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SAN: NAOSNP President Congratulates Monday Ubani
The President, National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), has congratulated legal luminary and Patron of the security beat organization, Barr. Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani on his attainment of the enviable status of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The iconic lawyer was recognized alongside 86 others in the most recent accolades. The swearing-in ceremony for the new SANs is scheduled to take place on Monday, 30th September 2024.
In a statement he personally signed, Oki described Ubani, who is fondly called MOU, as a constitutional rights lawyer who is deeply involved in philanthropy, public advocacy, social support, and has provided pro bono legal services to a large number of Nigerians and he is highly regarded as one of the most media friendly legal personality in the country.
Oki further stated that what has been long overdue for Dr. Ubani, also known as Senior Advocate of the Masses, is finally here.
“We heartily rejoice with our Patron, a patriotic Nigerian and legal luminary, Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani on his attainment of the prestigious status of Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN. This is a long overdue honour which we are glad is finally here.’
“Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani is an icon in the legal profession. He is heavily involved in the development of the legal system in Nigeria as he was a second National Vice President of the prestigious Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), former Chairman of NBA-SPIDEL, former Chairman of the NBA Ikeja branch. He is also heavily involved in the development of our community as he has conducted public advocacy and rights education on radio, TV stations and other media platforms, he has engaged in pro bono legal services for countless Nigerians, and has supported many Nigerians to achieve better livelihood and lifestyle in healthcare, education, and other areas. He is also a cultural ambassador promoting quality African customs and a true Christian by all standards.’
“As we celebrate, we urge our Patron who has been a special guest speaker at NAOSNP National Security Conference and various Media Workshops to continue to be the shining light in all ramifications. Continue to be heavily involved in good work. May the Lord bless you Dr. Ubani. Congratulations Sir, SAN!’
‘The rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) is awarded as a mark of excellence to members of the legal profession who have distinguished themselves as advocates and academics,’ the press statement from the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC) affirmed.
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.
