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Man stranded after trekking from Gombe to Lagos in support of Tinubu

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A 30-year-old man who trekked from Gombe State to Lagos State in solidarity with presidential aspirant, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was left stranded 25 days after arriving in Lagos.

Aminu Abdulmumini Jor, a Gombe native, was not able to see the national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), so he decided to go to Abuja, but he still remained unsuccessful.

Speaking in an interview with The Sun, the father of two stated that his support for Tinubu is spurred by the idea that he was highly instrumental to the emergence of Muhammadu Buhari as president in 2015.

Jor said: “I am supporting Tinubu’s presidency in 2023 not for anything but for his statesmanship and the support that he has over the years shown to the north. I would be right to say if not for the help of Tinubu we wouldn’t have had Buhari or a northern president in 2015.

“His 2015 support for Buhari alone is enough for every northerner to support and celebrate the Man (Tinubu) so, that was why I trekked from Gombe to Lagos to show and register my support for him.

“Some even wished and prayed that I would meet kidnappers on my way while some hoped I meet unknown gunmen. My second hard encounter was the journey itself which was not easy, I trekked in rain and sun and that got me a little bit sick on the way.

After spending 16 days on the road, I spent another 25 days in Lagos before coming back to Abuja last Tuesday. I am now planning to go back to my shoe business in Gombe, I looked up my shop before leaving for the journey, I use to supply second-hand shoes from Cotonou to Gombe.”

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Nigerian govt completes work on damaged Abuja-Kaduna rail track

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The Federal Government has completed repair work on the Abuja-Kaduna rail track, more than one month after it was damaged by terrorists.

Terrorists suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents had on March 28 planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the train and forced it to derail in Kaduna.

At least eight people were confirmed dead, 30 injured and more than 100 others abducted by the terrorists after the attack.

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Engr. Fidet Okhiria, confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

He said the Abuja – Kaduna Train Service would resume soon with additional security measures put in place.

The NRC chief added that the connection line had been restored, while stabilization works are ongoing on the track.

The statement read: “The connection of the AKTS line has been achieved. This implies that the major track components (Concrete Sleepers and Rails) have been completely laid. The south end of the tracks (which was destroyed by the explosion) has been successfully joined with the north end. Track access between Abuja and Kaduna is now restored.

“The Technical Team continues with other track stabilization works including Ballasting, Temping, Fastening of accessories (clips, bolts, and nuts), and Welding.

“Loco 2502 which was involved in the accident (though not damaged) and trapped at the Rigasa end due to lack of route access has now crossed to the Idu end and taken to the Workshop for proper examination and routine maintenance.”

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2023: Victor Umeh urges South-West to support quest for Igbo presidency

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The former National Chairman of All Progressive Congress (APGA), Chief Victor Umeh, on Thursday, advocated power-sharing in the interest of the country.

Umeh, who made the call in a chat with journalists in Enugu, also stressed the need to have a President of South-East extraction in the country in 2023.

There have been calls by groups and individuals for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to zone their presidential tickets to the South-East.

The President-General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Prof. George Obiozor, had earlier on Thursday asked all politicians from the region to reject any vice president slot from any presidential aspirant.

He insisted that the South-East should produce President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor next year.

Umeh, however, urged South-West and its presidential aspirants to support the quest for an Igbo presidency.

He said: “We have said it clearly in the past that for Nigeria to remain together, there is a need to share power.

“And we have painstakingly looked at the issues and stand firmly together as a people that the only way Nigeria can move on will be for us to accommodate each other. We must show the sincerity of purpose and mission towards achieving unity.

“We do not have a country where anybody can do anything alone because nobody can do it alone.

“The South-East has eminently qualified people who can provide leadership that will bring prosperity to Nigeria.

“Our people are united, South-East are united in this aspiration that somebody from here should be the president next year, not by force, but for us to heal the wounds from the past.

Today, Nigeria is a country with so many nations inside it. And the only thing that is making it look like that is because people are not happy with the way things have been done in Nigeria. So if the political gladiators are sincere and they want to keep Nigeria together the best thing to do is to support the South-East to become President on the basis of equity and fairness.”

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Presidential aspirant, Sowore holds campaign inside Ondo river

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Supporters of Omoyele Sowore in Ondo state, trooped out enmasse on Tuesday to welcome the presidential hopeful of the African Action Congress (AAC).

The human rights activist paid a visit to his home state and took his campaign to Ondo Lake, where he playfully plunged in with his supporters.

According to Sahara Reporters, Sowore, who addressed his supporters inside the lake, emphasised the importance of tourism to any economy.

He said: “This is where we go fishing and farming in our part of the world. It is one of the most beautiful places you can be in the country and even in the world.

“This is the reason why we keep talking about tourism, imagine in this lake, there are chalets, places where people can come and visit and stay for weeks.

They can also fish, every fish here is natural. The only problem is oil pollution from the Niger Delta Area and people can no longer drink the water here. Everything you see here is natural.

“This is how it has always been and this is a perfect ecosystem, it is an environment that suits the dream of environmentalists, we also have farmlands around the river.

“This lake goes all the way to the Niger Delta region. This is a lovely place to be and anytime I come around, I always love to be here because this is for me, a home.

“I heard the governor of Ondo State, in one of their jamborees was saying they want to create a fish pond inside the lake, they don’t have sense.”

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Ganduje frees 90 prison inmates in Kano

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The Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Monday, freed 90 inmates of the Central Correctional Facility in the state.

The governor announced the release of the inmates during a visit to the facility in Kano.

He said the gesture was part of the state government’s efforts at alleviating the suffering of the masses, especially inmates who could not pay their fines.

Ganduje urged the inmates to be of good conduct when they return to their respective families.

He also gave each of the inmates N5,000 to take them to their respective hometowns and villages.

In his remark, the Controller of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) in the state, Alhaji Suleiman Inuwa, commended the governor for the gesture.

He charged the inmates to avoid anything that would bring them back to the facility.

Inuwa also commended the state government for its continuous support for correctional centres in the state.

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Lagos police commissioner meets MC Oluomo, Istijabah on NURTW crisis, warns against violence

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The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, on Monday, urged factional leaders of the Lagos state chapter of the National Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to caution their members against violence.

The CP, according to a statement issued by the spokesman for the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, made the call at separate meetings with the former Chairman of NURTW in the state, Musiliu Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo; and Chairman of the Tricycle Owners and Operators Association of Nigeria (TOOAN) in the state, Azeez Abiola, aka Istijabah.

TOOAN is an affiliate union of NURTW.

Akinsanya, who is now the Chairman of the Lagos State Parks Committee, and Abiola have been at loggerhead over the control of the union in the state.

At the meetings, Alabi warned the duo the command would not hesitate to arrest and prosecute anyone causing trouble in the state.

The CP stressed that he would not let anything undermine the relative peace in the state.

He urged the factional leaders to caution their supporters against any act of violence in Lagos.

The statement read: “The warning has become imperative following incessant clashes, fracas and malicious damage to property recently experienced in some parts of Lagos State mostly linked to the issues surrounding the management of motor parks within the state.

“In line with this stance, all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and tactical commanders have been directed to deal decisively with anyone found instigating or causing a breach of peace within their respective areas of responsibility.”

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Death toll in Lagos building collapse rises to 10

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The death toll in the collapsed three-storey building in Lagos has increased to 10 after two more bodies were recovered from the rubbles by emergency workers on Monday.

The emergency responders had previously pulled out eight victims, including a woman and her child, from the debris of the collapsed building.

The three-storey building located in Ibadan Street, Off Herbert Macaulay Way, Ebute Meta, collapsed at 10:56 p.m. on Sunday.

The Zonal Coordinator, South-West, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the latest development to journalists on Monday evening.

He said: “Two additional bodies including a four-year-old boy and a female youth corps member recovered, making 10 deaths.

“The number of rescued occupants remains 23, while six males and four females have so far been recovered dead.”

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Police arrests nine suspected kidnappers in Ekiti

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Police operatives have arrested nine suspected kidnappers in Ekiti State.

The spokesman for the state police command, Sunday Abutu, who confirmed the development in a statement on Monday in Ado-Ekiti, said the suspects were arrested in Ago Aduloju area of the state capital.

Abutu said the feat was part of the ongoing strategic efforts by the command to rid the state of criminal elements.

He said: “Following intelligence led surveillance activities, the command operatives on April 29, at about 13:00hrs, bombarded Ago Aduloju Forest, Ado-Ekiti.

“During the operation, nine suspects, namely – Hassan Mesaje, Dagogo Nadahi, Saidi Laun, Abubakar Usman, Lawal Abdullahi, Usman Ibrahim, Idris Ahmed, Usman Abubakar and Dahiru Adamu were arrested while others took to their heels.

“The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP Moronkeji Adesina, assured residents of the state that the command would not relent in its fight against crimes and criminalities.

“It also seeks the support and cooperation of all and sundry through the provision of timely and useful information to the police, adding that the suspects arrested would be made to face the wrath of the law.”

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SSANU slams Nigerian govt for neglecting education for frivolities

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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities on Sunday slammed the Federal Government for neglecting the education sector for frivolities.

The SSANU President, Mohammed Ibrahim, who stated this in his address at the 2022 May Day celebration in Abuja blamed the federal government’s insincerity for the frequent closure of universities in the country.

He stated that the standard of education in the country was declining due to the insensitivity of the government.

SSANU and Non-Academic Staff Union and Associated Institutions (NASU) extended their warning strike by one month on April 25 to press home their demands for improved working conditions in the universities, among others.

The two unions first embarked on a two weeks strike on March 27 and extended it by another two weeks on April 10.

The second extension expired on April 24.

Ibrahim said: ‘’The morale of university workers is dampened by the poor pay package and the government appears to be paying lip service to funding education. It is very clear that government pays more attention to frivolous things and has neglected the youths that are said to be the leaders of tomorrow.’’

The SSANU president also lamented that Nigerian workers were going through perilous times occasioned by insecurity, economic hardship, and other challenges.

He added: ‘’This year’s Workers Day comes when Nigerian workers are passing through perilous times. Nigerian workers and indeed members of our great union are confronted with diverse challenges like the rising spate of armed banditry, kidnappings, insurgency, economic hardship, and worst of all, the inability of the government to keep to agreements entered into with all the university-based unions in 2009.

Our members have been denied payment of new Minimum Wage Consequential Adjustment arrears and a backlog of earned allowances in addition to other violations of our rights and privileges. Our universities have been forced to shut down due to the insincerity of government to keep to its promises.’’

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Nigerian govt working on safe return of abducted passengers of Abuja-Kaduna train – Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday assured Nigerians that the Federal Government had commenced moves at ensuring the safe return of abducted passengers of the Abuja-Kaduna train attacked by suspected terrorists in March.

The President stated this when he hosted residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) who paid him a Sallah homage at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He directed security agencies and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to provide detailed information to families of the victims regularly, saying the government would explore every opportunity to secure their return alive and unhurt.

Terrorists had on March 28 planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the train and forced it to derail a few minutes into the trip in Kaduna.

At least eight people were confirmed dead, 30 injured and over 100 others abducted by the hoodlums after the attack.

Buhari said: “As we celebrate this occasion with joy amidst friends and family members, we are fully conscious of the fact that many families in our country are in a state of fear and anxiety.

“This is on account of the many captives held by terrorists against their will; including those taken away in the tragic attack of the Abuja-Kaduna train service.

“I have directed security agencies to ensure quick and safe recovery of all victims of kidnapping.

“I urge the railway management to immediately set up a situation room for the coordination of the rescue mission and for a minute-by-minute engagement with families of the captives.

This should ease their pain and anxiety as we push the military to ensure their safe return to their families. My aim is to see all those in captivity safely rescued.

Let me assure Nigerians that the bandits are just pushing their luck, but this is only for a while before they are finally crushed.

“They are using civilians as human shields, thereby making it difficult to confront them directly.”

The President stressed that bandits and terrorists, unlike professional soldiers, don’t respect the rules of engagement and can resort to harming hostages when attacked.

He added: “They don’t care about killing their hostages if they come under attack. It’s a delicate situation that requires wisdom, caution and also patience.

“Any rescue operation that results in the death of any hostage cannot be deemed a success.

“The government doesn’t want this kind of tragic outcome. It’s a complex situation that demands proper handling.

“The primary objective of any rescue operation is to free the hostages safely, unharmed, and alive.

“Let me make it clear, however, that defeating the terrorists and bandits requires more than weapons; we also need human intelligence which is necessary to frustrate terrorists’ plans.

“The people and community leaders should help our security officials with information about the activities or movements of criminal groups.”

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Man beats wife to death in Ebonyi during argument

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A middle aged man, Sunday Uguru, has been arrested by the Ebonyi State Police Command for allegedly beating his wife and mother of his seven children, Anulika Uguru, to death over a minor argument.

The incident, according to the State Police spokeswoman, Loveth Odah, happened at Ekwru community in, Inyimaegu, Izzi local government area of the state, following alleged domestic violence and wife battery.

The state Chairman, Human Right Defenders (HURIDE), Sampson Oko Nweke, in a statement on Saturday, said the victim, who hails from Ndiechi Onuebonyi Igbeagu, had earlier reported a case of wife battery and domestic violence to his office against her husband, Sunday Uguru on April 19.

He stated that there was little delay in serving notice of invitation to her husband because of an issue of an invalid phone number but on the day the deceased was invited to make a statement, his office got a report that she had died.

Nweke noted that the rights group had tried to intervene in the matter before it took the deadly turn.

“On the 25th of April, 2022, I spoke with the deceased on phone in the morning, inviting her to our office for further action to be taken.

After waiting for many hours in the afternoon and she didn’t come, I dialed her phone number which was picked by another woman who told me that the owner of the phone is dead.

“The woman directed us to one village clinic at Sharon junction where I saw the motionless body of Mrs. Anulika.

“We went in company of a member of GBV Taskforce in Ebonyi State, Comrade Matthias Okinya. The sight of the dead woman filled my heart with uncontrollable rage and resentment, I phoned the police immediately and a detachment of police came but the husband was nowhere to be found.

“We launched a serious search for him with the assistance of concerned villagers and later got him apprehended. He is currently in police detention while the corpse has been deposited in the morgue,” Nweke said.

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Kaduna train attackers release photo of baby delivered by kidnapped woman

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The terrorists who abducted passengers when they attacked a Kaduna-bound train from Abuja on March 28, have released a photograph of a new-born baby girl delivered by one of the abducted women who was reportedly eight months pregnant at the time of the abduction.

The terror group which carried out the attack, suspected to be members of the Ansaru sect, a breakaway group from Boko Haram, released the picture of the new baby on social media on Thursday, day after they released photographs of some of the kidnapped victims in their den.

After the release of the abductees’ photographs, there were stories of the pregnant woman giving birth to a baby in the terrorists’ camp by her family who said they were called by the criminals to inform them of the news.

A family member of the woman had first hinted that she had been delivered of her baby, although the identity of the new-born child was not disclosed until the terrorists released her picture.

To confirm the news they gave to the family, the terrorists released the photograph of the infant baby girl and informed the family she was in good condition and was being taken care of by qualified nurses.

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Edo Govt tasks corps members on establishing small scale enterprises

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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has tasked outgoing corps members in the state on the establishment of small enterprises.

Obaseki gave the admonition on Thursday in Benin at the passing out ceremony of the 2021 Batch ‘A’ stream II, corps members deployed to the state.

Represented by Chris Nehikhare, the state‘s Commissioner for Youth and Humanitarian Affairs, Obaseki, said that establishing small scale business would not only make them self employed, but also employers of labour.

He noted that his administration places high premium on youth development and abhors youths restiveness, adding, that this was why the state government had put adequate measures in place to ensure that the welfare of corps members was given due attention.

Gentlemen corps members the labour market is saturated globally. It is because of this scourge, the NYSC management has consistently energized the skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development training to groom Nigerian youth into finished labour champions.

“My administration has always maintained a course of action that guarantees short and long term credit facilities to young entrepreneur with viable ideas to translate to meaningful endeavours.

“I therefore implore you to utilize the various forms of experience garnered during the service year and opportunities available to establish small scale enterprises, which will not only make you self employed but also employers of labour”, he said.

He also advised the outgoing corps members to be disciplined and desist from acts or vices that would bring shame.

Be steadfast to the teachings and ideals of the NYSC. Do not allow anybody to use you to settle political, religious or tribal differences to your own detriment”.

The governor also noted the corps members’ contributions to the socio economic development of the state, particularly in areas of healthcare, agriculture, social services, rural infrastructure and education.

According to him, these contributions would forever be cherished by the government and people of the state and country at large.

Obaseki commended the outgoing corps members’ contributions at putting in place numerous community based projects, as well as corps employers of labour for their partnership.

Earlier, Mrs. Abiodun Olubukola, Edo State coordinator of NYSC, disclosed that 1,237 corps members were passing out, adding that five of the corps members distinguished themselves during the service year.

She also said that nine corps members who absconded from service would be repeating their service year in another location, while six others have their service year extended.

She commended the governor for his unparalleled support to the NYSC scheme in the state over the years, especially his avowed commitment towards the completion of the NYSC permanent orientation camp in Okada.

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Meet Baba Kekere, Oyo Palace messenger who’s served three Alaafins since 1945

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Morenikeji Lasisi also known as Baba Kekere is a palace messenger whose life time of service cuts across three generation of monarchs in Oyo.

He has served three Alaafins, with the first dating back to 1945, and the messenger is still alive till date.

The man who is called Baba Kekere of Oyo kingdom is said to be over 100 years old, though his date of birth is unknown because it was not recorded.

According to historian and journalist, Ogunmiloro Kenny, the first Alaafin of Oyo that Lasisi started running errands for in 1945 was Oba Adeniran Adeyemi II, Lamidi’s father, and he did it till 1956 when the traditional ruler died.

Lasisi then served Oba Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II from 1956 until the monarch passed away in 1968.

His most recent record of servitude was for Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, between 1970 and 2022.

Baba Kekere is said to have gotten the name due to his diminutive size

Recall that the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III passed away last Friday, April 22, while receiving treatment at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State.

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Four children electrocuted inside container in Ondo

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At least four children were electrocuted in Ile Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State on Monday.

The spokesperson for the state police command, Funmilayo Odunlami, who confirmed the incident to journalists in Akure, said the children were killed when an electric cable fell on a metal container shop where they were staying.

She said: “Yes we can confirm the death of the four kids. An electric cable fell while they were inside a container. We have commenced investigation into the matter.

“The six children were rushed to the hospital, but there was no sufficient oxygen they could use for them. Four later gave up the ghost. Two others are still receiving treatment in the hospital. The case of the sixth child was not serious as she can walk and talk.”

The Corporate Affairs Manager of the BEDC, Ondo State, Michael Barnabas, described the incident as unfortunate.

He said the incident was fatal because the shop was under the high tension electric cable.

He said: “Sadly, we received information about the electrocution of four little children within our network in Ile-Oluji due to an 11kv line that snapped. As a company, we condole with the families of the children because life is very sacred and should not end prematurely this way.”

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NDLEA arrests billionaire ‘drug baron’ implicated in Kyari’s N3bn tramadol deal

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday reported the arrest of a Nigerian “billionaire drug baron”.

The suspect is Mallinson Group Chairman Chief Afam Mallinson Emmanuel Ukatu.

Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA Media Director, made this disclosure in a statement noting that Ukatu was involved in a N3 billion Tramadol deal involving the suspended Abba Kyari.

The IGP’s Intelligence Response Team was led by Kyari, a suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (IRT).

After months of surveillance and escaping arrest, Ukatu was apprehended at the MM2 terminal of the Lagos airport in Ikeja.

NDLEA claimed Ukatu is a significant importer of big consignments of Tramadol Hydrochloride in various brands and high dosages, including 120mg, 200mg, 225mg, and 250mg.

Ukatu owns pharmaceutical and plastic manufacturing companies, which he allegedly used as a cover to import illicit drugs into Nigeria.

“This is in addition to operating 103 bank accounts, most of which are used to launder money”, Babafemi said.

Na femi explained that Ukatu was placed under surveillance in 2021, a year after his crew was seized with five cartons of Tramadol 225mg on May 4, 2021.

He’d sent them to Lagos to sell to undercover cops (unknown to Ukatu) from the then-Kyari-led IRT.

The price of a carton of Tramadol was negotiated at N17 million each, compared to the black market value of N18 million to N20million for each carton at the time.

Following the arrest of Ukatu’s employees, Pius Enidom and Sunday Ibekwete, Kyari’s men were led to Mallinson’s warehouse in Ojota, Lagos, where the IRT confiscated 197 more cartons of Tramadol 225mg.

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Six worshippers injured as church building collapses in Lagos

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At least six members of the Deeper Life Bible Church in the Iragbo community, Badagry area of Lagos State, sustained serious injuries when the church building collapsed on Sunday.

One of the church members, Topohozin Tunde, who confirmed the incident to journalists, said the building collapsed while service was in progress on Sunday morning.

He said: “I also sustained a serious knee injury, but thank God no life was lost.

At 9:30 this morning, during the church service, there was a heavy storm which hit the church building, and before we knew what was happening, the whole church building collapsed.

Some were able to escape, while about six of us sustained injuries.

“Those with serious injuries were taken to the General Hospital in Badagry for proper attention.

“Since my injury is not much, I decided to take care of myself.”

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Lagos govt orders schools to resume on Monday

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The Lagos State government on Friday directed all public and private schools in the state to resume on April 25.

The Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Ministry of Education, Ms. Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, disclosed this in a statement in Ikeja.

She urged all school proprietors and administrators in the state to comply with the directive.

Seriki-Ayeni said: “Office of Education Quality Assurance, Ministry of Education hereby notifies all public and private schools in the State to resume on Monday 25th April, 2022 in line with the Harmonized Academic Calendar for the 2021/2022 session.

The second term holiday which started on Friday, 8th April 2022 ends on Friday, 22nd April 2022 as stated in the 2021/2022 academic calendar, while the third term begins on 25th April, 2022. The public holidays within the term such as Workers Day, Eid-El-Fitr and Eid-El-Kabir were put into consideration and embedded in the calendar.

“As schools resume, proprietors and school administrators must ensure strict compliance with the Lagos State Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. Schools are also to ensure full compliance with all safety protocols on their premises toward a safe learning environment as the State Government is committed to the delivery of quality education.”

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Buhari approves reopening of Idiroko border, three others in Nigeria

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reopening of four more land borders in the country, The Cable reports.

The President ordered the closure of the country’s land borders with neighbouring countries over the proliferation of small arms and importation of goods and drugs in August 2019.

He, however, approved the reopening of four borders namely – Seme (Lagos), Illela (Sokoto), Mfum (Cross River) and Maitagari (Jigawa) – after pressure from Nigerians on December 16, 2020.

The Nigeria Customs Service confirmed the development in a memo dated April 22, 2022, signed by its Deputy Comptroller-General, E.I. Edorhe, and seen by the online newspaper on Friday night.

The affected borders are – Idiroko (Ogun), Jibiya (Katsina), Kamba (Kebbi) and Ikom (Cross River).

It read: “Sequel to the presidential directive dated 16 December, 2020, granting approval for phased reopening of land borders namely; Mfum, Seme, Illela and Maigatari borders across the country, I am directed to inform you that four additional borders listed below have been approved for re-opening: Idiroko border post, Ogun State (South-West zone); Jibiya border post, Katsina (North-West zone); Kamba border post, Kebbi State (North-West zone); and Ikom border post, Cross River State (South-South zone).”

“Consequently, all customs formations and JBPTs are to take note and ensure that proper manning takes place in compliance with extant operational guidelines.”

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Sanwo-Olu reaffirms commitment to safety of Lagosians

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The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday reaffirmed the commitment of administration to the safety of lives and properties in the state.

Sanwo-Olu, according to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akoshile, stated this when the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division of Nigerian Army, Major Gen. Umar Musa; and other military officers paid him a courtesy visit at the Lagos House, Marina.

Others on the trip to the Government House are the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Logistics Command of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal, Hassan Abubakar and the Commander, NNS Beecroft of Nigeria Navy, Commodore AM Haruna.

The governor also pledged to continue to provide the people of the state with good governance.

The statement read: “As a government in the last three years, we have been receiving tremendous cooperation from the men and officers of the Nigerian Army Forces – Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force and Nigerian Navy.

As a government, we will continue to ensure that we raise the bar of governance so that our people can receive the real dividends of democracy, which is the improvement of the livelihood of our citizens. And in doing that, the safety and security of lives and property are critical and germane because it is only in a safe and secured environment that businesses can thrive; people will sleep with two eyes closed and go about their businesses lawfully.

“We want to ask that the existing collaboration that we currently enjoy between the government and all of the various security formations in the state is sustained and where necessary, improved upon. Once we do that, we will be able to ensure that the commercial nerve centre of our country is kept safe and secure. We owe it as a duty to our nation to continue to raise the level of security assurance that is in Lagos.

“For us, as civilians, we will ensure that democracy thrives and lives. We will continue to ensure that we bring to the barest minimum things that can bring about a civil disturbance. The expectation of our citizens is not lost on us and we know what we are meant to be doing. We will do what we can do to ensure that Lagos continues to remain safe, peaceful and enterprising to our citizens and foreigners.”

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