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FG’ll Overcome The Nation’s Challenges – Sambo
Vice President Namadi Sambo says the Federal Government is working hard to overcome all challenges militating against the nation’s desire for true greatness.
Sambo gave the assurance on the occasion of this year’s Public Service Day Dinner and Award Night in Abuja last Wednesday.
The vice president, who represented President Goodluck Jonathan at the occasion, said the government was determined to address all problems facing the country.
“No matter how daunting the challenges of unemployment, inadequate power supply, restiveness in the Niger Delta and electoral reforms are, we are committed to tackling them,” he said.
Sambo, who lamented that over the past few years, Public Service had been seen as being unproductive, said Government was determined to reposition it for effective service delivery and good governance.
He said the realisation of the decay in the service made the Federal Government to institute a series of reforms aimed at restoring the lost glory of the Public Service.
“Service Delivery Reforms (SERVICOM), Pension Reforms, the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), Tenure Policy and the recently concluded mandatory training of staff are initiatives aimed at repositioning the service for effective service delivery,” he added.
He urged the management and all officers in the Public Service to be honest, disciplined, efficient and also share in the vision of the Federal Government of making the nation great at all cost.
The VP noted, with delight, that the Federal Government had successfully concluded dialogue with the industrial unions on the proper salary structure for public servants in the country.
He said the government had also approved the release of N10 billion to the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board for the implementation of the Staff Housing Scheme.
He thanked public service officers for their loyalty, diligence, hard work and for remaining unwavering partners in the effort to deliver on government promises to the people.
According to him, the theme of this year’s Public Service Day: “Strengthening Leadership and Management for Improved Public Service Delivery in Africa”, is apt as it underscores the need to add value and quality to the service rendered to the citizenry.
“This year’s celebration is also remarkable as it coincides with the Golden Jubilee Celebration of our political independence,” he said.
Earlier in his remark, the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mr Steve Oronsaye, said 21 civil servants would receive this year’s Public Service Awards for their hard work and dedication to duty.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that two disabled persons are among the beneficiaries at this year’s Public Service Awards.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated all the winners of Saturday, August 16, by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states.
A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, stated that the President commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the hitch-free elections, mostly devoid of violence.
Following the results declared by INEC, the All Progressives Congress (APC) won in 12 constituencies, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) won in two, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won in one, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) won in one.
President Tinubu congratulated the new APC National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, for the emphatic first victory recorded under his leadership.
He also congratulated the APC governors and other leaders on the success of the by-elections.
“Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda has shown leadership capacity and demonstrated what is achievable when popular candidates are fielded and with unity of purpose among party leaders,” the President remarks.
“To all APC faithful and the electorate, thank you for the confidence reposed in our party. Be assured that our Renewed Hope slogan is not a mere slogan. Our destination is a better, more secure and prosperous Nigeria. We shall take you there, by the Grace of God,” he said.
President Tinubu commended all the political parties and candidates who participated in the election and enjoined them to continue to be guided by the spirit of sportsmanship, fair contest and magnanimity, which are enablers of enduring democracy.
The Rivers State Government has disclosed its plan to establish the Rivers State Emergency Management Agency, which will take over the responsibilities of the Central Working Committee on Emergency Preparedness, Flood Management and Control.
The State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), revealed this during a sensitisation campaign of the Central Working Committee on Flood Management and Control at the Dr. Obi Wali International Conference Centre, Port Harcourt, last Friday.
He explained that the government is engaging the Federal Government and international partners to mobilise resources for improved flood management systems, covering pre-flood measures, interventions during flooding, and post-flood recovery projects, as well as early warning infrastructure.
Ibas, in a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, last Friday, said the initiative forms part of the state’s proactive strategy to mitigate flooding through awareness, prevention, preparedness, and community participation.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika, the Administrator urged the committee to go beyond responding to disasters and instead anticipate vulnerable areas, reduce the impact of flooding, and equip residents with the knowledge and tools to protect themselves.
He added that the State is enforcing environmental laws to curb indiscriminate refuse disposal, illegal dumping, and construction on flood plains, which worsen flooding incidents.
According to him, effective flood management requires collaboration between the public sector, local communities, civil society, and the private sector, as government alone cannot tackle the challenge.
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