14—Vanguard, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020 Nigeria, 186-member countries ratify ILO child labour convention 182 By Vic<strong>to</strong>r Ahiuma- Young G E N E V A — NIGERIA and other 186 member countries have ratified the ILO Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labour, 1999 (No. 182), making it the first time its in the his<strong>to</strong>ry of the organisation that its convention has been ratified by all members. This feat was achieved following ratification by the Kingdom of Tonga. A statement by ILO yesterday in Geneva, Switzerland, said Ambassador for the Kingdom of Tonga, Titilupe Tuivakano, formally deposited the ratification instruments with ILO Direc<strong>to</strong>r- General, Guy Ryder on August 4, 2020. The Convention is the most rapidly ratified Convention in the COVID-19: Kwara deputy gov, wife test positive By Demola Akinyemi I Deputy LORIN—THE Governor of Kwara State and Chairman COVID-19 Technical Committee in the state, Mr Kayode Alabi and his wife, Mrs Abieyuwa Alabi, yesterday tested positive for COVID-19 virus. The couple had earlier shown the symp<strong>to</strong>ms prompting them <strong>to</strong> go for test which came out positive. In a statement, Spokesman of COVID-19 Technical committee in the state, Rafiu Ajakaye yesterday in Ilorin, said “August 3, 2020, the Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Kwara State his<strong>to</strong>ry of the organisation, since its adoption 21 years ago by the International Labour Conference. According <strong>to</strong> Guy Ryder, “Universal ratification of Convention 182 is an his<strong>to</strong>ric first. It reflects a global commitment that the worst forms of child labour, such as slavery, sexual exploitation, the use of children in armed conflict or other hazardous work that compromises children’s health, morals or psychological wellbeing, have no place in our society.” On her part, Secretary-General of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC, Sharan Burrow, welcomed the ratification, saying “Universal ratification of Convention 182 is a potent and timely reminder of the importance of ILO standards and the need for multilateral solutions <strong>to</strong> global By Demola Akinyemi I L O R I N — GOVERNOR AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has set up a sixperson commission of inquiry <strong>to</strong> investigate the sale or unlawful problems. Child labour is a grievous violation of fundamental rights, and it is incumbent on the ILO’s constituents and the international community <strong>to</strong> ensure that this Convention is fully implemented, including through due diligence in global supply chains.” Similarly, Secretary-General of the International Organization of Employers, IOE,Rober<strong>to</strong> Suárez San<strong>to</strong>s said: “The universal ratification of ILO Convention No. 182 on the worst forms of child labour is a his<strong>to</strong>ric moment. Throughout the years, the IOE and its member organizations have supported the implementation of this Convention. Today, the business community is both aware of and acting on the need <strong>to</strong> do business with respect for children’s rights.'' Southern Kaduna crisis narrative, misleading, says el-Rufai By Ibrahim Hassan K A D U N A — GOVERNOR Nasiru el-Rufai of Kaduna State, has described as misleading, the narrative on the Southern Kaduna crisis, insisting it is a false claim of genocide and land grabbing. The governor said “We will continue <strong>to</strong> support the <strong>security</strong> agencies <strong>to</strong> res<strong>to</strong>re calm in the affected communities. To make this sustainable, we call on the traditional institution <strong>to</strong> collaborate with <strong>security</strong> agencies <strong>to</strong> expose and report criminals in their communities. “Part of the misleading narrative on the crisis is a false claim of genocide and land grabbing that is being made now, just as they were made without any basis during the 2016/2017 crisis. As governor, I authorise any traditional ruler <strong>to</strong> tell the media about any inch of land within their domain that has been forcibly grabbed or illegally occupied by anybody or group.” At a meeting of the Kaduna State Council of Chiefs, yesterday, the governor among others, said, “we have recently had an upsurge in violence and wan<strong>to</strong>n killings in parts of the state. This is a source of profound sadness for us. We mourn the dead, commiserate with their families and wish the wounded speedy recovery. Amidst our sorrow for the fallen, we remain committed <strong>to</strong> ending the legacy of violence that has blighted the state for 40 years, needlessly taken many lives and curtailed the life chances of residents. Technical Committee Kayode Alabi and his wife, Mrs Abieyuwa Alabi, underwent COVID-19 test after they showed slight symp<strong>to</strong>ms of the virus. “The results of their test are Jude Okeke, Abuja high court judge, dies JUSTICE Jude Okeke, a judge of the Abuja High Court, is dead. Justice Okeke, who hailed from Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, it was learned died at the national hospital in Abuja, yesterday. The 64-year-old was said <strong>to</strong> have complained of pains, after which he got worse. The deceased was appointed as a judge in the FCT, High Court in 2007. Okeke was known <strong>to</strong> have handled many cases, including “As governor, my first official action was <strong>to</strong> convene an emergency <strong>security</strong> meeting on 30 May 2015. This was prompted by reports of killings in Sanga LGA the previous day. The outcome of that meeting was the setting up of a committee chaired by General Martin Luther Agwai <strong>to</strong> study and proffer solutions <strong>to</strong> the incessant killings in southern Kaduna which had intensified since the violent aftermath of the 2011 elections. That emergency <strong>security</strong> meeting also decided <strong>to</strong> prepare a White Paper on the report of the Peace and Reconciliation Committee that had been established by the government of late Sir Patrick Yakowa. The governor also gave insight in<strong>to</strong> what the state government had been doing <strong>to</strong> ensure peace especially in Southern Kaduna. positive. They are very stable and in high spirit, and are now undergoing standard management pro<strong>to</strong>cols supervised by the government’s medical team.'' Kwara probes sale of assets since 1999 Late Justice Okeke. that of Justice Adeniyi Ademola, of the Federal High Court, who was accused of corruption alongside his wife, Olubolade, and Joe Agi, SAN. acquisition of government’s properties between May 29, 1999 and May 29, 2019. In a statement, Governor AbdulRazaq's Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Rafiu Ajakaye, yesterday said: “The commission is chaired by Hon. Justice Olabanji Orilonishe (retired). Other members are Job Kolawole Buremoh; Isiaka AbdulKarem; Safiya Usman; Alhaji Salihu Yaru; and Muhammed Baba Orire (Secretary). “The commission is empowered <strong>to</strong> hold public hearings involving various stakeholders, including persons who may have benefited from the sale or acquisition of the properties. In exercise of the powers conferred upon me by section 2 of the Commission of Inquiry Law, Cap. C17 of the Laws of Kwara State, and of all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Governor of Kwara State, hereby constitute and appoint a commission of inquiry with the terms of reference hereafter appearing,”
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