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Aregbesola Tasks NSCDC To Be More Committed To Security
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has charged men and officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), to show more commitment to the internal security of the nation by living up to expectation.
The Minister gave the charge in Abuja on Thursday, 8 September, 2022, at the commissioning of 96 newly acquired operational and logistics vehicles by the NSCDC.
Aregbesola said the fact that government has continued to revolve strategies to address the many challenges of insecurity in the nation, is enough to put all security agencies on their toes to defend the nation from all forms of internal security threats, noting that no excuse would be entertained should they fail to live to their expectations.
He said: “The federal ministry of interior plays an important role in managing the nation’s internal security.
“We do this in policy formulation generally, and in the supervision or superintendence of the four paramilitary agencies with us and these agencies are the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, and the Federal Fire Service, FFS.
“These agencies are in the forefront of the business of protecting lives and property and putting an end to insecurity in the country by playing a complimentary role with other security agencies like the Nigeria police.”
The Minister noted that: “With vehicular support and equipment as well as other supports given to the Corps, there is no excuse for failure than to deliver on its mandate.”
He reiterated that the inauguration of the vehicles was another leap in promoting NSCDC for better performance in tandem with President Buhari policy who is totally intolerant to anything that threatens the security of the nation.
He further explained that the support is to enable personnel of the Corps mobilise and arrive timely at scenes of crimes or events for improved service delivery.
The Minister who described the Corps as a Nigerian creation, warned personnel against being brutal but rather encouraged them to uphold civility and to engage the populace pursuant to its mandate of protecting Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, Anti-vandalisation, regulation of private guards companies, crisis and disaster management and Agro rangers etc.
He commended the leadership of NSCDC under Dr Audi which he described as focused and visionary which has resulted in significant milestones in the last one year through the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, regulation of Private Guard Companies and Anti-vandalisation etc.
On his part, Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Audi, assured that the supports received will serve as catalyst in boosting activities of the Corps and promised to utilise them effectively and efficiently to serve the purposes for which they acquired.
The CG recalled that the Nigeria Security and Civil DefenceCorps (NSCDC) has destroyed 71 illegal refineries, and arrested about 501 suspected pipeline vandals and oil thieves and secured 59 convictions in the last eight months.
Audi who also promised to continue to work in synergy with sister security agencies noting that the specialised operational vehicles would be used to combat potential threats to national security, resulting from felonious acts.
He identified such acts as crude oil theft, illegal bunkering, smuggling, pipeline vandalism and other crimes within the coastal and offshore areas.
Audi expressed appreciation to other sister security agencies and stakeholders for their continuous collaboration and cooperations.
He revealed that the inaugurated vehicles would be deployed to state commands, headquarters and other designated specialised duties, warning that any personnel found to connive or compromise national security would face the law court of ethics and the corps’ Standard Operational Procedure for appropriate sanctions.
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Folake Soetan, Shettima, Okewale, others to Speak as WHATrybe annual confab holds Sunday
Dr. Kole A. Shettima, author and Director, The MacArthur Foundation, Africa Office and Folake Soetan, the CEO, Ikeja Electric PLC will lead high-powered speakers at the Women High Achievers Trybe (WHATrybe) 2024 annual conference to be held Sunday 10 March at 4:00pm.
The upcoming free one-day virtual event themed “Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges,” is in commemoration of International Women’s Day.
WHATrybe is a Nigerian non-profit community dedicated to inspiring and empowering women to attain leadership roles in business and management services.
Speaking on the forthcoming virtual gathering, Kiki Okewale, the host and Convener, WHATrybe Community said this year’s conference asides giving women a new reorientation of being a woman with value, it also aims to celebrate the achievements of women while also advocating for gender inclusion and empowerment.
“With a strong emphasis on breaking barriers and fostering connections, this year’s event seeks to inspire women to overcome obstacles and build bridges towards a more inclusive and equitable society. We are coming together to celebrate the achievements of women, break down barriers, and build bridges towards a more inclusive and empowered future,” Okewale stated.
She added that to achieve this, a lineup of distinguished speakers who are leaders and experts in their respective fields have been lined up to share their insights and experiences during the conference.
Other speakers include Dr. Tewa Onasanya, founder,Exquisite Magazine; Josephine Osomwonken Omoniyi, Clinical Psychologist and Entrepreneur; Mabel Adeteye, Head of Brands & Marketing, Wema Bank; Karika Yonreme, Corporate Strategist; and Etemore Glover, Seasoned Development Expert.
The event will be hosted by the dynamic podcaster and coach, The Energetic EJ.
Registration is open now while interested attendees can reserve a spot at the conference by visiting: https://bit.ly/Whatrybe2024 and stay tuned for further updates on WHATrybe social media pages @whatrybe. They can also visit Bit.ly/WHATcommunity to be a member of the community.
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EDE Prize for Language: An Indigenous Language Spelling Bee to Promote Indigenous Literacy and Education
The EDE Prize for Language is pleased to announce the launch of our inaugural Spelling Bee, which will encourage literacy and academic excellence among students in Lagos and Ogun states. This first-of-its-kind spelling bee aims to celebrate and preserve the Yoruba language, fostering a stronger sense of cultural heritage and linguistic diversity.
The EDE Prize is proud to lead this groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with Teammasters, a reputable organization that organizes nationwide spelling bees. We hope to empower young people by giving them a platform to demonstrate their language skills and celebrate the diversity of indigenous cultures.
“The EDE Prize for Language represents our commitment to promoting indigenous literacy and preserving cultural heritage,” said Bobo Omotayo, the prize’s creator. “Through our partnership with Teammasters, the Prize’s goal for this event is to inspire the next generation to be proud of their language and culture.
For the first edition, students from Lagos and Ogun states are eligible to compete for the Prize. We invite schools from both states to participate in this culturally rich educational experience. Participation in the spelling bee is free, and schools can register their students by going to www.edeprize.com.
“The EDE Prize for Language is not just a competition; it’s a celebration of Indigenous languages and traditions,” said Rotimi Eyitayo, Teammasters National Spelling Bee’s founder.
The EDE Prize for Language will feature several rounds of competition, culminating in a grand finale in which finalists will compete for prestigious awards and recognition. The competition is divided into two categories: (i) Lower Category for children aged 8 to 11, and (ii) Higher Category for students aged 13 to 17.
Schools interested in taking part in this inaugural edition can register their students for free at www.edeprize.com. Registration will open on Monday, March 4, 2024, and close on Friday, March 29, 2024.
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