Politics
Security Challenge: PDP Chieftain Tasks FG On Use Of Technology
Alhaji Lawal Usman, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has charged the Federal Government to adopt technology and innovations in tackling security challenges in the country for better results.
Usman, popularly called ‘Mr LA’, said this when he spoke with newsmen in Zaria on Sunday.
He acknowledged that the security agencies were trying their best in tackling the challenge.
“The armed forces are trying their best in securing the country and protecting Nigerians against attacks by bandits and terrorists.
“But somehow government needs to change its tactics, with current innovations in the world, the use of technology is crucial in addressing the country’s security challenge.
“We have the technology now that can monitor everywhere, satellites that can pinpoint locations of criminals and drones can be sent to deal with them.
“I think the government must explore the use of these technologies like drones and satellite to tackle this problem once and for all, you will be able to monitor bandits you don’t need to deploy soldiers in these places,” Usman said.
He also advised the federal government to overhaul its security architecture for better results.
Usman said that the government must act fast to address the problem so that the country can move on towards development.
“What Nigerians need now is to feel secured in their country because we can’t move forward without security, I appeal to government to act quickly towards ending the problem, ” he said.
Dauda Lawal swears in five permanent secretaries in Zamfara, urging them to follow public service rules, financial regulations and relevant laws
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has sworn in five new permanent secretaries, urging them to comply with Public Service Rules, financial regulations and other relevant laws in the discharge of their duties.
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The swearing-in ceremony took place on Thursday at the Grand Chamber of the Government House in Gusau, the state capital.
The newly appointed permanent secretaries are Ahmad S. Zamfara, Nasiru Halilu Anka, Mu’azu Jibril Guraguri, Adamu Abdullahi Kanoma and Sani Muhammad Shinkafi.
The Chief Judge of Zamfara State, Justice Kulu Aliyu, administered the oath of office to the appointees, who pledged allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in accordance with the Constitution and the law.
Speaking at the ceremony, Lawal congratulated the new permanent secretaries, describing their appointments as recognition of their experience, abilities and readiness to take on greater responsibilities.
He said their roles extended beyond personal career advancement, noting that their decisions and conduct would influence government performance and the welfare of residents.
“The Permanent Secretary is central to Government, providing administrative leadership, institutional continuity, and policy advice while implementing approved programs,” the governor said.
He added that permanent secretaries were responsible for maintaining discipline, coordinating their establishments and ensuring that public resources were used for their intended purposes.
Lawal said his administration remained committed to strengthening government institutions and improving public administration to support Zamfara’s development priorities.
He noted that the civil service played a critical role in translating government decisions into practical results, particularly in the delivery of essential services.
The governor urged the new appointees to align their work with his administration’s priorities through proper planning, realistic implementation strategies, effective supervision and continuous assessment of results.
He also called on them to maintain constructive and professional relationships with commissioners and other political officeholders.
According to Lawal, political leaders are responsible for setting policy, while career civil servants provide the institutional knowledge, technical advice and administrative capacity needed to implement it.
He stressed that mutual respect and cooperation between political officeholders and career civil servants were essential to effective governance.
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The governor urged the permanent secretaries to uphold discipline and professionalism while ensuring that their departments supported the administration’s development agenda and served the needs of the people of Zamfara.
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