1989 to 1993 by former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida.
He also recalled various efforts made by the previous administrations to immortalise those who fought for democracy, including naming the Abuja National Stadium after the winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election, MKO Abiola.
According to him, former President Buhari demonstrated an honest remorsefulness of the injustice of June 12, 1993, by changing Democracy Day from May 29 to June 12, which was celebrated with all sense of pride in 2024 by President Bola Tinubu, who himself was part of the June 12 struggle.
The lawmaker worried about the continued neglect of Prof. Nwosu who, according to him, ‘put his life on the line to see that justice was not only done, but seen to be done’.
According to Uzokwe, despite a change of the National Anthem, with a prayer to ‘build a nation where no man is oppressed, Prof Nwosu is still not celebrated while he is alive’.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The federal government has endorsed the establishment of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Abuja.
The decision was part of the government’s drive to ensure that every state in the country had at least one federal polytechnic.
The approval of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic was conveyed in a letter dated January 9, 2025, by the Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa.
It was addressed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
The FCT Minister’s office confirmed receipt of the letter on January 16, 2025.
In the correspondence, Dr. Alausa urged Wike to identify suitable locations in Gwarinpa for both temporary and permanent sites of the polytechnic.
A joint team from the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Board for Technical Education have been listed to inspect the proposed locations before finalizing the site selection.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic is expected to boost technological education, vocational training, and entrepreneurship development, aligning with the government’s commitment to enhancing technical skills and economic empowerment across Nigeria. [With GWG report]
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) reports that the fire incident at its Buguma Wellhead 008, operated by its subsidiary, NNPC Eighteen Operating Ltd (NEOL), was directly caused by the activities of pipeline vandals attempting to compromise the Christmas Tree and steal crude oil.
This unfortunate act of sabotage, which also resulted in severe damage to the well’s back pressure valve, reflects a disturbing pattern of repeated attacks on wellheads in the zone. Since March 2023, crude oil theft on this asset has been persistent, with criminals now resorting to extreme measures, including the use of dynamite to destroy installations and illegally access hydrocarbons.
NNPC Ltd remains committed to combating these fires and mitigating the financial losses associated with these criminal activities, which place a significant burden on the nation’s economy. The company is working closely with relevant security agencies to put an end to these acts of vandalism.
Additionally, NNPC Ltd reaffirms its commitment to supporting communities affected by these destructive activities and will continue to provide necessary relief efforts to mitigate the impact on those affected.
Olufemi O. Soneye
Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd.
Abuja
20th January, 2025
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