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Tallen extolls Okonjo Iweala’s leadership style
The minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Dame Pauline Tallen has described Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as a woman of substance with quality leadership style worthy of emulation by all women.
Tallen stated this in Abuja, while playing host to the first Nigerian female Director General of the world Trade Organization, WTO.
According to her, women have now affected every sphere of development and have shape the economic status of the world being at the apex of the drive.
The minister commended her for being a role model to all women and children especially the girl child which she represent.
She called on all women to follow her exemplary steps as sky is the stepping stone for the women folks. She congratulated her and wish her well in her new place of assignment.
Responding, the Director General of the World Trade Organization WTO Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala expressed her gratitude of sentiment to the Honorable Minister for her concern and love for womanhood at all levels, saying, she is touched by her wonderful gesture of warm home welcoming.
Dr. Ngozi said her work both at home and in the diaspora speaks well of a womanhood, hence, the need for all women to ensure they stand firm to protect their interest for equal right and justice which is key to development.
She said, though, women challenges abound in the area of small scale businesses, there was need to assist them meet up with the trade policy; trade rules and the trade initiative in order to encompass more women in the WTO affairs.
Dr. Ngozi promised to work with more women to improve on the economy trade of foreign affairs, ECOWAS and AU for the unity of all women to meet up their priorities in the area of trades.
She however, expressed worry over the growing rate of school children abduction particularly the girls which to her, “the fear will only push them to early marriage and as such is not healthy for the society” she stated.
She appealed to government at all levels to step up to the growing challenge and put a stop to it.
Speaking, the representative of the first lady of the federation, Dr Hajo Sani congratulated the Director General of the World Trade Organization on her appointment, saying, her appointment did not come to her as a surprise that looking at her records, she deserves more, noting that to whom much is given much is expected.
Dr Hajo pledged her readiness to support her to excel at all cost being the representative of all the women and for her quality leadership style which is worthy of emulation.
The event climax with presentation of gifts by the Honourable Minister to WTO Director General and her entourage.
Ahead of the 2025 political party Congresses, Plateau State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) stakeholders has endorsed the defection of the candidate of the party in the 2023 general elections and the leader of Justice and Rebirth, Barr Gyang Zi SAN, to the All Progressive Congress (APC) with the view to key into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
They made the call in a communique issued at the end of the enlarge meeting of the stakeholders from Plateau North senatorial zone at the residence of Barr. Gyang Zi in Rayfield Jos.
The communique which was jointly signed by Dr. Ayiki Sati Director General, Justice and Rebirth and
Barr. Samuel Galadima- 2024 Chairmanship candidate of Jos East LGA among others said the call became imperative on the sideline of the leadership tussle at the National Level which violates the core principles and values for the formation of the Party as an alternative for Nigeria for the protection, sustenance of democracy and Social Justice.
They regretted that the leadership tussle has also divided the party into factions leaving party loyalists and supporters in the state of despondency and confusion not knowing where they belong.
Our correspondent reports that the gathering included LP candidates from the 2023/2024 general elections, party executives, and support groups from the six local government areas of the Northern Senatorial District.
Besides, the focus of the discussions was centered on the state of the Labour Party at both national and state levels and the need for political realignment ahead of the 2025 party congresses and conventions.
The stakeholders further frowned at the structural weaknesses in LP and resolved to advise Barr Gyang Zi, to leave the party and join the APC while expressing confidence that the APC would provide him with a platform to advance good governance in the state .
The communique also emphasized the importance of political consultations, particularly with APC leaders at both state and national levels. It called for collaboration with Plateau State APC leaders, including Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, Sen. Simon Bako Lalong, Sen. Diket Plang, and other party officials.
According to the communique, supporters of Barr Gyang Zi also pledged to mobilize grassroots support for the APC, stating that their leader’s defection would strengthen the party in the state.
They urged the APC leadership to formally receive Gyang Zi and his supporters into the party, marking their official transition from the Labour Party.
Stakeholders also reiterated the need for inclusive governance, ensuring that youths, women, and less privileged individuals are sidelined in the democratic process and accordingly officially denounced their membership in the Labour Party, declaring their support for the APC.
They assured that all LP structures aligned with Gyang Zi would follow suit, shifting their loyalty to the ruling party in the state and at the National level.
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended his heartfelt felicitation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday.
Governor Ododo in statement signed by his special adviser on media, Ismaila Isah described President Tinubu as a statesman whose leadership and dedication to national development continue to inspire hope and progress across Nigeria.
He commended the President’s unwavering commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, which is driving economic reforms, strengthening national unity, and advancing the nation’s democratic values.
“On behalf of the government and people of Kogi State, I celebrate Mr President and our father on this special day. Your resilience, visionary leadership, and patriotism have laid a strong foundation for Nigeria’s growth. We deeply appreciate your tireless efforts in repositioning our country for sustainable development,” Governor Ododo stated.
He further reaffirmed his support for President Tinubu’s administration and prayed for continued wisdom, strength, and good health for the President as he leads Nigeria toward greater prosperity, sustainable development, peace and stability.
The Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters(Senate), Sen. Basheer Lado, CON, has felicitated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on his 73rd Birthday Anniversary.
Lado in a congratulatory message on Friday in Abuja, described the President as a selfless leader and one who had sacrificed so much for the sustenance of democracy in Nigeria.
He said, “today, we celebrate not just the birth of a man, but the rise of a legacy.
“We celebrate not just the years in your life, but the life in your years.
“We celebrate not just the path you’ve walked, but the footprints you’ve left behind.”
The Special Adviser said the President’s life was a testament to the power of courage, resilience, and faith in the promise of the Nigerian nation.
He commended the ‘President’s determination as well as his relentless effort in ensuring adequate security, economic growth and political stability in the country.
According to Him, President Tinubu’s doggedness and passion for good governance has set Nigeria on a high pedestal in the comity of nations.
“You dreamed when others doubted, you sacrificed when others conformed, and you led when others retreated.
“On this special day, I proudly join millions across Nigeria and the world to salute your strength and celebrate your service,”he said.
Lado prayed for divine wisdom as the President continued to steer the ship of the nation toward renewed hope and greatness.
He further prayed that the glory of the President’s latter years would surpass his achievements in the past.
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