Marcus Onobun Succeeds Okiyi As Edo Speaker

Nine members of Edo State House of Assembly, on Monday, elected Hon. Marcus Onobun from Esan West local government area of Edo as the new Speaker of the Edo State House of the Assembly. The House had earlier impeached Hon.



Frank Okiye from Esan North East, who had presided over the troubled House since it’s June 21 midnight inauguration.Recall that 10 out of the 24 members of House of Assembly were inaugurated in the midnight of June 21, 2019, leaving the rest 14 members out the House.


Hon Frank Okiye was impeached over alleged financial misappropriation and high-handedness.The motion for Okiye’s impeachment was moved by Hon. Henry Okhuarobo (Ikpoba-Okha) and seconded by Hon. Emmanuel Okodowa (Esan North-East II) constituency.

ASUU Vows To Expose Those Profiting From IPPIS Crisis


Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has said it would soon expose those feeding fat on the adoption of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), by the federal government as its payment platform.

This follows allegations by the union that some people in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation were subverting its efforts to reach an understanding with the federal government on the controversial payment system.Ogunyemi, who was reacting to a memo from the office of the AGF that any federal worker not yet captured on the IPPIS platform would not be paid salary as from November this year, noted that such a memo was not binding on his members.

“All the agreements we have been having since 1992 with the government have always been having the provision that circulars emanating from the civil service which don’t have origin in collective bargaining with the government won’t be binding on us.


“Circulars that will be binding on us are those coming out of our negotiation with the government like what we had in autonomy for university, retirement age and others. They can be respected because they are products of collective bargaining,” he said.



On why the union would not accept IPPIS, the ASUU boss explained that there was a meeting with the government where it was agreed that if ASUU could develop a better alternative to IPPIS, such an alternative would be adopted.

“Based on that, our members started work on the University Transparency and Accountability System (UTAS), and in the presence of the Minister, the Permanent Secretary and the leadership of the National Universities Commission (NUC), we demonstrated its use.

“IPPIS was not part of the reasons we went on strike early March this year. Now, it is clear that some elements who are benefiting from it and who do not want a better platform, brought IPPIS matter up and we are going to expose them soon. Now, our members are being owed between three and eight months salaries.

We know some people deliberately withheld the salaries. Nigerians should ask them why they are doing that,” he stated.

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*DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020

*BUILD A TEAM*

*BIBLE READING: 1CORINTHIANS 12:20-25*

*“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; but how can one be warm alone? Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NKJV).‬*

The wisdom of pulling resources and working together was first demonstrated by the Trinity in the execution of creation and specifically illustrated during the formation of man – *“Then God said, “Let Us (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) make man in Our image, according to Our likeness [not physical, but a spiritual personality and moral likeness]; and let them have complete authority over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the cattle, and over the entire earth, and over everything that creeps and crawls on the earth.” Genesis 1:26(AMP).* God did not create man to be independent but to be dependent on Him and work together with other men in exercising the dominion mandate.

God gives a vision to one man but He never expects the man to carry it out alone because God also sends men that will help fulfill the vision. The magnitude of God’s vision is often bigger than our human capacity. Therefore, any vision that you can successfully carry out alone without the help of God or partnership with men is not from God. God is a team player that is why He is called Trinity; the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In Genesis 1:26, He said let “Us,” which confirms that the work of creation was not unilateral. Even down to the salvation of mankind, the Godhead was involved.

When God gave Moses the assignment of bringing the children of Israel out of Egypt, He sent Aaron and Miriam with him. When Christ came He raised a team of twelve men which He groomed for 3 years and they became Apostles that turned the world upside down.

Has God given you an assignment or are you working on a project? You must trust Him for a team of destiny helpers who will help you accomplish the vision. In order to build a team, you must pray like Jesus did and call them forth in the place of prayer (Luke 6:12-13). However, certain factors such as: Motives, Attitudes, Values, Convictions and the Character of the potential team mates must be critically considered. Make sure you are going in the same direction with anyone that will be on your team. Your association can make or mar you because a team is as strong as its weakest link. A good team provides wise counsel, support, encouragement and protection for the visionary who directs the team.

In providing disruptive solutions in this data and technology driven age, partnerships instead of sole proprietorships should be utilized as illustrated in the adage; “To go fast you go alone but to go far you go together.” A combination of diverse resources like: skills, finances, networks and platforms should be deployed not only in business endeavors but also in fulfilling the great commission as commanded by the Lord Jesus Christ.

*PRAYER
Father, in the name of your Holy Son Jesus, send me destiny helpers, men and women who will help me accomplish the vision and the great commission which you have committed into my hands. Amen!

"If political power eludes us, we cannot afford to also lose economic power"
~ Chief Amaechi Mbazulike a.k.a. The Boy Is Good

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Electricity: FG, Labour Agree To Cut Price By N10.20 Per Kwh, For 3 Months

…says 6 million free meters will be distributed

The Federal Government and the Organized Labour, on the completion of the two weeks suspension of electricity tariff have resolved to provide tariff relief of N10.20 per kilowatt hour for Nigerians for the next three months and to distribute six million free meters.

In a communique made available to journalists after a lengthy meeting between Labour and the Federal Government on Sunday evening, it was disclosed that they adopted a two-phase approach to proffer solutions which would help resolve issues affecting the electricity sector in the medium term, whilst providing relief to customers immediately.

They stated that the immediate relief would be provided to citizens for a 2 to 3-month period (which will not exceed December 31, 202, saying it will be the timeline for the conclusion of an extended scope of work for the Technical Committee.

According to the communique: “Following extensive analyses, it was realised that VAT proceeds from the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI)
could be used to secure varying levels of reflief in customer tariffs across bands A, B and C, ensuring that all customers receive some form of relief during this difficult time.

“Cumulatively the per kWh relief that will be provided to customers in bands A, B and C is N10.20 per kilowatt hour (kWh), which will be distributed across the bands. The relief will be in place for the 2 to 3-month period required for the Technical Committee to conclude its extended scope of work. It should be noted that Bands D and E tariffs were not changed, and this freeze will remain in place.”

It was also disclose that the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) will be accelerated. They stated: “This programme will distribute 6 million meters to Nigerians free, off charge. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) having approved the funding for this programme, the meters will begin being distributed to consumers immediately using stockpiles in country and local assemblers. The cost of meters shall be recovered from the DISCOs.

“The 6 million meters to be procured for the NMMP will only be through local meter manufacturers and assemblers. This will create jobs and a new meter manufacturing sub-sector in the country.”

It was also resolved that there will be proper salary protection for electricity workers. They disclosed that In implementing payment discipline measures for the DISCOs, the Government will ensure the protection of the salary for Electricity Workers saying it will be protected in the revised payment waterfall structure for the NESI.

“In order to protect customers from changes in tariff during the 2-3 month period of review by the Joint Technical Committee, DISCOs will be directed to temporarily suspend customer band migration. This means that while DISCOs are expected to fulfil their Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) thereby improving the quality of service to customers, no added charges will be passed on to customers during this period. This measure is aimed at building confidence in the Service Based Tariff structure,” the stated.


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EndSARS: Gridlock In Lagos As Protesters Shut Down Lekki Toll Gate

End SARS protesters have shut down Lekki toll gate in Lagos.

This has caused traffic jam on the Lekki-Ajah express.

The campaigners had announced on Sunday that workers and other commuters would be affected.

They are demanding that the Police go beyond disbandment of the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

The protesters want investigation and prosecution of all officers accused of murder and assault over the years.

Meanwhile, the petition to have the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, and other senior officers banned from the United States, United Kingdom and others is gaining traction.

Thousands have signed and many more have indicated interest to do the same this week.

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