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

-
Image
 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...
Post a Comment

FG, SAUDI ARABIA COLLABORATE TO ENHANCE BILATERAL RELATIONS IN AGRICULTURE SECTOR AMONG OTHERS.(PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

-


 PRESS RELEASE


FG, SAUDI ARABIA COLLABORATE TO ENHANCE BILATERAL RELATIONS IN AGRICULTURE SECTOR AMONG OTHERS. 



In an effort to expedite development in the agriculture sector, the Federal Government of Nigeria in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has strategized to boost food production, export agricultural produce and achieve food and nutrition security.


Speaking during the Business Roundtable Meeting, which took place at Transcrop Hilton Hotel, Abuja, recently, the Hon. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari stated that Nigeria is endowed with agricultural potential and investment opportunities that if properly harnessed, would boost food production that can feed the entire nation and be exported as well as enhance the economy of the country.


Sen. Kyari revealed that “It was part of a deliberate move to achieve food production and explore investment opportunities in the country, that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently met with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia with a follow up meeting being held in Nigeria between the two countries to rekindle the earlier commitment’’


He added that ‘’in prioritizing agriculture and food security, President Tinubu has left no one in doubt as to his willingness and readiness to accommodate a range of ideas that can sustainably develop and encourage investments in the sector’’


In his remarks, the Head of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Delegation and Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture,  Engr Abdulrahman Alfadley said that they were in Nigeria to cement relationship between the two countries especially in the areas of comparative advantage including agriculture, investment, economy and job creation.


Earlier, Chairman, Nigerian Governors Forum and Governor of Kwara State, Abdullahman Abdullazaq, pointed out that all lands belong to States ‘’ the Nigerian Governors were willing to channel the lands in their care for full agricultural venture for consumption and export’’.


Also, speaking at the event, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu appealed to the government of Saudi Arabia and Saudi private investors to invest in the Nigerian agricultural ecosystem.


He added that the Nigerian government is ready to partner with genuine investors to improve the nation’s agricultural system and achieve food and nutrition security.


In attendance were the Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu and Chairman Nigeria Governors Forum, Abdulrahman Abdullazaq and the  delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia led by its Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Engr. Abdulrahman Alfadley, Relevant Stakeholders ,among others.


Ezeaja Ikemefuna

AD, Information

For: Director, Information

13/5/2024.

One more photo below. 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

SHAKIRA COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE,APRIL ISSUE.

-
Image
             Gerard Pique,welcomed their first child into the world last year January.Shakira told the magazine that ''I think it takes two to keep it passionate in relationships,a lot of laughter and a lot of fun moments together,that's essential but also affinity,you know.You have to be compatible.I'm really happy where i am right now,with the person that i'm with right now.He seems to want the same things i want,and that's very important''.More pictures below.                                                                                                                    
Read more

INNOSON GIVES OUT BRAND NEW IVM G5 AND SALARY FOR LIFE TO THE MAN WHO PROPHESIED ABOUT HIS VEHICLE MANUFACTURING IN 1979.(PHOTO).

-
Image
Innoson Gives Out Brand New IVM G5 and Salary For Life To The Man Who Prophesied About His Vehicle Manufacturing In 1979.  Last Saturday, July 22nd the Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd, Chief Dr Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma OFR gave out a brand new Innoson IVM G5 to Mr Ikechukwu Osakwe popularly known as Osabros who prophesied to him in 1979 that he would be the first man in Africa to manufacture vehicles and sell to different African countries.  The prophecy was given at the period the then Innocent Chukwuma could not boast of a car, talk less of manufacturing one. According to Dr Chukwuma during the presentation of the car, he recalled on how Mr Ikechukwu Osakwe all the way from Kano blocked him at the front of his house early in the morning and told him he has a message for him.  Mr Osakwe went on to narrate a dream he had about him, how he saw in the said dream his vehicle manufacturing company known as CAP PLC. "He told me that CAP means Chukwuma ...
Read more

AMBODE,SOYINKA & OTHERS AT THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF LAGOS AT 50 YEARS ANNIVERSARY AGAINST 2017.{PHOTOS}.

-
Image
                Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on friday officially launched the one year long activities to mark the 50 years anniversary of the State which will climax on May 28,2017,just as he said the activities lined up would showcase to the world the unique achievements,culture,heritage and the tourism potentials of the state.Governor Ambode,who spoke at a special children programme tagged ''Vision of the Child'' to officially kick start the one year long activities for the Golden Jubilee of the State,said the celebration was put together to provide historical opportunity to propel the State into unimaginable greatness as well as put it on highest pedestal in the league of the world megacity states.The Governor,who assured that the events would be the biggest celebration in the 50 years history of the state,added that Lagosians should expect nothing short of world class events.He said ''This golden jubilee celebration will show Lag...
Read more