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  • Swearing-in ceremony for ministers holds at Presidential Villa

    The formal induction of the 45 confirmed ministers-designate took place at the Conference Centre of the State House, Abuja.

    This event comes less than a week after President Bola Tinubu unveiled the assigned roles for these appointees.

    Notable among the designations are former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike, who takes charge of the Ministry of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Festus Keyamo, who assumes the role of overseeing the Ministry of Aviation.

    Other key ministers include Wale Edun as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola as the Minister of Transportation, David Umahi as the Minister of Works, and Betta Edu as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

    Here is the comprehensive list of the appointed ministers:

    Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy – Bosun Tijani

    Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management – Ishak Salaco

    Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy – Wale Edun

    Minister of Marine and Blue Economy – Bunmi Tunji

    Minister of Power – Adedayo Adelabu

    Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare – Tunisia Alausa

    Minister of Solid Minerals Development – Dele Alake

    Minister of Tourism – Lola Ade-John

    Minister of Transportation – Adegboyega Oyetola

    Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment – Doris Anite

    Minister of Innovation Science and Technology – Uche Nnaji

    Minister of State, Labour and Employment – Nkiruka Onyejeocha

    Minister of Women Affairs – Uju Kennedy

    Minister of Works – David Umahi

    Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development – Festus Keyamo

    Minister of Youth – Abubakar Momoh

    Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation – Betta Edu

    Minister of State, Gas Resources – Ekperikpe Ekpo

    Minister of State, Petroleum Resources – Heineken Lokpobiri

    Minister of Sports Development – John Enoh

    Minister of Federal Capital Territory – Nyesom Wike

    Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy – Hannatu Musawa

    Minister of Defence – Mohammed Badaru

    Minister of State Defence – Bello Matawalle

    Minister of State Education – Yusuf T. Sunumu

    Minister of Housing and Urban Development – Ahmed M. Dangiwa

    Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development – Abdullah T. Gwarzo

    Minister of Budget and Economic Planning – Atiku Bagudu

    Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory – Mairiga Mahmud

    Minister of State, Water Resources and Sanitation – Bello M. Goronyo

    Minister of Agriculture and Food Security – Abubakar Kyar

    Minister of Education – Tahir Maman

    Minister of Interior – Sa’Idu A. Alkali

    Minister of Foreign Affairs – Yusuf M. Tuggar

    Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare – Ali Pate

    Minister of Police Affairs – Ibrahim Geidam

    Minister of State, Steel Development – U. Maigari Ahmadu

    Minister of Steel Development – Shuaibu A. Audu

    Minister of Information and National Orientation – Muhammed Idris

    Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice – Lateef Fagbemi

    Minister of Labour and Employment – Simon B. Lalong

    Minister of State, Police Affairs – Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim

    Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs – Zephaniah Jisalo

    Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation – Joseph Utsev

    Minister of State, Agriculture and Food Security – Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi

    Minister of Environment and Ecological Management – (Kaduna)

  • Tinubu rejigs ministerial portfolios, renames Ecological Ministry

    President Bola Ahmad Tinubu has initiated a comprehensive restructuring of the forthcoming Federal Cabinet, aimed at optimizing ministerial portfolios and enhancing government efficiency.

    This significant move was announced by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, through a formal press release.

    One of the notable changes involves the redeployment of Engr. Abubakar Momoh, who was initially assigned to the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. He will now assume responsibilities within the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development.

    This strategic reallocation of personnel aims to leverage Momoh’s expertise in a way that aligns with the nation’s development priorities.

    Meanwhile, the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development is set to undergo a transition as it awaits the assignment of a new Minister-Designate. This decision underscores the administration’s commitment to ensuring that every ministry is led by capable and qualified individuals.

    Furthermore, the Ministers-Designate earmarked for the Federal Ministries of Transportation, Interior, and Marine & Blue Economy have experienced a noteworthy reshuffling of their designations:

    (A) H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola, who was initially positioned for another role, will now bring his leadership and expertise to the forefront as the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy. This adjustment reflects the President’s focus on sustainable maritime and economic development.

    (B) Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo has been reassigned to the role of Honourable Minister of Interior. This shift recognizes his potential to contribute significantly to the governance and security aspects of the ministry.

    (C) Hon. Sa’idu Alkali, who was previously designated for another ministry, will now take the reins as the Honourable Minister of Transportation. This reassignment aligns with his experience and capabilities in infrastructure and transportation management.

    Moreover, in a move to streamline coordination and expertise, both Ministers of State within the Oil & Gas sector have been incorporated into the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources. Their new roles are as follows:

    (i) Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri has assumed the mantle of Hon. Minister of State (Oil), Petroleum Resources, leveraging his knowledge of the oil sector to contribute to its growth and stability.

    (ii) Hon. Ekperipe Ekpo now holds the position of Hon. Minister of State (Gas), Petroleum Resources, bringing his insights to the development of the gas sector.

    The President’s endorsement has also led to the renaming of the Federal Ministry of Environment and Ecological Management.

    It will now be known as the Federal Ministry of Environment, reflecting the ministry’s central role in safeguarding Nigeria’s environmental sustainability.

    These transformative adjustments, implemented through the directives of the President, are set to take immediate effect.

  • Fresh Charges: Second defendant’s absence stalls Emefiele’s re-arraignment

    Fresh Charges: Second defendant’s absence stalls Emefiele’s re-arraignment

    *Case adjourned till August 23

    The re-arraignment of Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Central Bank Governor, on a new 20-count charge related to a breach of the Procurement Act, was brought to a standstill on Thursday due to the non-appearance of the second defendant, Sa’adatu Yaro. The trial, which was scheduled to take place at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, was postponed to a later date.

    Upon the commencement of the proceedings, Emefiele appeared in court, but the Director of Public Procurement (DPP), Abubakar Mohammed, representing the government, informed the court that the second defendant was not present. Mohammed explained that Sa’adatu Yaro, the 2nd defendant, had fallen ill that morning and was unable to attend the court session. He consequently requested an adjournment from the court.

    Justice Hamza Muazu, presiding over the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, granted the adjournment, rescheduling the arraignment to August 23.

    It is worth noting that just the previous day, the federal government withdrew the charges involving illegal firearm possession that had been leveled against Emefiele at the Federal High Court in Lagos. However, the government subsequently filed a fresh 20-count charge against him and his associates, accusing them of being involved in a N6.9 billion procurement fraud. The case was filed at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja.

    Emefiele is facing these charges alongside Sa’adatu Yaro, a female employee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and her company, April1616 Investment Limited. The charges include allegations of procurement fraud, conspiracy, and conferring corrupt advantages upon associates.

    The prosecution contends that Emefiele, the former CBN Governor, granted corrupt advantages to Yaro, who is a director at April 1616 Investment Ltd. These actions are believed to be in violation of section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000. If found guilty, Emefiele could face a prison sentence of up to five years without the option of a fine.

    The charges, signed by officials including the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mohammed Abubakar, and Deputy Director of Public Prosecution, Mrs. N Jones-Nebo, detail accusations that the accused individuals collectively acquired a fleet of over 98 luxury vehicles and armored buses, valued at approximately N6.9 billion, between 2018 and 2020. The purchases included 84 Toyota Hilux vehicles, 10 armored Mercedes Benz buses, three Toyota Landcruisers, and one Toyota Avalon car.

    Emefiele is specifically accused of using his position as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria to confer corrupt advantages upon Sa’adatu Yaro, awarding contracts to her company. The charges highlight various instances of this alleged misconduct involving the procurement of vehicles and other items.

    The trial proceedings have now been temporarily halted due to the illness of the second defendant, Sa’adatu Yaro, and are set to resume on August 23, when Emefiele and his co-defendants will face the fresh charges in court.

  • Tinubu Assigns Ministerial Roles: Wike is FCT Minister, Keyamo, Aviation, 43 others get portfolios

    In a recent development, President Bola Tinubu has unveiled the designated roles for the 45 confirmed ministerial nominees.

    Notably, former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has been entrusted with the leadership of the Ministry of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), while Festus Keyamo takes on the responsibility of overseeing the Ministry of Aviation.

    Among the other appointments, Wale Edun will preside over the Ministry of Finance and serve as the Coordinating Minister of the Economy.

    Adegboyega Oyetola will be at the helm of the Ministry of Transportation, David Umahi will manage the Ministry of Works, and Betta Edu is tasked with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

    This comprehensive list of ministerial appointments was disseminated through an official statement, which was made on Wednesday.

    The unveiling of these portfolios marks a significant step in shaping the administration’s leadership and key decision-making in various sectors.

    See the full list below:

    Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani

    Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management, Ishak Salaco

    Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun

    Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Bunmi Tunji

    Minister of Power, Adedayo Adelabu

    Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare, Tunisia Alausa

    Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake

    Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John

    Minister of Transportation, Adegboyega Oyetola

    Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Anite

    Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji

    Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Nkiruka Onyejeocha

    Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy

    Minister of Works, David Umahi

    Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo

    Minister of Youth, Abubakar Momoh

    Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu

    Minister of State, Gas Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo

    Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri

    Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh

    Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike

    Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa

    Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru

    Minister of State Defence, Bello Matawalle

    Minister of State Education, Yusuf T. Sunumu

    Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed M. Dangiwa

    Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development, Abdullah T. Gwarzo

    Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu

    Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory, Mairiga Mahmud

    Minister of State, Water Resources and Sanitation, Bello M. Goronyo

    Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyar

    Minister of Education, Tahir Maman

    Minister of Interior, Sa’Idu A. Alkali

    Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf M. Tuggar

    Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate

    Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Geidam

    Minister of State, Steel Development, U. Maigari Ahmadu

    Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu A. Audu

    Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris

    Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi

    Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon B. Lalong

    Minister of State, Police Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim

    Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Zephaniah Jisalo

    Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev

    Minister of State, Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi

    Minister of Environment and Ecological Management, (Kaduna)

  • Nigeria’s inflation shoots to 24.08% in July -NBS

    Nigeria’s inflation shoots to 24.08% in July -NBS

    Nigeria’s headline inflation rate for the month of July 2023 increased to 24.08% from 22.79% recorded in June 2023.

    This was contained in the Consumer Price Index report by the National Bureau of Statistics. 

    According to the NBS, the figure represents a 1.29% percentage points rise from June headline inflation while on year-on-year basis, the inflation rate was 4.44 percentage points higher compared to the rate recorded in July 2022, which was 19.64%.

    The report noted that the increase was attributed to an increase in contributions of some items in the basket of goods and services at the divisional level.

    “These increases were witnessed in Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages (12.47%), Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Other Fuel (4.03%), Clothing & Footwear (1.84%), Transport (1.57%), Furnishings & Household Equipment & Maintenance (1.21%), Education (0.95%) and Health (0.72%).

    “Others are Miscellaneous Goods & Services (0.40%), Restaurants & Hotels (0.29%), Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco & Kola (0.26%), Recreation & Culture (0.17%) and Communication (0.16%).

    “On a month-on-month basis, the Headline inflation rate in July 2023 rose to 2.89%, this shows an average increase of 0.76 percentage points on the general price level relative to June 2023,” it said.

    The report also noted that the percentage change in the average Consumer Price Index for the twelve months ending July 2023 over the average of the CPI for the previous twelve months was 21.92%, showing a 5.17% increase compared to the 16.75% recorded in July 2022.

    “The food component sub-index for July 2023 increased by 26.98% on a year-on-year basis; this was 4.97% points higher relative to the rate recorded in June 2022 (22.02%).

    “The rise in Food index on a year-on-year basis was caused by increases in prices of Oil and fat, Bread and cereals, Fish, Potatoes, Yam and other tubers, Fruits, Meat, Vegetable, Milk, Cheese, and Eggs,” the report added.

    The further observed that, the Food inflation rate on a month-on-month basis, in July 2023 rose to 3.45%, this was 1.06% points higher compared to the rate recorded in June 2023 (2.40%).

    “The average annual rate of Food inflation for the twelve months ending July 2023 over the previous twelve-month average was 24.46%, indicating an increase of 5.71% points from (18.75%) recorded in July 2022.

    “Core inflation, which is All items less farm produce, that is excluding the prices of volatile agricultural produce, stood at 20.47% in July 2023 on a year-on-year basis; it rose by 4.41% when compared to the 16.06% recorded in July 2022.

    “This was driven by an increase in prices of Passenger Transport by Air, Passenger Transport by Road, Vehicle Spare parts, Medical Services, Maintenance and repair of personal transport equipment etc.

    On a month-on-month basis, the Core inflation rate stood at 2.11% in July 2023.

    “This shows an increase of 0.34% when compared to the 1.77% recorded in June 2023.

    The average annual core inflation rate for the twelve-month ending July 2023 over the previous twelve-month average stood at 18.84%; this was 4.31% points higher than the 14.53% recorded in July 2022.

    “The inflation rate in July 2023 for Urban consumers was 25.83% on a year-on-year basis. This indicated an increase of 5.74% points higher compared to the 20.09% recorded in July 2022,” it said.

    Also, the Urban month-on-month inflation rate rose to 3.05% in July 2023, which was 0.75% points higher compared to June 2023 (2.31%).

    The report said the twelve-month average for the Urban inflation rate ending July 2023 over the corresponding twelve-month was 22.87%. This was 5.59% points higher compared to the 17.29% reported in July 2022.

    “Similarly, the inflation rate for rural consumers in the month of July 2023 was 22.49% on a year-on-year basis; this was 3.26% points higher compared to the 19.22% recorded in July 2022.

    “On a month-on-month basis, the Rural inflation rate in July 2023 was 2.74%, up by 0.78% points compared to June 2023 (1.96%).

    “The twelve months average for the Rural inflation rate ending July 2023 over the corresponding twelve-month was 21.04%. This was 4.79% points higher compared to the 16.25% recorded in July 2022.

    “The analyses of the states show that the all-item index for July 2023, on a year-on-year basis was highest in Kogi (28.45%), Lagos (27.30%), Ondo (26.83%); while the states with slowest rise in headline inflation on a year-on-year basis were Borno (20.71%), Jigawa (20.85%) and Sokoto (20.92%) during the month.

    “On a month-on-month basis, July 2023 headline inflation recorded the highest increase in Kogi (4.99%), Abia (4.12%), and Akwa Ibom (4.07%). On the other hand, Jigawa (0.16%), Taraba (1.09%) and Yobe (1.10%) recorded the slowest rise on month-on-month inflation.

    “State-level analyses of the food index in July 2023, on a year-on-year basis, showed the highest increases in Kogi (34.53%), Lagos (32.52%) and Bayelsa (31.31%). While Jigawa (20.90%), Sokoto (21.63%) and Kebbi (22.45%) recorded the slowest rise in Food inflation during the month.

    Ends

  • FG seeks withdrawal of firearms case against Emefiele

    * Introduces new charges against former CBN Gov

    The Federal Government has initiated steps to withdraw the case of “illegal possession of firearms” it had previously filed against Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), at the Federal High Court in Lagos.

    The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mohammed Abubakar, made an oral application before Justice Nicholas Oweibo, explaining that the decision was based on the outcome of further investigations.

    However, Joseph Daudu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and legal representative for Emefiele, opposed the application.

    He argued that the government should rectify its disregard for the court’s order granting Emefiele bail before proceeding with its application.

    Justice Oweibo has scheduled a hearing for Thursday, August 17, 2023, to make a ruling on the matter.

    After the proceedings, the DPP revealed that a fresh set of charges, totaling 20 counts, has been filed against the suspended CBN governor at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court.

    Among the charges is an accusation of “conferring unlawful advantages” against Emefiele.

  • Resident doctors end nationwide strike

    The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has taken the decision to suspend its nationwide strike, with medical professionals scheduled to resume their duties starting Saturday. This development was officially confirmed by the association’s National President, Innocent Orji, on Friday evening.

    In a concise message scooped from Channels Television by NIGERIAN ANCHOR, Orji stated, “Good evening. We just suspended the strike. Work to resume 8 am tomorrow. We will review the progress made in two weeks.”

    This action comes shortly after the doctors had called off their planned nationwide protest, which was intended to underscore their various demands. Among the primary objectives pursued by NARD is the request for an expanded workforce to fill the vacancies left by doctors who have either migrated or passed away.

    Orji emphasized the consequences of inadequate staffing in healthcare institutions, stating, “Our members are suffering. Nigerians are suffering too. When you don’t have the right number of doctors in the hospital, there is no way it is not going to affect the healthcare service delivery system. And nobody has come out to tell us that what we are saying is not true.”

    Regarding previously established guidelines from the government, Orji expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of implementation: “The government on its own set up a ministerial committee that came up with a guideline since February this year, why hasn’t that guideline been circularised?”

    He criticized the government for not meeting the doctors’ demands and raised questions about the government’s response to their concerns.

    Earlier, the union’s leadership engaged in discussions with senators, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

    NARD had initiated a “total and indefinite strike action” on July 25, 2023, in pursuit of various demands, including improved wages for doctors.

  • GSK to shut down operations in Nigeria

    GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has said it would shut down its operations in Nigeria as it plans to switch to outsourcing the distribution of its medicines and consumer goods.

    With increasing competition from local companies and imports from China and India, GSK Nigeria stated that its half-yearly sales fell to N7.75 billion from N14.8 billion naira in the same period.

    Its British parent company had in 2018 said it would scale down its operations in Africa and adopt a distributor-led model instead of marketing.
    GSK Nigeria said it was working with advisers to agree on the next steps and plans to submit a plan of settlement to the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission which, if approved, will return cash to shareholders for scrap.

    He also said Haleon Group had informed him of plans to terminate the distribution agreement and appoint an external distributor in Nigeria, which is facing a cost of living crisis, rising business costs, a shrinking consumer base.

    “For the above reasons, and after evaluating various other options with GSK UK, the management of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc has concluded that there is no alternative but to cease operations.”

    Shares of GSK Nigeria, in which British drugmaker GSK has a 46.4% stake and Nigerian shareholders the remaining 53.6%, closed at 8.10 naira, falling from a peak of 42.24 naira in 2014.

    Inflation in Africa’s largest economy, which has been in double digits since 2016, hit 22.79% in June and is expected to rise further after new president Bola Tinubu scrapped popular but costly gasoline subsidies and devalued the currency.
    Tinubu hopes the reforms will spur economic growth and attract foreign investment, which will help increase flows to the country, which suffers from chronic dollar shortages, making it difficult for companies to import raw materials.

    The dollar rate as of Thursday is $1 = 788.89 naira.

  • APC NEC elects Ganduje National Chairman, Basiru as Secretary

    In a significant development for the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) convened on Thursday to elect key officials.

    The former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, emerged as the newly elected National Chairman, while Ajibola Basiru, the former Senate spokesman from Osun State, secured the position of National Secretary.

    The 12th NEC meeting of the APC took place at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, where party leaders and delegates gathered to witness the election.

    After his victory, Ganduje expressed gratitude to the President and assured the party that internal democracy would be upheld during his tenure.

    Ganduje further committed to establishing a scientific register of party members, prioritizing election management, and effectively resolving conflicts within the party.

    He emphasized providing a level playing field for all members during party primaries to strengthen the party’s democratic principles.

    Prominent figures such as President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, and party chieftains in the National Assembly were in attendance at the NEC meeting.

    During the meeting, President Buhari emphasized the party’s responsibility to fulfill the promises of good governance made to the Nigerian people following successful electoral victories. He praised the 2023 elections as the best in Nigeria’s history.

    Notably, former President Muhammadu Buhari and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo were absent from the NEC meeting, while the first National Chairman of the party, Bisi Akande, was present.

    This NEC meeting followed a previous session of the APC national caucus, indicating the party’s commitment to addressing critical matters within its ranks.

    Earlier in mid-July, two members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu and Senator Iyiola Omisore, resigned from their positions as National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively.

    The election of Ganduje and Basiru marks a new chapter in the APC’s leadership, as they take on the task of steering the party towards success in the upcoming governorship elections.

  • Tinubu to address Nigerians amid nationwide hardship

    On Monday, July 31, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will deliver a broadcast to the nation at 7 pm.

    The announcement was made on Monday morning by Dele Alake, the presidential spokesman, urging television, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets to tune in to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Radio Nigeria for the broadcast.

    Though the specific content of the address remains undisclosed, it comes at a time when the country is grappling with widespread hardship due to the removal of fuel subsidy, leading to an increase in petrol prices.

    President Tinubu has consistently appealed for calm, assuring the public that the government is diligently working to improve living conditions and alleviate the prevailing challenges.

    Interestingly, this address coincides with an upcoming nationwide protest by the organized labour, which is parleying civil society organisations as they prepare for an industrial action on August 2, and the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).

    The NARD has rejected the recent 25% increment in basic salary announced by the federal government, demanding the full restoration of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure to its original value as approved in 2009.

    The association, represented by its president, Dr. Orji Emeka Innocent, secretary-general Dr. Chikezie Kelechi, and publicity and social secretary Dr. Umar Musa, vows to continue the nationwide total and indefinite strike action until the government takes significant steps to address their demands, including the release of the circular on the One-for-One policy for the replacement of exited clinical workers to ease work overload caused by brain drain.

    As Nigerians await President Tinubu’s address on Monday night, the nation is at a crucial juncture, grappling with pressing issues that demand immediate attention and resolution.