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Green Assembly Initiative Holds National Security Summit
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As part of efforts to find a lasting solution to the security challenges in the country, The Green Assembly Initiative in collaboration with Nigeria Youths Organisations is organising the National Security Summit 2024 in Abuja on Thursday, February 29.
The Convener/Chairman, Organizing Committee of the event, Comrade Duke Alamboye, said in a statement that summit has as its theme: “Curbing insecurity in Nigeria achieving a robust and sustainable economy for a new Nigeria and youths inclusivity in nation-building.”
According to him, “summit will discuss topics such as:
The strategic mandate for security in Nigeria; New strategies delivering on the mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; New perspectives in security management: strategic youth mobilisation; Achieving a robust and sustainable economy for a New Nigeria and managing the bulge for youth employment and security guarantees; Redefining the industrial landscape to accelerate economic growth; Youths inclusivity in nation- building; Youths as instruments of economic development and wealth Creation and the agenda for security assurance.”
Alamboye disclosed that they are advocating youth inclusion in fighting insecurity, noting: “We are proposing 774,000 youth volunteers to support the military. 1,000 youth from each local government area (LGA). He further stated that federal government should concentrate on the development of LGA as it affects the local citizens,” he added.
The convener said the summit, which will hold at the NAF Centre, Abuja, will have as guest speakers: the Group President, Espera Global Corporation, Dr. Glen Soibi Prince-Abbi; Director- General, Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Maj.Gen. G.A Wahab (rtd);Managing Director, Beacon Security & Intelligence Limited, Dr. Kabir Adamu.
On the other hand, expected as panelists are: Chairman/CEO, Apex Safety & Security Consultants Limited, Mike Ejiofor; Interim Coordinator, Peace in South East Project(PISE-P), Abuja, Ogbonna Ukuku; Chairman, Nigeria Women’s League, Nkechi Nneka Obi and Senior Consultant/CEO, Pace Global network Limited, Comrade Chidi Chidebe.
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Tinubu Fires Top Appointee Over Alleged N1.4 Billion Embezzlement
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President Bola Tinubu has sacked Sani Auwalu Balarabe from his position as HoD, Chief of the Intercountry Centre for Oral Health for Africa, ICOH, over an alleged embezzlement of N1.4 billion during his tenure.
As far as one could gather from the People’s Gazette, the appointment of Balarabe was terminated on the 18th of July, following a spate of petitions that related to financial misconduct and investigations. The president appointed one Taiwo Olaniyi to replace him.
In January, several petitions were sent to the House of Assembly, EFCC, Ministry of Health, and other government agencies to investigate activities of Balarabe at ICOH. The petitions leveled accusations against Balarabe, saying that he had not conducted any research despite the institute receiving huge budgetary allocations, which is its core mandate.
One of the petitions dated January 16 had this: “Despite all these budgetary allocations, the centre has not produced a single oral health research project, which is its core mandate and the reason for its establishment.
It further brought to the fore that projects initiated under Balarabe’s administration, such as the construction of a remodeled dental clinic and administration block and the procurement of project vehicles, costing over N700 million, were never completed.
The petitions also accused him of backdating the appointment letters for new staff and paying them arrears of their salary, with such money to be returned to a particular account. These funds are said to have been applied toward some expenses at ICOH.
The sacking of Balarabe clearly typified President Tinubu’s commitment to corruption fighting and making those in charge of public institutions accountable.
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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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