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End Strike Now,NAFDAC Boss Begs Health Workers

         Mohammed Shosanya
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, has called on members of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) to end their ongoing strike action.
The strike, which began on October 7, 2024, has affected NAFDAC’s essential regulatory functions, raising concerns about potential risks to public health.
 Prof. Adeyeye expressed concern over the prolonged strike, stating, “The continued disruption of NAFDAC’s operations poses a significant risk to the health and safety of Nigerians. We must put the interest of the nation above all else.”
According to her, management has engaged in multiple meetings with union leadership to address grievances, including the expansion of vacancies for staff promotions, the gazetting of hazard allowances, and concerns about the agency’s training school in Kaduna.
Despite these efforts, the situation remains unresolved. Prof. Adeyeye highlighted that the agency has made substantial progress on key issues, such as writing to the Head of Service for expanded vacancies and securing the Minister of Finance’s support for the gazetting of allowances.
“Promotion in public service is based on merit and availability of vacancies, and the agency is not in control of vacancies but has made necessary moves to address the situation,” she explained.
She also refuted allegations regarding non-payment of disengagement allowances and benefits, clarifying that the management remains committed to ensuring that outstanding claims are processed promptly. She added that efforts to resolve other union concerns, such as the casualization of drivers, expansion of the organogram, and review of laboratory allowances, are ongoing.
Acknowledging the staff’s dedication, Prof. Adeyeye appealed to union members to return to work, emphasizing the importance of NAFDAC’s role in safeguarding public health. “NAFDAC staff are known for their diligence and hard work, and I urge you to return to work in the interest of our nation,” she said.
Prof. Adeyeye assured that management would continue to address all outstanding issues, adding that the agency cannot afford to let the strike compromise its reputation or ability to generate revenue, which could affect future allowances for staff. She urged the union to follow the lead of SSASCGOC, another staff union, which has already suspended its strike.
“The strike is an ill wind that blows no good. We must prioritize Nigeria’s health and safety, and I will not rest until these issues are properly tackled,” she affirmed.
Online Editor by — October 21, 2024 in Labour/Human Resources 0
FG MovesTo Review Nigerian Laws

 

 

Mohammed Shosanya

 

 

 

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, says the Federal Government is making moves to review of the Laws of the country.

 

 

 

He disclosed this after he was conferred with honorary doctoral at the  12 Convocation ceremony of the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti(ABUAD)

 

 

 

 

He said: ” We have assembled a team of legal luminaries to achieve this within a limited time frame. This law review intervention will cut across all aspects of our social, economic and political life.

 

 

 

He also said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has also expressed similar concerns with Aare Afe Babalola on the matter of our laws

 

 

 

 

He said the duo  always emphasized the need to ensure that the laws of the Federation respond to the daily needs of Nigeria and Nigerians.

 

 

 

 

“It is for this reason that we are now about to commence the most holistic review of the Laws of the Federation ever seen in the history of Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

“One ongoing concern, before I took office, was the poor remuneration of judicial officers. I am again pleased to report that a major intervention of the Tinubu administration in the judiciary is the recent 300% upward review of the remuneration of judicial officers in Nigeria across board.  To be sure, I can confirm that the implementation of this new remuneration package has begun in earnest. This is an important first step in recognition of our collective desire to strengthen our judiciary.

 

 

 

 

“As we speak this morning, the foundation has already been laid for the quarters for Justices of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

 

 

 

“I should also add that in furtherance of our determination that the FMOJ is not only seen as a law and justice institution, but also sensitive to the needs of Nigerians, we have prioritized public interest litigation. We are humbled by national accolades we received arising from the manner we handled the local government autonomy matter.

 

 

 

“This is our modest contribution to the strengthening of our Federation and invariably our democracy. We hope to pursue additional matters under our public interest litigation program. Specifically, we are focusing on our criminal justice system. The increasing number of persons on remand in our custodial centers is not acceptable.

 

 

 

“These are a few of the highlights of the intervention of my office in the justice sector.

 

 

” Nothing I have said should be misconstrued to mean that we have all the solutions or that we have it all figured out. Achieving a justice system that works in the interest of Nigeria and Nigerians will not happen overnight. It will be a long and painstaking process. I have oft stated  that our  approach to reforms in the sector will not be dogmatic. Under my watch we will welcome suggestions and constructive criticisms. As long as they are all aimed at taking us closer to a more perfect justice system.

 

 

 

He commended he management of the ABUAD .” one can not always but marvel at the audacity behind the undertaking of ABUAD. This university is a constant reminder of what is possible in this country when men and women of good will insist that we will settle for nothing but the best. Translating a vision of educational excellence into reality is no mean feat.

 

 

 

 

“Education is the bedrock of societal progress. The impact of a university like this—its commitment to developing young minds and equipping them with the tools to navigate and transform the world—cannot be overstated.” Fagbemi said .

 

Online Editor by — October 21, 2024 in News 0
Dangote Refinery Didn’t Sue NNPC,Others-Official

 

 

       Mohammed Shosanya

 

 

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has denied a fresh suit asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to void import licenses issued to the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC), Matrix Petroleum Services Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, and four other companies for the purpose of importing refined petroleum products that are already being produced by Dangote without shortfalls.

 

 

 

 

Reacting to the viral court action against the parties,the company said is an old issue that started in June and culminated in a matter being filed on September 6, 2024.

 

 

According to a statement signed by Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Mr. Anthony Chiejina, the parties are currently in discussion since the President Bola Tinubu’s directive on Crude Oil and Refined products sales in Naira Initiative, which was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

 

 

 

 

 

It added:“We have made tremendous progress in that regard and events have overtaken this development.

 

 

 

“No party has been served with court processes and there is no intention of doing so. We have agreed to put a halt to the proceedings.

 

 

“It is important to stress that no orders have been made and there are no adverse effects on any party. We understand that once the matter comes up January 2025, we would be in a position to formally withdraw the matter in court.”

 

 

 

Online Editor by — October 21, 2024 in News 0
Stop Enrolling Candidates By Proxy,NECO Warns

    Mohammed Shosanya
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has warned school owners and other stakeholders to desist from enrolling candidates for its examinations by proxy.
This is conveyes in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday by the Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani.
He said that the council had observed that such fraudulent practice often resulted in identity theft and subsequent parade of fake results.
He said that the council had put in place some measures to check impersonation in all its examinations.
”Some of the measures include: the use of Biometric Data Capturing Device, use of customised answer booklets and embossing of photograph and date of birth of candidates on the original certificates,” he said.
Sani also said that the NECO e-verify, an on-line platform for confirmation/verification of NECO results, was unveiled in 2023 to reduce these infractions.
He urged members of the public to note that any certificate purported to have been issued by the council, and which could not be verified or authenticated, using the NECO e-verify platform, was fake.
”The Council, therefore, calls on state ministries of education and other school owners to ensure that only personal details of genuine candidates are used for registration in all NECO-conducted examinations,” he stated.
Sani further explained that candidates who were found culpable of impersonation in the just-released 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal had their results withheld.
He said this measure was part of the Council’s robust policy to check all forms of examination malpractices.

 

Online Editor by — October 21, 2024 in Education 0
Police Nab 9 Kidnappers In FCT

         Mohammed Shosanya
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Olatunji Disu has said, operatives of the Command have arrested nine deadly kidnappers who have kidnapped and killed several victims.
He gave the names of the suspects as Abdulrahman Giwa, Baba Hassan, Mohammed Dahiru, Abubakar Bature Alias Dayi, Abubakar Kadiri Alias Dare and Kabiru Ibrahim M.
All the suspects,he said are members of a kidnapping and banditry gang led by one Mallam (surname unknown) now deceased.
 CP Disu,who paraded the suspects on
Monday,at the Command Headquarters, Abuja,reiterated his commitment to zero-tolerance on all forms of crime and criminality within the territory.
He stated that the Command’s resolve to have “zero tolerance” for all forms of crime and criminality is to ensure that the city is safe and secured for all its inhabitants.
He noted that in pursuance of the FCT Command’s mantra of zero tolerance to all forms of crimes, Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the FCT Police Command conducted clearance operations in Kidnappers’ dens deep in the Forests of Kweri in Kaduna State and Gauraka Forest in Niger State.
“Operatives arrested the following suspects responsible for various armed robbery and kidnapping attacks on Dei-dei, Bwari and Dawaki communities in the FCT, Daupe, Kau and Sunape villages.”
“During the Operations involving the assault of the strongholds of the kidnappers in Kweri and Gauraka Forests, Mallam and eight other suspects were neutralized after an intense exchange of gunfire.
“At the same time, two Operatives of the FCT Command sustained serious injuries and are both undergoing treatment in the hospital. Intelligence revealed that the gang kept their hostages in various locations in Gidan Dogo forest in Kaduna, Gauraka forest in Niger, Kweri forest and Kachia forest in Kaduna.
“The extent of the arrested individual’s involvement in Crimes which had caused horror and pain to residents of the FCT, Kaduna and Niger are as follows.”
In their various confessional statements, all the suspects disclosed their roles in the gang.
Abdulrahman Giwa, m 25 said he is from Karuwan Majin village in Kaduna State and was arrested in the gang’s hideout at Kweri forest in Kaduna state.
Since joining Mallam’s gang in 2022, he has actively participated in numerous kidnapping operations, including but not limited to an attack on Jibi village in Niger State on 21st July 2024, where a number of victims were kidnapped and ransom was collected:
“In Bwari Community; Ahmed Enahoro ‘m’ 52 years, Faith Enahoro ‘f’ 18 years and Ahmed Mahmoud ‘m’ 41 years were kidnapped, and a ransom was paid.
“In Daupe Village, Tafa LGA of Niger State on 1st July 2024; Santyo Comfort ‘f’ 55 years, Happiness Santyo ‘f’ 16 years, Felix Santyo ‘m’ 14 years and Julius Oyanga ‘m’ were all kidnapped and a total of about 80million naira was paid as ransom. One of his victims, Comfort Oyanga ‘f’ was killed in cold blood in front of her children.
“The Kidnapping of over twenty (20) persons in Dawaki on 19th May 2024.”
Baba Hassan ‘m’ 27yrs from Gayam village in Kaduna State. He was arrested in the gangs’ hideout at Kweri forest in Kaduna state.
He joined banditry in 2022 and has worked with several notorious kingpins such as Dan Ummar (deceased) and Abdulrahman Giwa among others. He was also involved in various kidnapping operations which include but not limited to the “Kidnapping of Funsho Egerigbibe f, on 13th September 2023 and released after a ransom payment.
He added:”Kidnapping of Mr Gwaza Aondover m on 31st January 2024 at Pamgara and subsequently released after a ransom payment.”
Mohammed Dahiru (aka K.B.) m 28: from Maraban-Jos in Kaduna State was arrested in Gauraka Forest. He joined the gang of bandits and kidnappers in 2023 and participated in two kidnapping operations at Kweri Village in Kaduna State, bordering the FCT.
“He is also the key informant of his gang, giving information that led to attacks at Dawaki, Dei-Dei and Daupe village in Niger state.”
Abubakar Bature alias Danji ‘m’ 27yrs from Kagarko LGA in Kaduna State joined the gang of kidnappers in 2023 and was arrested in Gauraka Forest.
He has partook in several kidnapping operations in various communities, including Ushafa community, Sunape village and Kau village. He claimed to have received N600,000 from various ransoms collected from victims.
Abubakar Kadiri alias Dare m 35 served as a logistics supplier (providing medication, recharge cards, and food) for the aforementioned suspects for about a year.
“He was arrested at Gidan Abe in Kaduna state. He admitted to receiving one hundred thousand naira (100,000) and fifty thousand naira (50,000) on two different occasions for his services.
 Meanwhile,Kabiru Ibrahim m 27 from Danja Village in Katsina State was arrested at Gidan Abe in Kaduna state.
He joined banditry kidnapping through a gang leader named Dogo Bammi (currently on the run). He has participated in numerous kidnapping operations including “Kachia village in Kaduna State, where 16 persons were kidnapped in 2023 Jere in Kaduna State, where 3 persons were kidnapped. Igu in Bwari FCT, where 10 persons were kidnapped.”
He claimed to have received over N100,000 as his share from ransoms collected by the gang.
“Upon their arrest, intelligence reports reveal that they were planning on attacking Daupe village in Niger state, Gidan Abe in Kaduna state, Ushafa in Bwari FCT and Sunape village where they were targeting a Cattle dealer and his family.”
Exhibits recovered from the suspects include three  AK 47 rifles, 100 rounds of live 7.62 ammunitin, 10 AK 47 magazines.
CP Disu however,stressed that “Efforts are currently ongoing to arrest the remaining gang members and recover more arms and ammunition.
The CP also revealed that, “The FCT Police command continues to take the fight to bandits and kidnappers and in clearance operations conducted by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the FCT Police Command, the following suspects, responsible for various armed robbery and kidnapping attacks on ECWA pastors quarters in Dnapoyi village in Bwari Area council of the FCT, Mpape village, Daupe village, etc were arrested.
He gave their names as Hussaini Ori aka Mugu, Ya’u Adamu and Yminu Adam
All  the suspects,he said are members of the kidnapping and banditry gang led by one Gwan Umaru, who was based in Kweri Forest of Kaduna state (now deceased).
In their confessional statements Hussani Ori aka Mugu ‘m’ 27 from Gwagwalada in FCT said, since joining the Gwan Umaru gang, he had actively participated in numerous kidnapping operations, including but not limited to, “Attack on ECWA pastors’ quarters in Dnapoyi village, Bwari area Council, where they kidnapped one pastor Enoch Maisamari on 03/05/2024.
“Collectively, they also Kidnapped one Dimas Maisamari in Mpape, and all suspects were taken to Kaduna Forest where a total of N1,500,000 were collected.
“They returned to the above-named address on 19 August 2024 and kidnapped one Naomi Barnabas ‘f’ and collected a ranson of N450,000 after holding her for three days.
“In Daupe Village, Tafa LGA of Niger State on 1st July 2024; Santyo Comfort ‘f’ 55 years, Happiness Santyo ‘f’ 16 years, Felix Santyo ‘m’ 14 years and Julius Oyanga ‘m’ were all kidnapped and a total of about 80million naira was paid as ransom. Comfort Oyanga ‘f’ was killed in cold blood in front of her children.
“Ya’u Adamu ‘m’ 28 from Mpape village in FCT, a neighbour to Pastor Enoch Maisamari gave the information to his gang members which led to the kidnap of the Pastor in Dnapoyi village on 03/05/2025. He has also participated in several kidnap operations of his gang.
While Aminu Adamu ‘m’24 from Gidan waya village in Kaduna state was an  active member of his gang and has participated in all kidnappingoperations carried out.”
According to CP Disu, “Exhibits recovered so far include two AK 47 rifles 85 rounds of live 7.62 ammunition, three AK 47 magazines, and ne locally-made gun.Efforts are still ongoing to arrest more gang members and for the possible recovery of more arms and ammunition.”
The CP,however,assured that, the Command would continue to intensify efforts against crime.
“I want to assure the residents of the FCT that we remain resolute in our duty to protect lives and property. The suspects paraded today will be charged to court after thorough investigations, and we will ensure that justice is served.
“Let me once again thank the officers and men of the FCT Command for their tireless dedication and bravery. We will not relent until the FCT is completely safe and free from all forms of criminal activities.”

 

Online Editor by — October 21, 2024 in Crime/Metro 0
Flooding:SouthWest Muslims Donate N50m To Borno Government

 

Mohammed Shosanya

 

 

The  Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN),has donated N50million to Go ernment to support flood victims in the state.

 

 

Abdur-Rahman Balogun ,Chairman, Media and Communication, MUSWEN.in a statement said  the four-member delegation was led by the MUSWEN President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo,  accompanied by  Prof. Muslih ‘Tayo Yahya, Executive Secretary of MUSWEN;  Alhaji Y.K.O. Abdulkareem and Alhaji Murisiku Abidemi Siyanbade.

 

 

 

The delegation was at the Governor’s Office,  Maiduguri, during which the group donated N50m to Borno State Government in support of rehabilitation of the flood disaster victims.

 

 

 

The Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Usman Kadafur,received the delegation on behalf of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum

 

 

At the palace of the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Garbai Al-Amin El – Kanemi, the MUSWEN President said :”I am here with a delegation, on behalf of South West Muslim Leaders, to commiserate with you and stand in solidarity with Your Royal Highness and the good people of Maiduguri, on the September 10, 2024, devastating flood that ravaged the city.”

 

 

Oladejo,who doubles as the Deputy President-General of Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) added that “the flood disaster, which we heard also affected this hallowed palace of Your Royal Highness,  brought immense anguish to residents, who were still recovering from years of insurgency.

 

“The disaster, which struck at a critical time has also aggravated the existing food and nutrition crisis in the North East region.

 

 

“The disaster also damaged vital infrastructure such as: Hospitals; Schools; Roads and; Bridges, cutting off connections to various outer destinations.”

 

 

Quoting from the Qur’an Chapter 49 verse 10,he said:”Muslims are One single brotherhood . . . be mindful of your duty to Allah, so He may show you Mercy.

 

 

 

“Thus, whatever affects Muslims anywhere, affects all Muslims.We feel your pain; we stand with you in this difficult time and our thoughts are with those affected by the flood disaster. The flood’s impact on lives, livelihoods and infrastructure is heartbreaking.

 

 

“Let us continue to supplicate to our maker, Almighty Allah, to forgive our shortcomings, show us His Mercy and restore absolute peace to Maiduguri and Nigeria in general.”Oladejo said

 

 

He told the Shehu of Borno “earlier today, we had an audience with His Excellency (Hon.) Umar Usman Kadafur, The Deputy Governor of Borno State, who received us on behalf of His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, CON, mni,Executive Governor of Borno State.

 

 

“During the visit, we acknowledged the commendable efforts of His Excellency, The Governor. May Almighty Allah continue to strengthen him.

 

 

“We also made our little financial contribution to the Borno State Government towards providing for feeding and basic needs of our brothers, sisters and children affected by the flood disaster in Maiduguri, to mitigate the effect of the unfortunate incident.

 

“We are one and we stand with you always, Your Royal Highness.May Almighty Allah continue to show us His Mercy.” Oladejo prayed.

 

 

Responding, Shehu of Borno thanked the delegation for the visit and kind gesture, lamenting the huge loss the flood caused the state and see it as a will of Allah.

 

Online Editor by — October 21, 2024 in News 0
Divestment:FG Approves Seplat’s Acquisition Of ExxonMobil

   Mohammed Shosanya

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC),Monday announced successful acquisition of $1.28billion assets of  Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU) by Seplat Energy Offshore Limited.

It also approved Equinor Nigeria Energy Company Limited  sales to Project Odinmin Investments Limited, Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited to Oando Petroleum and Natural Gas Company Limited and TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited to Telema Energies Nigeria Limited.

But the divestment of Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited’s assets to Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited could not scale regulatory test.

Of the five divestment applications for consent received by Commission a total of four, representing 80% passed regulatory test and secured ministerial consent. 

The Commission’s Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe,announced this during the launch of  operation 1 million per day oil industry production initiative.

According to him,the project is an industry collaborative initiative to co- create solutions and evolve alternative funding mechanisms to unlock incremental oil production in the short-to-medium term with expanded opportunities for all industry stakeholder groups. 

He explained that the new initiative will create value addition for all stakeholders – producers,service providers, rig owners,financiers, rude Oil off-takers, amongst others.

 “The Project 1 Million Barrel initiative is pivotal to production ramp-up, energy security, and economic resilience, all in the overall national interest. You may recall that by 1st January this year, we issued the Regulatory Action Plan for 2024 and the near term, to signal direction for the upstream sector and foster operational excellence. The implementation of that Plan has birthed the Project 1 Million Barrels of Oil per day Initiative. 

“The project is an industry collaborative initiative to co- create solutions and evolve alternative funding mechanisms to unlock incremental oil production in the short-to-medium term with expanded opportunities for all industry stakeholder groups”

Online Editor by — October 21, 2024 in Oil&Gas 0
Gunmen Kill Two In Rivers Community

 

 

Mohammed Shosanya

 

 

Gunmen suspected to be cultists on Monday killed two persons at Odiokwu junction in Ula-Ehuda, Igbu Akoh-Kingdon, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State.

 

 

 

The latest killing occured barely 24 hours after five persons were killed in Edeoha Community,Upata kingdom in Ahoada East LGA.

 

 

The Public Relations Officer of Igbu-Akoh kingdom, Hector Chinem, confirmed that the lifeless bodies of two victims rwere discovered in the early hours of Monday by residents.

 

 

Chinem, who regretted that the killing happened barely 24 after five persons were killed in Edeoha community, called on the Rivers State Commissioner of Police,CP Mohammed Mustapha to strengthen security in the area.

 

 

He pleaded with youths of the LGA to lay down their arms and allow peace reign.

 

Online Editor by — October 21, 2024 in Crime/Metro 0
Makinde Inaugurates 480 Amotekun Forest Rangers

        Mohammed Shosanya
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde,Monday inaugurated 480 Amotekun Forest Rangers, assuring  that his government will continue to give priority attention to the security of residents of the state.
He disclosed that plans are underway to establish airstrips in Igbeti and Otu towns respectively, noting that the state government will also provide aircraft security gadgets to support and enhance security surveillance activities in the state.
He stated this at the passing-out parade of the 480 Amotekun Corps Forest Rangers, held at the NYSC Orientation Camp,Iseyin, Oyo State.
He added that he would approve hardship allowance for all Amotekun corps, reiterating the commitment of his government towards supporting all security outfits in the state and prioritising the welfare of workers,
He said: “Since assuming office in 2019, we have continued to invest heavily to secure Oyo State by supporting our security agencies to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.
“But we knew that more needed to be done to secure more lives and property. You will agree with me that one of the biggest achievements in security was the creation and operationalisation of the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun by governors of the South-West states.
“Even though Oyo Amotekun only commenced operation in November 2020, we cannot imagine Oyo State without them. This is how important they have become to our security architecture over these years.
“We recognised that there was more to be done to address kidnapping, banditry and other illegal activities in our forests and this is what led to the initiative to establish Forest Rangers as a sub-unit of Amotekun in 25 local government areas, with about 480 recruits out of the 561 passing out today.
“These rangers are to work within the forests in their local government areas alongside other stakeholders and other community groups. Their task is to secure our farmers and other people engaged in commercial activities. They are also to preserve our natural resources in our forests in the forest to prevent illegal activities.
“These additional Oyo Amotekun recruits passing out today will increase the number of Amotekun to 2,500 corps members.
“Let me once again restate our commitment to providing all that is required to ensure that Oyo Amotekun can deliver on their mandate. We will continue to provide the equipment needed and monthly operational grant to ensure smooth operations.
“We took out Group Life Insurance for the existing 2,000 operatives and I want to say that we will ensure that the new recruits, who are passing out today, are also brought immediately under the Group Life Insurance.
“We will ensure that your new assignments are not hardship postings by supporting you with all that you need to succeed. We also expect that you will remain dedicated to your duties and ensure that you follow all the laid down guidelines and procedures which you received during your training.
“The Commandant asked for hardship allowance for the forest rangers. We are not only going to provide the allowance for the forest rangers but provide it for all Amotekun Corps. So, bring the proposal to me. It is approved as requested.
“We will employ more Amotekun Corps. We will set up an arm of Amotekun that will use aircraft for surveillance activities, drones. We will set up two airstrips; one will be in Igbeti, Olorunsogo Local Government Area and one in Otu, Itesiwaju Local Government Area. All of these will happen within the next one year.
“So,with the Airport in Ibadan, the Airstrip in Igbeti and Otu, before ground troops move in for any clearance operation, we would have got a lot of intelligence and information provided by Amotekun.”
Governor Makinde thanked the security commanders,security agencies, Amotekun Corps and all the members of Oyo State Security Council for ensuring that the state is one of the most secure states in Nigeria.
He also assured the Amotekun Corps of adequate integration and sustainability of their jobs with the government, stressing that the government would put in place adequate and appropriate modalities that would guarantee their jobs after the expiration of his administration.
The Commandant,Oyo State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun Corps, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (rtd), said the recruitment of the Amotekun Forest Rangers was to complement the efforts of Governor Makinde.
He noted that the rangers would keep the state safe and secure from increasing threats of kidnapping, banditry and illegal mining in the forests with 24 hours of static and mobile patrol, ensuring safety of farmers and protection of natural resources from illegal exploitation.
He commended the governor for supporting and prioritising the welfare of the officers and provision of adequate equipment and logistics support since the establishment of the agency.
Online Editor by — October 21, 2024 in News 0
EKEDC Restores Vending Services 

 

Mohammed Shosanya

 

 

 

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC),has announced the full restoration of its vending services following a seamless migration to a new, state-of-the-art platform designed to enhance operations and significantly elevate customer experience to a new height.

 

 

 

 

The upgraded platform is now live, empowering customers with unparalleled convenience and transparency,a statement said on Monday.

 

 

 

 

According to the statement,the new platform introduces several key features, such as,self-service portal, enhanced complaint tracking,improved user experience,meter data/billing management and streamlined workflow automation.

 

 

 

EKEDC appreciated its customers’ patience and understanding during the transition period, which lasted from 6 PM on Friday, October 18, to 6 AM on Monday, October 21, 2024.

 

 

 

 

It explained that temporary downtime was necessary to facilitate the upgrade and ensure the optimal performance of the new platform.

 

 

 

 

The Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Rekhiat Momoh,said:“The team is excited to unveil this innovative platform, which reflects our commitment to delivering excellent service and meeting the evolving needs of our customers. This upgrade marks a significant milestone in our journey toward transforming our operations and offering more value to our esteemed customers.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online Editor by — October 21, 2024 in Power 0