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Rivers Negotiating Council Elects New Leadership
The National Joint Public Service Negotiating Council has charged the newly elected executive members of the Rivers State Joint Public Service Negotiating Council (Trade Union Side) to adopt the option of dialogue in keeping pace with peace and harmonious work environment.
The charge was given by the National Secretary, Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), Comrade Marcus Omabihaurale, shortly after conducting an election on Tuesday at the Conference Hall of the Association of Senor Civil Service of Nigeria (ASCSN), Port Harcourt.
He called on the Rivers State Government, relevant agencies and the workers to give the new leadership the desired support and cooperation to ensure that the existing industrial harmony is maintained.
Those elected include Comrade Emecheta Brave Chuku of AAEUN –Chairman, Comrade O.T. Lilly-West of NCSU – Vice Chairman, Comrade F. Mbaerilam of AUPCTRE – Treasurer, Comrade Princewill O. of ASCSN – Secretary and Comrade Godwin Williamson of NUPPPROW – Assistant Secretary.
In his post-election speech, the newly elected chairman of Joint Public Service Negotiating Council Rivers State, Comrade Emecheta B. Chuku re-affirmed his preparedness to uphold the constitution of the council especially as it affects workers welfare.
He declared his election as no victor no vanquished, saying everybody will be carried along, as he solicits for the support and cooperation of the entire workforce.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pensions Bureau, Mr. Gift Chima Ake, witnessed the election.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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