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Ex-insurgents Complete Deradicalisation Programme in Gombe
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday graduated 22 ex-Boko Haram members after undergoing months of Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) programme in Gombe State.
The graduation ceremony of the repentant terrorists took place at Malam Sidi camp in Kwami Local Government Area of the state.
In his address, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen.
Christopher Musa, said the DRR was being executed under Operation Safe Corridor (OSC), was a very significant non-kinetic approach of the Federal Government towards resolving the menace of terrorism and insurgency.Musa said that since the programme began in 2016, no fewer than 2, 168 clients had been trained and reintegrated into the society.
The CDS said he had directed the overhauling of the OSC for improved outcomes.
He said that the overhaul include modifying the curriculum, and digitising the profiling system of the participants.
Musa, who was represented by Maj.-Gen. Muhammed Ahmed, said efforts were on to reengineer the monitoring process of graduates of the scheme, especially with regard to their conducts and activities in the society.
According to him, the successes and failures of the scheme are being evaluated constantly to
ensure that it has not derail from its original focus.
The CDS assured Nigerians that the OSC was not recycling terrorists and insurgents back to the society as being peddled by mischievous people.
He said those peddling negative narrative about the programme were not only peddling falsehood but also clearly unpatriotic.
“Others have gone to the extent of alleging that the graduates of the scheme are covertly recruited into the Armed forces of Nigeria, the Nigerian Police and other related government security agencies.
“Arising from such insinuations which are mostly perpetrated by mischief makers, are misguided patriots.
“I want to reassure our citizens with all forms of patriotism and responsibility, that the Armed forces of Nigeria under my watch will not allow such unfounded imaginations to happen,” the CDS said.
Musa appealed to hosts communities where the clients would be integrated, and the entire society, to accept, tolerate and treat them kindly.
“Consider them as worthy individuals who are victims of circumstances that need help and care so as to erase agonies of terrorism and insurgency in their minds,” he said.
The Coordinator of OPS, Brig.-Gen. Suleiman Adamu, said that the 22 clients having graduated from the programme, would be reintegrated into their communities.
Adamu said that the graduating clients arrived the camp between February and April 2023, and
had undergone various activities aimed at equipping them with acceptable cultural and religious values.
The coordinator said that the clients were also subjected to various therapies to ascertain their mental state and readiness for reintegration.
According to him, the graduates did well during the deradicalisation programme and have been certified fit for graduation and reintegration into the society as better citizens of Nigeria.
Adamu commended the CDS and all critical stakeholders for their support towards ensuring that the clients became better citizens.
On his part, Mohammed Kyari, one of the graduating clients who spoke on behalf of the others, appreciated President Bola Tinubu and all officials of OSC.
Kyari assured that he and his colleagues would turn a new leaf and become good citizens of the country.
He said that they would be loyal to constituted authority and leverage their training at the camp to impact positively on their host communities.(NAN)
NAPTIP condemns obscene pictures of minor shared by father on social media
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By Deborah Akpede
Lagos, May 12, 2024 (NAN) The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has condemned the obscene pictures of a four-year girl, shared by an Edo-based father on social media.
The father, who posted different obsene pictures of his daughter wrote: ” “My daughter will grow to love the lifestyle.
”Many social media users had called on NAPTIP and the police, seeking the arrest of the man.
NAPTIP, while reacting to the photos on Sunday on its official X handle @naptipnigeria, said it was a crime to post child sexual material.
“Thank you all for bringing this obscenity to our attention. This is Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) which is a crime.
“Relevant authorities have been alerted.
“We are working on contacting Meta to bring down the accounts while we track the offenders,” it stated.
The agency urged the public to desist from further sharing the unsanitised pictures of the child.
“You are adding to the problem by aiding the distribution of CSAM which is also a crime, ” it stated.
The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, who also responded to the post on his verified X handle @princemoye1, said the matter had been reported to the Edo Police command for investigation and necessary action.
“The command will take it up and counsel the parents rather than prosecute them, ” he said.
According to him, it is an act of indecency and exposing the young child to moral dangers.
“This kind of a thing will expose the girl to the rots in our system and moral dangers.
“Many of us don’t know the implications of what we do. We will educate them, and many alike, ” he said. (NAN)
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Edo Guber: Labour Party Unveils Campaign Council
The Labour Party (LP) in Edo on Saturday, announced its campaign council for the upcoming governorship election scheduled for Sept. 21.
The council, led by Rev. Sam Omede as Director-General and Dr Ehikioya Agboga as Deputy, will be inaugurated on May 13.
Other members of the council are Sen.
Ned Imasuen (Edo South) Reps Esosa Iyawe and Murphy Osaro Omoruyi (Oredo and Egor/Ikpoba Okha) federal constituencies respectively.Mr Kelly Ogbaloi, State Chairman of the party unveiled the members of the campaign council while addressing journalists at the party’s secretariat in Benin.
This was after a stakeholders’ meeting of the State Working Committee with senatorial, local government leaders and executives across the 18 local government areas of the state.
Ogbaloi said: ” in preparation for the upcoming election, we have meticulously selected individuals of impeccable character to lead the State Campaign Council and local government campaign committees
He also appealed to members to leverage the forthcoming new voters’ registration exercise to expand the voter’s base as well as ensure broader participation in the electoral process.
“A robust membership drive shall be launched to attract new members and reconcile with disenchanted individuals who have legitimate grievances,” he added.
The LP chairman said that Ken Omusi the party’s youth leader had been suspended from the party for anti-party activities, announcing Dan Ero from Oredo local government as his replacement
He added that the suspension on some members, excluding Ken Omusi, had been lifted.
According to him, a reconciliation committee will be set up to ensure peace among aggrieved party members ahead of the election. (NAN)
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Nigerian Emerging Leaders: Kenneth Anetor Receives Recognition Award
Kenneth Anetor, Executive Director of A New Thing International Foundation, has been honored with the prestigious Nigerian Emerging Leaders Award. His nearly decade-long journey in the non-profit sector had been marked by notable achievements and a passion for making a positive impact.
Kenneth’s extensive experience as a certified Trainer of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and as a holder of a certificate in Understanding Addiction from Harvard Medical School, had contributed to his well-respected status in the field.
He also recently completed a Diploma in Trans-Mental Health at El-Rohin University London.In his leadership roles, Kenneth served as the Ambassador for the Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics and for the Federal House of Representatives Committee on Narcotic Drugs. In addition, he had been elected as the National Treasurer of the National Almond Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NAPPMAN), with a four-year tenure.
Kenneth’s collaborations with various organizations, including the Office of the First Lady of Nigeria, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and the Nigerian Youth Parliament, demonstrated his commitment to reducing drug demand and fostering community development across Nigeria. His passion for health, education, gender rights, and youth development had been evident in all his efforts.
The award ceremony, held at the Oriental Hotel in Lekki, Lagos, had recognized the remarkable contributions of emerging leaders like Kenneth Anetor. This event celebrated those who had shaped the future of Nigeria, and Kenneth’s recognition had underscored his role in this movement toward positive change.