Appointment
Iwuanyanwu endorses Lady Ibeto as the bona-fide Ohaneze Ndiigbo President in UK
President-general of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has endorsed Lady Aqueen Ibeto as the bona-fide President of United Kingdom (UK), chapter of the association.
Iwuanyanwu in a virtual press briefing on Thursday 17th of August, 2023 in London passionately appealed to aggrieved factions to unite and work with Lady Ibeto who is the President of the United Kingdom Chapter of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation in the best interest of Ndigbo.
The event which was monitored in Abuja had at the briefing Chief Onyema Anthony Ajiduah Odogwu-abi, President Emeritus Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, UK & Ireland, and the immediate past president, Dr Nnanna Igwe.
According to him, “We have the President of the Association who is established and who is doing very well and you say she is a woman and we should destroy the structure and put up a man.
Iwuanyanwu indicated that it would be very unfair under any condition especially having been elected as Deputy President about six years ago only to now bring up the issue of gender to deprive her of the positio
Sge has held the position she held for four years and everybody knows that whoever is deputy President is a potential President if the President dies, the person will succeed him, but this did not happen.
“These people allowed it and they just come and say the structure should be dismantled, I don’t think it is in the interest of Ohanaeze Ndigbo for the structure to be dismantled and it will be a wrong thing if we listen to that advice, a structure that is serving the interest of Igbo.”
“I am appealing to them because in two years time there will be another election it is then that the constitution will look into the issue about women and the office they can hold.”
Explaining further, Chief Iwuanyanwu indicated that the election that produced Lady Ibeto was conducted according to the constitution of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, adding that based on the meeting held, there is no where anybody said the election was rigged.”
He pointed out that like his predecessor he believed that the election that produced Lady Ibeto was properly conducted.
The President-general of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation said, “I think like my predecessor, I think the election that produced Lady Ibeto was properly conducted and she won the election.
“I have heard from all sides, I spent hours with the two factions in my home here (United Kingdom) and I asked questions, even the person who is the president of the other group, I asked him whether he contested the election, to my dismay, he did not contest the election.”
Speaking further, Chief Iwuanyanwu explained further that he asked the President of the other faction how he became the President, “because you can only form faction if the election was conducted and you felt cheated, but he never took part in any election.
The Senate has endorsed the nomination of Omolola Oloworaran as the substantive Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM).
President Bola Tinubu had nominated Oloworaran for the position and sought Senate approval through a formal request.
Her confirmation followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, presented during Thursday’s plenary session.
The committee’s chairman, Senator Cyril Fasuyi (APC, Ekiti North), stated that Oloworaran met all legal and professional requirements as outlined in the Pension Reform Act 2014. He emphasized that she fulfilled the criteria stipulated under sections 19(2), (5), (6), and 26 of the Act, qualifying her for the role.
“The nominee has demonstrated competence and meets the legal prerequisites for this position. The committee finds her to be a fit and proper person for appointment as Director-General of PENCOM,” Senator Fasuyi said.
During the session, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin put the committee’s recommendation to a voice vote, which received overwhelming support from the senators.
Oloworaran’s confirmation ensures continued leadership at PENCOM, an agency critical to Nigeria’s pension administration and reform initiatives.
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as Chief of Staff, with the appointment taking immediate effect.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Fred Itua, made the disclosure through a press Statement on Thursday.
According to the statement the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, who made the announcement described Audu’s new role as integral to advancing Governor Okpebholo’s reform agenda for the state.
The statement reads: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly the good people of Edo State, that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff. The appointment takes immediate effect.”
Hon. Audu, born on August 18, 1969, brings a rich background in governance and administration to his new role. A graduate of Auchi Polytechnic with an HND (1994), he went on to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from Benson Idahosa University (2011) and an M.Sc. in Intelligence and Global Security from Baze University, Abuja (2024).
Audu’s political experience spans nearly two decades. He served as Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Council from 2004 to 2010, represented Etsako West Constituency 1 in the Edo State House of Assembly from 2015 to 2023, and was the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in the 2020 Edo State elections.
This strategic appointment is expected to bolster the governor’s administrative team and support his vision of transformative governance in Edo State.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America.
In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), on Wednesday, President Tinubu expressed his enthusiasm about strengthening Nigeria-U.S. relations amidst the complex global challenges and opportunities.
Trump, who claimed victory on Wednesday, pledged to “heal” the country as he was on the brink of defeating Kamala Harris in a remarkable White House comeback.
President Tinubu praised Trump’s victory, emphasizing that it reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership. He also commended the American people’s commitment to democracy.
Looking ahead, President Tinubu expressed confidence that Trump’s experience as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021 would foster beneficial and reciprocal economic and development partnerships between the U.S. and Africa. He expressed hope that this new era under President Trump would promote peace, economic cooperation, and address global challenges.
Acknowledging the significant influence of the United States in shaping global events, President Tinubu believes that Trump’s leadership will bring the world closer to peace and prosperity.
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