Benue journalists laud Akume’s appointment as SGF JAMB warns public against recruitment fraudsters

Maryam Abeeb

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned the genes public against unwholesome activities of an employment syndicate operating in Akure, Ondo State, which claims to have been contracted to recruit staff for the Board using a dedicated social media account.

This was made known by the Acting Director Public Affairs, Fabian Benjamin in a statement in Abuja.

The board enjoined t members of the public to disregard such information as it is currently not recruiting in any of its offices nor has it contracted anyone or organisation to do so on its behalf.

It reads,” The attention of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has been drawn to the unwholesome activities of an employment syndicate operating in Akure, Ondo State, which claims to have been contracted to recruit staff for the Board using a dedicated social media account.

“The syndicate, operating under “Akure Job and Business Advert Forum”, located at Quarters 92 Alagbaka Estate, Near CBN Office, IBB Avenue, Akure, Ondo State, is using the name of JAMB, Ondo State Office, to advertise job vacancies into secretarial and clerical positions in the Board.

“The Board, is by this disclaimer, advising all members of the public to disregard such information as it is currently not recruiting in any of its offices nor has it contracted anyone or organisation to do so on its behalf. Anybody doing business with the above-mentioned platform or similar ones, does so at his/her own risk. Furthermore, stiff legal actions will be taken against anyone found culpable of such nefarious acts.

“Members of the public are, therefore, advised to be wary of the shenanigans of mischief makers out to defraud halpess job seekers as all notifications by the Board are made only through its approved.

The Conference of Benue Journalists (CBJ) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his appointment of Senator George Akume as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), describing the choice as a demonstration of expertise in leadership recruitment.

CBJ President, Dr Emmanuel Anule, stated this on Sunday in a congratulatory message to Senator Akume on behalf of the group in Abuja.

Anule said that the President made a perfect decision by picking one of Nigeria’s best for the position.

“The appointment of the former Benue State Governor and Minister, our Illustrious son, was well deserved, considering his excellent pedigree, antecedents, and knowledge in public administration.

“The choice of Akume as SGF will undoubtedly assist the President Tinubu-led administration to deliver good governance to Nigerians through its “Renew Hope Agenda.”

“We therefore, commend the president for finding the Tarka-born politician worthy for this appointment. This development has revealed that this administration is prepared to uphold the democratic principles of inclusivity.

“ Let me therefore, on behalf of the entire CBJ members across the country congratulate Senator George Akume on his appointment as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Accept our best wishes,” he said.

5 million Jobs targeted as Icreate African Organise their annual skills conference

TheNigerian and indeed the African Construction sector is in for good as a non Governmental organization specialist in training and equiping young Africans with various skills in the construction industry has hold it annual skill event in Abuja targeting thousand's of Youths out of labour market and to be selves alliance through skill acquisition that will make them the best and useful in the construction sector such carpentry, tileling, technicians, painters etc.

With the Theme: "Skills Change Lives", the founder I

Create African, Mr Bright Jaja said this skill clinic will affect so many young men positively down the radar impacting on our Economy well being as a Africans. According Jaja our thinking most change our young people must embrace skills instead of white collar Jobs that is not really available as our mineset much change. Skill is the new direction to go and this has produce great men and women that Creating wealth fot themselves and the society.

The 2023: Celebrating Construction Excellence and

Innovation, powered by Skillers and sponsored by Giz, Bosch, Berger Paint, BOI, and Royal Ceramics. The Builders Show 2023 is an exceptional gathering that showcases the talent, skills, and innovation within the construction industry. It provides a platform to celebrate construction excellence, explore new technologies, and engage in insightful discussions on advancing the sector.

In his remarks, the key note speaker, the Director Employment and wages, representing the Federal Ministry of Labour and employment, Mr Nyamali John, applaud the Management of I create African for what they have done toward skills and employment generation assured them that the Ministry will continue to partner with them and other Organisations for the purpose of providing decent jobs for Nigerians.

More than 12 skills Project are to be contested and the winning prize for the 1st country that will emerge in the skill competition will go home with 10 thousand dollars prize.

From left: Bashorun of Lagos, Alhaji Sikiru AlabiMacfoy; former Solicitor General of Lagos State, Mr Lawal Pedro; Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; former Special Adviser on Religion Matter (Muslim), Alhaji Abdullahi Jebe; son of the Deputy Governor, Qusim Hamzat; and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing in Lagos, Kamal Olowosago, during the Special Thanksgiving/ Jumat Service for the 2023 inauguration of Gov. Sanwo-Olu and his deputy at Lagos State Central Mosque in Lagos Island on Friday (2/6/23).

Kano governor appoints Accountant-General, 4 heads of agencies

From Mustapha Adamu, Kano

Kano state governor, Abba Yusuf has appointed Abdulkadir Abdussalam as the new Accountant General of the state.

This is contained in a statement by Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa yesterday.

He said the governor had also appointed Garba AhmedBichi as the new Managing

Director of Kano State Water Board.

Yusuf, according to the statement, had appointed Dr. Rahila Mukhtar as Executive Secretary, Kano State Healthcare Contributory Management Agency, KCHMA.

Hassan Baba Danbaffa had been appointed as Managing Director, Kano State Road Maintenance Agency, KARMA.

The governor also appointed Arc. Ibrahim Yakubu, Managing Director, Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority, KNUPDA.

Dawakin-Tofa stated that the swearing-in ceremony of the appointees would be announced soon to enable them assume office immediately.