MARISSA BODE WAS 'DENIED BOARDING A FLIGHT BECAUSE I'M DISABLED. (PHOTO).

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 Marissa Bode was 'denied boarding a flight because I'm disabled' Marissa Bode, best known for her role in Wicked, shared on TikTok that she was recently denied boarding a Southern Airways flight because of her wheelchair.  She explained that when she asked gate agents for help locating her boarding pass, they questioned whether she could stand.  After she said no, they told her she could not board since all of the airline’s planes require passengers to climb stairs.  Bode described the experience as “blatant segregation,” criticizing the airline for failing to accommodate disabled travelers. Southern Airways’ contract of carriage states that passengers must be able to ascend and descend steps to board, and because its planes carry fewer than 28 passengers, the airline is exempt from providing lifts under the Air Carrier Access Act.  However, Bode said her manager had confirmed with the airline beforehand that she would be accommodated, making the denial even mo...

FG TO ESTABLISH VOCATIONAL CENTRES NATIONWIDE — SGF AKUME. (PHOTOS).


ESTABLISH VOCATIONAL CENTRES NATIONWIDE — SGF AKUME


In demonstration of the Federal Government's commitment to nurturing talent and fostering innovation, the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning has been issued directives for the release of funds and modalities for the establishment of vocational centres nationwide.


Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. Dr. George Akume gave the insight yesterday at the opening ceremony of the 8th Innovation and Technology Expo in Abuja with the theme: STI: Solution to National Economic Challenges, wherein he had the honour to represent his principal the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ahmed Bola Tinubu.


At the gathering of tech experts hosted by the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology which aims to showcase R&D products, engage investors and discuss socio-economic issues, the SGF assured stakeholders that under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the FG is committed to promotion of tech and innovation for economic growth.


In his words: "we recognize innovation as the cornerstone of economic growth and poverty alleviation, so we will prioritize local R&D efforts, aligning with Presidential Executive Order No. 5 (2018), to boost indigenous capacity and capability in the tech sector".


The representative of the President also congratulated the 774 Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Award recipients. Commending them for their dedication to science and technology; and expressing how proud the government is of the inventors and innovators showcasing their creations


He concluded that through concerted efforts, Nigeria's STI sector will be driven forward.


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