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Education In Edo: Appraising Obaseki’s Successes And Failures

By Erasmus Ikhide

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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has been battling to keep faith with his electoral promise to revolutionise education to meet the world’s standard of basic, secondary and tertiary education for his people amidst mounting criticism by the opposition and Civil Rights Groups that his style has literally destroyed education in the state than fix the rot in the system.

One of the governor’s education enhancers and Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Dr. Joan Oviawe lists endless achievements of the governor to include 20,000 new registration of pupils in public schools who were originally out of school and are of school age.

Marking one year of its special intervention programme in primary education called EdoBest (Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation) in a chat with journalists a few weeks ago, Dr Joan Oviawe stated that so far, 7,000 out of the 11,117 primary school teachers have been trained and provided with tablets on modern teaching techniques and through the process also get feedback on the performance or otherwise of the teachers in terms of regularity in teaching and punctuality in class.

Oviawe said another set of 615 teachers are currently undergoing training while she said nothing less than 800,000 free text books have been distributed to primary schools. Just as she said the Board has introduced electronic record for pupils with their data and those of their parents and guardians captured to monitor movement of pupils from one school to another and keep their proper records including academic performances.

She also told journalists that 232 public schools are being rehabilitated across the state with 56 of this number undergoing complete reconstruction.

“All these are being done in line with the vision of Governor Godwin Obaseki who is determined to take the standard of education particularly primary education to a very high level so that any pupil leaving primary six will be well equipped to even teach. This is being done at no cost to the pupil because primary education is completely free.”

She said to check cases of vandalism of school facilities, a School Board Management Committees (SBMC) has been established to take ownership of the facilities and help protect them just as she said the recent re-introduction of subvention to the schools is to provide needed funding to maintain the facilities being produced by the government. She said Open Day which enables parents to visit schools and see how their children were being taught has also been introduced and would hold twice in a term.

Investigation has shown that in spite of the government genuine efforts at providing unfettered access to a compulsory Universal Basic Education (UBE) for all school-age children in the state as a bridge to future socio-economic development, that milestone is yet to be realised in the short period of Governor Obaseki years in office. Also, the promised to establish and maintain quality and standards through enhanced, relevant and competence-based curricula and effective quality control and monitoring at both public and private levels is still far between.

It has been revealed that strengthening Edo State’s technological and scientific foundation by rejigging technical, vocational and entrepreneurial education formats and objectives in the state government style may yet bring about actual development in the educational sector.

Added to that will be making optimal use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to meet the state’s manpower needs in commerce and industry and other core areas as being provided by the state government.

It’s universally agreed that education flourishes only when enabling environment is provided that stimulates active participation of the private sector, non-government organisations (NGOs). However, the state government has been applauded by the people for ​enhancing the resourcefulness, competencies and efficiency of teachers, instructors, most especially lecturers and members of staff at Edo State Polytechnic, Usen through capacity building, training and other motivational platforms.

The appointment of Prof. Abiodun Falodun of the university of Benin as the Rector of Edo State Polytechnic, Usen on April 2nd, 2018 has been the turning point for the visible restructuring and repositioning of the institution, says Miss Magdalene Okhaide, HND 1 Public Administration student of the institution.

Miss Okafor Syvia and Master Moses Omofese, both students of the Polytechnic were elated for the reduction of the school fees cumulatively from N120,000 to N45,000 for social science students and N50,000 for science students respectively which has been  responsible for lack of students in the institution in past.

Lecturers, management staffers and students alike attested to Governor Obaseki’s and the Rector’s tireless commitment to make Usen Polytechnic unbeatable across Sub-Sahara African countries. “We’re happy that several months salary arrears and all the overdrafts loans taken by the former Rector unaccounted for have been paid by Prof. Abiodun Falodun”, the Dean of Students Affairs, Mr. Usman Osarenren said.

On tour on campus with students and members of staff, the achievements of the present Rector were replete and visible in every corner of the institution. They include the establishment of a functional Healthcare Centre within the Polytechnic premises, establishment of Centre for Geospatial Information Science (CGIS), establishment of Edo Poly Table Water, establishment of a functional Palm Oil Milling Factory, establishment of the Polytechnic environment through the bring back our environment campaign, the ongoing Radio/TV studio project, the  development of school mobile App by the students, numerous TETFUND projects under construction, and many more within the short period Prof Falodun took the mantle of leadership of the institution.

It’s also to the credit of Prof. Falodun that first Convocation Ceremony was held on December 1, 2018 since the establishment of the Polytechnic on 19th December, 2002 by Governor Chief Lucky Igbinedion administration.

Under Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration, College of Education, Abudu in Orhionmwon Local Government is growing in leaps and bounds. At the last count, more than twelve existing dilapidated buildings has been renovated and completed for use by students and members of management staff.

These include ninety five hostel rooms with ultra modern toilet facilities with separate kitchens, built separately to accommodate both male and female students, four large lecture halls with additional twelve classrooms on both side each, administrative building along with ICT building, members of staff quarters and interlinking roads within the campus earmarked for construction.

However, the PDP state’s Publicity Secretary, Mr. Chris Nehikhare perforates claims by the SUBEB Chairman, Dr. Joan Oviawe and Governor Obaseki”s government that educational reengineering has taken firm foothold in the state.

“The enthronement of the Obaseki government exposed the lack of depth of the APC government Education Policy in the state. The primary and secondary schools are unfunded, no subventions from government, inadequate teachers, equipment, learning aides or teaching aides. There hasn’t been a proper student census to determine number of pupils in schools and therefore proper arrangements cannot be made to cater for them.

“The cosmetic renovations of “along the road” schools have “faded” and the school buildings are once again become eyesores! The Obaseki government has closed down functional schools for renovation and revamping only for him to shift position once he has achieved his sinister motive of closing down.

“As we speak, students of the Colleges of Education Ekiadolor, College of Agriculture Ogieriki etc along with their academic and non academic staff are in limbo as no clear policy position of government on their fate. Only sound bites and empty promises. Obviously, the position of government is frowned at by all Edo as schools should be opening and not shutting down”, Chris said.

Human Rights Activist and social crusader, Maxist Kola Edokpaye on his part opines:

“Governor Godwin Obaseki is a curse rather than a blessing to educational development in Edo State on the ground that virtually all the State owned tertiary institutions are shut down by the State Government, thereby exacerbating the development of the underdevelopment of the State owned tertiary institution.

“In neighbouring states like Kogi, Delta, Ondo and other States, the Governors are paying bursaries to their students while Edo State Governor heart is hardened like Pharoah Ramses towards the payment of bursaries to the indigent Edo students schooling in Edo State.

“APC-led government under Godwin Obaseki is leading in denial. The Civil Society Organisations in Edo have written to the State Governor and the Parliament to ascertained why the Schools are shut down and the need for the schools to be re opened for academic activities but no responses from them. Some of our Comrades have had meeting with the Chief Of Staff on the matter but all to no avail.

“We’re set to expose and disgrace them in our planned protests in coming days. Our messages are very clear. Open Our Schools now”, Kola said.

Boiling over, Comrade Kola Edokpaye said, “at this junction we can’t afford to allow lecturers, management members of staff as well as the students’ faiths to be dangling in the balance while jesters and blusters in Government House ride the roughshod”.

Two Principals in Edo State (name withheld) of the same Secondary School — Senior and Junior in the same premises chastised the state government for misinforming the general public about its achievements in the educational sector.

“Since November last year we have not received one kobo from the state government for subvention. Besides, we only have one English and mathematics teachers each, teaching over 3,000 students in the entire school.

“The governor should employ science teachers since older ones have all retired. After all, Governor Obaseki promised 200, 000 jobs to Edo people in each of his four years in office”, one of the principal roared.

A visit to Colleges of Agriculture Iguoriakhi and Ekiadolor, now Tayo Akpata University invokes unrestraining anger over the closure of the once boisterous institutions without adequate explanations beyond renovations or restructuring blank twitches from the government, while existing structures are allowed to be vandalized, degraded and cannibalized.

Only last week the Pro Chancellor of Tayo Akpata University, Hon. Thomas Okosun resigned his appointment for what Maxist Kola called Governor Godwin Obaseki’s less than a “glancing touch” on education.

Edo State Commissioner for Education Hon. Emmanuel Agbale abdicated as he refused to answer calls or questions put to him bothering on the closure of the colleges.

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Hike In School Fees: NANS Gives Seven-Day Ultimatum To Governor Adeleke

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Governor Ademola Adeleke has been handed a seven-day ultimatum by the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) regarding a 100 percent hike in school fees at Osun state-owned institutions.

Speaking to reporters yesterday, the Chairman of NANS in Osun State, Ogungbe Taiwo, declared that during a significant assembly held at the Federal Polytechnic Ede, it was disclosed that the Osun State Government has been deceiving students with empty pledges concerning their welfare.

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Taiwo criticized Governor Adeleke for neglecting student welfare and failing to include students in his government, demanding the reversal of over 100% fee increases in Osun State-owned institutions and expressing disappointment in the lack of palliatives and infrastructure improvements.

The student body threatened mass mobilization and relocation of their Secretariat to the Governor’s office if their demands were not met within seven days, stressing the need for immediate action to address the deteriorating conditions on campuses and calling on the government to prioritize student concerns.

Taiwo said: “Governor Adeleke failed to prioritise the welfare of the students and include us in his government. We demand reversal of increased fees of state-owned institutions. The government has increased fees by over 100 per cent. The state also failed to give us palliative outside what the Federal Government gave us.

Students demand the immediate reversal of increased school fees in Osun State-owned institutions. It’s disheartening seeing the pain on students in this present hardship we all faced. We hereby call for a total reversal of the increased tuition fees; failure to act promptly will result in mass mobilization by the student body and relocation of our Secretariat to the office of the Governor.

“We express deep disappointment towards the government of Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke for neglecting student welfare. Despite initial hope, anti-student policies have been implemented, and we are still lacking behind other Southwest state ,we urge the government to prioritize student concerns.

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“We reiterate our demand for adequate palliatives and infrastructure improvements to enhance the learning environment on campuses. The Road networks across the tertiary institutions are in a very terrible state, and yet nothing is done to make them pliable. Most of our lecture halls are below standard.

“Despite our efforts through letters to government authorities, indifference persists. Therefore, we issue a seven-day ultimatum to the government to address our demands. Failure to do so will result in peaceful protests and roadblocks in Osogbo, the state capital.

“These demands represent the collective voice of students across higher institutions in Osun State, endorsed by the student union presidents in the state. We urge the government to heed our calls and prioritize the welfare and rights of Nigerian students.

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Certificate Forgery: WAEC Releases ‘True’ Copies Of Gov Uzodimma’s Certificate, Results Emerged

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has submitted certified true copies (CTCs) of the statement of result and certificate belonging to Imo State governor Hope Uzodimma before the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja.

GWG.ng reports that the examination body complied with the tribunal’s subpoena to produce and present the documents on behalf of Governor Uzodimma.

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The Head of Administration at WAEC Headquarters, Omifenwa Tajudeen Tunbosu, presented the documents to the tribunal yesterday.

The first document provided by Tubosun was a CTC of Uzodimma Goodhope Odidika’s West African Examinations Council General Certificate of Education, bearing certificate No. SG 904497 from June 1982.

The second document was a CTC of Uzodimma Goodhope Odidika’s confirmation of the statement of result, which was initially sent by WAEC to the office of the Senate President on December 18, 2014, and delivered on January 7, 2015.

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Tunbosu also attested in front of the tribunal that Governor Hope Uzodimma is the rightful owner of the WAEC certificate and verified its authenticity.

The tribunal, presided over by Justice Oluyemi Akintan-Osadebay, accepted the documents as evidence.

One of the key points of contention raised by the PDP and Anyanwu is Uzodimma’s alleged lack of qualification.

They have accused Uzodimma of forging his WAEC certificate.

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Why Earning N200,000 In Nigeria Better Than £2000 In UK – Onyeama

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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has claimed that any Nigerian earning N200,000 per month is better than someone making £2000 in London.

The Air Peace boss stated that anyone earning £2000 a month in London is a pauper because the amount one can afford is like what N2000 can buy in Nigeria.

Onyema stated that the naira has more value than it’s been projected and called on Nigerians to have more faith in their national currency.

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GWG.ngreports that Onyeama stated this in an interview with TVC News on Wednesday.

He said, “I support what Mr. Cardoso said. He once said that the whole thing is artificial and that the naira has more value than it’s been projected, and I believe him.

“Go to London, if you earn £2000 a month in London you are a pauper because what the £2000 can afford you is like N2000 because a Nigerian will sit down here and calculate 2000 to a pound and think he can have an N4million.

“The person earning N200,000 in Nigeria is better. You can have a maid, you can have a driver.

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“What I am trying to say is, we should stop stigmatizing our country, we must love our country, we must fight for it and must support private investments.”

Speaking further, Onyema asserted that airlines needed free access to dollars, saying that the government needed to make that more realistic.

He said, “We need government support for Nigerian airlines. Everything about aviation is dollars. If you don’t have access to dollars, you cannot move forward. Remember, these airlines were competing with abroad, they access loans in their countries at 3 per cent. In Nigeria, I am getting my loan at 30 per cent.

“At the same time, the Nigerian airline is dead on arrival when it comes to insurance. They stigmatise my country because insurance is done abroad. So what we use in ensuring one aircraft is what those bigger airlines all over the world will use to ensure about eight aircraft.

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“Another way of supporting the airlines is the removal of the city hopping we’re doing in this country. We’re putting a strain on the naira. President Tinubu knows that the multi-city hopping of foreign airlines into his country is creating problems for him.

“The president should call for immediate review of these bilateral air services agreements (BASA). It is not even supposed to be a part of BASA. Countries don’t do it.

“In my country, they do city hopping, and at the end of the day, these foreign airlines amass a lot of money and put a strain on the dollar and the naira, and they start blackmailing the country.”

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NCC Releases New Deadline For NIN-SIM Linkage

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has again extended the SIM-NIN linkage deadline by one week.

A senior official of the commission confirmed the latest development to journalists.

Naija News understands that the disconnection process for SIM cards not linked with NIN was implemented in phases, with the second phase initially set for today, March 29.

The initial phase occurred on February 28, 2024, following NCC’s instruction to telecom operators to deactivate the services of numerous subscribers who had not linked their SIMs with their NINs.

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NCC announced in December 2023 that the third phase will kick off on April 15, 2024.

However, the National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) expressed concerns about the fairness of disconnecting any subscribers, citing difficulties some have faced in linking their SIMs with their NINs.

NATCOMS’ President, Chief Deolu Ogunbanjo, therefore, appealed that the NCC extend the deadline scheduled for the disconnection of telephone lines not yet linked to NIN beyond Friday, March 29, 2024.

In a conversation with Daily Trust on Thursday night, a senior representative of NCC mentioned that the commission had decided to prolong the deadline for the second phase by one week due to the Easter public holiday.

The official, who chose to remain anonymous, stated that the telecommunications companies had received instructions not to deactivate any subscribers until after one week, starting from Friday, March 29.

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“The telecom operators will not bar any subscriber yet. We will only be talking about barring after a week from tomorrow. Yes, technically, we can say the deadline has been extended by a week,” the NCC official revealed.

Another high-ranking NCC employee, who confirmed the initial official’s statements, told reporters that the NCC acquiesced to requests from certain civil society organizations and telecommunications rights groups to extend the deadline.

This decision was made in response to the internet disruptions encountered in the country two weeks ago.

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Why I Enjoy Working With President Tinubu – Wike

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THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, expressed excitement for the opportunity to be part of the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

GWG.ng reports that Wike made this known after inspecting ongoing rural road projects in Bwari and Abuja Municipal area councils in Abuja.

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The former Governor noted that Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ is working, particularly as it concerns the area councils, rural parts and not just cities.

The minister also commended Tinubu for his ‘tremendous support’ of the FCT Administration in providing critical infrastructure and quality services to the residents of FCT.

Wike added that it gladens his heart that Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is practical, not just theory.

He said, “I am very glad to say that the renewed hope agenda is working, particularly as it concerns the area councils.

“The renewed hope Agenda is not only for the cities; it is also to make sure that those in the rural areas feel part of the administration.

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“We have been to Bwari and we attest to the fact that is a very difficult terrain. No wonder people talk of insecurity.

“But with the construction of that road, you can say that there is hope. I feel so happy that I am part of this administration and that people can see changes.

“Again, we are here in Saburi, and you can see the work going on. When we came to inaugurate the road, you could see the enthusiasm among the people.

“We are happy that everything we have started will be completed soon.

“This attest to the fact that Tinubu’s Renewed Hope” agenda is not just in theory; it’s practical – ‘seeing is believing.” 

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Okuama: Wanted Delta Ruler Surrenders To Police

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In order to prove his innocence in the controversy surrounding the murder of 17 military men in Okuama, the Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, Ughelli South local government area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo, Urhukpe 1, has submitted himself to the State Police Command.

Recall that GWG.ng earlier reported that the monarch was one of the eight persons declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) over the gruesome killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama community in Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom of Ughelli South LGA of Delta State.

Ikolo reported Thursday evening at the Delta State Police Command in Asaba and was received by the Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi.

The monarch had been living in London, United Kingdom, before his recent selection and crowning as Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom.

He was presented with a staff of office by Delta State governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, in November last year.

GWG.ng gathered that the monarch had not returned to his kingdom since his coronation ceremony over a legal tussle arising from his selection following the passage of the former traditional ruler.

Briefing journalists before surrendering himself to the Police, the monarch denied any involvement in the killing of the 17 soldiers, comprising four senior officers and 13 soldiers of the 181 Amphibious Battalion of the Nigerian Army.

Ikolo therefore called on the federal and Delta State governments to constitute an independent panel of inquiry to investigate the killing of the military personnel within the Okuama community of his kingdom.

The Delta monarch further stated that he decided to present himself to the authorities to prove to the Nigerian government and the international community that he had no hand or connection with those who murdered the soldiers.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, confirmed that the monarch had surrendered to the Police.

Okuama, an Urhobo community, is one of the over 40 communities under the rulership of the monarch in Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom.

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Nigeria In Darkness As National Grid Collapses Fourth Time In 2024

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Nigeria encountered a widespread power outage as its primary electricity network, managed from Osogbo, Osun State, suffered a breakdown around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, leaving countless households and businesses in darkness.

GWG.ng reports that this marked the fourth grid collapse within the first three months of the year, exacerbating the persistent challenges in Nigeria’s power sector. Reports from distribution companies (DisCos) across the country’s 36 states indicated that their power supply systems were incapacitated, resulting in extensive power outages nationwide. According to Leadership, electricity production on the grid, previously at 2,984 megawatts by 4 p.m. on Thursday, plummeted to zero within an hour. By 5 p.m., all 21 power plants connected to the grid had ceased operations.

This latest incident underscores another setback for the electricity sector in Nigeria, which has struggled despite efforts to enhance it through privatization and plagued the nation in darkness. The grid has witnessed 141 collapses in the past decade alone, revealing the entrenched challenges facing the industry. At the time of reporting, only the Azura Power Plant was actively contributing to the grid, albeit with a modest output of 54 megawatts. Meanwhile, major power generation plants such as Egbin, Afam, Geregu, and others remained inactive, exacerbating the country’s electricity shortage.


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Why CBN Increased Minimum Capital Requirements For Banks

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released new minimum capital requirements for commercial, merchant and non-interest banks.

In a statement on Thursday by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Hakama Sidi Ali, the apex bank pegged the minimum capital base for commercial banks with international authorisation at N500 billion.

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The CBN added that national authorisation commercial banks need to meet an N200bn threshold, while those with regional authorisation are expected to achieve an N50bn capital base.

The apex bank also disclosed that the new requirements for non-interest banks with national and regional authorisations are N20bn and N10bn, respectively.

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It said the increase was necessary due to prevailing macroeconomic challenges and headwinds occasioned by external and domestic shocks.

Recall that a circular signed by the Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Haruna Mustafa, to all commercial, merchant, and non-interest banks and promoters of proposed banks emphasized that all banks are required to meet the minimum capital requirement within 24 months commencing from April 1, 2024, and terminating on March 31, 2026.

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According to the circular, the move, initially disclosed by the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, in his address to the Annual Bankers’ Dinner in November 2023, was to enhance banks’ resilience, solvency, and capacity to continue supporting the growth of the Nigerian economy.

To enable them to meet the minimum capital requirements, the CBN urged banks to consider inject fresh equity capital through private placements, rights issues and/or offers for subscription; Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As); and/or upgrade or downgrade of license authorisation.

Furthermore, the circular disclosed that the minimum capital shall comprise paid-up capital and share premium only. It stressed that the new capital requirement shall not be based on the Shareholders’ Fund.

The CBN circular said the minimum capital requirement for proposed banks shall be paid-up capital, adding that the new minimum capital requirement shall apply to all new applications for banking licenses submitted after April 1, 2024.

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Why Eyiboh Won NIPR’s Outstanding Spokesperson Award

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The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity and official Spokesperson to the President of the Senate, Rt.Hon Eseme Eyiboh has won the most Outstanding Spokesperson Award of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information.

Eyiboh, himself a former Spokesperson for the House of Representatives and  Chairman of its Committee on Media and Public Affairs was selected for the prestigious award on account of his roles in projecting the positive image of not only the President of the Senate but the Senate as an institution of democracy.

The Jury Sub-Committee of the National Spokespersons Awards, set up by the NIPR and the Ministry found Eyiboh worthy of the award among other  spokespersons operating across the Legislative arm of government in both state and national institutions in the country.

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The ceremony took place at the International Conference Center, Abuja. In the award, Hon Eseme Eyiboh is described as an indomitable non-violent communication expert with deep network and effective practice delivery with clarity in objectives, strategic in framing engagements with his audience. His

impact and effectiveness in perception and reputation management is robust.

The letter to the award recipient, read in parts:

“I am excited to 

inform you that, from the numerous entries, you have been selected as the Outstanding Spokesperson Award – Legislature

in recognition of your work and having satisfied the selection criteria”.

“The National Spokespersons Awards is the highest honours celebrating outstanding spokespersons 

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Eseme Eyiboh

in corporate communications, public affairs, politics, media, advocacy, and other domains in 

Nigeria who have demonstrated outstanding eloquence, integrity, and effectiveness in their roles 

as spokespeople. There was an eruption of ovation and a rush to join him in the podium when Eyiboh was announced as the winner. His acceptance speech on behalf of others brought to the fore his gift of the garb rendered with inexhaustible elocution.

Eyiboh dedicated the award to the President of the Senate – senator Godswill Akpabio(his boss).

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