Welfare
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Orphanages association seeks empowerment policies to boost foster care
The Association of Orphanages and Home Operators in Nigeria (ASOHON) has called for family empowerment policies to strengthen the adoption of the foster care system in the country. The National President, Rev. Gabriel Oyediji, made the call on Saturday in Abuja at a seminar organized for ASOHON coordinators and stakeholders across Nigeria. The seminar with the theme “From…
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economy
First Lady reaffirms commitment to Nigerians welfare
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has reinstated the current administration’s determination to put in place policies and programs aimed at making life better for Nigerians. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by Busola Kukoyi, the first lady’s spokesperson. The first lady said this at the distribution of food items to vulnerable groups in Benin through her Renewed…
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We remain committed to legionnaires’ welfare – Gov Makinde
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his administration remains committed to the welfare of legionnaires and dependants of fallen heroes in the state. Makinde stated this on Monday at the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund, held at the Executive Chamber of his office, State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The governor lauded the sacrifices made by fallen…
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Defence
COAS inaugurates operational training, welfare projects in Enugu
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has inaugurated four projects meant to enhance operational training and welfare of troops in Enugu State. One of the projects inaugurated was the Lt.-Gen. T.A. Lagbaja Swimming Pool Complex. Also inaugurated were renovated four blocks of two-storey residential buildings at Abakpa Military Cantonment. He also inaugurated a remodeled GOC Guest House…
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Army housing scheme will improve welfare of personnel- COAS
Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), says the essence of the Affordable Home Ownership Option for All Soldiers (AHOOAS) scheme, is to improve the welfare of personnel. Lagbaja stated this at the foundation laying ceremony of the scheme in Nsit Atai/Uruan Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom on Friday. The army chief said that the housing scheme was…
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Aiyedatiwa will continue to prioritise welfare of women – Aide
The Special Adviser to Ondo State Governor on Women Affairs, Mrs Seun Osamaye, says the state government will continue to rioritise the welfare of women in the state. Osamaye said this on Saturday in Akure while addressing newsmen on the plans of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on women development in the state. Osamaye, who said that the development of women would…
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Agriculture
Group laments impact of hardship on animal welfare
The Animal Welfare Society of Nigeria (AWSON) has expressed concern over the impact of the current economic hardship on the welfare and wellbeing of animals in the country. The President of the group, Prof. Mohammed Sanusi, described the condition of animals amidst the current hardship as “pathetic”. Sanusi spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…
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Minister promises improved welfare for FCTA workers
Dr Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has pledged to enhance the welfare of FCT Administration (FCTA) workers. She made this promise in Abuja on Thursday at a dinner and award ceremony to honour management staff of the FCTA and Federal Capital Development Authority, who retired between January and March. The minister, represented by her…
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Defence
FG is committed to welfare of military officers, says Akpabio
Senate President Goodwill Akpabio, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to the welfare of military officers. Akpabio gave the assurances when he inaugurated the remodeled Officers’ Mess of the National Defence College (NDC), in commemoration of the graduation of the college’s Course 32, on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu,…
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Hardship: NLC urges FG to prioritise Nigerians welfare
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to implement policies that prioritise the welfare of the people. Mr Joe Ajaero, President of NLC, said this in a communiqué jointly signed by Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary of the Labour Centre on Wednesday in Abuja. The communiqué was issued at the end of an emergency…
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Italian welfare residency rules were discriminatory – EU court
The European Union’s top court ruled on Monday that Italy’s residency rules for a welfare programme discriminated against foreigners, even when the same rules applied to Italian citizens. The case concerns two long-term residents of Italy from outside the EU, who were fined for falsely declaring that they met the residency criteria for a now-abolished welfare programme. Though the programme…
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2024 Olympics: Reps donate N100m for welfare of Nigerian athletes
The House of Representatives on Wednesday in Abuja donated the sum of N100 million to support the athletes representing Nigeria at the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris, France. The House Speaker, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, announced the donation during a special plenary session which had in attendance the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh. The News Agency of Nigeria…
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economy
Nasarawa Assembly promises improved staff welfare
Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has restated it commitment to improve the welfare of its staff for optimal productivity. Mr Yusuf Chunbaya, the Chairman, House Committee on House of Assembly Welfare, said this when he hosted Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) Nasarawa State Chapter in his office on Wednesday in Lafia. He said that the improvement of the Assembly…
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FG committed to welfare of African descendants globally – Dabiri-Erewa
Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has restated Nigerian Government’s commitment to providing welfare to the African descendants globally. Dabiri-Erewa said this on Monday when the African Diaspora Union (AFRIDU), led by its President, Archbishop Chidiebre Ogbu, paid her a courtesy visit in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the visit was to…
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ASUU FUNAAB seeks improved welfare, payment of outstanding allowances
The Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) chapter of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has demanded better welfare and payment of outstanding allowances from the Federal government. The lecturers, who also sought for an improved university system, made their demands known during a protest held at the school premises in Abeokuta on Thursday . The News Agency of Nigeria…
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education
ASUU tasks FG on lecturers’ welfare
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged President Bola Tinubu ensure that his administration adequately took care of the welfare of the nation’s public university lecturers. The chairman, ASUU, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) chapter, Prof. Kingsley Ubaorji, said this when he addressed newsmen during a protest by members of the union in Awka on Tuesday. Ubaorji said the…
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Osun Speaker seeks improved welfare for the girl-child
Mr Adewale Egbedun, Speaker of the Osun House of Assembly has advocated for improved welfare for the girl-child, saying they are the future leaders of the country. Egbedun stated this on Monday while hosting the ‘First Nigeria Girls Parliamentary Day’ at the assembly in collaboration with the Value Female Network Africa, a non-governmental organisation that prioritises welfare of girls/women. “I…
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