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Ortom urges Benue people to defend themselves against Fulani killings

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Apparently piqued by the renewed attacks on Benue communities, the state Governor, Samuel Ortom has reiterated his call on the people to rise up and defend themselves against forces bent on taking over their land.
Chief Press Secretary to the governor Nathaniel Ikyur in statement quoted him to have given the charge in Zaki Biam, Ukum Local Government Area of the state Thursday, at the burial of the Second Republic Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Akaai Chaha.

The Governor who lamented how Fulani herdsmen in the past few days carried out  coordinated attacks in some local governments said his call on the people to defend themselves was backed by the Bible and constitution.

He said “Self defence is recognised by the Constitution and its legal.”

Governor Ortom maintained that the Government on its part was doing everything necessary to secure the people and the land, saying it was the reason why the Community Volunteer Guards was formed to complement conventional security agencies who have been completely overwhelmed.

The Governor thanked the chairmen of Katsina Ala, Ukum and Logo Local Government Areas for working closely with the traditional rulers and the people to ensure that relative peace returns to the area, stressing that his Government would give them backing.

Governor Ortom who described the deceased as a father, not just to his biological children but to many who received his teachings also.
He attributed his successful political career to the counsel of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives.

National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu in his funeral oration said the entire country would miss the wisdom of the late Chaha, stressing that the late parliamentarian was a shining light in politics because he opened doors for the younger ones.

Senator representing Benue North East, Dr. Gabriel Suswam described the late Chaha as a decent and straightforward man who instilled discipline in his children, many of whom were doing very well in their chosen careers.

Others who spoke including Tor Jechira, Chief Clement Uganden who represented  the Tor Tiv, the state  Chief Judge, Justice Aondover Kakaan and the Speaker of Benue State House  of Assembly, Engineer Titus Uba said the late Chaha would fondly be remembered for his passion for the development of humanity.

The first son of the deceased, Justice Stephen Chaha in his vote of thanks expressed appreciation to Governor Samuel Ortom and several others who contributed to the burial and prayed God to bless them.

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Governor Sule Lauds election Maifata as new ALGON National chairman

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From Daniel Abel, Lafia

Nasarawa state Governor Abdullah Sule has described the election of Hon. Aminu Muazu Maifata, Chairman Lafia Local Government Council as National Chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) Nasarawa state as a well deserved victory

In a congratulatory letter to Hon. Maifata, the Governor said, “Your elevation to the position of National President of ALGON is well deserved and a classic case of “whom the cap fits”.

“Your humility, calm disposition, hard work and unwavering loyalty have remained constant”.

The Governor said he is confident that the new National President will bring his wealth of experience to bear in steering this all important Association in the right direction.

He said the third tier of government is critical and worthy partners in the quest for rapid development of the country.

“As an ambassador of the state in whom we are pleased I wish you a successful tenure and an assurance of my support and that of the Government of Nasarawa State.”

Sule congratulated Hon. Muazu Maifata praying God to grant him more wisdom and good health.

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NULGE Suspends two weeks old industrial action following Wike’s intervention

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The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has announced the suspension of its 17days old industrial action that commenced on the 12″ of January, 2024 in the six Area Councils and the LEA.

The union indicated that the strike was suspended following the timely intervention of the Minister of FCT Nyesom Wike.

It would be recalled that the FCT branch of the union had issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in the FCT to pay its area councils’ staff arrears and other allowances.

The union had threatened to shut down government activities across the six area councils after the ultimatum elapsed without the council chairmen meeting their demands.

In a communiqué issued at the end of the emergency State Executive Council (SEC) meeting of the union which was held at the state secretariat in Gwagwalada, the union urged the six area council chairmen to pay all the outstanding allowances of its staff.

The union in the communiqué said despite having written several mails and interfaces with ALGON, the council chairmen failed to implement the 40 per cent Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and the 25 Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS), as well as federal government 35 per cent palliative for FCT area council’s unified staff.
It also held that the council chairmen also failed to remit pension deductions, corporative deductions, payment of hazard allowances, 35 per cent wage award, peculiar allowance and staff promotion arrears.
Apparently piqued by the failure of ALGON to meet their demands after the 7 days Ultimatum the union embarked on strike on the 12th January, following which activities in the 6 area councils were grounded.
However, in a statement issued by the Union’s secretary, Com. Ogueri Bridget, she stated that an agreement has been reached with the Minister that he will pay 40% of the total sum of the outstanding amounting to N2,793,338,491.81.
However, she said it is with a caveat that the payment will be on instulmental bases in four months arrears across the six area councils, while the Council Chairmen will pay 60% balance accruing to each area council totaling 44,190,007,723.28
It also quoted the Minister to have warned that failure to pay, the monthly allocation to the defaulting Area Council will be withheld and the said amount deducted at the source from JAAC.

“In the light of the above, I have been directed to inform you that the strike has been suspended with effect from 30° January, 2024 and you are expected to resume duty with immediate effect.

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NULGE shuts down Bwari Area Council over non implementation of benefits

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***Vows not to surrender until the demands are met

The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees Bwari Area Council Branch on Monday made good their threats to shut down all activities at the Area Council Secretariat by barricading the entrance gate.

Led by their chairman Emmanuel Ishaku, the workers barricaded the Bwari Area Council Secretariat with their vehicles where they addressed the gathering on their grievances.
They promised not to surrender until their demands are met.

The workers were seen carrying placards bearing inscriptions like; What is our offence? Pay us our 35% wage award, FCT chairmen Key into the renewed hope Agenda of Mr. President.
“A hungry man is an Angry man, Be more responsive pay us our right, an injury to one is an injury to all.

Other placards read, “You can not achieve any community project or development without the staff, Wike is the answer, We say No to ALGON FCT, ALGON FCT put your House in order, ‘40% perculiar allowance, New CONHESS/CONMESS, a right not a privilege.
According to them the allocation to the Area council is more than enough to implement all their entitlements. They accused the Area Council Chairmen of trying to rubbish the good intentions of the FCT minister Nyesom Wike for the FCT.
They reminded the Area council Chairmen that Public servants are master planners as they would not be able to achieve anything without them.
The parent body at the union at FCT level had written to the Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike where they raised issues on the non implementation of their 40% allowance, pension deductions, statutory deductions and other rights and privileges.

The letter which was made available to the Guardian was signed by Comr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Kabi, State President Nulge Fct chapter and
Comr. Bridget Ayendi State Secretary NULGE FCT Chapter
The letter reads, “The SEC-in session after exhaustive deliberations on lingering issues as regards the non-implementation of 40% peculiar allowance, pension deduction, hazard arrears, cooperative deduction, 25% adjusted CONMESS/CONHESS respectively Resolved that a seven (7) day ultimatum be issued to Area Council Chairmen with effect from 3” January to 11 January, 2024 to maintain existing industrial peace and harmony. ‘

“That if after the 7 days ultimatum and our demands are not met, then the Union would have no option than to shut down activities in all the Area councils and LEA on Friday 12” January, 2024 until our demands are met.

At the time of filling this report all the primary schools, junior and senior secondary schools under the council were under lock and key as students were forced to return home

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