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Former Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, is dead.
The Governor of Lagos, Babajide-Sanwo-Olu, who confirmed his death in a tweet via his Twitter account, said Jakande died on Thursday morning in Lagos.
“With gratitude to God for a worthy life well spent in the service of Lagos State, Nigeria and humanity, I announce the death of a patriotic statesman and the first Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande.
“Baba Jakande’s record of service as a leader of remarkable achievements in Lagos State will remain indelible for generations to come.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Lagos State, I want to express my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family, and friends of Baba Jakande.
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The organized Labour in Kogi State has lauded Governor Yahaya Bello for appointing Mrs. Hannah Onyinoyi Odiyo as the new Head of Civil Service.
Speaking to DAILY POST on Thursday through a telephone interview, the State Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC), Comrade Onuh Edoka and the State Chairman, Trade Union Congress, (TUC), Comrade Ranti Ojo both described the appointment of Mrs Odiyo as a victory for Kogi workers.
The labour leaders, while congratulating Odiyo for her new appointment, promised to cooperate and work harmoniously with her to achieve success in her tenure in office.
According to them, the Governor further demonstrated his government’s commitment towards the 35 percent affirmative action for women in the State as stated in United Nation resolution in Beijing.
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The Trade Union Congress on Tuesday took a swipe at the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, who told Nigerians to prepare for the pain associated with the increase in crude oil price.
Also, the Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other stakeholders on Tuesday advised the Federal Government to use rising revenue from crude oil to tackle poverty and drive an all-inclusive growth.
The groups stated this in separate interviews with
The PUNCH while reacting to a statement by Sylva, who earlier on Tuesday warned Nigerians to expect benefits and pain from the rising price of crude oil in the world market.