In this post, we digest some top stories that make up the front pages of major Nigerian newspapers on Monday, 09 September, 2024, and provide key advocacy asks.
We’ve not been paid 30 months allowances, border security personnel cry out – Daily Trust
Some Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) personnel deployed to man Nigeria’s land borders have decried the non-payment of their allowances for two and a half years, leaving them in a deplorable working condition.
We call on the Nigeria Customs Service to urgently address the 30-month unpaid allowances of its border security personnel to ensure their welfare and maintain effective border operations.
Panel, ASUU meet Wednesday over strike threat – Punch
The Federal Government has set up committees to resolve certain grey arrears raised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities in an ultimatum issued close to three weeks ago, the Vice President, ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, made this known to The PUNCH in Abuja.
The federal government must act swiftly to address the unresolved issues raised by ASUU to prevent another crippling strike and ensure the stability of the education sector.
Teachers’ recruitment: Give us chance to work – Persons with disabilities tell Adeleke – Vanguard
Persons living with disabilities in Osun State have charged the State Governor, Ademola Adeleke to consider the group in the ongoing teachers’ recruitment exercise.
We urge Governor Adeleke to ensure inclusivity by prioritising the recruitment of qualified persons with disabilities in Osun State’s ongoing teachers’ recruitment exercise.
Nigerians not enjoying benefits of increased allocation to states – Guardian
In the wake of the fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu, the monthly disbursement to the three tiers of government Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) increased significantly.
Nigerian state governors must ensure that the increased FAAC allocations are transparently utilised to directly improve the welfare and infrastructure of their citizens, fostering accountability and sustainable development.
We also call on citizens of these states to demand accountability from their governors and local government representatives.
