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CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi: Sure, Steady Steps to Greater Heights – NAOSNP
“The redeployment of accomplished spokesman, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi (mnipr) who bestride the Lagos State Police Command for a desirable period of time, came to many as a surprise. But to a great many others, especially to many of us at the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), it was a desired reward for hard-work, having redefined the act of public relations, simplified policing and re-engineered police/community relationship.”
These were words contained in a press statement, signed and released by NAOSNP’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Eric Elezuo on the redeployment of the able cop to Force headquarters, Abuja approved by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, after an accomplished stewardship with the Lagos Command.
The statement also quoted the National President of the Association, Mr Samson Oki, as saying that the footprints of Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who gave his all to ensure a crime free and secure Lagos, will remain indelible in the minds of not only his associates, but the well meaning population of Lagos State.
“Adejobi’s accomplishments can only stand on high pedestal and rub shoulders with some of the best the Force has produced in recent times. His gentle mien and never-say-never attitude will be really missed by the teeming citizenry of the metropolis,” Oki said.
The statement further quoted the president as lauding the friendly disposition and humanitarian approches with which the now elevated cop related with the members of the fourth estate, describing him as a man who answers whenever he is called.
“Adejobi proved to be a lover of the press, and did as much as he could to ensure that the press had access to information relating to any security issues. He is one man who do not release statements for the sake of it. He ensures that whatever has his name on it will sure pass a public scrutiny test. He will really be missed in Lagos across sectors and sections, but the good thing is he is elevated to undertake a much higher and status befitting function.”
Adejobi, who was PPRO in Ogun Command for eight years, took over from Bala Elkana in September 2020 and declared that he would ensure prompt exchange of accurate information. He had added that he would apply the “R.A.C.E Approach” as a tactic to properly perpetuate and immerse himself into the new office.
RACE is an acronym for Research, Action, Communicate, Evaluation.
“The first thing to do is to Research into what things that need to be in place; take Action; Communicate to people on my course of action and get Evaluation.
“The feedback I get from people which will enable me to access and cross-check policies and decisions in order to forge ahead,” he had said on assumption of office.
Today, NAOSNP, a well known association covering the Nigeria Police and other Security Agencies is a veritable platform of distinct journalists and online security news publishers, can attest to the fact that the able cop lived up to his billing.
“We therefore, wish you sir, the best as you continue your climb to the greatest of heights. Congratulations,” the statement concluded.
Former Presidential Spokesperson, Doyin Okupe has reportedly passed away.
TheNewsGuru reports that the senior adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan and, recently, the Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential Campaign died at 71, after a long struggle with cancer.
In October 2023, Okupe was hospitalized with prostate cancer and was flown to Israel for treatment.
However, it was learnt that his condition did not improve as expected.
Okupe had a history of prostate cancer, first diagnosed 16 years ago, and a later bout with sarcoma in his right shoulder.
Following his milestone achievements as Chairman of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), the Chairman/CEO of Executive Group, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan has been officially announced as the Patron of the Police advocacy initiative in Lagos State, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report.
The POCACOV is the Nigeria Police Force advocacy initiative to help young people avoid cultism and other vices. It uses advocacy, awareness, and sensitization to help young people avoid vices by conducting community outreaches to schools, inner cities, rural areas, and urban centres. It also helps to rehabilitate and reintegrate those who have been cut in the web of cultism, crimes, and social vices.
It would be recalled that Dr. Ayo Ogunsan took up the Chairmanship job about a year ago and was able to use his grand standing as the Board Member of Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), prime supporter of security news beat association National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), and leadership of non-profit initiative, AKEM Foundation to champion his work and various impacting activities in the past one year. This is why POCACOV through its National Coordinator, ACP Olabisi Oluseyi Okuwobi on behalf of the Inspector General of Police announced his official elevation into the role of Patron of POCACOV in Lagos State.
The United Nations POLAC International Peace Advocate, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan expressed his gratitude to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun and the National Coordinator, ACP Okuwobi for the new role and promised to give direction to the new Chairman, Mr. Moses Oladimeji which will lead to improved performance of POCACOV in Lagos.
‘I will keep raiding our communities with love. We will give them food, shelter, etc. Police will do the Police work but I will do the policing of love’, Ogunsan affirmed.
This piece is contributed by Oki Samson
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process.
A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga said his appointment, approved on Tuesday, takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire.
Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last December.
“A selection committee later chose him through a competitive, rigorous, and merit-based process involving Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service. The committee conducted the process through three stages: a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and oral interviews.
“The selection process underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to promoting transparency, excellence, and competence in key public service positions,” the statement read in part.
Ogunjimi graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy.
He also obtained a Master’s in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos.
He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
President Tinubu congratulated Ogunjimi on his appointment, and urged him to discharge his duties in the service with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to Nigeria’s service.
