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Insecurity: Government At All Levels Must Wake Up to Their Responsibility, Deploy Dire Measures- ActionAid Nigeria
Insecurity: Government At All Levels Must Wake Up to Their Responsibility, Deploy Dire Measures- ActionAid Nigeria
By: Michael Mike
ActionAid Nigeria has expressed worries over the surge in insecurity in the country after the end of the election, insisting that government at all levels must wake up to their primary responsibility of protecting the lives and properties of her citizenry.
The non governmental organisation (NGO) also insisted that the depth of insecurity in the nation requires deploying dire measures like the use of technology for security surveillance, crime fighting and for track and rescue.
A signed statement on Wednesday by the Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria. Ene Obi, read that: “ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has been following the unfolding killings in Kaduna and Jos and recently in Anambra with keen interest and has deemed it fit to address this, in addition to other emerging insecurity trends across the nation, that have led to displacement of families and communities and economic disruption in affected locations.
“Evidently, In the weeks leading to the general elections, insecurity was a noticeable reduced across the country but now seemingly rapidly increasing again with banditry, kidnapping, and livestock rustling with most of the incidents occurring in the middle belt and northern Nigeria, which represent the country’s farming belt.
“Worthy of mention is the killing of four Consulate workers and their Police Escorts in Anambra, the disturbing massacre of about 130 women and children in Jos and the unending killings in Southern Kaduna. We cannot also forget the reported killing of about 33 persons in Zango, Kataf in Southern Kaduna on the 16th of April 2023, the kidnapping of students at GSS in Kachia, Kaduna state alongside others and the abductions in Zamfara, Kaduna and other places across the nation. Sadly, on the aggregate, it is estimated that over ₦5 billion was paid as ransom to kidnappers over the last five years according to SBM Intelligence, indicating that the country’s kidnapping industry is witnessing an ugly boom.”
Ene added in the statement that: “The continuous rise in insecurity is dangerous to the economy and a turn-off to investors. The insecurity trend, particularly as a new administration takes over will not only decrease investors’ confidence, but it will eventually lead to a decline in foreign direct investment.
“Multinationals and other foreign investors in the country may begin to redirect their investments to more stable and secure locations that offer better protection for their resources and operation. A continuous attack on humanitarian workers as seen in Anambra may also disrupt delivery of aid and limit the ability of humanitarian workers to provide essential services to those in need.”
She said: “ActionAid Nigeria therefore calls on the Federal, State and Local Governments to wake up to their primary responsibility of protecting the lives and properties of her Citizenry. The depth of insecurity in the nation requires deploying dire measures like the use of technology for security surveillance, crime fighting and for track and rescue. All tiers of Government and the security agents are also reminded that the citizens are the cornerstone of a nation’s development, and their skills, labour, creativity, and active participation in social, economic, and political spheres are essential for driving progress, fostering innovation and building a prosperous and sustainable society.”
The NGO affirmed that kidnapping is a complex issue induced by various socio-economic factors such as hunger and poverty, insisting that: “Hence a comprehensive kinetic and non-kinetic approach that includes promoting digital financial transactions with the peculiarities of the rural and excluded communities considered, increased social interventions and effective law enforcement must be deepened across the nation.
“Citizens are also enjoined to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities and individuals to the appropriate authorities while also collaborating with relevant authorities in identifying kidnapping risks and preventive measures within their localities.”
Insecurity: Government At All Levels Must Wake Up to Their Responsibility, Deploy Dire Measures- ActionAid Nigeria
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CAS APPOINTS AIR COMMODORE OLUSOLA AKINBOYEWA AS DOPRI, REDEPLOYS AIR VICE MARSHAL EDWARD GABKWET TO CMR BRANCH
CAS APPOINTS AIR COMMODORE OLUSOLA AKINBOYEWA AS DOPRI, REDEPLOYS AIR VICE MARSHAL EDWARD GABKWET TO CMR BRANCH
By: Our Reporter
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has approved the appointment of Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa as the new Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI) for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The CAS also approved the redeployment of the erstwhile DOPRI, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, to the newly established NAF Civil-Military Relations Branch as Director of Coordination and Cooperation.
This strategic realignment is part of the NAF’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its public and community engagement functions, while also ensuring a more robust and effective interface with the general public and stakeholders. As the new Spokesperson, Air Commodore Akinboyewa is expected to continue in the footsteps of his predecessor by overseeing NAF’s media engagements, strategic communications, and information dissemination, while building perception, maintaining transparency and further enhancing public trust and confidence.
Air Commodore Akinboyewa hails from Ondo West Local Government Area in Ondo State. A member of the 43rd Regular Combatant Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the NDA, a Postgraduate Diploma in Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, and a Masters Degree in Security and Strategic Studies from the NDA. Throughout his career, he has held numerous key command and staff appointments and attended various courses both locally and internationally. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the National Defence College Nigeria and an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.
CAS APPOINTS AIR COMMODORE OLUSOLA AKINBOYEWA AS DOPRI, REDEPLOYS AIR VICE MARSHAL EDWARD GABKWET TO CMR BRANCH
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Justice of the Supreme Court, Adumein, commends CICFIN for deploying Technology to fight corruption
Justice of the Supreme Court, Adumein, commends CICFIN for deploying Technology to fight corruption
By: Michael Mike
Justice of the Supreme Court, Moore Abraham Aseimo Adumein has commended the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), for deploying cutting edge technology and forensic tools to root out corruption and financial crimes in the country.
“This is a game changer in winning the war on corruption and financial crimes currently bleeding the country dry,” he declared.
He was speaking recently during the Institute’s 9th Direct membership training graduation and Fellowship award ceremony at EFCC Academy in Abuja, shortly after his conferment as a Fellow of the Institute.
Justice Adumein enjoined Nigerians to brace up to fight corruption to a standstill. “Winning the war against corruption is a task for all Nigerians,” he posited adding: “We should always examine our consciences and if we do so by standing firm, honest, just and equitable in what we do in our respective offices or in all areas of our endeavour, I can tell you that we will live up to some of the portions of our renewed National Anthem, and we will definitely build a nation ‘where no man is oppressed, a nation blessed with peace and plenty, and handover to our children banners without stain.’”
Justice Abraham Aseimo Adumein, has an impeccable track record in the Nigerian judiciary long before his ascension to the Supreme Court as an anti-corruption crusader.
This obviously informed his choice as one of the few Nigerians on the bench found worthy and given approval to undertake a Post Graduate Certificate course in Corruption Studies at Hong Kong University in collaboration with the world renowned Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) Academy, Hong Kong.
The President and Chairman-in-Council, CICFIN, Dr. Iliyasu Gashinbaki said the Justice is an anti- corruption warrior who the Institute is privileged to have as an ally “as we roll up our sleeves to root out corruption, fraud and other financial crimes in Nigeria.”
Speaking earlier on the topic: “Forensics: The Game Changer to Nigeria’s FINTECHs Trillion Naira Loss,” Gashinbaki underscored the crucial role of forensics and fraud investigations in securing Nigeria’s financial system against frauds and economic crimes.
He said Financial Technology (Fintech) companies have been one of the most significant drivers of the economic growth in Nigeria and Africa, adding, however, that its rapid expansion has been accompanied by rising threats of frauds, cybercrimes and identity theft.
He therefore charged the new grandaunts of the Institute to make good use of the knowledge they had acquired in their training and position themselves to tackle Fintech associated frauds and other emerging financial crimes in the Nigerian economy.
The 9th Direct training of the Institute had 70 as chartered certified members with Fellowship bestowed on15 eminent personalities from different fields of endeavour.
Justice of the Supreme Court, Adumein, commends CICFIN for deploying Technology to fight corruption
“YSU will support the Military in the fight against insurgency” ~VC
By: Kolo Gulani
The Vice-Chancellor of Yobe State University, Prof. Mala Mohammed Daura, has expressed the readiness of the University to support the Nigerian Army and the military in general in the fight against insurgency in the state and the region.
The Vice-Chancellor made the assertion today 8th October, 2024 when Brig. Gen. EC Ineme paid him a familiaration visit in his office.
Prof. Daura said the University has expertises and manpower that will assist the military in conducting research in the ongoing fight against insurgency in the state and the country.
The Vice-Chancellor said the doors are always open for consultation that would aid the military and the University when the need arises.
On his part, the Commander Logistics Base of the Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. EC Ineme, said the visit was to synergise with the University and to cement the existing relationship between the institution and the Nigerian Army considering the proximity.
“YSU will support the Military in the fight against insurgency” ~VC
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