THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE SAYS THE FORCE WILL STICK TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S DECISION

4th June 2024

By Oyenike

THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE SAYS THE FORCE WILL STICK TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S DECISION

The Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Force, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has said that the Police will stick to any decision the Federal Government make on the issues of the state police.

The Inspector General of Police has called the Federal Government to continue its commitment to the ongoing reformation in the Nigeria police.

The allocation of enough resources to police to address essential needs and take  measures to fight corruption within the Force.

The Inspector encouraged unity with other security agencies with the aim of providing security for Nigerians.

The Inspector stated all of this while delivering the personality lecture on Multidisciplinary Studies at the University of Ibadan.

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NIGERIA TAX REFORMS COMMITTEE PROPOSES DAILY SHARING OF FEDERATION ACCOUNT ALLOCATION COMMITTEE (FAAC) FUNDS

The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee Nigeria is planning to switch from monthly to daily sharing of funds among the three tiers of government to modernise the current system.

This change is aimed at revamping the Federation Account Allocation Committee FAAC disbursement mechanism. The Committee’s Chairman, Taiwo Oyedele, mentioned the need to update the system, likening it to old practices from 1814.

The proposed reform will involve daily disbursements to local, state, and federal governments, moving away from the traditional monthly allocation meetings. The goal is to focus FAAC meetings on national fiscal strategies rather than routine reconciliations.

The Committee’s Chairman Oyedele highlighted the importance of efficient revenue collection, emphasising the need for agencies to collect revenue at one per cent or not at all.

This approach aims to enhance operational efficiency by having agencies focus on their core mandates.

Chairman of the presidential committee on tax policy and reforms, Taiwo Oyedele

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THE AIDE TO THE NIGERIA PRESIDENT SAYS THE ORGANISED LABOUR HAS OVERSTEPPED THEIR BOUNDS BY SHUTTING DOWN THE NATIONAL GRID

Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the Nigeria President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, expressed that the Nigeria Labour Congress and other groups that caused the shutdown of the national power grid should appreciate the civilian regime’s freedom of expression.

He mentioned that the labour leaders went beyond their authority in initiating the strike and advised them to show more responsibility in their demands.

Onanuga highlighted that the workers should consider themselves as partners with the government, not adversaries.

He emphasised that the shutdown of the power grid was extreme and that the action was unrealistic given the current power challenges in the country.

He urged the organised labour to be more responsible in their actions.

Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the Nigeria President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy June 4th 2024

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THE NIGERIA PRESIDENT VOWS TO MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR NIGERIANS

The Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has restated his commitment to improving the quality of life for all Nigerians. President Tinubu praised the sustainable growth in the nation’s capital under the leadership of Minister Nyesom Wike, stating that Wike is reshaping modern leadership in Nigeria.

During the commissioning of the outer southern expressway (OSEX), Tinubu commended Wike for demonstrating the essence of effective leadership. Tinubu emphasised the importance of quality leadership in Nigeria and called for collaboration among leaders for positive outcomes.

Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, representing Tinubu at the event, reaffirmed the administration’s focus on enhancing the well-being of Nigerians and highlighted the positive transformations in the FCT under Wike’s leadership.

President Tinubu praised the efforts to improve transportation, stimulate economic growth, and create prosperity through infrastructure developments like the Outer Southern Motorway and interchanges in the FCT.

He commended Minister Wike and his team for their visionary leadership and dedication to enhancing the capital city.

The Nigeria President Bola Tinubu

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THE NIGERIA POLICE PLANS TO ESTABLISH FULL DRONE SYSTEM TO FIGHT INSECURITY

The Nigeria Police Force’s has a plan to establish a full drone system to enhance security across the nation.

Inspector General Egbetokun said this while delivering the first distinguished Personality Lecture, organised by the TETFUND Centre of Excellence in Multidisciplinary Studies (TCEMS), University of Ibadan (UI).

There will be deployment of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) in different states to combat criminal activities and ensuring the safety and security of citizens.

He added that the drone system would also assist the police see criminals whenever they are committing crimes.

“The ungoverned spaces will soon become governed,” he said.

He pledged the commitment of the force to protecting lives and property of people in the society.

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