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Female Deputy Governors Pledge Support For Renewed Hope Initiative
L-R Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Hon Josephine Piyo, Deputy Governor Of Ekiti State, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria HE Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, Deputy Governor of Keduna state Dr Hadiza Balarabe and Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako- Oyedele.
The representatives of the female Deputy Governors in Nigeria have paid a courtesy visit to the First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the State House, Abuja.
During the visit they pledged their support towards uplifting the lives of Nigerian women through the Renewed Hope Initiative, a pet project of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
Speaking on behalf of the Female Deputy Governors, Ogun State Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele noted that Nigerias human capacity and the future of the country is dependent on the investment made in women, youth and children.
“As a champion of women’s rights,to amplify and advocate the voices of Nigerian women, youth and children who face challenges in various sectors such as education, healthcare, economic empowerment and politics,we want you to know that we are with you and committed to the cause “.
The Deputy Governors stated that they look forward to sharing the First Lady’s vision and how it will impact and benefit Nigeria to implement policies that will promote equal opportunities for all.
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu in her remarks expressed her gratitude for the support and unity shown to her and the Renewed Hope Initiative by the Deputy Governors.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu said their support in aligning with areas of the initiative which is intended to improve the quality of life of Nigerians is needed especially at a time when Nigerians need succour.
She urged them to come together with unity of purpose and come up with ideas and initiatives that would ameliorate the hardships of the citizens.
“Your support in aligning with areas of the initiative which is intended to improve the quality of life of Nigerians is needed especially at a time when Nigerians need succour”.
“To ensure that the future generations of Nigerians are healthy, educated and productive, the quality of education and skills empowerment for the youth must be a priority”.
“There is still a lot of work needed to eliminate the systematic barriers that hinder the progress of women in the country and results can be achieved with determination and focus especially with the right leadership and support”.
Also present at the meeting were female Deputy Governors from Kaduna, Plateau and Ekiti States.
About 40 worshippers were abducted by suspected terrorists at a mosque in Gidan Turbe village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, during early morning prayers.
The attack reportedly occurred around 5:30 a.m. when gunmen stormed the mosque, surrounded it, and took the worshippers hostage. The captors are said to have taken the victims into nearby forests around the Gohori axis in Tsafe LGA.
This incident has plunged the rural community into fear and despair, especially as local leaders and some armed groups had recently engaged in peace talks aimed at reducing violence during the farming season.
Efforts to obtain confirmation or comment from Zamfara Police authorities were unsuccessful.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent Yazid Abubakar, did not respond to calls or messages seeking information on the abduction.
The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has initiated the process for appointing five new Permanent Secretaries, following the approval of President Bola Tinubu.
The vacancies include two positions created by the recent retirements of Permanent Secretaries from Imo State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as well as three zonal vacancies in the North-Central, North-East, and South-East, resulting from the establishment of new ministries.
Head of the Civil Service, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, announced the development in a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Mrs. Eno Olotu. She noted that the process is structured to ensure transparency, merit, and credibility, in line with the administration’s commitment to good governance.
Eligible candidates must be serving civil servants on Grade Level 17, with a minimum of two years on the rank and no ongoing disciplinary issues, as confirmed by their respective Permanent Secretaries.
The selection process began with the compilation and screening of eligible candidates by a Committee of Permanent Secretaries, under the observation of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Department of State Services (DSS). Candidates also completed asset declaration forms with the Code of Conduct Bureau, while clearances from the EFCC, ICPC, and DSS are ongoing.
The next phase, a written examination, will take place on September 15 at a designated Federal Government facility. Successful candidates will then proceed to an ICT proficiency test on September 17, followed by a final oral interview scheduled for September 19.
The interview panel will comprise serving and retired Permanent Secretaries, former Heads of Service, the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, and representatives from the private sector. Anti-corruption agencies will also monitor the process.
Walson-Jack emphasized that the exercise reflects the government’s focus on professionalism, institutional strength, and enhanced service delivery within the civil service.
Since assuming office, President Bola Tinubu has appointed at least 26 Permanent Secretaries. Eight were sworn in during November 2023, another eight in June 2024, eight more in December 2024, and two additional appointments followed in March 2025.
The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration on Monday began an indefinite strike on Monday.
This was disclosed in a communique issued by the ARD-FCT on Monday, signed by its President, Dr. George Ebong, and General-Secretary, Dr. Agbor Affiong.
The association had embarked on a seven-day warning strike last Monday to press home its demands, following months of unresolved negotiations with the FCTA.
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