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Osun APC Wants State CP Investigated, Removed over Attack on Aregbesola
The Osun State Chapter of All Progressives Congress has urged the Inspector General of Police to investigate and redeploy the state Police Commissioner, Mr Wale Olokode for alleged compromise and partisanship on the recent attack on the Minister for Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.
The party made the demand in a protest letter on Wednesday signed by the state chairman of the party, Hon.
They accused Olokode of compromise, bias and unprofessional conducts in his handling of the internal crisis of the party in the state.
The Aregbesola faction of the party called on President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the IGP to investigate the attack on the Minister of Internal Affairs and remove the Commissioner of police.
The party members said they found it absurd that the CP could refer to the minister as a criminal.
“We consider this as a shame that is inimical to the country’s security system and therefore call on the President, Muhammadu Buhari, to order investigation into the attack on the Minister of Interior and direct the Inspector General of Police the Commissioner of Police, Wale Olokode, out of Osun so that genuine peace can reign again.
“We found your Command’s position on the attack on the Minister for Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola contained in the press release of February 15, 2022 absurd, disturbing and unbelievable.
“As bonafide citizens of Nigeria and the socio-political environment called the State of Osun, we put on record once more that you are incapable of living up to the billings of your core duty as a protector of lives and property of all citizens.
“It is sad that your Command has taken its bias tendencies to the highest level of calling the Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria a criminal.
“It is heart wrenching that your Command has caved in totally to lucre-based influence of Governor Gboyega Oyetola and shown unbridled loyalty to him by castigating the minister by the content of your press release.
“It is a sad tale that your Command, without any of your men in the Minister’s convoy, as it pleases your master at Okefia Government House, concluded that “Minister brought in hoodlums to disturb the peace of the state.
“It is most sour that in your bid to play his master’s voice, your Command alleged criminality against the Minister who served as Governor for two terms of eight years in this state and without much criminal incidents as it is rampant now.
“It will be interesting for you to let the world know how much of investigation you carried out before you arrived at your conclusion in the press release. It is certain that your Command’s position is a statement written for you from Governor Oyetola’s Okefia Government House and not a proceed of any investigation.
“The malaise of serving the purpose of only Governor Oyetola and his men, CP Wale Olokode has blinded your Command from going after criminals who has invaded the Osun landscape big time since you assume duty as the Commissioner of Police in the State.
“That is why there are so many cases of unresolved kidnapping, murder (especially that of OAU MBA student, Timothy Adegoke that has to be taken out of your Command because it was obvious you have been compromised), ritual cases, cult war e.t.c.
“It is not surprising that your command has never deemed it fit to brief us and the general people of the state on the attack on Oranmiyan House till now. May we ask why you have also refused to be giving us policemen whenever we have programme, the last of which was the Iwo rally yesterday.
“Dear CP, may we note that it is clear you have not applied your mind to the policing job as would be expected and you have rather opted for the juicy political cases that have Governor Gboyega Oyetola government interest and for which we know you are well serviced.
“We note with serious concern that your biased nature and lack of professional etiquette may run Osun into crisis if it’s not quickly curtailed. We have had cause to call on you to step down by asking for you redeployment because the people of Osun no longer have confidence in you by virtue of your lack of correct disposition towards your job.
“It is certain that you have been compromised by Governor Oyetola by challenging a sister security organisation who had dared to be professional in an attack on a minister of the republic, and your command later provided guide and cover for orchestrated protesters to the organisation’s headquarters,” Salinsile said.
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The Kogi state government has promised to reposition its basic education system as part of its desire to enhance effective learning and providing solid foundation for Children’s education.The state’s Commissioner for Education, Wemi Jones gave the assurance during the 2025 matriculation ceremony of new students at the Kogi State study Centre of the National Teachers Institute (NTI) in Lokoja.
The Commissioner also restated government’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at providing quality education at all levels of learning. Jones emphasised the importance of teacher training, noting that the future of children lies in the hands of teachers.Represented by the ministry’s Acting Permanent Secretary, Omolayo Berikisu Onozare, Jones appealed to the matriculating students to remain committed to their academics.He highlighted Gov. Ahmed Ododo’s significant budgetary allocation to the education sector, stressing that the training of teachers cannot be compromised under any guise.The Director General and Chief Executive of NTI, Professor Sadiya Daura, said the institute’s programmes were designed to equip students with necessary skills for national growth and development.Represented by the Kogi State Coordinator of NTI, Alh Tijani Yusuf, Daura warned students against indiscipline, emphasising the institute’s zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct.She urged them to strive for impact in their lifetime after training.On his part, the Director News and Publications, Kogi State Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr Samuel Atuluku, expressed concern about the “get rich quick syndrome” among young people.Atuluku appealed to parents to ensure proper discipline of their children and wards to change the narrative and secure a greater future for them.The highlight of the ceremony was the administration of the matriculation oath to new students enrolled in NCE, Bachelor Degree, and Postgraduate Degree programs in Education.The event marked a significant milestone for the students, who are expected to benefit from the institute’s programs designed to equip them with necessary skills for national growth and development.
By Ene Asuquo, Calabar
The Cross River State Government and the Nigerian Communication Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) through collaboration is training about 200 youths drawn across the 18 local government areas of the StateIn his remarks at the training workshop in ASUU building, University of Calabar, the Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu who was represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Science, technology and Innovation Dr.
Justin Beshel, emphasized that the training of these youths on VSAT technology will advance technological development and create employment for the 200 youthsHe stressed that Cross River is shifting from being the civil service State to a digitally incline State, taking advantage in the demands in the global Space of technology, stating that the 200 youths were drawn from the 18 local government areas of the state through online registrationAccording to Beshel, “These youths are meant to be trained on Very Small Aperture Terminal(VSAT) and also in space technology”. He stressed further that there is a high demand of labour in this sector and the state is trying to catch- in to create the man power that is needed internationally, maintaining that partnering with NIGCOMSAT, “the youths are brought to be empowered through innovation in satellite technologyIn her opening address, the Managing Director, NIGCOMSAT, Jane Egerton- Idehen who spoke in the event through the programme Coordinator, Maureen Neekwe said the program in cross river is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at equipping young minds with cutting – edge knowledge in satellite technology and digital communicationShe emphasized that the program is designed to foster innovation, enhance technical skills, while creating opportunities for youths in the ever- evolving space – tech industryNeekwe maintained that participants in the workshop will gain practical experience in setting up and configuring VSAT systems.
From Mike Tayese, Yenagoa
Bayelsa State Governor, Sen. Douye Diri has charged chairmen of the eight local government areas in the state to key into his administration’s effort to boost agriculture, ensure food security and job creation.Diri said his administration was committed to boosting food production through large scale farming across communities in the state.
The Governor, who identified agriculture as a major pillar of his administration’s agenda, also spoke of the need to explore the state’s potential in the sector and enhance its value chain for job and wealth creation thereby diversifying the state’s economy. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, quoted the governor as giving the charge on Monday during a meeting with the council chairmen in Government House, Yenagoa.He tasked the chairmen to work closely with relevant ministries such as Agriculture and Natural Resources, Marine and Blue Economy, Lands and Survey and that of Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs to establish demonstration farms under the supervision of his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.The Bayelsa governor particularly charged the heads of the third tier of government to identity crops that they had comparative advantage as well as go into vegetables, fruits, aquaculture and poultry production.He equally directed the council chairmen to establish personal farms while supporting local farmers by serving as off-takers of their produce to enhance food production.He emphasised the need to revive existing farms as well as acquire large expanse of land towards actualising the government’s vision and make lasting impact in the sector.”Now we are working with the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and they are establishing Fish Terminals, beginning with Bayelsa State. We want to see how far that will go.”So, we are looking at how from one fish terminal, all our local governments will also have fish terminals as we project into the future.”I already directed all chairmen to own farms and maybe fish farms. Like I said, fishing is compulsory for all of you in all our local government areas.”I want to see government officials involved in farming so that you are giving what you already have. The next time I will meet with you, I want to hear about the farms that you own,” he said.In separate remarks, the council chairmen, Tariye Leilei (Kolokuma/Opokuma), Jeremiah Golden (Ogbia), Alice Tangi (Sagbama), Bulodiseyi Ndiwari (Yenagoa), Target Segibo (Southern Ijaw) and Isaac Onniye (Ekeremor) assured that they would establish demonstration farms and implement government’s vision.They also spoke about their plans, the challenges and what they were doing individually and as chairmen to revive and boost food production in their areas.The chairmen lauded the governor’s vision for agriculture and food security in the state.
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