FIRST SOUTHEAST SCRABBLE CHAMPIONSHIP KICKS OFF IN IN UMUAHIA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 FIRST SOUTHEAST SCRABBLE CHAMPIONSHIP KICKS OFF IN IN UMUAHIA  The first Southeast Scrabble Championship has officially commenced in Umuahia, with top players from across the Southeast converging for the competition aimed at sharpening skills ahead of upcoming national events. The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sir Nwaobilor Ananaba commended the participants for their focus and determination in the games. The Commissioner, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Mrs. Jane Igwe encouraged participants to see the competition as more than just a contest. “The players are focused and determined to win. Scrabble is a mind game, and I’m impressed by their level of thinking. "It’s not only about winning. It’s also an opportunity to build friendships, connect with others," Sir Ananaba stated. Also speaking, the Director of Sports, Comrade Obioma George, welcomed athletes and highlighted the state’s growing reputation as a ce...

REPORTS ON RE-INTRODUCTION OF NEW POLLING UNITS.#PRESS RELEASE.

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     The attention of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been drawn to some newspaper reports alleging that the Commission had perfected plans to re-introduce 30,000 new polling units in order to compromise the 2019 General Elections.
The fact of the matter is that in response to 3,789 requests so far received nationwide for the creation of new polling units, the Commission directed its Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to thoroughly asses and provide it with information on:
1. New settlements that are not served or inadequately served by existing polling units;
2. Areas with natural barriers that hinder access to existing polling units;
3. Areas that are distant from existing polling units; and
4. Areas affected by communal and other conflicts that make voting in existing polling units unsafe for voters.
These reports are still being awaited from the States. It is these reports and the information they contain that will be collated and carefully examined by the Commission in order to determine what changes may be necessary in the current polling units profile of the country.
Therefore, the insinuation that the Commission intends to create 30,000 new polling units to compromise the 2019 General Elections is false, misleading, unfounded and should be disregarded.
We assure the public that our decisions and actions shall always be guided by the provisions of the extant laws and our determination to respond to requests by Nigerians to serve them better. Even so, this will be done only after full consultation with all stakeholders.
Rotimi Lawrence Oyekanmi
Chief Press Secretary to the Hon. Chairman     
21st April 2018
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