By: Imo Thomas -Umuahia.
Determined to encourage Made-in-Abia products, the state government has introduced certain aspects of the local content law in Abia, which is set to introduce a new economic and business policy framework that will promote Made-in-Abia products.
The new policy framework is part of the resolutions of the Abia State Executive Council disclosed on Monday evening at Government House Umuahia by the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu after this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti.
Briefing the press, the Commissioner said that in the coming weeks and months, the details of the new Made-in-Abia products policy would be made public.
“This policy, when fully operational, would make it possible that all goods and services obtainable in the state would not be procured from outside the state.
“This is a bold reaction to the unraveling of both the national and global economies and the resultant economic headwinds and headline inflation prevalent in the country.
“As a forward-thinking government, the Abia state Government is deliberate about the management of its local economy in boosting the production of goods and services responsible for the overall health of the state’s economy,” Prince Kanu stated.
He recalled that Governor Otti recently played host to a group called Ethnorcentrique Limited, an Indigenous company involved in the promotion of handmade fabrics, particularly the Akwete fabric, where he promised to promote it and it’s in the state. He added that the new policy framework centers around the purchase of Made-in-Abia goods being put together to promote such goods and services.
Prince Kanu, also informed that the state government has conducted the final part of the teachers recruitment exercise, which involved the verification of certificates and oral interviews.
He said that about 7,000 applicants who scored 45 percent and above, along with 180 persons with disabilities, were shortlisted and interviewed.
“Candidates who scored between 40 and 44 percent were placed on a reserve list to address the possible shortfalls that may arise due to absenteeism or disqualification.
“It is worthy to note that a 30-man panel compromising 6 professors, 16 PhD holders, and very senior educationists from Abia State University, Uturu, Micheal Okpara University, Umudike, the Colleges of Education in the state, retired permanent secretaries, etc participated in the interview.
“It is an indication that the very high standards set at the beginning of the teachers recruitment exercise have been maintained all through. Additionally, the state’s interpreter or sign language expert was on hand to help out those with disabilities,” Prince Kanu stated.
The Information boss further informed that the State Executive Council has approved the conduct of another round of teachers’ recruitment exercise to give those who could not participate in the first phase a chance to participate.
He maintained that the outcome of the second round of recruitment interviews would allow the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to have a data bank of very qualified teachers to draw from any time the need for teachers arises.
Prince Kanu announced that the government has issued a stern warning to principals and heads of schools who surreptitiously collect school fees and levies despite the state government’s free education policy for Primary schools and junior secondary school students.
He advised Principals and school heads who engage in these unwholesome acts to stop forthwith or be ready to face the full wrath of the law.
“The State Government through the Ministry of Basic Education issued a very stern warning to principals and heads of schools who surreptitiously still collect school fees and levies despite the State Government’s Free Education Policy for primary and Junior Secondary Schools to desist from such unwholesome act.
“By this warning, all offenders, henceforth, would be made to face the full wrath of the law, including possibly losing their jobs.
“The state government has come up with a deliberate policy of providing imprest funds for routine expenses by principals and heads of schools. Consequently, those who engage in these dishonest and corrupt acts do not have any justifiable reasons to continue to do so,” Prince Kanu stated.
He disclosed that education consultants, Education Reformation and Innovation Team (ERIT) would be training about 2, 200 Abia teachers across the state and said that it is part of the ongoing reforms in the state’s education sector.By: Imo Thomas -Umuahia.
Determined to encourage Made-in-Abia products, the state government has introduced certain aspects of the local content law in Abia, which is set to introduce a new economic and business policy framework that will promote Made-in-Abia products.
The new policy framework is part of the resolutions of the Abia State Executive Council disclosed on Monday evening at Government House Umuahia by the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu after this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti.
Briefing the press, the Commissioner said that in the coming weeks and months, the details of the new Made-in-Abia products policy would be made public.
“This policy, when fully operational, would make it possible that all goods and services obtainable in the state would not be procured from outside the state.
“This is a bold reaction to the unraveling of both the national and global economies and the resultant economic headwinds and headline inflation prevalent in the country .
“As a forward-thinking government, the Abia state Government is deliberate about the management of its local economy in boosting the production of goods and services responsible for the overall health of the state’s economy,” Prince Kanu stated.
He recalled that Governor Otti recently played host to a group called Ethnorcentrique Limited, an Indigenous company involved in the promotion of handmade fabrics, particularly the Akwete fabric, where he promised to promote it and it’s in the state. He added that the new policy framework centers around the purchase of Made-in-Abia goods being put together to promote such goods and services.
Prince Kanu, also informed that the state government has conducted the final part of the teachers recruitment exercise, which involved the verification of certificates and oral interviews.
He said that about 7,000 applicants who scored 45 percent and above, along with 180 persons with disabilities,were shortlisted and interviewed.
“Candidates who scored between 40 and 44 percent were placed on a reserve list to address the possible shortfalls that may arise due to absenteeism or disqualification.
“It is worthy to note that a 30-man panel compromising 6 professors, 16 PhD holders, and very senior educationists from Abia State University, Uturu, Micheal Okpara University, Umudike, the Colleges of Education in the state, retired permanent secretaries, etc participated in the interview.
“It is an indication that the very high standards set at the beginning of the teachers recruitment exercise have been maintained all through. Additionally, the state’s interpreter or sign language expert was on hand to help out those with disabilities,” Prince Kanu stated.
The Information boss further informed that the State Executive Council has approved the conduct of another round of teachers’ recruitment exercise to give those who could not participate in the first phase a chance to participate.
He maintained that, the outcome of the second round of recruitment interview would afford the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education the opportunity to have a data bank of very qualified teachers to draw from any time the need for teachers arise.
Prince Kanu announced that the government has issued a stern warning to principals and heads of schools who surreptitiously collect school fees and levies despite the state government’s free education policy for Primary schools and junior secondary school students.
He advised Principals and school heads who engage in these unwholesome acts to stop forthwith or be ready to face the full wrath of the law.
“The State Government through the Ministry of Basic Education issued a very stern warning to principals and heads of schools who surreptitiously still collect school fees and levies despite the State Government’s Free Education Policy for primary and Junior Secondary Schools to desist from such unwholesome act.
“By this warning all offenders henceforth, would be made to face the full wrath of the law including possibly losing their jobs.
“The state government has come up with a deliberate policy of providing imprest funds for routine expenses by principals and heads of schools. Consequently, those who engage in these dishonest and corrupt acts do not have any justifiable reasons to continue to do so,” Prince Kanu stated.
He disclosed that education consultants, Education Reformation and Innovation Team (ERIT) would be training about 2, 200 Abia teachers across the state and said that it is part of the ongoing reforms in the state’s education sector.
