Sentences with phrase «on behalf of the state governor»

The SSG, on behalf of the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, the Government and people of the State, expressed deepest appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari for his statesman - like gesture in the approval of the release of the edifice to the Lagos State Government.

According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello on behalf of the State Governor, the government said the holiday was in honour of the ideals which June 12, 1993 Presidential election represents being a day that the country experienced an election that was adjudged as the freest and fairest in Nigeria's history.

On the accusation that the Benue government had hired machinery to fight on behalf of the state the governor said the allegation was untrue.

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She added, «as the governor has said, he would welcome Amazon to any location within Maryland, and the state and the Department of Commerce will work hard on behalf of any jurisdiction submitting a proposal.»

«On behalf of the CSWA Board of Directors, we are honored to receive this special recognition from the State of California and the governor,» said CSWA President Steve Quashnick of Quashnick Farms in Acampo.

Basil A. Smikle Jr., the executive director of the state Democratic Party, who issued the statement on behalf of the governor's campaign, said such a move was necessary to «dispense with the Republican ploys and focus on the real issues.»

«The mayor is acting on behalf of the city and the governor in his mind is acting on behalf of the state,» Heastie said.

For the first time in recent memory Democrats in New York State including the Governor, are doing more coordinated work together on behalf of Senate Democrats, but that may be a temporary condition.

Your support is vital in helping Governor Cuomo continue his efforts on behalf of New Yorkers and his ambitious agenda for our state in 2013.

The statement added that Governor Ambode and his entire cabinet, on behalf of the good people of Lagos State appreciate and congratulate the Fawehinmi family for keeping the flag of what Gani represents to the law profession and the civil society flying through the sustenance of the colloquium to celebrate his birthday annually.

Keith Wright, Chairman of the New York County Democrats, Assembly Member, and a Co-Chair of the New York State Democratic Party, who will speak on behalf of Governor Andrew Cuomo.

On behalf of the New York State Unified Court System, I express my deep appreciation to Governor Paterson for his leadership and to the legislative leaders for their support in achieving passage of this historic legislation.»

Speaking on behalf of the caretaker chairmen, Professor Rose Onah, chairperson of Nsukka Local Government Area, thanked the governor for finding them worthy to serve the state.

«Every leader in this state should be shouting about what Cuomo and his trustees did to LICH, how the community was railroaded, almost 2,000 New Yorkers were put out of work, and a vital medical facility was shut down to benefit wealthy real estate developers and other friends of the Governor,» said Julie Semente, long - time LICH nurse and member of the New York State Nurses Association's executive committee at LICH, speaking on her own bestate should be shouting about what Cuomo and his trustees did to LICH, how the community was railroaded, almost 2,000 New Yorkers were put out of work, and a vital medical facility was shut down to benefit wealthy real estate developers and other friends of the Governor,» said Julie Semente, long - time LICH nurse and member of the New York State Nurses Association's executive committee at LICH, speaking on her own beState Nurses Association's executive committee at LICH, speaking on her own behalf.

The governor may have made the same ask of state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, who arguably owes his close 2010 win over Republican Harry Wilson to the unions and the GOTV effort they ran on his behalf.

«On behalf of my family, the Government and people of Delta State, I congratulate you and pray that Almighty God continues to strengthen, guide and prosper you,» adding «As you deservedly celebrate this anniversary, it is my prayer that Almighty God continues to bless you with robust health and many more years of happiness,» Governor Okowa wrote.

(The governor chose not to intervene on behalf of his fellow Democrats in a dispute over a new congressional map, and actually greatly helped the Republicans who hold the New York State Senate during the redistricting process.)

Repeating the governor's claim that state cuts to education do not require layoffs, Mulgrew said it was clear that Mayor Bloomberg's priority «is not to get money for the schools; he would rather fight over who to lay off than fight on behalf of children.»

Little said the Senate's plan also contains tax relief for North Country families and businesses, and rejects a number of «tax - and - fee increases» proposed by the governor, including new Department of Motor Vehicles fees, a surcharge on pre-paid cell phones and a proposal calling for online marketplaces to collect sales tax on behalf of their vendors, a loophole that governor says is costing state and local authorities $ 275 million in uncollected tax every year.

By Tonnie Iredia Some people who were and are perhaps still unhappy on behalf Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State and his...

Special Adviser to the Governor on Food Security, Mr. Ganiyu Okanlawon who signed the partnership agreement on behalf of the Lagos State Government said the agreement will ensure that residents get LAKE Rice not just from designated sales centres but also from the open market at the official government price.

He however stated that this was not unconnected to the letter they submitted on behalf of the governor at the Chinese Embassy, Abuja seeking the stoppage of the $ 2 billion loan sought by the Federal government.

According to the statement, «Dr. Olugbile, in his new role will be responsible for overall supervision and coordination of all World Bank and other donor - funded projects in the state on behalf of Mr. Governor.

Speaking on behalf of the sworn - in caretaker council chairmen and their deputies, Onah thanked the governor for finding them worthy to serve the state.

Also speaking on behalf of local council councillors, Hon Anifowose Mustapha said all the 177 councillors in the State were solidly behind the governor and «the decision of the party's stakeholders remained binding on all of us.»

Before I close let me use this very auspicious moment to on behalf of my colleagues in the National Assembly from across party lines congratulate His Excellency, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the executive Governor of the State of osun for attaining this milestone, my prayer for you is very simple but even in its simplicity it is very powerful and that is, May the best days of your past be the worst days of your future.

The Niger Delta Avengers has refuted the claim that it nominated Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka; a former Abia State governor, Mr. Orji Kalu and five others to negotiate with the federal government on behalf of the group.

Zephyr Teachout and Tim Wu have sued Governor Andrew Cuomo, Kathy Hochul, and the New York State Democratic Committee over the committee's spending on behalf of Cuomo and Hochul.

The Governor thanked the delegation for its efforts on behalf of New York State and urged members to act on a number of key legislative issues that must be addressed before the end of the year.

Maine: Kudos to the Republican Governors Association for their decision to go on the air on behalf of state Sen. Chandler Woodcock (R).

«But when he won, I did write to him to congratulate him on behalf of the party and to tell him that he should understand that he is governor of not only members of the party but the entire State irrespective of political inclination

According to aides, he will make a Midwestern swing, visiting Michigan to assist gubernatorial hopeful Rick Snyder, Illinois for Republican governor candidate Bill Brady, and Wisconsin on behalf of the eventual GOP gubernatorial nominee after the state's Sept. 14 primary.

On behalf of Governor Cuomo, I want to thank SHNNY and its members for working so successfully with New York State, in particular with the Office of Mental Health, OTDA, DOH and of course my agency, Homes and Community Renewal.

Merble Reagon, Executive Director, Women's Center for Education and Career Advancement, said, «On this Equal Pay Day 2018, we applaud the Governor's progressive actions on behalf of all women across the State of New YorOn this Equal Pay Day 2018, we applaud the Governor's progressive actions on behalf of all women across the State of New Yoron behalf of all women across the State of New York.

In 2013, the state Democrats» housekeeping account spent millions buying advertisements that boosted the governor's agenda, the next year, 86 percent of its independent expenditures were on Cuomo's behalf.

«At the same time that the Energy Company was paying Percoco's wife and the union president's daughter tens of thousands of dollars per year for low - show jobs, Kelly repeatedly sought Percoco's assistance in advocating on the Energy Company's behalf to various State officials, and the union president advocated directly to Percoco regarding the union's support for the Energy Company's proposed New York power plant and submitted a letter from his union, addressed to Governor Cuomo, setting forth the union's support for the plant,» the letter submitted by prosecutors states.

«I want to thank these fine men and women, and all the people who will take up the task of public service in our administration, for their hard work and sacrifice on behalf of the people of the state of New York,» Governor - elect Andrew Cuomo said.

Some people who were and are perhaps still unhappy on behalf Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State and his predecessor, Godswill Akpabio have made several rejoinders in the last few days in response to last week's article in this column titled «Uncommon Governance: The bane of Akwa Ibom State.»

«That the Democrats top candidate, Kathy Hochul, would rather travel New York State putting lipstick on a pig on behalf of Governor Cuomo tells you all you need to know about their chances in NY27.

Kogi based Human Rights Activist and Director, Centre For Human Right and Conflict Resolution (CHCR) Idris Miliki has challenged Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello to come out and tell the world how he spent the N10billion collected on behalf of Local Government from the Federal Government.

A challenge to Zephyr Teachout's ballot status brought on behalf of Governor Andrew Cuomo is invalid, a state Supreme Court judge ruled today.

The speech, which was read on his behalf at the event by the Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, was made available to our correspondent.

A state Division of Budget spokesperson, on behalf of the Cuomo administration, defended the governor's statement, saying the New York City Housing Authority is the only housing authority in the state to have a direct funding line in the state budget.

Speaking on behalf of the governor, the Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, who toured two of the arms collection points in Igbokoda and Igbekebo in the Ilaje and Ese Odo local government areas of the state, commended the militants for surrendering their governor, the Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, who toured two of the arms collection points in Igbokoda and Igbekebo in the Ilaje and Ese Odo local government areas of the state, commended the militants for surrendering their Governor, Agboola Ajayi, who toured two of the arms collection points in Igbokoda and Igbekebo in the Ilaje and Ese Odo local government areas of the state, commended the militants for surrendering their weapons.

On behalf of our State, I pay tribute to Governor Olusegun Abdulrahman Mimiko for his several years of service to Ondo State.

All state functions have been put on hold leaving the Deputy Governor, Simon Achuba, with only the duty of receiving visitors on behalf of his boss.

Governor Ahmed and Professor Layer thereafter signed a letter of intent for partnership between the University of Wolverhampton and the Kwara State Government on behalf of the International Vocation, Technical and Entrepreneurship Centre, IVTEC, Ajase - Ipo.

The people of Nigeria overwhelmingly elected President Muhammed Buhari to make such strategic decisions for them and on their behalf not any state governor.

The council bosses in a statement signed by Caretaker Chairmen of Iwa LCDA and Oorelope Local Government Area, Sulaimon Ajani and Okunlade Samuel respectively on behalf of their colleagues, noted that contrary to Shittu's claim, APC under the leadership of Governor Abiola Ajimobi «has continued to wax stronger and has become the only hope for the masses in the state as a result of the visionary leadership provided by the governorGovernor Abiola Ajimobi «has continued to wax stronger and has become the only hope for the masses in the state as a result of the visionary leadership provided by the governorgovernor».

Last week, Governor Paterson met with the New York State Congressional Delegation to thank them for their efforts on behalf of the State and urge them to act on a number of key legislative issues that must be addressed before the end of the year, including the maintenance of funding for the LIHEAP program.