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NSCDC PARTNERS ICPC INAUGURATES ANTI-CORRUPTION AND TRANSPARENCY UNIT REITERATES COMMITMENT TO INSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY TO ENHANCE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
NSCDC PARTNERS ICPC INAUGURATES ANTI-CORRUPTION AND TRANSPARENCY UNIT REITERATES COMMITMENT TO INSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY TO ENHANCE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
By: Michael Mike
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant General; Dr. Ahmed Audi has assured of his continued commitment to justify the existence of the Corps by bringing credibility and integrity into place in order to foster national development.
Audi gave the assurance while inaugurating and inducting officers of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU); he equally launched the Whistleblowing policy and procedure and unveiled the ACTU logo.
The CG who also delivered a keynote address during a 2-day Training Programme tagged: Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure, Unveiling of the NSCDC ACTU Logo, and Inauguration of ACTU members in Abuja, said this pragmatic move will advanced transformative system that would encourage reporting of unethical practices that contravene the Corps’ Standard Operating Procedures but rather enhance accountability, protect whistleblowers, ensure prompt and fair investigation of reported cases amongst others.
Audi was represented by Deputy Commandant General in charge of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI); DCG Mohammed Lawal Haruna, fdc, who lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for providing equitable avenue and resources for the Corps’ to thrive in the face of challenges.
He further hinted that since the appointment of the current Minister of Interior, Hon (Dr) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; the NSCDC has experienced positive transformation and change of narratives.
In his remarks, the Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN commended the NSCDC for such an apt and timely programme noting that ACTU serves a critical mechanism for ensuring compliance with Anti-Corruption standards and values of Integrity.
The ICPC Chairman who was represented by Mr Olusegun Adigun, fsi, further charged the new inductees to approach their responsibilities with night level of professionalism, impartiality and deep sense of duty even as he assured of them of the commission’s technical and operational support.
Earlier in an address of welcome, the NSCDC ACTU Chairperson, Acting Commandant Audrey Obe, explained that the unit is charged with the formidable task of promoting ethical practices, uncovering corrupt activities and reinforcing acceptability mechanisms within the Corps.
“To tackle corruption effectively in any system; there is need to implement robust measures that promotes training, education and institutionalization of checks and balances”.
In the highpoint of the event, there were inauguration of 10 NSCDC ACTU member with administration of Oath of Allegiance by Mrs Nkem Ezenwa of the ICPC, also goodwill messages were delivered by guests from different agencies and formal presentation of Operational Manual by the Chairman of ICPC to the CG was also made.
NSCDC PARTNERS ICPC INAUGURATES ANTI-CORRUPTION AND TRANSPARENCY UNIT REITERATES COMMITMENT TO INSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY TO ENHANCE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Four Soldiers Injured in Vehicle Accident on Mambilla Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Four Nigerian soldiers have sustained injuries in a vehicle accident on the Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State.
The accident occurred on Thursday while the troops were moving across the mountainous terrain of the area, Zagazola reports.
The Emir of Mambilla, Dr. Shehu Audu Baju, was said to have personally joined in the rescue operation to ensure that the soldiers received prompt assistance.
Following the rescue, the injured personnel were evacuated to the 20 Battalion Barracks in Serti for urgent medical care.
Community members and traditional leaders in the area have expressed sympathy and prayed for the speedy recovery of the soldiers, while also calling for the safety of other security operatives on duty.
Four Soldiers Injured in Vehicle Accident on Mambilla Plateau
UKNIAF, NGF Advance Electricity Reform with Nationwide Workshop Series
By: Michael Mike
The United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF), in partnership with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) have wrapped up a major national initiative to support State-led electricity market reforms.
The State Learning Workshop Series focused on Electricity Market Development, Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) and energy modelling software.
Workshops in Lagos, Calabar, Kano and Jos have been successfully completed, drawing participants from all the 36 States and the FCT and setting a strong precedent for what lies ahead.
These sessions equipped policymakers, regulators and stakeholders with the tools to design robust, sustainable and investor-ready electricity markets at the State level, in line with the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023.
Reflecting on the significance of this initiative, the Director-Legal/Head Power Desk at the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Mr. Chijioke Chuku,, stated that: “Nigeria’s electricity future depends on the capacity of our States to lead with vision, clarity, and technical precision. Through the workshop series, we are equipping States not just with knowledge, but with the confidence to take charge of their electricity markets. The NGF is proud to partner with UKNIAF in ensuring that the promise of the Electricity Act 2023 becomes a lived reality across the country.”
The sessions in the State Learning Workshops covered: The legal and regulatory pathways for setting up State Electricity Markets; Commercial models for private sector investment; Integration of State plans into Nigeria’s National IRP;
Practical training on the software platform for energy modelling.
The initiative drew from lessons learned in the course of UKNIAF’s work supporting the Akwa Ibom, Enugu, and Oyo State Governments—early movers in electricity market development—in setting up their markets.
It also drew from experience gained in the course of UKNIAF providing technical support to the Federal Ministry of Power in drafting both the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Nigeria’s first National Integrated Resource Plan, both of which were approved very recently.
With States now empowered by the Electricity Act 2023, this series is a timely and strategic effort to ensure capacity, coordination, and sustainability in Nigeria’s decentralised energy landscape.
UKNIAF, NGF Advance Electricity Reform with Nationwide Workshop Series
Three killed, others injured in bandits’ attack on Zamfara community
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed three persons and injured three others in an attack on Galadi town, Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara.
Sources confirmed the incident saying the attack occurred at about 10:50 p.m. on Aug. 27.
The sources said the bandits stormed the town, shooting sporadically, which resulted in the deaths and injuries.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA were mobilised to the scene. The corpses and injured victims were evacuated to Galadi Primary Health Care Centre for autopsy and treatment.
Meanwhile, a manhunt for the fleeing culprits has been intensified, as the bandits escaped before the arrival of the joint forces,” the sources said.
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