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Group task FG on police welfare
An advocacy group concerned about having a better Nigerian Police force, has implore the Federal Government to urgently address various factors militating against efficient policing in the country.
The group, ‘Advocacy for Better Welfare of Nigeria Police’ while making the plea at a world press conference in Lagos stated that poor condition of service and dehumanizing renumeration and deliberate oppressive tendencies has reduce the police productivity.
The group harps on the need for transparency and accountability in the allotment of the nation’s police budget to appropriate formations of the agency.
Barrister Solomon Bankole, the President of the group, while delivering a jointly issued text of the conference hinted that the group not minding the stance of the brutality meted on human rights advocators by the Nigerian Police, choose to deal with the causative factors which culminated in their cited none civil conduct.
According to them, for Nigerians to have a better society, there is a need for better police stressing that policing is a special duty hence the need to advocate and campaign for better welfare package for police officers.
The group said: “Our findings revealed that the yearly budgetary allocation expected to take care of the welfare of officers and rank/files of the Nigeria Police Force are not being disbursed for its purposes.
“Poor remuneration, lack of kits and other equipment designed to make the work efficient are lacking, in spite of the huge budgetary allocation from the Federal Government.
“Hence, the necessity of the formations (Police) to source for support which has to a large extend compulsorily redesigned operations of the Police Force thereby, constituting threats to human rights, confrontation with members of the public they ought to serve.
“This situation has brought about hatred, police public hostility and loss of confidence in the police by the people and a disrepute to Nigeria police force image.
“All these are reflective of the inadequacies of budgetary allocation on one hand, and accountable, transparent expenses and disbursement of the allocation to appropriate quarters among others.”
Barrister Adeola Ilori, the group’s General Secretary, equally advocated for proper and structural discipline for all officers to serve with integrity.
“We need not to force them to do their job,considering their brutality towards us, so we are critically looking at advocating for their welfare and better condition of service.
“We have good officers among them who have distinct themselves at international level for efficiency, we are doing this to ensure they give their best.” Adeola said.
The Vice President of the group Comrade Auta Ogudare Bukola, noted that most misconducts of police would be reduced if police officers were comfortable with welfare packages, adding that the group would continue to protect, promote and sustain rule of law and human rights by the police.
She noted that some officers had constituted serious threat to rule of law, human rights and performed below standards, but highlighted the challenges of necessary provisions, welfare and other benefits.
The group said that one of the techniques to attain its dream police in Nigeria was regular monitoring, evaluation and reporting as event unfolds on the budgetary allocation and welfare of police officers.
The group demanded amongst other basic needs an: “Immediate update and upward review of the monthly salary of all officers, rank and file with a minimum of N100,000 for the officer at the lowest rung of the ladder; a position of constabulary.
“Provision and regular delivery of police kits such as uniforms, boots, bullet proof vest and equipment covers under capital expenses as budgeted for. Quarterly and regular publishing of the disbursement of budgetary allocation of the force to various formations including capital, overhead and personnel cost in the national dailies.
“Provision of housing or accommodation for transferred officers from one state to another state as a duty post as well as regular review of the officers’ record and promotion without sentiments at the stipulated time in line, promulgation of a Police Trust Fund Act, a legal framework that will outline the arrangement for the funding of the Nigeria Police.
The group however, commended the Federal Government for the rearrangement of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police.
Digital solutions provider, Globacom, has congratulated Christians in Nigeria on this year’s Easter celebration, and urged them to emulate the noble qualities of Jesus Christ.
The company, in a goodwill message to the Christian faithful in the country, lauded their perseverance through the Lenten period which preceded Easter. It enjoined them to always promote the ideals of selflessness, love and peace among all as a way of demonstrating the virtues of the exemplary life of Jesus Christ.
“Peace, love and sacrifice are the central message of Easter. Christ offered himself in atonement for the sins of the world and he lived a life which made Him an eternal symbol of peace and goodwill for mankind”, Globacom added.
The company enjoined all Nigerians to share in the lessons of promoting selflessness, a necessary ingredient in the growth and development of every society. It also enjoined all Nigerians to join hands to make Nigeria a better place for all.
Easter is celebrated yearly at the end of the Lenten season of fasting and prayer considered as a ritual of purification for the Christian faithful. It also precedes the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ on Good Friday and His eventual resurrection on Easter Sunday.
The company assured its customers of seamless voice, data and Short Messaging Service (SMS) during and after the Easter celebrations, while urging them to avail themselves of the various data and voice offerings on the network.
The Guild of Private Broadcast Managers has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) as it celebrates its 70th Anniversary.
In a congratulatory message signed by the Guild’s National President, Ambassador Patrick Uzoyi-Peters, JP MNGRM, the guild described the milestone as a testament to the NUJ’s unwavering commitment to upholding press freedom, journalistic integrity, and the advancement of democracy in Nigeria.
“For seven decades, the NUJ has played a pivotal role in shaping the media landscape, advocating for the rights and welfare of journalists, and ensuring that the voice of the people remains strong and unyielding. Your resilience, professionalism, and dedication to ethical journalism have been instrumental in fostering transparency, accountability, and national development”.
Celebrating this historic achievement, the Guild’s President, Uzoyi-Peters recognized the sacrifices and contributions of journalists across the nation who work tirelessly to inform, educate, and empower society.
The Guild reiterated it commitment towards collaborating with the NUJ in promoting responsible journalism and strengthening the media industry for the greater good.
While wishing the NUJ continued success, growth, and greater impact in the years ahead, President Uzoyi-Peters prayed that the anniversary serve as a renewed call to uphold the principles of truth, fairness, and press freedom in our collective pursuit of a more informed and just society.
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Family Marks one-year Memorial of Late APC Chieftain, Ojougboh with Charity Outreach
By Ikenna Oluka
The family of the late chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, led by his wife, Mrs. Bose Ojougboh, marked his one-year memorial anniversary with a series of charitable initiatives aimed at honoring his legacy of philanthropy and service to society.
The memorial activities included the donation of school books and bags to pupils of Erigbe Primary School, in Agbor within the Ika South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State, where Dr. Ojougboh had received his early education.
The outreach also included extension of financial assistance to patients at Central Hospital, Agbor, and the provision of toiletries, cash, and food items to children at the Salve Regina Children’s Home, Agbor.
The outreach was carried out under the ‘Dr. Cairo Ojougboh Foundation’, a family-led initiative established to immortalise him and continue his lifelong commitment to education, healthcare, and social welfare.
Speaking during the event which took place recently, Mrs. Ojougboh reaffirmed the family’s dedication to sustaining the ideals of the late APC chieftain, describing him as a man who strongly believed in education and giving back to society.
“We are here to celebrate the life of my husband, Late Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, who passed on a year ago. In his honour, we decided to give back to society. He was a man who valued education and was always willing to help others. It is only fitting that we continue his legacy through acts of generosity,” she stated.
Honouring his passion for education
The first visit was to Erigbe Primary School, where Dr. Ojougboh had received his early education. The Foundation distributed school bags, writing materials, and food packs to the pupils. The family encouraged the pupils to take their education seriously and strive to become responsible citizens.
Supporting patients at Central Hospital, Agbor
At Central Hospital, Agbor, Mrs. Ojougboh and her entourage moved through the medical wards, offering financial support to patients to assist with their treatment costs. The hospital staff and beneficiaries responded with prayers and words of gratitude for the kind gesture.
Reaching out to orphaned children
The outreach team also visited Salve Regina Children’s Home in Agbor where they donated cash, food items, and toiletries to the children.
The Matron of the home expressed her deep appreciation to the Ojougboh family, commending their commitment to sustaining the late politician’s legacy of compassion and social impact.
Dr. Cairo Ojougboh’s enduring legacy
Reflecting on her late husband’s contributions to society, Mrs. Ojougboh emphasised that his legacy of generosity and service to humanity would not be forgotten.
“Dr. Cairo was a selfless man who touched many lives. His contributions to the Nigerian political landscape, his mark in Agbor Kingdom, Delta State, and the country at large, will always be remembered. He may be gone, but his impact will continue to be felt for generations,” she said.
The Dr. Cairo Ojougboh Foundation has pledged to continue supporting education, healthcare, and social welfare initiatives in his memory, ensuring that his vision for a better society lives on.
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