Archive for August 4th, 2012
Enforcing Approved Colours For Commercial Vehicles
THE Uduaghan administration has yet again demonstrated its commitment to sanity on the roads and zero-tolerance for unwholesome practices in the transportation sector by enforcing compliance with the blue and white colours approved for all commercial vehicles in the state. The enforcement spearheaded by the Ministry of Transport, no doubt, typifies government’s opposition to non-adherence to the distinctive identity endorsed for commercial vehicles operating in the state. Although an established rule, compliance by the operators has suffered. The question, therefore, [...]
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August 4, 2012 12:00 AM
Place Of Ijala In Warri Kingdom: History, Development
The origin of the Itsekiri tribe of Warri kingdom has always been misconstrued because of its dialectical proximity to that of the Yoruba’s. The following essay compiled by Mr Henry Erikowa reveals not just their origin and how they came about their dialect but also the role that Ijala land played in the people’s history and development. Prince Ginuwa was the eldest son of the fourteenth Oba of Benin – Oba Olua (1473 -1480A.D.), who was also the heir apparent [...]
Continue ReadingOkwuofu Calls For Competence Among LG Workers
BY FIDELIS EGUGBO T HE Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Chief Nkem Okwuofu has advised staff of the Unified Local Government Service to be competent and efficient in discharging their duties. Chief Okwuofu gave the advice recently during the promotion interview the Commission conducted for over 1000 staff of the United Local Government in the state. According to her, competence and efficiency were the yardsticks for the promotion of local government employees, asserting that the era of being [...]
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