Sentences with phrase «including minister of state»

Aidan Gillen, Peter Coonan, Stuart Carolan, Laurence Kinlan, Barry Keoghan and Johnny Ward from the hit TV show took on the SARI All - Stars Soccer team including Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, former Dublin star Jason Sherlock, Irish women's rugby team members Marie Louise Reilly and Jenny Murphy, Ireland U-21 manager Noel King as well as former Nigerian internationals James Igwilo and Zuby Ufoh.

In 2003, he became a minister and held several positions including Minister of State for Europe from 2005 — 06.

These include ministers of state at the presidency, persons working directly at the office of the president, senior presidential advisers, presidential staffers, and presidential aides and employees of other Public Services assigned to the Office of the President.

A petition book opened to gather signatures to be presented to President Mahama seeking pardon for the trio has been signed by leading members of the NDC including ministers of state, which currently being studied by the Council of State for advice after President Mahama forwarded it to the Council.

Those at the award ceremony include the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, representative of the Executive Governor of Plateau State Dr. Gabriel Longpet, the Chairman, Plateau State Association Charity Committee in the United Kingdom, Dr. Isa Pantami, Director General NITDA and Major General Chris Jemitola, as well as senior military officers Nigerians from various walks of life based in London, intellectuals and media executives.

But since their incarceration last week, the NDC, including ministers of state, have been pressurizing President Mahama to grant them pardon, and the move has set tongues wagging as to the rationale behind the crusade.

A presidential staffer, Mr Daniel Batidam, has urged public officials, including ministers of state and district chief executives, to lead the crusade against corruption since they are the public's prime suspects in the act.

Not exact matches

«The standard circulation for cabinet memoranda includes the Queen, the Prince of Wales, all members of the cabinet, any other ministers in charge of departments, the attorney general and the chief whip... Ministers of state and junior ministers do not normally receive memoranda.»

Questions about where Mr. Low and the prime minister's stepson — a movie producer behind films including «The Wolf of Wall Street» — obtained money for the United States properties have helped fuel political unrest in Malaysia, where several political leaders in the opposition and in Mr. Najib's own party have called for the prime minister to step down.

Responding to the ban, Kuwaiti Deputy Foreign Minister Khalid Sulaiman Al - Jarallah expressed «the keenness of the State of Kuwait to protect the rights of all residents, including the Filipino community, within the framework of the labor laws in force in the State of Kuwait,» according to a government statement translated from Arabic.

Attendees include high - ranking government ministers from around the world, bootstrapped startups from across Europe and Asia, major Russian state - owned corporations, global conglomerates, universities and researchers, venture capitalists, and a diverse cast of costumed exhibitors — many of whom seem to be channeling the high - heeled, form - fitting fashion stylings of mid-century Pan-Am flight attendants.

British Prime Minister Theresa May said London would look at many examples of different arrangements for customs around the rest of the world, including the border between the United States and Canada.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been speaking with world leaders including UN Secretary General Ban - ki Moon, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs John Kerry and asserting Israel's right to defend itself against incessant rocket attacks and terrorist infiltrations which no country can be expected to suffer without responding.

On Monday, over 150 heads of state and government leaders spoke at the conference, including the newest addition to their ranks: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

The Conservatives, including Prime Minister Stephen Harper, have said Canada is feeling the sting of economic problems around the world, including the crisis in Europe and slower - than - predicted growth in the United States.

He subsequently served as senior assistant deputy minister in the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade with responsibility for managing Canada's relations with the United States and the implementation of NAFTA, including providing advice to business on how to take maximum advantage of the opportunities that NAFTA afforded.

We made this argument at conferences including the Working Families conference, in press articles and in the broadcast media (including Radio 4's Woman's Hour); and in meetings with Secretary of State for Equalities Harriet Harman and Equality Minister Barbara Follett.

Others reported to be interested in leading the party after Mr Mahama's reign include former Ministers of Youth and Sports, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuije; Gender, Children and Social Protection, Nana Oye Lithur; former Brong Ahafo Minister, Eric Opoku; former Central Regional Minister; Kwaku Rickett Hagan; former Minister of State at the presidency, Rashid Pelpuo; and former majority leader and now 2nd deputy Speaker of Parliament; Alban Kingsford Sumane Bagbin.

They should also find out the list of past and present openly gay heads of States including Iceland Prime Minister Johanna.

Other opinion leaders who endorsed the Ghana + Peace Campaign 2016 include; His Majesty Otumfuor Osei Tutu II, Togbe Afede XIV Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State in Ho, Osaabarimba Kwesi Atta the Omanhene of CapeCoast, Hon. Helen Ntoso the Regional Minister for Ho, Ashanti Regional Minister - Hon John Alexander Ackon, Ambassador Ashim Morton, Sheikh Nuhu Sharubutu, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo - Addo, Archbishop Charles Palmer - Buckle, Dr. Edward Mahama - flag bearer of PNC, Mr. Julius Debrah, Nana Dzamah Gyasenhene II, Daasebre Nana Kwebu Ewusi VII, Dakpema Naa Mohammed A. Dawuni Chief of Tamale, Chief of Adweso, Nana Tete Pimpong, Apostle Eric Nyamekye the Apostle of the Church of Pentecost for Koforidua Area, Rev. Solomon Saa, Hon. Appiah Kubi aspiring Member of Parliament Nana Ama Amissah III Mankesim Ohemaa, and many other opinion Leaders.

An experienced government press officer, having worked for both the Lord Chancellor and Prime Minister, Joseph's clients include the States of Guernsey, the Royal Mint and the Nuffield Trust.

All leading members of the NDC, including President John Mahama, and his vice, Kwesi Bekoe Amissah - Arthur, as well as former President Jerry John Rawlings, ministers of state and Members of Parliament, are in attendance.

In this regard, a number of major interventions have been undertaken, including but not limited to the following: • Enhanced oversight responsibility for public procurement with the appointment of a Minister of State for Public Procurement • The introduction of e-procurement by the Public Procurement Authority • Implementation of a paperless system at Port • Implementation of smart vehicle registration and drivers license by the DVLA • Enhanced investigation of corruption in the public service by the Office of the Auditor General, EOCO, National Security, and other State Investigative Institutions.

Reverend Jim Ketcham, a Baptist minister who is on the New York State Council of Churches executive board, called the budget so far «obscene and immoral» for not increasing funding for the needy and not including proposals by the governor and the Democratic - led Assembly to increase taxes on the rich.

Other article 71 office holders set for the increment includes; Vice President — GH cents 20,529 Chief Justice — GH cents 17,107 Speaker of Parliament — GH cents 17,791 Cabinet Minister (MP)-- GH cents 16,423 Cabinet Minster (Non MP)-- GH cents 16,195 Minister of State (MP)-- GH cents 15,967 Minister of State (Non MP)-- GH cents 15,739 Regional Minister (MP)-- GH cents 15,967 Regional Minister (Non-MP)-- GH cents 15,511 Deputy Minster (MP)-- GH cents 14,826 Deputy Regional Minister (MP)-- GH cents 14,598 Deputy Minister (Non-MP)-- GH cents 14,369 Dep.

This number includes 20 Regional Ministers and their Deputies, 36 ministers for various sectors, four Ministers of State and 50 deputy ministers.

Current Conservative officeholders who are members of the group include the Work and Pensions Secretary, Iain Duncan Smith; David Cameron's PPS, Desmond Swayne; Nick Clegg's Parliamentary Under - Secretary, Mark Harper; the Minister of State for Transport, Theresa Villiers; a Parliamentary Under - Secretary of State at the Ministry of Justice, Jonathan Djanogly; three government whips, Angela Watkinson, Mark Francois and Greg Hands; the Chairman of the Procedure Committee, Greg Knight; and the Chairman of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, John Whittingdale, who was Mrs Thatcher's Political Secretary in the late 1980s.

The Rev. Jim Ketcham, a Baptist minister who is on the New York State Council of Churches» executive board, called the budget so far «obscene and immoral» for not increasing funding for the needy and not including proposals by the governor and the Democratic - led Assembly to increase taxes on the rich.

Other officials including Mr. Baffoe Bonnie, special advisor to the president, Elvis Afriyie - Ankrah, Minister of State at the office of the President also graced the event.

Osinbajo led a delegation of the APC which include 12 governors, 10 senators, 17 ministers, five deputy governors, the national chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie - Oyegun and former governor of old Anambra State, Chief Jim Nwobodo.

The Prime Minister and First Minister had a «cordial» phone conversation, in which David Cameron seemed surprised by suggestions from opposition parties that the bill won't be included in the legislative programme read out by the Queen at the State Opening of Parliament.

Reverend Jim Ketcham a Baptist Minister is on the New York State Council of Churches executive board, called the budget so far «obscene and immoral», for not including proposals by the governor and the Democratic led Assembly to increase taxes on the rich, while at the same time not increasing funding for the needy.

Political leaders who have attended and taught at the university include Millard Fillmore, who served as the 12th Vice President and 13th President of the United States; Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, the 9th President, 21st Prime Minister, and leader of the Tayo Party of Somalia; and Zhou Ji, the former Mayor of Wuhan and Minister of Education of the People's Republic of China.

Government officials who joined Buhari for the prayers included the Attorney - General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN); Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello; National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno; Director - General of the Department of State Services, Lawal Daura; Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu; and the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikati Baru, among others.

Delegates included current Foreign Office Minister Sir Alan Duncan, former Secretary of State for Wales and former Brexit Minister David Jones, Shadow Transport Secretary Andy McDonald, Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon, Shadow Minister of Women and Equalities Sarah Champion, the SNP's Justice and Home Affairs spokesperson Joanna Cherry QC and the Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for International Development, Baroness Sheehan.

The delegation included former Conservative International Development Minister, Sir Alan Duncan MP, former Conservative Secretary of State for Wales, Rt Hon David Jones MP, Labour MPs Sarah Champion and Paula Sherriff, Scottish National Party (SNP) MP John Nicolson and Liberal Democrat Peer, Lord Purvis of Tweed.

The delegations have included former Labour Minister for Education and Minister for the Arts, Baroness Tessa Blackstone, Labour's current Shadow Minister for Early Years, Tracy Brabin, and former Secretary of State for Scotland, former Government Deputy Chief Whip and Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland, Alistair Carmichael.

Prominent members of the committee include the former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and erstwhile Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Timi Alaibe, Chief T.K.O Okorotie, former Minister of Science and Technology, Mr T.T Isoun; Senator John Kojo Byran Biafa, Mr Anderson Seimokumo, former chairman of the PDP in the state, Mr Fred Agbedi, among others.

«The Secretary of State and I have regular discussions with the Deputy Prime Minister on various issues, including those concerning the constitution.

The pre-parade remarks included three speakers from Ireland: Minister of State for Training & Skills Ciaran Cannon, performer and LGBT activist Panti Bliss and Irish Consul General Noel Kilkenny.

The Federal Government officials including the CBN Governor, the Ministers of Finance, Budget and National Planning and Minister of State, Petroleum Resources would join the expanding Committee to also take a look at the report for FG's review.

The VP is set to inspect the Maritime University with other dignitaries which include the Governor of the state, Ifeanyi Okowa and his deputy, the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachiwu, Senator James Manager, Royal fathers among other dignitastate, Ifeanyi Okowa and his deputy, the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachiwu, Senator James Manager, Royal fathers among other dignitaState for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachiwu, Senator James Manager, Royal fathers among other dignitaries.

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and his counterpart in Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, to connect the 36 states of the federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by rail.

The event brought together key dignitaries including the Upper East Regional Minister — Albert Abongo, His Excellency David Adenzi Kanga — Council of State Member, the President of the Regional House of Chiefs — Naba Sigri Bewong and a host of other officials from the headquarters of the Ghana Tourism Authority.

My tweet of Friday April 20, 2018 was typical of the reaction, «Actually Buhari was describing himself - he didn't get a good education and has no certificate; he's lived on the Nigerian state all his life; he doesn't like work; and he's fixated on Nigeria's oil...» In truth, Buhari has not presented evidence of completing secondary school - in all the elections he contested, including in 2015 he tendered affidavits to INEC and has declined to perform the simple task of providing his school certificate; since he joined the army in 1961, he has been a «ward» of the Nigerian state and served in multiple states as military governor, as Minister of Petroleum and Chairman of NNPC board under illegal military regimes; he was himself an unconstitutional military head of state; he was Chairman of Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF) under the despotic and thieving dictator, Abacha; and is now back as civilian president.

Also present at the funeral were Ministers of State, including the Minister for Energy, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah and former Education Minister, Lee Ocran.

In the 1960s and on, more and more Ministers were given the title Secretary of State, and that now includes those cabinet ministers with responsibility for Scotland, Wales and NI.

Some of the notable PDP leaders in the state that attended the congress included a former National Secretary of the PDP, Prof. Wale Oladipo; a former deputy governor, Chief Olusola Obada; a former Minister of Youth Development and Sports, Akinlabi Olasunkanmi; a former National Deputy Chairman, Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun, and a member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Oluwole Oke.

Those on hand to receive the President included Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Muhammad Bello; Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan - Ali; National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno; Director - General of the Department of State Services, Lawal Daura; Inspector - General of Police, Ibrahim Idris; Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari; all service chiefs.

Those already at the helipad include Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Muhammad Bello; National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno; Director - General of the Department of State Services, Lawal Daura; Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari.