• About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
No Result
View All Result
NewsNet Nigeria
  • Home
  • News
    • Local News
    • National
  • Politics
  • Economy
    • Oil and Gas
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • MORE
    • Interview
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Science & Tech
    • Videos
NewsNet Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
Home Legislative Matters

Delta Assembly carpets ministry for exclusion of ICE in 2021 budget

Insists ICE is not scrapped in Delta educational system

by NewsNet Nigeria
3 years ago
in Legislative Matters, News
Delta Assembly carpets ministry for exclusion of ICE in 2021 budget
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Whatsapp

The Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Education says the Institute of Continue Education, ICE, has not been scrapped in the state educational system.

The Committee headed by the member representing Ndokwa West in the House, Hon Charles Emetulu expressed displeasure at the exclusion of ICE from the 2021 budget estimate presented by the State Ministry of Higher Education.

The Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof Patrick Muoboghare had led officials of the ministry and parastatals under it to defend their 2021 budget estimates before the House Committee on education.

The Committee while frowning at the Ministry’s neglect to caption the institute in its 2021 budget, condemned the explanation by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sir. Jerry Agbaike who told the lawmakers that ICE has been phased out.

Irked by the statement, the Chairman of the Committee, Charles Emetulu and a member of the Committee, Reuben Izeze, said the Ministry has no right to phase out an Institute that was established through legislative proceedings by the State legislature.

The lawmakers therefore directed the Ministry to ensure that the Institute is accorded the relevant recognition in its budget estimates.

They also directed the Ministry to forward to it the original draft document which was expected to be presented to the State Ministry of Economic Planning.

The Committee also faulted the Ministry’s proposed plan for the establishment of more Libraries in the state in the 2021 fiscal year, stressing that the proposal was morally wrong as the existing libraries in the State were all in bad shape.

The Chairman of the Committee, Hon Charles Emetulu, enjoined the Ministry to halt the plan to establish new libraries, but rather, channel the proposed fund for the rehabilitation of existing libraries.

Hon Emetulu said poor maintenance culture is a big challenge in the country, emphasizing that before the ministry should talk of building a new library, the existing ones that are not better than shanties, should be rehabilitated.

The lawmakers who also pointed out a number of other issues, pledged sustained oversight function in the activities of the ministry.

The Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof Patrick Muoboghare had highlighted the listed proposed areas for expenditures in the 2021 budget estimates of the ministry.

Prof. Muoboghare said given the budget envelope for the 2021 which had an approved ceiling, the Ministry decided to prioritize based on urgent needs at the Ministry.

The House Committee on education also took time to attend to the proposed budget estimates for the fiscal year 2021 of the Delta State University, Delsu, and the three state-owned Polytechnics in Ozoro, Ogwashi Uku and Otefe Oghara.

The management of the Colleges of Education Mosogar, Warri and Agbor, the Institute of Continue Education, ICE and that of the Delta State Management Board also appeared before the Committee.

Previous Post

US 2020 Election: Biden in, Trump out

Next Post

Kamala Harris now first female Vice President elected of US

MORE NEWS

Ex-Uniben SUG President, Eniwake Orogun emerges Isoko National Youth Leader 
Celebration

Ex-Uniben SUG President, Eniwake Orogun emerges Isoko National Youth Leader 

December 3, 2023
Effurun/Warri Flyovers: Ex-DLA boss, Igbini, blasts Delta APC over cost inflation allegations
Local News

Effurun/Warri Flyovers: Ex-DLA boss, Igbini, blasts Delta APC over cost inflation allegations

December 1, 2023
Contestants for President General of Evwreni Kingdom lobby Jabin Omoko-led Ilotu
Local News

Contestants for President General of Evwreni Kingdom lobby Jabin Omoko-led Ilotu

November 30, 2023
Guwor pledges thorough consideration of Delta 2024 budget
Legislative Matters

Guwor pledges thorough consideration of Delta 2024 budget

November 30, 2023
Next Post
Kamala Harris now first female Vice President elected of US

Kamala Harris now first female Vice President elected of US

Leave Comment

RECENT STORIES

Delta CP orders detention of officer over shooting incident

Delta CP orders detention of officer over shooting incident

December 5, 2023
Orhuwhorun PG in Delta, Uviejitobor imposes registration, daily fee on PoS Operators

Orhuwhorun PG in Delta, Uviejitobor imposes registration, daily fee on PoS Operators

December 5, 2023
Ovie of Ughelli confers chieftaincy title on HEOSL official, Herman Niekerk

Ovie of Ughelli confers chieftaincy title on HEOSL official, Herman Niekerk

December 5, 2023
Son beats father to death after escaping psychiatric hospital

Son beats father to death after escaping psychiatric hospital

December 4, 2023
Delta 2024 Budget Of Hope And Optimism Captured Foreseeable FG’s Salary Increase –  EAOC

Delta 2024 Budget Of Hope And Optimism Captured Foreseeable FG’s Salary Increase –  EAOC

December 4, 2023

TRENDING STORIES

  • Police smash 8-man kidnapping gang in Delta

    Police smash 8-man kidnapping gang in Delta

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Robbery syndicate stealing musical instruments of churches arrested in Delta

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Again, Warri, Effurun, thrown into darkness for one week

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Delta CP orders detention of officer over shooting incident

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Orhuwhorun PG in Delta, Uviejitobor imposes registration, daily fee on PoS Operators

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

NEWSNET NIGERIA Published By: Morex Consult Limited - Since 2020.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Local News
    • National
  • Politics
  • Economy
    • Oil and Gas
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • MORE
    • Interview
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Science & Tech
    • Videos

NEWSNET NIGERIA Published By: Morex Consult Limited - Since 2020.