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Police Affairs Minister, Directors Partner for Performance, Sign Bond
Directors in the Ministry of Police Affairs have signed a performance bond with the Honourable Minister, Ibrahim Gaidam, for the smooth implementation of assigned tasks in line with Priority 2 of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to a statement esigned by the Deputy Director, Press, mr. Bolaji Kazeem, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), the official signing ceremony for the performance bond was performed with the Permanent Secretary, Mr. James Sule, who represented the Honourable Minister at the Headquarters of the Ministry in Abuja.
The Minister stated that it is an important occasion to sign the Performance Contract Agreement by Directors to formalize their commitment to excellence, accountability, and result-driven management as well as improve the quality of lives of citizens and set Nigeria on the path of sustainable development.”
In his words, “It is pertinent for all to know that Nigerian citizens rely on us to execute policies, programmes, and projects and deliver services that enhance their well-being, and planned development that would significantly contribute to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Therefore, as custodians of public trust, we must be transparent and accountable in-service delivery to Nigerian citizens to promote sustainable development.”
Gaidam pointed out that the Priority Areas were disaggregated into Ministerial Deliverables and signed by all Honourable Ministers and Permanent Secretaries as Performance Bonds with the President in October 2023.
The Minister noted that the Performance Contract is not just about meeting targets but it also outlines specific performance objectives and standards to be achieved within a specified timeframe to promote excellence in the Public Service.
He added that directors are expected to oversee the Performance Delivery process within your various Departments to Strengthening National Security for Peace & Prosperity noting that the process is dynamic as it promotes lesson learning, regular review and feedback mechanisms as well as provides opportunities to address performance gaps and challenges. The Minister stressed.”
Gaidam reiterated that the Ministerial Mandate is a key component of Government policy thrust that showcases the performances of all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on implementation of the Eight Priority Areas of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In her welcome address, the Director of Planning Research and Statistics, Mrs Azeez Margaret stated that the contract is not just a document but a promise to uphold our standards, exceed expectations, and stay accountable for delivering results that will move the organization forward.
In her words, “Performance management, when executed effectively, serves not only as a tool for assessing our strengths and areas of improvement but also as a roadmap for growth, innovation, and excellence”.
Earlier, the facilitator of the Performance Bond/Contract signing, Professor Adeyemi Ajayi pointed out of 19 ministries that he had facilitated their Performance Management System (|PMS), it is only the Ministry of Police Affairs that has signed, trained, and also developed job descriptions for staff of the départements.
He said that the performance contract is meant to hold everyone accountable for their performances on the jobs adding that after the signing of the performance contract, the next responsibility is for directors to cascade down to the staff of the Ministry.
The immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, on Wednesday, returned to Nigeria from London.
The former Kano State governor had travelled to the United Kingdom for medical treatment shortly after his controversial resignation as APC national chairman.
Confirming the development to The PUNCH, his former Chief of Staff, Mohammed Garba, said Ganduje arrived in the country in the early hours of Wednesday after spending about a month abroad.
“Yes, he is back in Nigeria today. He is full of life and has returned to his residence,” Garba stated.
He added that Ganduje departed Nigeria for London five days after stepping down from the party’s leadership to undergo medical care.
Ganduje, who became APC National Chairman in August 2023, had reportedly resigned on June 27, 2025, ostensibly over ill health.
He was subsequently inaugurated as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria on July 9, while former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Netanwe Yilwatda, has since replaced him as the APC National Chairman.
The Federal government has confirmed the closure of approximately 13,597,057 social media accounts belonging to users of platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter).
The account on the various social media platforms were shutdown due to offensive content and violations of the Code of Practice.
The action against the platforms was disclosed in the Code of Practice 2024 Compliance Report submitted by promoters of interactive computer service platforms, including Google, Microsoft, and TikTok.
The Code of Practice, jointly issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), was designed to regulate online activities and curb harmful content.
The 2024 report, titled “Code of Practice 2024 Compliance Report Highlights Social Media Platforms’ Efforts on Online Harm Protection,” outlined how platforms have implemented content moderation measures in Nigeria.
According to the report, a total of 58,909,112 offensive contents were pulled down across multiple platforms within the year under review.
The statement, signed on Wednesday by NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations, Hajiya Hadiza Umar, also revealed that platforms received 754,629 registered complaints from users during the period.
She added that 420,439 contents were removed and re-uploaded following appeals by users.
Umar said: “The compliance reports provide valuable insights into the platforms’ efforts to address user safety concerns in line with the Code of Practice and the platforms’ community guidelines.
“The submission of these reports marks a significant step towards fostering a safer and responsible digital environment for Nigerian users.
“It also demonstrates the platforms’ commitment to ensuring a secure and trustworthy online environment for all.
“This achievement reflects the provisions of the Code of Practice, which mandates that large service platforms are registered in Nigeria and comply with relevant laws, including the fulfillment of their tax obligation, while reinforcing the commitment to online safety for Nigerians.
“While NITDA acknowledges these commendable efforts, we emphasise that building a safer digital space requires sustained collaboration and engagement among all stakeholders.
“We remain committed to working with industry players, civil society, and regulatory partners to further strengthen user safety measures, enhance digital literacy, and promote trust and transparency in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.”
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed all airlines operating in the country to ensure that passengers completely switch off their mobile phones during aircraft take-off and landing.
NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, disclosed the directive in a post on X on Tuesday. He said the measure was part of a harmonisation of existing rules on the use of electronic devices onboard.
“Henceforth, the regulation per phones and other electronic devices in Nigeria has been unified: ALL PHONES MUST BE SWITCHED OFF DURING THE CRITICAL ASPECTS OF TAKE-OFF AND LANDING,” Achimugu wrote.
“All airlines must amend their security programmes to reflect this if different in their current programmes. No more airplane mode until regulations are reviewed to reflect evolving technological situations.”
The directive means that all airlines will have to adjust their operational manuals and cabin crew instructions to enforce the policy.
