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Agbaidu Jideani is new Abuja Chamber of Commerce DG

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Sir. Agabaidu Chukwuemeka Jideani a former Director-General, Ethics and Corporate Compliance Institute of Nigeria has been appointed as the the new Director General of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI). His appointment was approved by the President of the ACCI Alhaji Al-Mujtaba Abubakar.

A Human Rights, Governance, Risk & Compliance Expert, Jideani was on 18 May, 2021, confirmed by the Senate as Member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

Chukwuemeka Jideani’s appointment comes as the outgoing DG, Dr. Victoria Akai, leaves the position on January 4th, 2024 after years of commendable service.

Sir Agabaidu Jideani takes the reins from the outgoing Director General, Dr. Victoria Akai, who has served the ACCI with distinction and dedication. Dr. Akai’s tenure, marked by impactful and meritorious service, comes to a close on the 4th of January 2024, as she moves on to pursue new endeavors.

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as a pivotal private sector organized business platform in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its environs, plays a crucial role in supporting and enhancing business and economic development. The chamber is renowned for its various programs and activities that contribute to the growth not only of its members but also the national and FCT economy.

As the leading private sector business advocacy platform in the FCT, the ACCI aims to ensure continuous progress in supporting and enhancing economic development through its programs. President Al-Mujtaba Abubakar has led the Chamber on a growth trajectory over the past three years.

Sir. Agabaidu, ex- Director-General, Ethics and Corporate Compliance Institute of Nigeria, brings a wealth of experience to the role, and his vision aligns seamlessly with the goals and objectives of the ACCI. His appointment is anticipated to contribute significantly to the continued success of the ACCI as it remains at the forefront of fostering economic development and providing valuable support to businesses in the FCT.

The ACCI expresses its gratitude to the outgoing Director General, Dr. Victoria Akai, for her remarkable contributions during her tenure, and looks forward to a seamless transition under the leadership of Sir Agabaidu Jideani.

 

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Breaking: Court of Appeal rules in favour of Turaki -led PDP candidate for Osun governorship election

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The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday, ruled that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Osun State was validly nominated by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee.

The court also ordered INEC to list the PDP logo on the ballot ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election.

The Court held that access code is neither a creation of the Constitution nor the Electoral Act; rather, a creation of INEC’s guidelines and cannot, in any way, override the provisions of the Constitution.

Section 288 of the Constitution does not specify the method for nominating candidates; it only states that the names of candidates should be forwarded to the Commission.

The court further held that the defendant (INEC) should take steps to include the name of the appellant on the ballot paper.

Additionally, the court ruled that the primary election conducted by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP was a valid primary election in law.

The three-man panel of justices—Justice Mahmud, Justice Jaro, and Justice Ankawere, was unanimous in its judgment.

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Breaking: NHRC sets up situation room to monitor and document hate speech, intimidation, threat to life ahead 2027

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The national Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has set up a situation room to monitor and document all incidences of hate speech, intimidation and threat to life by politicians and other actors ahead of the 2027 general election.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.

The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, revealed this on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference.

He said the situation room would enable the Commission harvest data, analysis and document persons, agencies and others involved in the negative statements in order to ensure they are properly tracked and brought to book by relevant agencies.

Ojukwu also took journalists on a tour of the newly set up situation room.

 

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Breaking: NHRC expresses concern over rising incidences of hate speech, threat to life ahead 2027 elections

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.

At a press conference in Abuja Thursday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, recalled statements credited to Senator Francis Fadahunsi and Sheikh Yahya Jingir and described the das dangerous with capacity to set the nation ablaze.

He called on politicians, religious and traditional rulers, among other stakeholders to call their supporters and faithful to orders.

He urged government to act before rhetorics turn to violence, saying the forthcoming election in Osun State should serve as example of Nigeria’s capacity to conduct political contest in compliance with international best practices.

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