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Abdullahi Sule, the governor of Nasarawa State, has demanded that special courts be set up in the state to handle corruption cases.

At the Combined Passout Parade of 404 Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) cadets held at the Nigeria Police Mobile Force Training College in Ende Hills, Akwanga Local Government Area, Governor Sule made the call on Friday.

He praised the EFCC’s rigorous training and accomplishments in the anti-corruption fight, which resulted in more than 4, 000 convictions last year.

He expressed concern, however, that delays in the justice system were putting off the work’s potential.

Governor Sule argued that cases frequently took too long, putting the EFCC in jeopardy and putting people facing corruption charges at risk of escaping justice.

He emphasized that the establishment of a special court would expedite the hearing and determination of corruption cases, which is particularly relevant given the country’s ongoing constitutional review process.

According to him, the National Assembly has a chance to consider and pass significant reforms to strengthen national institutions as a result of the ongoing review.

“I urge the members of the National Assembly to think about setting up a special court to investigate corruption cases in the nation. Once we accomplish that, we can have a happy country.

We are aware that some of us who have lived abroad have perceived us as if we are not serious. The world will start to take us seriously once we have been found guilty in managing these kinds of cases, he said.

Governor Sule expressed confidence that a serious and effective judiciary will significantly improve Nigeria’s standing on the global stage and demonstrate that it is committed to combating corruption.

It’s difficult to combat crime in Nigeria, particularly corruption. The EFCC alone managed to indict over 4000 people last year. In Nigeria, the commission is currently handling about 18, 000 corruption cases.

They also have thousands of ongoing investigations that have not yet been filed in court. He claimed that there are “many thousand petitions being submitted to the commission that are not yet being processed.”

He thanked the 110 detective inspectors and 294 detective superintendents for their perseverance and successful training.

According to him, Nigeria’s prospects are brighter with the new cadets’ displays of discipline and excellence during the graduation ceremony.

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He also praised Ola Olukoyede, the EFCC’s chairman, for his commitment to integrity, and urged the National Assembly to take this additional step to advance the fight against corruption.

“I also want to commend the EFCC’s chairman and management for their commitment to Nigerian values. In fact, our president has a faith in Nigeria, which is the inspiration behind the change of the national anthem. so that every Nigerian can enjoy pride in their country and receive equal opportunities.

“It’s not simple to fight crime in Nigeria, especially corruption,” said one journalist. The EFCC alone managed to indict over 4000 people last year. managing about 18 000 corruption cases in Nigeria.

They also have thousands of ongoing investigations that have not yet been filed in court. There are several thousand petitions that need to be submitted to the commission. Please prepare yourself for this assignment for the benefit of Nigeria before proceeding.

Ola Olukoyede, the executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), earlier in his remarks, alleged that new cadets must be disciplined and upholding the principles of integrity in the course of their responsibilities as EFCC officers.

Ogun State Command, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding crucial national assets and infrastructure across the state and nation. It also emphasizes the need for collaboration between other sister security organizations, residents, and communities to accomplish the objectives of securing crucial installations.

The main point of a one-day stakeholders’ meeting, which was held in Abeokuta, the state capital, was the theme “Protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure through Effective Cooperation, Collaboration, and Coordination.”

Top government figures, traditional rulers, security organizations, community development organizations, youth representatives, and other parties took part in the forum.

Remilekun Omalade-Ekundayo, the Ogun State Commandant of NSCDC, made the point that national assets like transportation systems, telecommunication networks, electricity, railroad tracks, airports, forests, transformers, and streetlights must be jointly protected.

She warned that government growth is seriously threatened by deliberate government destruction, whether it be for financial or political reasons.

“Everything the government constructs costs a lot.” We all rely on these facilities, so destroying them is like destroying ourselves, according to Ekundayo, who noted that asset protection should not be seen as the only responsibility of security agencies.

The Commandant urged people to use whistleblowing, community vigilance, and sharing intelligence as effective sabotage strategies.

Senior Special Assistant on Inter-Ethnic Affairs, representing the Ogun state government. The value of community involvement was raised by Hadi Sani.

He urged communities, traditional rulers, youths, and Community Development Associations (CDAs) to collaborate with government and security organizations because security challenges call for more than a kinetic approach.

You should be your neighborhood’s and neighborhood’s principal security guard. Before the government takes it up, he said, “If you see something, say something, then turn the transformer in your area on its head.”

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The call for synergy, grassroots vigilance, and shared ownership of national assets was also echoed by representatives of the Police, Army, DSS, Federal Fire Service, Customs, FRSC, Amotekun, TRACE, So-Safe Corps, Vigilante Group, Amotekun Corps, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Royal Fathers, Community Leaders, and private sector groups.

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) recognized the Ogun State Commandant for her outstanding work in preserving crucial national assets and infrastructure, including successful arrests and prosecutions throughout the state.

General Christopher Musa, the head of the National Defense Staff, has assured Nigerians of the military’s unwavering support for ending banditry in the Northwest.

General Musa made this known to the Kebbi State Commissioner of Information and Culture during a friendly visit.

He stressed the value of working with the media when addressing security issues in a speech delivered by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defense Information.

He stated that the military wants to strengthen its cooperation with the media regarding security issues.

Brigadier General Gusau expressed concern over reports that some communities allegedly support bandits by providing them with food and motorcycles while others are being protected by security forces.

He demanded that community leaders and youth share reliable information with security agencies, particularly those in the North West, to help put an end to insecurity.

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The Director of Defense Information urged the general public to support the military’s efforts to advance national security.

Everyone has a role to play in promoting peace and stability, he said.

Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed, the state’s commissioner of information and culture, advised the military to work harder to educate traditional rulers about the dangers of keeping criminals at bay in all of its communities.

He reaffirmed the Kebbi State Government’s ongoing support for security organizations, noting that the state is still one of the Northwest’s most severely affected by insecurity.

The Gates Foundation and Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, have signed the state’s Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF). &nbsp,

The UN General Assembly’s 80th session in New York marked the signing of the framework.

The Gates Foundation’s strategic partnership aims to advance primary healthcare, boost maternal and child health, promote sustainable agriculture, boost productivity, and promote market access.

In order to ensure a transparent budgeting process, the framework will also strengthen data systems to support decision-making, monitoring, and evaluation.

Additionally, it will improve financial and digital inclusion, with a particular emphasis on women’s resilience.

Governor Sani described the Gates Foundation’s Mutual Accountability Framework as a crucial step in Kaduna State’s development journey at &nbsp, noting that the framework will improve Kaduna State’s food security, health outcomes, and economic inclusion.

Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers State, has approved the Rivers State Pensions Board’s immediate dissolution.

The Office of the Accountant General of Rivers State will now be in charge of the board’s functions, according to the governor’s statement released on Friday by Dr. (Mrs.) Inyingi Brown, the head of service.

The statement further directed the director of administration in the pensions office to turn over all of the board’s assets and properties to the director of administration.

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The governor will soon form a new board to manage pension issues in the state, according to the statement.