Three years in the Senate have produced a record of active legislation and purposeful representation for the people of Cross River South . Within this period, Distingushed Standard Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has sponsored 21 Bills and 8 Motions, including the all-important South-South Development Commission Bill , reflecting a commitment to issues and giving birth to a regional development commission capable of driving regional development, economic growth and improved opportunities for the people. Beyond legislation, his representation has translated into opportunities for employment and human capital development . 60 Grade A federal jobs have been facilitated for indigenes and residents of Cross River South and wider CRS, while 63 young people have benefited from foreign postgraduate scholarship opportunities . In education, more than 3,700 undergraduate students have received the Back to School/Education Support Initiative , providing meaningful assistance to students and their...
Again, Nigeria Takes Over Chairmanship of UN Peacekeeping Committee As Jimoh Ibrahim Promises Transparency, Accountability
Nigeria has taken over the chairmanship of the United Nations Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations , popularly known as the Committee of 34 (C-34), with Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim , pledging to lead with transparency, accountability and a strong commitment to the protection of civilians. Ibrahim assumed the chairmanship from Canada, commending the outgoing chairman for what he described as an outstanding contribution to the work of the committee. The Nigerian envoy said the committee would continue to support efforts aimed at strengthening international peace and security, particularly in addressing terrorism and other threats to global stability. He stressed the importance of ensuring that counter-terrorism and peacekeeping operations remained focused on maintaining stability while protecting the interests and welfare of civilians. Ibrahim’s emergence as chairman of the C-34 further strengthens Nigeria’s leadership position ...