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NIS: Interior Minister accused of meddling in CGIS work

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Some officers and men of the Nigerian Immigration Services have decry unwantom interference in the official work of the Comptroller General of the Immigration Services, CGIS, stating that the continued political meddling and unconstitutional reelings of promotion of certain officers with impunity will soon sink the service into muddy waters unless urgent intervention is taken by the authorities. 

According to reports filtering from the service, since the assumption of office, the current Minister of Interior being the supervising Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has caused serious irregularities using special promotions in elevating juniors over their seniors; thus, causing discord, insubordination and gross indiscipline in the service.  

The Minister interferes into the day to day running of the NIS to the point of fully taking charge of officer’s postings both foreign and local and thereby reducing the CGIS to a mere rubber stamp. 

“The secretary of the Board CIVIL DEFENCE, CORRECTIONAL, FIRE AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES BOARD Mr Jaafar Ahmed being a retired Comptroller General of Correctional Service that is expected to have a better understanding in regiment often choose to maintain culpability.  

“The serving and retired officers are aggrieved, morale is low, staff welfare is zero and renumeration of NIS is extremely poor. The charade being painted by the Minister to public domain is contrary to what is happening in the service, officers are dying in silence.” An impeccable source from the service told newsmen in Abuja. 

It was gathered that, Immigration Officers serving at various foreign missions abroad are also suffering due to non-payment of statutory allowances. 

“The Officers got their 2024 first quarter allocation (January to March) in September while the returning Officers passages were grossly shortchanged.

” The figures paid are unrealistic contrary to the laid down chart that is often used in the computation of the said passages used by MDAs in foreign missions. All these periods, no formal communication between the NIS leadership and their officers abroad, most of the officers have become beggars and borrowers.” Another source revealed. 

Seniority has been destroyed by the present leadership. Senior Assistant Comptroller Generals that are supposed to oversee Directorates at Headquarters are posted out while their juniors are meant to oversee Directorates.

“This impunity goes under special promotion in that in 2023
ADESHOKAN ADEOLA was not due but was specially promoted from the rank of Comptroller of Immigration to Assistant Comptroller General. BASHIR AMINU was barely one year on his rank as Assistant Comptroller, was given special promotion to Deputy Comptroller.

” In 2024, Olaiya Titilayo Opeyemi was mysteriously catapulted from the rank of Deputy Comptroller to Assistant Comptroller General. Nene Orupabo was given special promotion in January 2024 to Deputy Comptroller and in October 2024 another special promotion to the rank of Comptroller. Bagari Dauda Mohammed was also a recipient of the scandalous special promotion from Comptroller to Assistant Comptroller General.

” All these officers were not due for next respective ranks when they were promoted. Officers and men of NIS are calling on concerned authorities like SGF, ICPC, Head of Service and National Assembly to come to their aid to address these issues before the service completely sink.” Our source said. 

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Three Bandits Killed as Terrorists Attack Chediya Community in Tsafe LGA

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Three Bandits Killed as Terrorists Attack Chediya Community in Tsafe LGA

By: Zagazola Makama

At least three suspected terrorists were neutralised on Sunday following a violent attack on Chediya community in Agarin ward of Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State.

According to local sources, armed bandits stormed the village in the early hours, opening fire and setting several houses ablaze. The residents, however, mounted stiff resistance, engaging the attackers in a fierce confrontation that resulted in the death of three of the assailants.

While the villagers succeeded in repelling the attackers, the bandits also burned down several homes and forced many families to flee for safety.

“They came heavily armed and started shooting sporadically. Some of our youth confronted them, and in the fight, we managed to kill three of them,” said a resident who asked not to be named for security reasons.

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Women engineers urge intensified action to tackle plastic pollution

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The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), on Monday, called for urgent global action to tackle plastic pollution causing environmental crisis.

APWEN, under its “STEM for All” initiative, North-East zone, made the call, while commemorating the 2025 World Environment Day in Gombe.

Speaking virtually, President of APWEN, Engr. Adebisi Osim, said it is imperative to encourage recycling of plastics, as part of measures to reduce pollution.

Osim noted that the amount of plastics manufactured annually for use had made it necessary for urgent actions to be taken, to ensure a cleaner and safer environment.

“Today’s theme, “End Plastic Pollution” is not just a catchy phrase, It is a wake-up call; a global one and we are answering that call, not with panic, but with STEM-driven solutions and people-centered action.

“According to the United Nations Environment Programme, the world produces over 430 million tonnes of plastic annually, and over two-thirds of that becomes waste.

“Alarmingly, less than 10 per cent is recycled, and the rest clogs our drains, litters our streets, chokes our rivers, and poisons marine life.

“Here in Nigeria, the World Bank estimates that Lagos alone generates 13,000 metric tonnes of waste per day, and 15 per cent of that is plastic.

“We see it daily in pure water sachets lining our gutters, single-use bags littering markets, and microplastics infiltrating our food chains,” she said
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Osim called on stakeholders to invest more in recycling the plastics towards reducing the need for new plastic production, which will in turn lower greenhouse gas emission.

She assured that state chapters are collaborating with young people, to design plastic alternatives, using local materials, and to build waste-sorting systems using simple robotics.

Osim added that the chapters will also explore the conduct of STEM fairs, which are focused on sustainable innovation.

In the same vein, Chairman of the Gombe chapter of APWEN, Engr. Deborah Danladi, urged stakeholders to invest in plastic waste recycling, to save the environment, as well as create jobs and wealth for youths.

Danladi also underscored the need for more action and sensitisation to ensure collective approach to addressing the menace of plastic pollution.

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UN Agencies Drum Support for Adequate Investment in MSMEs

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UN Agencies Drum Support for Adequate Investment in MSMEs

By: Michael Mike

The United Nations (UN) agencies in Nigeria have hammered on the need for adequate investment in the development of Micro, Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to advance economic growth in the country.

The agencies disclosed this during the commemoration ceremony of the 2025 MSMEs Day on Monday in Abuja.

The event was jointly organised by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), International Labour Organisation (ILO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) and World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).

Director, UNIDO Sub-regional Office, Abuja, Mr. Philbert Johnson, who was represented by National Programme Officer at UNIDO, Mr. Reuben Bamidele,, said that MSMEs role in nation building cannot be underestimated, therefore the need for adequate investment to ensure their sustainable growth is of uppermost importance.

Johnson said: “We are gathered together today to discuss proper ways to promote innovation and growth within the MSMEs sector.

“In Nigeria, as we know not less than 40million MSMEs are making huge contribution to the economic growth of the country, by providing employment and serving as means of livelihood for people.

“MSMEs, thereby, contribute to the growth of Gross Domestic Products across sectors of the country’s economy. We gathered to dissect the challenges MSMEs face and also, to work closely together towards achieving sustainable growth.”

The ILO Country Representative, Dr Vanessa Phala, stressed the need for strategic measures to be taken to bolster MSMEs impact on the nation’s economy.

Phala, who was represented by ILO’s National Project Coordinator for the Social Dimension of Ecological Transition, Stephen Agugua, said: “We look at how MSMEs can drive the future of the economy through job creation and employment. When you think of job creation and employment that is where ILO comes in.

“MSMEs are key to the growth of every economic sphere: Through this dialogue platform ILO will know the challenges MSMEs are facing and look at pathways for ensuring sustainable solutions collectively.”

The UNDP Deputy-Director, Ms Varsha Redkar-Palepu, represented the National Programme Specialist and Trade Focal Point at UNDP by Claire Henshaw,, described MSMEs as pivotal to nation building.

She noted that MSMEs form the foundation of inclusive and sustainable development in Nigeria, “MSMEs are vital engines for job creation, innovation and social mobilisation, particularly for women and youths. While operating on margins of formal economic systems, we need to put MSMEs at the centre of our development.

“In Nigeria and across Africa, MSMEs holds the key to transforming economic opportunities to meaningful development and the ambition into tangible outcomes,” Phala said.

On his part, Managing-Director of Prohealth, a private organisation, Dr Chinedu Nnabuihe who spoke on behalf of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), commended the UN agencies for putting the event together.

According to him, the event is dedicated to the invaluable role MSMEs play in advancing innovation, creating jobs, increasing inclusive and sustainable economic growth across the country.

“In Nigeria, MSMEs are the engine of our economy, driving local production, supporting livelihood and contributing significantly to national GDPs. This is amidst challenges posed by economic situation, limited access to finance and infrastructure.
“Nigeria MSMEs have continued to demonstrate resilience, creativity and determination. At NECA we remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering an enabling environment in supporting MSMEs development,” Nnabuihe said.

The event attracted stakeholders from Small and Medium Enterprises Development (SMEDAN), Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Nigeria Association of of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

Others include, National Insurance Commission (NICOM), Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and Abuja Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).

Highpoint of the event was visit by the stakeholders to the exhibition stand of MSMEs, overview of UNDP engagement with MSMEs, government agencies’ engagement with MSMEs and WIP-intellectual property for MSMEs.
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