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NAOSNP Congratulates Tinubu on Declaration As President-Elect
The National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), an umbrella body of Online news platform owners with special bias to Security reportage and sustenance, has congratulated a former Governor of Lagos State and presidential flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his declaration as the president-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following his victory at the just concluded presidential election.
A statement signed by the Association’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Eric Elezuo, described Tinubu’s victory as deserving and expected to turn around the fortunes of the citizens of Nigeria, who have clamored for good governance over the years.
“The Association rejoices with you sir on this landmark victory, which is not only deserving but expected to turn around the fortunes of good governance clamoring Nigerians, a virtue you truly represents,” the statement said.
The Association further tasked the president-elect on carrying everyone along including his co-contestants in his administration to quickly heal the country of their many Division’s while appreciating his antecedents of growth and development.
“We understand your interest abilities, and have followed your trajectory as two terms Governor of Lagos State, and your contributions as a worthy statement since 2007 when you left office, and therefore come to the conclusion that you are capable of bringing about the change Nigerians desire at this time in its history, especially in the area of security, where you have distinguished yourself.
“We say congratulations sir, and may your tenure as president be the best ever,” Elezuo added.
Meanwhile, the President of the Association, Mr Samson Oki, has called on Nigerians to accord the president-elect all the assistance required to deliver on his mandate as he is a known go-getter.
“Asiwaju Tinubu is by every means a tested and trusted administrator, and is ready to replicate his magic of growth, development, prosperity and expansion to the people of Nigeria. I therefore, call on all and sundry to accord him the necessary cooperation to deliver,” Mr Oki said.
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.
