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Benue, Kebbi, Delta, Kaduna CPs, RRS Commander, Others Felicitate with Ogunsan on NAOSNP Man of the Year Award
Benue, Kebbi, Delta, Kaduna CPs, RRS Commander, Others Felicitate with Ogunsan on NAOSNP Award
Accolades have continued to trail the Chairman, Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, on his well deserved award as the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) Man of the Year.
Among the latest of congratulatory messages to honour the celebrated philanthropist were from distinguished Commissioners of Police from various states of the Federation including Wale Abass of Benue State, Ari Mohammed Ali of Delta State, Ahmed Kontagora of Kebbi State and Yekini Ayoku of Kaduna State. Others are CP Jonathan Towuru, who is in charge of Ports Authority, Western Command, Apapa and CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Lagos.
In their separate congratulatory messages, the senior Police officers noted that Ogunsan is well fitted for the award as a result of his unequalled humanitarian tendencies and passion to ensure that security is maintained at all levels of human existence, especially in Lagos State..
“The Award is no doubt a fitting recognition of your selfless service in the security sector. The Invaluable role you have played and will to play to play in the nation’s security space has not gone unnoticed. It is hoped that you will continue to place at the service of our fatherland, your deep wealth of knowledge and experience in your professional calling and vocation. Be assured, history and posterity will have a pride of place to record your patriotic contributions as we work collectively towards securing our people,” the Kaduna State CP, Yekini Ayoku revealed.
In his remarks, the CP Towuru of the Ports Authority Command said:
“While celebrating your achievements within the security sector and the due recognition accorded, it is expedient to remind your humble self that there is still much work to be done. The challenges are enormous as can be gleaned from the theme of this year’s conference, but not insurmountable with active collaborations of all stakeholders.
“I rejoice with you once more and also accept my congratulations on this great and noble achievements.”
Ogunsan is expected to receive his award among other awardees during NAOSNP National Security Conference billed to hold on Wednesday September 21, 2022 at the prestigious Civic Centre on Victoria Island, Lagos.
The theme of the even is Crime Prevention and Intelligence Gathering: Institutionalising Citizen Participation, Technology and Way Forward, and will be chaired by an elder statesman and former Governor of Ogun State, Otunbe Segun Osoba.
Other dignitaries expected at the meet are former Minister of External Affairs and Military Administrator of old Imo State, General Ike Nwachukwu (Retd.), Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Chief of Army Staff, General Farouk Yahaya; Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba; Commandant General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and a host of others.
A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lt Gen. Jeremiah Useni (retd), is dead.
He passed away on Thursday at the age of 82 after a protracted illness.
His death was announced in a statement issued in Jos by Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang.
He described the of the former Minister and Quarter Master General of the Nigerian Army as a tremendous loss not only to his immediate family but also to the Nigerian Armed Forces, Plateau State, and the entire nation.
Highlighting the roles played by the late army general, Governor Mutfwang noted that he left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s security and political landscape with his tireless efforts to promote peace and security, especially in Northern Nigeria and Plateau State.
The governor prayed that god grants the family, plateau state, and the nation the strength and fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss, and also asked for God’s divine presence to comfort and provide solace in the days ahead.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Kayode Opeifa as the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC).
Dr. Opeifa, a renowned transportation expert and former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, is celebrated for his transformative policies that redefined public transport and traffic management in one of Africa’s busiest cities.
During his tenure as Commissioner, Dr. Opeifa introduced reforms that significantly eased traffic congestion, improved public transportation systems, and laid a solid foundation for Lagos State’s rapid urban growth.
His expertise extended to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where he served as Transport Secretary, implementing forward-thinking policies that enhanced mobility in the nation’s capital.
In his new role, Dr. Opeifa is expected to spearhead the modernization of Nigeria’s railway network, a critical infrastructure component for the nation’s economic advancement.
Industry stakeholders have expressed optimism about his appointment, highlighting his extensive experience in transportation planning and infrastructure development as assets for implementing sustainable solutions.
“This is a timely and commendable appointment,” noted one transportation expert. “Dr. Opeifa’s deep understanding of Nigeria’s transportation challenges makes him the ideal candidate to drive meaningful reforms in the railway sector.”
The Tinubu administration’s decision underscores its commitment to appointing competent professionals to execute its Renewed Hope agenda. With Dr. Opeifa at the helm, there is growing anticipation that the NRC will achieve improved connectivity, efficiency, and broader contributions to national development.
News of the early departure of Mr Ahmad Farroukh from the telecom giant Globacom suggests that he has been eased out in a shakeup by the management, according to an investigation.
“Ahmad Farroukh failed to meet up to expectations within his probationary period and he was politely asked to resign…” said an impeccable source.
“Despite the shake-up, Globacom’s commitment to innovation and expansion continues, reinforcing its competitive edge in a rapidly evolving telecom landscape..” the source further told us.
A former CEO of MTN Nigeria from 2006 to 2010, Farroukh joined Glo in October last year.
