A NEW KANSAS LAW HAS EFFECTIVELY INVALIDATED THE DRIVER’S LICENSES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT-ISSUED DOCUMENTS OF TRANSGENDER RESIDENTS, LEAVING MANY IN LEGAL AND PERSONAL LIMBO.(PHOTO).

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Kansas driver’s license law puts some transgender residents in ID limbo A new Kansas law has effectively invalidated the driver’s licenses and other government-issued documents of transgender residents, leaving many in legal and personal limbo. Senate Bill 244, which went into effect immediately after the legislature overrode Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto, requires that the gender listed on a driver’s license align with the state’s binary definition of male and female. The law also directs the state registrar to “correct” birth certificates that do not match these definitions. Unlike similar restrictions in other states, Kansas’ law retroactively invalidates previously issued documents. Legal advocates warn that the law threatens the privacy and safety of transgender residents, forcing them to disclose their gender identity in situations ranging from employment applications to renting property or opening bank accounts. The law also restricts bathroom use to the sex assigned at birth and amen...

REGISTRAR LAUDS ANAMBRA EXCELLENCE IN NECO EXAMINATIONS,URGES BOOST IN ENROLLMENT.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE


 Registrar lauds Anambra Excellence in NECO Examinations, Urges Boost in Enrollment


By Obiageli Nwankwo


The Registrar, National Examination Council (NECO), Prof Ibrahim Wushishi  has disclosed that Anambra State is performing very well in all examinations conducted by the council. 


The NECO Registrar disclosed this in an interactive session with the Anambra State Commissioner of Education, Prof.Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, and Heads of Departments at the Ministry of Education headquarters in Awka, Anambra State.


The Prof praised the state for its exceptional performance in NECO examinations, highlighting that the state recorded the highest number of successful candidates in the recent Gifted Children Entrance Examination for admission into Federal Government Academy, Suleja thus showcasing its educational prowess.


He emphasized the importance of NECO certification as a national identity and a gateway to higher education, urging Anambra to increase students' enrollment. He also advocated for the introduction of the NECO Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to enhance employment opportunities for students.


Reacting to the accolades, Prof Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, expressed gratitude for the recognition of Anambra's educational strides, reiterated the state government's commitment to providing quality education for all, aligning with the vision to build a prosperous and educated society.


The event culminated in the exchange of gifts between the Ministry of Education and NECO, symbolizing a collaborative effort towards educational advancement in Anambra State.


* Nwankwo is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State .

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