National Confab: FG Amends Delegates List

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Thursday, March 13th, 2014

…Says All is Set For March 17 Inauguration

The federal government of Nigeria has adjusted the list of delegates to the proposed national conference even as it said all is now set for the inauguration of the event.

The new changes are as follows:

Elder Statesmen

Dr. Kunle Olajide from Ekiti State replaces Chief Afe Babalola, SAN.

Traditional Rulers

His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ibrahim Yaro, the Etsu of Bwari replaces His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ismail Danlami Mohammed, Sarki of Karshi on the request of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria.

Women Groups (National Council of Women Societies)

Mrs. Millicent Okoronkwo replaces Mrs. Love Ezema on the request of the National Council of Women Societies of Nigeria.

Political Parties (APGA)

The nomination of Chief Chris Ejike Uche and Dr. Sagir Auwal Maidoya to represent APGA is withdrawn to allow the Party resolve the issue of its nominees.

Socio-Political/Cultural and Ethnic Nationality Groups: South West Geo-Political Zone

1. Prince Rabiu Oluwa replaces Supo Sonibare.
2. Oba Kehinde Olugbenle replaces Barr. Niyi Akintola, SAN whose name is retained in the Oyo State delegates list.

National Academies

Professor Layi Erinosho has been nominated by the Academy of Social Sciences to fill the one (1) slot allocated to the Academy.

Former Political Office Holders (Former Governors)

The former Governors Forum has nominated Alhaji Mohammed Goni from Borno State to fill the slot for the North East Geo-Political Zone.

State Governments and FCT
The following State Governments have submitted a nominee each to fill the vacant slot in their respective State’s delegates list:

1.   Delta State –   Chief Isaac O. Jemide;
2.   Edo State –   Prof. Eddy Erhagbe;
3.   Oyo State –   Chief (Mrs.) Onikepo Akande;
4.   Rivers State –   Chief Sampson Agbaru; and
5.   Yobe State –   Engr. Abubakar Buba Galadima.

Addendum:
1.   Hon. Wole Oshun
2.   Mr. Ledum Metee
3.   Barr. Mike Ozekhome
4.   Barr. Anthony Akika
5.   Alhaji Sule Iyaji
6.   DIG (Amb) Abdulmumuni M. Abubakar (rtd)

TOTAL DELEGATES – 492‎

The Inauguration of the National Conference is scheduled as follows:
Date: Monday, 17th March, 2014
Venue: National Judicial Institute
(Along Airport Road,), Abuja.
Time: 4.30 pm

The following are invited to attend the Inauguration Ceremony:
(i)   Former Presidents and Heads of State;
(ii)   The Leadership of Political Parties;
(iii)   Members of the National Assembly;
(iv)   State Governors;
(v)   Hon. Members of the Judiciary;
(vi)   Members of the Federal Executive Council;
(vii)   Members of the Diplomatic Corps;
(viii)   Religious Leaders; and
(ix)   Traditional Rulers.

Delegates and Guests are to be seated by 4.00 pm.

Anyim Pius Anyim, GCON
Secretary to the Government of the Federation.