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Again, Four Nigerians Win Elections In Australia, U.S
No fewer than four Nigerians based in Australia and the United States are making the country proud by winning elections in various seats in the countries of their residence.
This was stated in a Press Release by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM.
“Four more Nigerians have won elections into various elective positions, a United States-born Nigerian, Dr Oye Owolewa, District of Columbia, Chiaka Barry, Ginninderra District, Australia, Segun Adeyina, Georgia, USA and Yemi Mobolade, Colorado Springs, USA.
In a congratulatory message to them,
NIDCOM Chairman/ CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa hailed their victory at the polls.
The NiDCOM boss applauded them for breaking such records in the political arena of their different places of residence and setting standards.
While Dr Oye Owolewa was re-elected as the Shadow Representative for the District of Columbia under the Democratic Party, Chiaka Barry got elected into the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Legislative Assembly covering the Ginninderra District under the Liberal Party, Segun Adeyina was re-elected as State Representative of district 110, Georgia, USA and Adeyemi Mobolade elected as the Mayor of Colorado Springs, in 2023, making history as the first black person to attain such feat.
Dabiri-Erewa commended their relentless efforts and strive to success, urging them to keep up the resilient spirit as they carry out their duties respectively.
She prayed to God for protection, strength and direction in their new positions while also encouraging them to continue putting in their best in the discharge of their duties.
Dr Oye Owolewa, a Pharmacist was re-elected as shadow Representative of District of Columbia in US on the platform of Democratic Party and thanked his supporters for the confidence repose in him.
Chiaka Barry is an experienced legal officer with exceptional and diverse skills in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, legislative drafting, policy development, project management and a passionate community leader who has dedicated her life serving others.
Segun Adeyina on his part has held many high positions in Georgia and for over 25 yeas has worked in IT programme and project Management for Fortune 500 Companies across multiple industries, including General Motors, Ascension Health System and Hewlett Packard/ Cap Gemini.
On the other hand, Adeyemi Mobolade is a Nigerian-American businessman and politician, whose election as the 42nd Mayor of Colorado Springs, USA.
The election has been described as historical in Colorado springs for being the first black to be elected into the position.
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Happening Now! Part of Abuja Model City on fire
Part of Abuja Model City on fire and no rescue efforts to put off the raging inferno.
Naijablitznews could not ascertain whether occupants were still in the house as there is a high fence facing the Kubwa – Zuba expressway.
Nothing could be sighted from behind the fence.
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19 out of 38 Directors advance in race for Perm Sec slots
At least 19 of the 38 eligible directors who sat for the Permanent Secretaries’ examination sailed through the first stage and will proceed to the second stage of the selection exercise.
The process of appointing new Permanent Secretaries commenced on Monday, November 11, 2024, with a written examination. Of the 38 directors who took the examination, 19 did not pass.
The Head of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, Eno Olotu, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
She noted that the exercise continues President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to enhancing and sustaining effective public service delivery, led by top-ranking civil servants equipped with essential 21st-century skills.
“The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has commenced the three-stage assessment for appointing new Permanent Secretaries on Monday, November 11, 2024, with a written examination.
“Nineteen of the 38 eligible directors who sat for the examination have scaled through this first stage and will be participating in the second stage, which will test their competence in using information, communication, and technology (ICT) in conducting government business on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
“This three-stage exercise follows the established tradition of a transparent and rigorous process, designed to ensure that the very best candidates are appointed,” Olotu stated.
The statement added that successful candidates will then proceed to the final stage, appearing before a carefully constituted panel of top bureaucrats and representatives from the organised private sector on Friday, November 15, 2024.
“This process will culminate in Mr President’s appointment of the best candidates representing the eight states of Abia, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kebbi, and Rivers, where vacancies exist.
“The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation congratulates all 38 candidates and appreciates the continued support of the Nigerian public in fostering meritocracy in career progression within the Civil Service,” the statement added.
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