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Tinubu appoints former NYSC D-G, others to tackle social vices
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Maj.- Gen. Suleiman Kazaure (rtd), former Director General, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, and four others to form a special committee on campaign against social vices in tertiary institutions.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Students Engagement, Hon. Sunday Asefon.
According to him, the move was to address the growing concern of social vices plaguing tertiary institutions across the country.
He said drug abuse, sexual harassment, cultism, cybercrime and academic dishonesty among others are some of the social vices which hinder academic performance and personal development of some students.
Asefon added that those vices did not only hinder academic performance but also threatened the overall safety and well-being of students thereby casting a shadow over the vibrant environment of tertiary institutions.
“The formation of the special committee underscores a significant commitment of the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu to safeguard the future of Nigerian students.
“And also the need for a comprehensive and collaborative approach in tackling the menace of social vices in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions,” he said.
Asefon said that the committee was drawn from various stakeholders, renowned educationists, students activists, and patriotic leaders among others.
He listed the newly formed special committee for the Eradication of Social Vices in Tertiary Institutions (SESV-TI) as Maj.- Gen. Suleiman Kazaure (rtd) and the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Nigeria Army University Biu, as the Chairman.
Others are Maxwell Okoye as Secretary, Prof. Jerry Ugokwe, a Professor of Legislative Studies and Rt. Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, former Deputy Speaker, Federal House of Representatives.
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Finally, IGP approves hunger protests across Nigeria
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The Nigerian police has finally approved the planned nationwide protests and outlined conditions for participants.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, revealed this on Friday while addressing journalists in Abuja.
He urged all groups planning to participate in the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states.
The police boss said this was to ensure the protest was peaceful.
Egbetokun said, “We acknowledge the constitutional right of Nigerian citizens to peaceful assembly and protest.
“However, in the interest of public safety and order, we urge all groups planning to protest to provide necessary details to the Commissioner of Police in the state where the protest is intended to take place.
“To facilitate a successful and incident-free protest, they should please provide the following information: state the proposed protest routes and assembly points; expected duration of the protest; and names and contact details of protest leaders and organisers.”
The police boss said the information expected from the organisers also include measures to prevent hijacking by criminal elements, as well as key identifiers for possible isolation of potential troublemakers.
By providing the information, he said, the police will be able to deploy adequate personnel and resources to ensure public safety.
He said the police needed to know the specific routes and areas for the protest to avoid conflicts with other events or activities.
Mr Egbetokun said the police will “establish clear communication channels with protest leaders to address any concerns or issues that may arise; minimise the risk of violence, property damage, or other criminal activity.
“We encourage all protesters to cooperate with the police, obey the law, and adhere to global best practices for peaceful assembly to guarantee a safe and successful exercise of their rights.
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Reps North-West Caucus Beg Youths, Citizens In The Region Not To Join Planned Protest
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Reps Applaud FCT Minister, Wike On AICL Improved Revenue, Infrastructure
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