Today's Headlines: Nigeria Insists on Return to Democratic Order in Gabon; Tinubu Seeks IT Expertise In Tackling Bloated 'Civil Service Payroll – Leadership News
Nigeria Insists on Return to Democratic Order in Gabon
The federal government of Nigeria has condemned the inauguration of the Commandant in-Chief of the Gabonese Republican Guard, Gen. Brice Olingui Nguema, as Chairman of the Ruling Committee. This was done for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI) yesterday, days after he forcefully took over power from President Ali Bongo Ondimba.
The federal government’s position was contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francisca Omayuli. This stated that Nigeria had observed with concern the unfolding political developments in the Republic of Gabon, following the coup d’etat that ousted the Administration of President Ali Bongo Ondimba on 30th August 2023.
Nguema, had led a coup against Ondimba, shortly after he was declared winner of the presidential election in Gabon, though the election was criticized opposition and many citizens of the Central African region.
The military take-over was greeted with condemnation from international community, and it was no surprise that the military government had to change strategy declaring itself as a transitional government.
It changed its status to transitional government and subsequently swore in the junta as the Head of the Government.
In its reaction to the latest development in Gabon, the Nigerian government reiterated its early position that the military should hand back government to the civilian government.
Tinubu Seeks IT Expertise In Tackling BBloatedCivil Service Payroll
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his support for new partnerships with global technology companies to ensure that data from public institutions are accurate and transparent in providing templates on which proper public sector planning and accounting can occur across sectors.
Speaking yesterday at a meeting in the State House with the global vice president of Oracle, Andres Garcia Arroyo, the President in a statement by Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale welcomed the company‘s commitment to Nigeria‘s civil service. This is to reform process and data management sector, even as he emphasized he need for greater knowledge transfer through the establishment of academies and training institution s in the country.
Aiming to promote the ease of doing business, digital innovation, effective identity management, efficient payroll administration and qualitative citizen-centred service delivery. The President cited Oracle‘s proven success in the automation of the Lagos State payroll system during his tenure as the Lagos State Governor and lauded the positive impact of technological solutions in enhancing accountability, and expediting timelines for service delivery without sacrificing quality in the process.
Grealish, Alexander-Arnold Out of England Squad
Jack Grealish and Trent Alexander-Arnold have withdrawn from the England squad for upcoming games against Ukraine and Scotland because of injury.
Manchester City forward Grealish missed Saturday’s 5-1 win against Fulham.
Full-back Alexander-Arnold went off with a hamstring issue as Liverpool beat Aston Villa 3-0 on Sunday.
England play Ukraine in Poland in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Saturday and then Scotland in a friendly Glasgow on 12 September.
Boss Gareth Southgate has decided not to call up any replacements for those games.
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