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Akwa Ibom Rep trains 52 councillors on legislation

Akwa Ibom Rep trains 52 councillors on legislation
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The training, facilitated by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, was themed, “Strategic Leadership, Developing Legislative Practice and Procedures for Effective Local Government Administration in Nigeria.” Esin, who was represented at the opening ceremony on Friday by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Omen Bassey, said the exercise was designed to strengthen the legislative competence and leadership capacity of councillors at the grassroots. He said, “This training exercise is designed to strengthen the legislative competence and leadership capacity of councillors at the grassroots.
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  • ✦Hence, we must continue to build capacity even at the grassroots.” He commended President Bola Tinubu for insisting on local government autonomy, stressing the need to strengthen the third tier of government to deliver development to the people.
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Friday:The training, facilitated by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, was themed, “Strategic Leadership, Developing Legislative Practice and Procedures for Effective Local Government Administration in Nigeria.” Esin, who was represented at the opening ceremony on Friday by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Omen Bassey, said the exercise was designed to strengthen the legislative competence and leadership capacity of councillors at the grassroots.Sunday:Speaking on behalf of the participants, the Chairman of the Oron Federal Constituency Councillors Forum, Hon. Sunday Effiong Eyo, described the programme as an unprecedented opportunity for grassroots lawmakers.
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  • ✦The training, facilitated by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, was themed, “Strategic Leadership, Developing Legislative Practice and Procedures for Effective Local Government Administration in Nigeria.” Esin, who was represented at the opening ceremony on Friday by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Omen Bassey, said the exercise was designed to strengthen the legislative competence and leadership capacity of councillors at the grassroots.
  • ✦He said, “This training exercise is designed to strengthen the legislative competence and leadership capacity of councillors at the grassroots.
  • ✦Hence, we must continue to build capacity even at the grassroots.” He commended President Bola Tinubu for insisting on local government autonomy, stressing the need to strengthen the third tier of government to deliver development to the people.
Key Facts:Friday: The training, facilitated by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, was themed, “Strategic Leadership, Developing Legislative Practice and Procedures for Effective Local Government Administration in Nigeria.” Esin, who was represented at the opening ceremony on Friday by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Omen Bassey, said the exercise was designed to strengthen the legislative competence and leadership capacity of councillors at the grassroots.Sunday: Speaking on behalf of the participants, the Chairman of the Oron Federal Constituency Councillors Forum, Hon. Sunday Effiong Eyo, described the programme as an unprecedented opportunity for grassroots lawmakers.
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A member of the House of Representatives, Martins Esin, has sponsored a two-day capacity-building programme for 52 councillors in his Akwa Ibom constituenc

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What is the latest development regarding Local Government Autonomy?

The training, facilitated by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, was themed, “Strategic Leadership, Developing Legislative Practice and Procedures for Effective Local Government Administration in Nigeria.” Esin, who was represented at the opening ceremony on Friday by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Omen Bassey, said the exercise was designed to strengthen the legislative competence and leadership capacity of councillors at the grassroots.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

The primary parties identified in this coverage include Local Government Autonomy, National Assembly of Nigeria, Akwa Ibom State.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

The training, facilitated by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, was themed, “Strategic Leadership, Developing Legislative Practice and Procedures for Effective Local Government Administration in Nigeria.” Esin, who was represented at the opening ceremony on Friday by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Omen Bassey, said the exercise was designed to strengthen the legislative competence and leadership capacity of councillors at the grassroots.

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