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NIEEE Calls for a Review of Excise Duties on Engineering Inputs
The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) has called on the Federal Government to consider a downward review of excise duties on all electrical and electronics components.
Acting President, NIEEE, Engr Felix Olu, who made the call in Abeokuta, Ogun State, predicated his stance on “the challenges faced by importers of renewable energy materials”.
In addition, he decried a situation where importers were being compelled to foot the bill for avoidable demurrages due to alleged artificial bottlenecks.
He was speaking at the inauguration of the Chairman of the NIEEE Abeokuta Chapter, and appealed to the new administration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to remove the bottlenecks in view of the ease-of-doing-business policy of the government.
The Acting President welcomes the new Act establishing the Chartered Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers of Nigeria.
In his thoughts, it would “separate experts from quacks” and help confer dignity to the profession.
Biztellers reports that the CIEEEN bill, which was passed by the Senate in June, 2022, was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari, shortly before he left office.
On the place and role of the CIEEN, he explained that it “is the organisation with the requisite authority to register anyone who wants to practice Electrical /Electronic Engineering in Nigeria.”
He added that the body would also “regulate their practice, compel them to seek professional improvement and require them to attend stages of examinations to obtain categories of practice certificate.”
President Bola Tinubu and Mr. Taiwo Oyedele during his nomination on Wednesday.
The Senior Pastor of Freedom Life International Christian Center, Richard Tochukwu, has declared that gospel music possesses the spiritual capacity to transform Nigeria, describing it as a divine instrument capable of restoring hope and unity in the nation.
Speaking during an interaction with journalists, the cleric said music inspired by God’s Word can positively influence Nigeria’s spiritual and socio-political landscape by promoting peace, comfort and moral revival.
According to him, gospel music goes beyond entertainment and should be seen as a ministry tool for national healing.
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“Gospel music is not just sound; it carries power. When songs are inspired by Scripture, they can heal hearts, restore faith and redirect a nation toward righteousness,” he said.
Pastor Tochukwu made the remarks while discussing his latest worship single, “I Want To Pray,” a spiritually reflective song produced by Audio5.
He explained that the track was created to encourage believers to remain steadfast in prayer and maintain consistent fellowship with God.
The song draws inspiration from Luke 18:1, which urges believers to pray always and not lose heart.
A spiritual son of Paul Enenche, Pastor Tochukwu revealed that most of his songs are birthed from deep study of Scripture.
“Sometimes while studying or preaching from a passage, a melody begins to flow. The lyrics are drawn directly from the Word. Our songs are intentional; they carry the same message we preach,” he explained.
Reflecting on his journey, he recounted beginning as a drummer who also sang before discovering what he described as a divine instruction to minister through music.
“I realised that you don’t minister only through preaching. God made me understand that songs are another channel through which His Word can reach people. Every release is backed by Scripture,” he added.
Pastor Tochukwu currently serves in Lagos, combining pastoral leadership with music ministry.
The audio and video for “I Want To Pray” are now available on major digital streaming platforms.
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