Sentences with phrase «speaking on behalf»

Speaking on behalf of the Coordinators in Itu / Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency, Senator Bassey Albert commended the party for the confidence reposed on them and for giving them the platform to serve, assuring that they will work assiduously to ensure victory for the party in the upcoming local government elections.

Speaking on behalf of the group at a press conference in Abuja, on Sunday, Mr. Ngerebala Sampson, alleged that over 200 armed cults and militia groups under different guises currently exist in Rivers State.

«I am not speaking in a personal capacity, I am speaking on behalf of the union... and I am sending a message of support from our general secretary, Len McCluskey.

Speaking on behalf of the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, the state Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Abiodun Ogunleye, said the state was in support of restructuring, adding that it aligned with the position of the Yoruba Summit, which was held a few weeks ago in Ibadan, and which called for a return to regional system that would make every region to develop at its own pace.

For instance, a former Secretary of State of the United States, John Kerry, speaking on behalf of a former US President, Barack Obama, at the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, extolled Buhari's anti-graft campaign.

Speaking on behalf of the group, city of Gloversville 5th ward supervisor Gregory Young says the 50 percent benchmark is doable.

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Malam Muhammadu Labbo, thanked the national commission for fulfilling the promise it made to the IDPs.

Speaking on behalf of the participants, the Electoral Officer in charge of Moro Local Government, Mr. Abdulganiyu Bello admonished them to be good ambassadors of the Commission and promised to support them in carrying out their responsibilities as Voter Educators.

Speaking on behalf of the Chiefs, the Elder of the Komenda Traditional Council, Nana Kojo Appiah, said President Mahama has done enough for the Central Region, and therefore deserves to be allowed to continue his good works.

Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Agbaje pledged that the new appointees would do all that is required to attain the Commission's set goals and carry out their assignments with integrity.

Speaking on behalf of the ex-IGPs, Mr. Tafa Balogun commended Dr. Solomon Arase for the efforts and time in coming out with the book saying «We know the author very well, his capacity and disposition to excellence.

«We'd be happy to give Governor Cuomo a guided tour of Brooklyn hospitals to show him he is mistaken when he says we need fewer beds now or as our population grows,» said Jeff Strabone, speaking on behalf of the Cobble Hill Association.

Downing Street also later distanced itself from Mr Clegg's description of the Iraq war as «illegal», saying that the Lib Dem leader was expressing an «individual» view rather than speaking on behalf of the government.

Speaking on behalf of the Western New York delegation, Assemblymember Michael Kearns cited an incident last week in which a 14 - year - old Buffalo girl was attacked at her home by an adult outpatient from the Buffalo Psychiatric Center.

Speaking on behalf of the women who participated in the event, Madam Jane Duhoe said they would take the experiences shared by the mentors very serious.

Speaking on behalf of the ex-governor in Ado - Ekiti, the state capital, Tayo Ekundayo, Fayemi's Commissioner for Information, said all credit facilities obtained by the former administration were not only documented but were equally made public.

Speaking on behalf of the school's authorities, the Public Relations Officer, Sulaiman Adebiyi, said the institution had received the news and painstaking work had started to verify the identities of the suspects linked to MAPOLY.

Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, the Chairman of the Council, who is also the Baale of Alagba, Chief Joseph Iroko, expressed their support for Isiaka's ambition to govern the state.

Speaking on behalf of the School and Business Alliance, Oneida Herkimer Madison BOCES Superintendent Howard Mettelman said: «Our SABA program has enjoyed great success in placing young people for the summer at Faxton and St. Luke's hospitals as well as offering technology - related programs in Waterville, Rome and Utica.

Speaking on behalf of the Children, the Leader of the Delegation and Chairman of the FCT Children Parliament Committee on Child Protection, Hon Habiba Diri applauded the FCT Police Command for being alive to its responsibilities and appealed for measures to be put in place to protect the rights of FCT Children.

Speaking on behalf of the body, the President - General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo, said the recent invasion of the Senate by thugs that forcefully snatch the mace of the Red Chamber and the refusal of the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to honour the summons of the Senate were clear examples of the Executive's disregard for the institution of the National Assembly.

I like Fox a lot, but think he's too much of an out neo-con to be speaking on behalf of our Forces and far too close to Washington.

Nwankwo made the comment while speaking on behalf of the organisations at the INEC - Civil Society Organisations» quarterly consultative meeting in Abuja on Wednesday.

Crannell confirmed he was speaking on behalf of the executive, whom he said could not attend due to a time conflict.

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 weapons.

Speaking on behalf of the nine officers at a media briefing in Abeokuta, the Organising Secretary of Ogun PDP, Dr. Folasade Filani, said the suspension was in accordance with section 21 (5) of the party's constitution.

Speaking on behalf of the chiefs, Otumfuo's Mpaboahene, Nana...

The Metropolitan police, speaking on behalf of Acpo, argued the aim of the adverts was to alert the public to behaviour.

Speaking on behalf of the winners, Mr. McCarthy Obanor, who will be sponsored to the world championship, thanked the organiser for giving freestyle footballers hope of bright future by committing huge resources to organising the competition despite the economic situations in the country.

Clinton was in Rochester, speaking on behalf of the candidates at the Main Street Armory.

Former Niger governor, Babangida Aliyu, also speaking on behalf of former governors assured Nigerians of jobs when PDP takes over in 2019.

Addressing the press today [Thursday], the Chairman of Parliament's Finance Committee, Dr. Assibey Yeboah, speaking on behalf of the Majority, warned that if figures were not reconciled...

Speaking on behalf of the President, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Munguno (rtd) gave the reassurance during his visit to operational areas in the North - Eastern part of the country in the company of the Service Chiefs and Inspector General of Police.

Speaking on behalf of the President, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major -LSB-...]

At a press conference held on Thursday, Lawyer Maurice Ampaw, who was speaking on behalf of Dr. Lartey had accused the Commission of unfairly disqualifying the GCPP flagbearer as it failed to alert him to the errors on his forms.

«Members have been speaking on behalf of our staff,» said Council Member Jumaane Williams, «this is something that I've brought up before, and I'm very happy that the speaker is receptive.»

Speaking on behalf of Civil Society Organizations, Emmanuel Bonet, called for increase fundings to State Independent Electoral Commission (SIECOM), to enable it conduct the forthcoming Local Government Elections without hitches, noting that the N500m allocated to the commission is insufficient.

Speaking on behalf of other Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), CSP Abdullahi Zubairu, DPO, Dakace, assured all that adequate security arrangements had been made toward the success of the elections.

Therefore, we were surprised and perplexed when on Saturday, February 18, 2017, the three chiefs, led by Awulae Agyemfi Kwame, purportedly speaking on behalf of and for the Nzema Maanle Council, stated at a press conference that the youths and people of Nzema are against Dr Ben Asante's appointment, and rather want the President to appoint Prof Kaku Sagary Nokoe, an ethnic Nzema for the Ghana Gas top position.

Speaking on behalf of the governor, Mr Semiu Okanlawon who's also the Chairman, Local Organising Commitee, APCA, 2017 Conference, Aregbesola, charged the Association of Political Consultants - Africa, that there coming together should be helpful to the society and it is hoped that our politics on this continent would now follow some scientific patterns.

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.»

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.

It feels like a reluctant politician speaking on behalf of the British state.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Alhaji Hakeem Baba - Ahmed, who is the Chief of Staff to Senate President, said, «We demand immediate and decisive steps to improve the security of lives and economic assets in the North by the federal and state governments.

Speaking on behalf of members of the Task Force, Mr. Bakare pledged that though the terms of reference was a very heavy obligation, the Committee would rest on the might of the State Government.

Speaking on behalf of MOMAN, Executive Secretary of the group, Femi Olawore, stated that the majors are willing and ready to work with the petroleum ministry and the NNPC to restore normalcy to the fuel situation.

Other people are and I am speaking on their behalf but it's not because they're uptight — it's because they believe in marriage.

Speaking on behalf of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Director, Media and Public Affairs to the monarch, Adeola Oloko, that the Olubadan revered the Ooni and Akiolu, saying that he was making contact with the two monarchs to find a solution to the issue.

Dr. Allen Manasseh, an activist from Chibok who has been speaking on behalf of the Chibok community and member of the «Bringback Our girls» group has...

Ajimobi while speaking on behalf of his colleagues, described Adebayo as an illustrious son of Africa.