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OKPE AND SAPELE RECEIVING LESS THAN THEY DESERVE, SAYS PROF IGHO NATUFE

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OKPE AND SAPELE RECEIVING LESS THAN THEY DESERVE, SAYS PROF IGHO NATUFE

· TASKS TINUBU, OBOREVWORI, OTHERS ON OKPE IDENTITY, DEVELOPMENT

· RECALLS IBRU’S ROLE IN THE SYSTEMATIC EXCLUSION OF OKPE

· WARNS CRITICS

By: Our Reporter

A strong and enthusiastic request for the restoration of the independence of the Okpe Nation came Wednesday from the President General of Okpe Union Worldwide, Prof Igho Natufe.

‘’Students of Nigerian history are familiar with the British colonial policy of fusing diverse ethnic nationalities into one. Outside the contemporary Delta State, this British policy was more pronounced in the “Hausa-Fulani” phenomenon which most Nigerians, until recently, assumed to be one ethnic nationality. We are living witnesses to the awakened consciousness of the Hausas as they engage in an existential struggle to extricate themselves from the “Hausa-Fulani” appellation. It was this same British policy that birthed the false classification of Okpe as “a clan of Urhobo”.

He enjoined President Bola Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori to pay attention to the demands of the good people of Okpe kingdom.

‘’At its infancy they referred to Urhobo as “Sobo”. Contemporary Okpe nationals were born and raised in this falsity especially as they relate externally. This classification has robed Okpe of its ethnic identity, as contributions by Okpe nationals are credited to the Urhobo and not to the Okpe nationality. This cataloguing illegally extinguished Okpe ethnicity and institutionalized the assimilation of the Okpe nationality by the Urhobo.

Natufe in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday recalled the British fusion of Okpe with the Urhobo in the colonial days.

‘’In the 1930s the Okpe was placed in “Western Urhobo” and the Isoko in “Eastern Urhobo.” By administering the Okpe under the Urhobo umbrella, the British set in motion a process that led to the gradual but a systematic erosion of Okpe ethnicity which was erroneously subsumed under the Urhobo. Over time, this grave error of British colonialism assumed a “truth” of its own as the outside world and several Okpe began to refer to the Okpe as “Urhobo.” This falsity was inherited by post-colonial Nigerian governments. A similar fate befell the Isoko of “Eastern Urhobo.” However, unlike the Okpe, their western counterpart, the Isokos were able to extricate themselves from the Urhobo appellation and restored their independence as a distinct ethnic nationality”.

He noted with satisfaction that inspite of the problems created by colonialism, the oldest registered ethnic organization of Delta State and in Nigeria; the Okpe Union recorded a lot of achievements in the colonial days.

“Notwithstanding the long years of interregnum, and the attempts by some powerful leaders to establish mini kingdoms, the Okpe people remained together as a Nation, thus giving significance to the slogan “Okpe Agbamua eni” (the unity of Okpe is an Elephant or Okpe Unity enables the lifting of an elephant). The establishment of the Okpe Union on May 16, 1930, in Lagos, galvanized the Okpe people into greater resolve. The Okpe Union, the oldest registered ethnic organization of Delta State, and in Nigeria, became the mouth piece of the Okpe Nation and a defender of Okpe Identity. It championed the fight for the restoration of the Okpe Monarchy and succeeded in doing so when the British colonial regime approved the coronation of the second Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, Esezi II on January 1, 1945. Though the monarchy was to rotate among the four ruling houses, it was however decided by the Ruling Houses that a prince from the Esezi Ruling house be crowned the Orodje, as a way of appeasing the gods for the curse placed on Okpe Kingdom by Esezi l”.

Natufe said that, during the Midwest and Bendel State regimes era, when the current Edo and Delta states were together as one state, the colonial blurring of Okpe ethnic identity receded tremendously as Okpe people became practically recognised as a people with a distinct language.

‘’This paved the way for the use of the Okpe Language for public newscast and language requests and magazine programmes in the then Bendel Broadcasting Service Radio and Television, separate from the Urhobo Language. This was continued in Delta State in the first years of the military regime. Unfortunately, when the first Civilian Government of Delta State headed by Governor Felix Ibru came on board, there was established a policy of officially recognizing five Ethnic Groups in Delta State which were, in alphabetical order, Anioma, Ijaw, Isoko, Itsekiri, and Urhobo. The Ikas, Ndokwas (Ukuanis) and the Enuanis were to express or parade themselves as Anioma people; the Okpe and Urhobo people were to express or parade themselves as Urhobo people while the Ijaw, Isoko and Itsekiri retained their identities that they already had in the defunct Bendel State’’.

According to Natufe, the James Ibori Government not only established the DESOPADEC Law of Delta State in 2007 and recognized Ndokwa as an ethnic nationality in the DESOPADEC Law but rendered the previous ethnic nationality policies obsolete.

‘’In fact, the Delta State Government followed up by issuing a letter of apology to the Ndokwa Nation for previously omitting its name from the list of recognized ethnic nationalities. Unfortunately, the Okpe people did not seize the opportunity to protest the omission of Okpe. By the time Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan came on board, the struggle concentrated on having a Commissioner for the Okpe Nation in the DESOPADEC Commission scaled through when the House of Assembly moved a motion to dissolve the Commission. Governor Uduaghan then reconstituted the DESOPADEC Board to include an Okpe Commissioner in the person of Chief Joseph Egigba. In 2015, the Ika people also succeeded in having the DESOPADEC Law amended to reflect Ika ethnic nationality in the DESOPADEC Law’’.

He called for the amendment of the DESOPADEC Law, recognition of Okpe ethnic nationality and additional slots for the Okpe Nation.

‘’One implication of the recognition of an ethnic nationality in the DESOPADEC Law is that the group becomes entitled to an Executive Director and a Sub-Budget. In terms of slots, projects and impact on the area, the difference cannot be overemphasised. Today, as Okpe which is bigger than several of the recognised ethnic nationalities in the DESOPADEC, and even has more quantum in petroluem and gas production is not recognised under the law’’.

Natufe recollected the keynote address by His Royal Majesty, Orhue l, Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, entitled: “Tradition and governance in Okpe Kingdom delivered on September 1, 2007 the 3rd annual convention of the Okpe Union of North America held at Marriott Hotel, College Park, Maryland, MD. USA.

“Okpe is a unique ethnic nationality. It has distinctive roots in ancient history, tradition, culture, customs and language.” He added: “Our people are rooted in migration from the Bini Kingdom. This historical experience is similar to most other ethnic nationalities of the Western Niger Delta. Of all these nationalities however, Okpe History, language, tradition, and culture are closer to those of Bini which form part of the Edo group of languages.”

He also remembered the contributions of Dr. (Prince) Isaac Sunday Mebitaghan, JP and Rev. Dr. Charles E, Osume on the origins of the Okpe people and the distinctiveness of the Okpe people.

‘In its study on the History of the Okpe People of Delta Central, Udogun Okpe stated emphatically that “Okpe is indubitably known to be a distinct and autonomous Kingdom, an ethnic entity from its beginning. The people and their language are distinct and are named after their progenitor, Okpe, whose four sons (princes Orhue, Orhorho, Evbreke, and Esezi – OIN) founded the present day Okpe Kingdom”.

The renowned political scientist emphasized the role of the Okpe Union in the restoration of Okpe independence as a distinct ethnic nationality.

‘’As the mouth piece of the Okpe Nation, Okpe Union has been consistently steadfast in its advocacy for the restoration of Okpe independence as a distinct ethnic nationality and not a sub-group or clan of the Urhobo or of any other ethnic nationality in the world. This position on the retrieval of Okpe independence was strongly restated by Okpe nationals during the 95th Anniversary Celebrations of the founding of the Okpe Union on May 16, 2025 in Lagos. For example, in his comments on the subject at the 95th Anniversary Celebrations, AVM Frank Ajobena (RTD), former Military Administrator of Abia State, pointedly reiterated the distinctiveness of Okpe ethnic nationality. While he rightfully recognized the Urhobos as our neighbours, he however reminded them that “the identity of a people is fundamental to their emancipation’’.

Natufe slammed critics for embarking on a futile crusade.

‘’The Okpe language is very different from the Urhobo, just as the Urhobo is different from the Ukwuani, and the Itsekiri is different from the Isoko; even though they may all trace their respective origins to Benin Kingdom. However, due to their proximity and century-old relationships, it is normal to find commonalities between all these diverse ethnic nationalities. However, it must be stressed that, the cosmological bond that binds an Okpe to a fellow Okpe is not the same that binds the Urhobo people. For example, when an Okpe addresses another Okpe as “omizu mẹ,” the salutation carries a more profound sociological and historical significance than the Urhobo’s “omoni.” By addressing an Okpe as “omizu mẹ,” the speaker is evoking a deep spiritual bond with his/her fellow Okpe citizen that underlines their common ancestry as the children of Prince Okpe. This is absent in the Urhobo, for example. Therefore, we challenge Mr. Gbemre and his cohorts to provide historical evidences to their claim that “Okpe is Urhobo” and that we share the same ancestry and language’’.

He accused one Mr. Zik Gbemre and his cohorts of working against the interest of the Okpe Nation.

‘’This is so banal that it is shameful to even consider it as a “contribution”. But, since that is the best he can offer we will include it in our response. For him and his cohorts, the demand for the recognition of Okpe as a distinct ethnic nationality is a “reckless insult” by “some lunatic fringes within Okpe to smear the larger Urhobo nation”. This is reminiscent of the dark days of colonialism and apartheid in the colonies and South Africa, as European colonialists and the white racist regime of South Africa reacted to the demand for independence by Africans. Perhaps the next action Mr. Gbemre and his cohorts will contemplate is to employ guns and dogs to truncate Okpe’s agitation for independence’’.

He challenged Okpe critics to provide historical evidences to their claim that “Okpe is Urhobo”

‘’They should educate us on the establishment of the “Western Urhobo Division”. Was it a division established through a bilateral agreement between the Okpe and the Urhobo? Or was it a division imposed by the British Colonial Government? It is important to point out one remarkable move by the Okpe people before the Independence of Nigeria. Between 1953 and 1954, the Okpe Union (supported by HRM Esezi II, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom) wrote to the Western Regional Government in Ibadan that the Okpe Area of Western Urhobo Division should be joined with Sapele Municipality to form an Okpe Division. Though the application did not scale through because of the consideration of the power balance of the Delta Province in the estimation of the then Premier of the Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the move was a strong indication of the resolve of the Okpe people that they have always been a distinct ethnic nationality.

He denounced critics for engaging in misinformation.

‘’It is interesting that one Mr. Gbemre is obsessed with me bearing an Itsekiri name. In case he and his cohorts are unaware, my maternal grandfather was an Itsekiri (from Obotagharenda) while my maternal grandmother was an Urhobo (from Okpara Inland). My paternal grandparents were both Okpe (from Sapele and Amuokpe, respectively). My paternal grandfather had four wives: three Okpes and one Urhobo (from Orogun). For his information, three of the four children (my uncles and an aunt) from the Urhobo wife were given Itsekiri names, including Uncle Dr. Victor Amoma Natufe, the current Most Senior Okakuro of the Okpe Kingdom. There are hundreds of thousands of Okpe and Urhobo that bear Itsekiri names, irrespective of whether they have blood relationships or not with the Itsekiri. We have Okpe families that bear Itsekiri names, including Okakuro Onoriode Temiagin, whose surname was in fact changed from Ofotokun. The name ‘OREROKPE’ which is the ancestral headquarters of Okpe Kingdom/Clan is Urhobo language/name meaning the Town of Okpe”. He obviously does not know that Igho, for example, belongs to the Edoid group of languages, including the Bini, Esan, Isoko, Okpe, and Urhobo ethnic nationalities, respectively. Similarly, Orerokpe is an Okpe name or expression just as there is “OREDO” in Benin’’.

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From Kogi to the Global Stage: Why One Nigerian Innovator’s Second-Place Finish Signals a New Blue Economy for Africa

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By Danjuma Amodu

“My village gave me resilience. The farm taught me patience. The world is simply the next field I have been called to cultivate.” — Salifu Eyiojotule Daniel

Long before he stood on a global stage in London, Salifu Eyiojotule Daniel was a young boy growing up in Alagalani, one of the most remote settlements in Okpo District of Olamaboro Local Government Area, Kogi State.

Alagalani is the kind of place many Nigerians may never have heard of. It is the kind of place where dawn breaks to the sound of hoes striking the earth, the low hum of daily chores, and the steady rhythm of birds humming before taking flight to escape the catapults of young boys. This is a purposeful quiet: human labour and nature in unhurried sync, not the buzz of cars and horns. A place where opportunities often seem distant, where ambition frequently travels farther than infrastructure, and where success stories are usually told about people who left. Yet it was there, surrounded by farming communities and the realities of rural life, that Daniel first learned the values that would later define his journey: resilience, patience, hard work, and the courage to dream beyond circumstances.

His journey would later take him to Imane, another proud community in Olamaboro that became an important part of his upbringing and personal development. Between Alagalani and Imane, he learned to dream beyond geography while remaining deeply connected to the people and communities that shaped him.

Those early experiences carried him through St. Anthony Nursery and Primary School, Okpo; Gilgal High School, Ankpa; and eventually to the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, where he studied Aquaculture and Fisheries Management.

Years later, those same lessons would carry him beyond Kogi State and Nigeria to the Blue Food Innovation Summit in London, where he represented Nigeria as the only African founder selected among seven global startups invited to pitch on the summit’s main stage.

He would finish second. Not second in Nigeria. Not second in Africa. Second in a global competition decided by some of the world’s leading aquaculture investors, researchers, policymakers, and innovators.

FROM RURAL KOGI TO THE BLUE ECONOMY

Daniel is the Founder and CEO of AquaProX Africa, a youth-led organisation working to advance sustainable aquaculture, food security, youth empowerment, and blue economy development across Africa.

At the Blue Food Innovation Summit, AquaProX Africa’s innovation was presented before a global audience of investors, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers.

The achievement was remarkable not simply because of the result, but because of what it represented.

A young Nigerian from Olamaboro Local Government Area in Kogi East stood shoulder to shoulder with innovators from across the world and proved that Africa has solutions worth listening to.

For Daniel, the experience reinforced a belief he has long held.

“Africa does not lack talent. We do not lack ideas. What we often lack is access to the systems, networks, knowledge, and opportunities that allow those ideas to scale.”

LEARNING HOW THE WORLD’S BEST SYSTEMS THINK

The competition became the beginning of something even bigger.

Following the summit, Daniel embarked on a two-week aquaculture learning tour across England and Scotland, visiting some of the most advanced aquaculture facilities, universities, hatcheries, technology centres, and feed manufacturing companies in the world.

At ChalkStream Foods in Hampshire, he observed integrated trout farming systems built around sustainability, animal welfare, and environmental stewardship.

At the Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling, one of the world’s most respected aquaculture institutions, he delivered a seminar on Nigerian aquaculture, discussing challenges facing African fish farmers and opportunities for collaboration between Africa and the United Kingdom.

At Forth Marine Hatchery in North Berwick, he witnessed how aquaculture can contribute to marine conservation through lobster restoration and ecosystem recovery projects.

Then came visits to Bakkafrost Scotland’s salmon operations, where real-time monitoring systems, predictive fish health technologies, environmental data platforms, and advanced management systems are used to anticipate challenges before they become crises.

He toured BioMar’s feed manufacturing facilities and explored how nutrition, technology, and sustainability are integrated into modern aquaculture production. The learning experience extended beyond fish farming.

At Heriot-Watt University’s National Robotarium in Edinburgh, Daniel engaged with researchers working on robotics and artificial intelligence applications for agriculture, environmental monitoring, healthcare, and offshore industries.

Standing face to face with humanoid robots and autonomous systems, he saw possibilities for applying similar technologies to challenges facing African fish farmers.

The lesson became increasingly clear at every stop.

“The challenge in Africa is not simply a lack of products or technologies,” Daniel explains. “The challenge is often access to integrated systems, data, knowledge, monitoring tools, and decision-support mechanisms that help farmers achieve better outcomes.”

BUILDING THE FUTURE THROUGH AQUAPROX AFRICA

Those lessons are now shaping the future of AquaProX Africa. The organisation is currently developing AquaProX AI, an intelligent aquaculture platform designed to help fish farmers transition from reactive farming practices to predictive management.

The platform is being developed in partnership with ObliquePath, a Nigerian artificial intelligence and automation company led by young Nigerian technology professionals.

Through data-driven insights, early warning systems, and intelligent decision-support tools, AquaProX AI aims to help farmers improve productivity, reduce losses, and strengthen food security.

But the vision extends beyond software.

Daniel and his team are also working toward establishing the AquaProX Hub, a multi-purpose centre that will combine practical aquaculture training, hatchery development, enterprise incubation, technology integration, innovation support, and youth empowerment.

The goal is not simply to introduce technology. The goal is to build an ecosystem. One capable of producing skilled entrepreneurs, innovative fish farmers, and sustainable aquaculture businesses across Africa.

WHY THIS MATTERS

The UK learning tour was made possible through the support of international aquaculture leaders, industry stakeholders, and a crowdfunding campaign backed by individuals who believed in the vision.

Among those who played key roles were Melanie Siggs, Global Head of Seafood at LRQA and Honorary Professor at the University of Stirling; Anton Immink and ThinkAqua; alongside researchers, entrepreneurs, and organisations across the United Kingdom.

Today, those relationships continue to open doors for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and partnerships between African stakeholders and global institutions.

For Daniel, however, the greatest lesson was not about technology.

It was about possibility.

His journey demonstrates that innovation can emerge from places often overlooked on the map.

That a young boy who once watched birds flee catapults in Alagalani can one day stand before global leaders in London.

That rural communities can produce world-class innovators.

And that Africa’s future in the blue economy will be shaped not only by investment and infrastructure, but by the young people willing to imagine what is possible and work relentlessly to build it.

The story is still being written. But one thing is already clear: From the remote communities of Olamaboro to the global stage, Salifu Eyiojotule Daniel is proving that innovation has no geographical boundaries.

And if his vision succeeds, the next generation of African aquaculture will be smarter, more productive, more sustainable, and led by young Africans who understand both the challenges and the opportunities of the continent they call home.

AquaProX Africa is a youth-led organisation advancing sustainable aquaculture, food security, youth empowerment, and blue economy development across Africa through technology, training, innovation, and enterprise incubation.

Danjuma Amodu is a journalist and public affairs analyst based in Abuja. He writes on governance, politics, digital infrastructure, climate change, youth development, and public policy.

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Nigeria: European Union (EU) Heads of Mission conclude strategic visibility and public diplomacy mission to Kano

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A high-level delegation of EU Member States Heads of Missions and their Deputies, led by EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, together with UNICEF, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the German Government, Plan International Nigeria, UN Habitat, and other development partners, has concluded a multi-day engagement in Kano State aimed at strengthening strategic visibility, public diplomacy, and partnerships across Northern Nigeria.

During the visit, the delegation met with the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Sule Garo, who represented His Excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf, Governor of Kano State, and exchanged ideas on urban development, opportunities for youth, and social inclusion. The Governor emphasized the importance of strong partnerships in advancing development across the state, noting that, “under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Kano State remains committed to creating an enabling environment that encourages responsible investment, promotes transparency and accountability and fosters collaboration with international partners to achieve shared development goals.”

The Government of Kano State presented its Urban Development Strategy, aimed at guiding sustainable urban growth, improving resilience, strengthening infrastructure planning, fostering social cohesion, promoting peace and regional integration, and unlocking economic opportunities across the metropolitan region, with technical support from UN-Habitat.

Reflecting on the mission, Gautier Mignot, EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, said, “This visit underlines the European Union’s commitment to being visibly present and engaged in Northern Nigeria. By connecting directly with communities, young people, and local institutions, we are strengthening partnerships that support inclusive growth, stability, and opportunity for all.”

Dr. Markus Wagner, Country Director, GIZ Nigeria and ECOWAS, said, “Investing in women and young entrepreneurs is key to building resilient communities. Through skills development and support to local enterprise, we are creating opportunities that strengthen local economies across Northern Nigeria.”

At Bayero University Kano, the EU Heads of Mission engaged directly with students in an interactive exchange focused on youth participation and locally driven solutions, underscoring the importance of listening to young voices and supporting their contribution to society.

On education, Dr Charles Usie, Country Director, Plan International Nigeria said, “Quality education is more than access to a classroom; it is about creating opportunities for children to learn, thrive, and shape their own futures. Achieving this requires strong partnerships and sustained investment, particularly for girls and children who continue to face barriers to education and opportunity. Together, we can build a future where no child is left behind.”

Across programme visits, the delegation observed EU-supported and partner-led initiatives, including an accelerated education programme supported by Plan International and a Qur’anic education centre supported by UNICEF, promoting inclusive learning and strengthening child protection. Wafaa Saeed, UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, said, “Children and young people are at the centre of this engagement. By investing in their education, health, and protection, we are helping ensure that every child, especially the most vulnerable, can survive, learn, and build a better future.”

The delegation also visited a facility producing ready-to-use therapeutic food for children affected by malnutrition, and media platforms such as Kannywood, highlighting the role of local storytelling in shaping public dialogue and social change.

Participating at the Northwest Governors’ Forum Policy Dialogue on Reducing Multidimensional Poverty, the EU Heads of Mission engagement concluded with renewed commitment from the European Union and partners to deepen collaboration across Northern Nigeria, expand opportunities for young people and women, and support inclusive, resilient systems that respond to local needs and aspirations.

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Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, on Wednesday, inaugurated a smart Divisional Police Headquarters in Gombe to enhance crime fighting and strengthen internal security.

Also inaugurated were housing units for rank-and-file constructed by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) with digital infrastructure support from Galaxy Backbone Ltd.

Speaking during the inauguration in Gombe, Yahaya described the infrastructure as critical in modern crime fighting.

Represented by his deputy, Mr Mannasah Jatau, the governor said the police need the right tools and regular training of its personnel to effectively tackle crime.

He commended President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam and the NPTF leadership for the gesture.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, who was represented by Mohammed Mustapha, DCP Administration, Gombe State Police Command, said the facility would boost officers’ morale.

Disu described the facilities as investments in the welfare, dignity and operational readiness of personnel.

According to Disu, decent accommodation and modern workspace will enhance response time and help officers serve the public with greater efficiency and humanity.

Also, Mohammed Sheidu, Executive Secretary, NPTF, said the divisional headquarters equipped with modern technologies was part of its special intervention project to boost personnel morale.

Sheidu described the projects as strategic investment in modern, responsive and people-centred policing.

“What we inaugurated today is not just a physical structure but a direct investment in the men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting our communities and safeguarding the nation,” he said.

Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, Chief Executive Officer, Galaxy Backbone, said the facility was a commitment to harnessing the power of technology in transforming policing in Nigeria.

Adeyanju said that his company in partnership with NPTF was laying the foundation for a smart digital police force, “one that is proactive, data-driven and responsive to the needs of our citizens.

“This facility will enhance intelligence gathering and crime prevention integrated with NIN, facials, fingerprints and other biometrics.

“We are looking at cloud-based solutions that ensure secure storage and real time access to critical and confidential information.

“This initiative will help strengthen police force, improve response time and ensure accountability and transparency.

“By embracing digital tools, the Nigerian Police Force will be better positioned to combat crimes, protect communities and uphold justice in a rapidly evolving world,” he said.

Adeyanju said Galaxy backbone and the NPTF were building a future where Nigerian police would stand as a model of smart digital security in Africa.

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