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Minister Lauds Police School Graduands on Notable Achievements
The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has celebrated the outstanding achievements of the graduands of the Nigeria Police Force Day Secondary School, Abuja, for their dedication, discipline, excellent performance and potential, exhibited in their final year examinations.
He stated this, according to a statement made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) during the 1st Graduation Ceremony and Passing Out Parade of the 2024/25 academic session of the Police Day Secondary School Abuja, held at the School Sports Ground in Abuja.
The Minister, represented by the Director of Police Services Department of the Ministry, Mr. Ibrahim Mohammed, pointed out that the historic occasion marks a significant milestone in the school’s history and expressed sincere gratitude to the teachers and department in charge of education.
This event, he said, demonstrates the ongoing Renewed Hope Police Reforms within primary and secondary schools in the police ecosystem as a strong commitment by the government to drive excellence in police institutions and make them a choice school in the country.
He says, “This event is dedicated to exploring innovative approaches to education and empowering our students to become leaders in their communities. Our students have worked hard to reach this milestone, and we are proud of them and their potential.
The Minister said that as a forward-looking administration, “we are committed to deep reforms, backed by a robust implementation plan and innovative resource mobilization and allocation, which has been the bane of previous reform efforts.
Gaidam encouraged the students to be serious about their education, increase their imagination and creativity, and improve on their can-do attitude as well as thinking big toward the future.
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, represented by the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ajao Saka Adewale, expressed that the police as an institution and the parents, particularly, are fulfilled today.
He said, they have seen what we have been doing as police officers being done better by the graduating students. “Your parade is so wonderful, and your presentation very impressive, and the movement from slow to quick match was quite marvellous as well as the colour party.” CP added.
The Commandant, Police Day Secondary School, SP Mariam Yusuf, recalled that the pioneer set of learners were admitted to the prestigious institution in September 2019, and sixty-five (65) graduating students have distinguished themselves in both character and learning.
“Their journey over the years has been both challenging and rewarding. Through the dedication of our committed staff and the resilience of the learners, we now proudly celebrate a cohort of graduates who have been academically grounded, morally upright, and sufficiently equipped with requisite knowledge and life skills needed to thrive in the next phase of their academic and personal development,” she said.
Globacom has entered into a strategic partnership with the Osun State Government to roll out 20,000 closed user group (CUG) lines for civil servants, teachers, local government staff and political appointees across the state.
The initiative, branded Imole Connect, is designed to foster seamless communication and collaboration among government workers, thereby improving efficiency and productivity.
Speaking at the official launch in Osogbo on Wednesday, Governor Ademola Adeleke commended Globacom for supporting the state’s digital drive. He described the project as a crucial step towards bridging communication gaps in the public sector.
“With the launch of 20,000 Glo Imole Connect lines today, we are taking a bold step towards improving our public servants’ linkage across the State. These lines, operating under a closed user group (CUG) arrangement, come with significantly reduced call and data rates,” Governor Adeleke noted.
He further explained that, “one of the challenges in public governance has always been the difficulty of seamless communication. Information does not always move quickly or efficiently and this has often led to avoidable delays and disconnections between agencies and officers across different levels. With this new arrangement, I am confident that we will begin to close those gaps and work in closer alignment.”
On his part, Globacom’s National Head, Enterprise Business Group, Mr. Adeniyi Odejobi, assured that the company was committed to enhancing service delivery in Osun State through efficient communication.
“Globacom has transformed from being just a telecommunications company to being a digital solutions provider where we offer enterprise solutions to large organisations, government and public sector organisations to enhance digital economy and enhance the operations of smart cities in some sub nationals,” he explained.
Desirous of promoting the love for sciences and pursuit of careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), the Glo Foundation, Globacom’s corporate social responsibility arm, is staking millions of naira to promote STEM among girls across the country.
This is part of its programme for the celebration of this year’s edition of the International Day of the Girl Child.
The Foundation has put in place the ‘Glo Innov8’ National STEM Competition for girls in Senior Secondary Schools across the country. The competition, a STEM-focused challenge, will see the winning schools carting home N5 million in prizes.
A statement from Glo Foundation explained that the ‘Glo Innov8’ National STEM Competition is aimed at enabling girls in secondary schools to “Compete, Innovate and Win” in the competition and also enhance the confidence and knowledge of the girl child.
It also added that the competition “is our modest way at Glo Foundation of celebrating and encouraging the girl child to focus more on the studies of STEM subjects and pursue careers in these areas in future so as to become problem solvers for the country”.
The overall winning school with the best idea walks away with N2,000,000 prize, while the 2 Students who will represent the school will get a laptop each, and the Teacher/Mentor/STEM Coordinator gets a token of N200,000. The students of the schools that come 2nd and 3rd, as well as the Teachers/Mentors/STEM Coordinators will also get consolation prizes.
The registration for the Glo Foundation National Stem Competition tagged “Glo Innov8”, which kicked off on the Monday September 15th, will end on October 5, 2025.
To register for a chance to win, all that schools across Nigeria have to do is visit https://glo-foundation.com/glo-innov8/ and fill the form, to STEM their way to N5,000,000.
Adron Homes and Properties Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading real estate companies, has reaffirmed its commitment to cultural preservation and community development by officially supporting the 2025 Olojo Festival themed “Tourism for Inclusive Growth with Cultural Rebirth.”
In a press conference held at the Palace of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Eniitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, the firm highlighted the festival’s enduring significance as a symbol of Yoruba heritage and a catalyst for economic and social development.
Representing the Chairman/CEO, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, the Managing Director of Adron Group, Mrs. Adenike Ajobo, described the Olojo Festival as “more than a cultural gathering, a living heritage that connects the Yoruba civilization to the global stage, strengthening local economies, uniting people, and inspiring generational pride.”
She noted that Adron Group’s sponsorship aligns with its mission to build communities that honour tradition while creating sustainable opportunities.
“Tourism and housing share a common purpose which connects people, places, and possibilities. At Adron, we believe that true development must respect heritage while driving progress for future generations. Supporting Olojo Festival reflects our commitment to inclusive growth and cultural rebirth,” she stated.
The Olojo Festival, recognised as one of Africa’s foremost cultural events, continues to attract international attention while reinforcing Ile-Ife’s status as the cradle of Yoruba civilization. With the support of organisations like Adron Group, the festival is expected to further project Nigeria’s culture globally, boost tourism, and inspire unity across communities.
Adron Group extended prayers for the continued reign of His Imperial Majesty, Kabiyesi Ojaja II, and expressed optimism that the 2025 Olojo Festival would be peaceful, impactful, and a beacon of pride for Yorubaland, Osun State, and Nigeria at large.
