Archive for August 16th, 2012
The Kogi Church Attack
THE callous attack by some gunmen recently on a group of worshippers during a bible study class at a Deeper Life Bible Church in Otite, Okene, Kogi State, has added a worrisome dimension to the spate of violence in the nation. No fewer than 20 persons were said to have died as a result of the unprovoked attack which many believe was premeditated. We condemn, in strong terms, such a wanton killing of apparently innocent worshippers who may not have [...]
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August 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Adhere To Urban Planning Law
Govt To Land Developers The Delta State Government has called on land developers in the state to strictly adhere to the State Urban and Regional Planning Law of 2003. Commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development, Mr. Patrick Ferife, who made the call in Asaba at a management meeting in his ministry, said Section 35 (36) to (58) of the act clearly spells out the requirements for approval of building plans and the penalties for defaulters. According to a release [...]
Continue ReadingOkwuofu Tasks HPMs On Efficiency, Productivity
BY LUCKY OYIBO CHAIRMAN of the Delta State Local Government Service Commission, Chief Nkem Okwuofu, has tasked Heads of Personnel Management (HPMs) in the 25 councils and principal officers of the commission on effective writing of minutes, memos and other official letters for effective communication in their work places. Okwuofu threw the challenge yesterday in Asaba while declaring open a two-day seminar on “Administrative Principles, Processes and Practices” organised for HPMs, political office holders and principal officers of the commission. [...]
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