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Insecurity: Abiodun hands over 55 patrol vehicles, bulletproof vests to IGP

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SaharaWeeklyNG Reports That Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Friday, officially handed over 55 patrol vehicles, motorcycles, 200 bulletproof vests, several helmets, and communication equipment to the Inspector General of the Police, Usman Alkali Baba, who was on an official visit to the state.

 

 

 

 

Insecurity: Abiodun hands over 55 patrol vehicles, bulletproof vests to IGP

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abiodun said the presentation of the security vehicles and gadgets to the police was another symbolic representation of his administration’s commitment to providing a safe environment for all the people of the state.

 

 

 

 

 

Insecurity: Abiodun hands over 55 patrol vehicles, bulletproof vests to IGP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He said the donation which included 35 saloon vehicles; 20 pick-up patrol vehicles; 200 bulletproof vests and helmets to the police and other security agencies in the state, was the second one to be done since he assumed office as governor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abiodun noted that the gesture was part of his government’s continued collaboration and cooperation with the security agencies, to improve the security of lives and property in Ogun.

 

 

 

 

Insecurity: Abiodun hands over 55 patrol vehicles, bulletproof vests to IGP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The governor, who said that apart from donating equipment and gadgets to security agencies in the state, his administration has also continued to support all the security agencies with other forms of logistics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He noted that though the police and other security agencies are on the Exclusive List of the Nigerian constitution, the security apparatus in Ogun would continue to receive the necessary support to enhance their crime-fighting abilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While noting that security is important towards improving the Ease of Doing Business, Abiodun said “the procurement and donation of security equipment are also to further motivate men and officers of security agencies for improved efficiency and effectiveness, in the discharge of their constitutional roles in fighting criminality”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The governor added: “Our administration will remain unwavering in our commitment to ensure that lives and property are secured in Ogun State. Some people have tested our will at different points, but we have also shown them that Ogun State will never be a haven for criminals or criminal tendencies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Let me use this opportunity to commend all men and officers of security agencies in Ogun State for their professionalism, commitment, and dedication.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“However, there is a need for the significant increase in enrolment of community policing and welfare of the men. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, we all have justification for the apprehensive situation in our dear country. However, we all have our roles to play. We must continue to cooperate with our security agencies in fishing out those criminals”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The governor, who disclosed that two of the six armored vehicles ordered had been delivered, also said water cannons and other anti-riot equipment would be procured for the police.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He, however, read the riot act to people fomenting security breaches in the state, declaring his administration would not tolerate any efforts to truncate the peaceful and pristine environment of the state.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He further enjoined officers of all security agencies to utilize the provided materials for improved security, saying “this is how the public and private sectors will be further encouraged to support the security agencies”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earlier in his remarks, the IGP Alkali Baba thanked the governor for the gesture, noting that no security outfit in the world can succeed without mobility and communication gadgets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The IGP who dubbed Abiodun a “security conscious governor”, said the donation would a long way in ensuring the security of lives and property in the state.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Security is everybody’s business; we appreciate you for making our jobs easier by giving us tools to work. No security outfit in the world can succeed without mobility and communication gadgets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The body armor will give personnel the courage to confront crimes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“This will go a long way in ensuring the security of lives and property in Ogun state and I want to assure that we will be ruthless on those posing a serious security threat to the peaceful coexistence in the country”. The IGP stated.

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Rekhiat Momoh: Rise of an Amazon in the Power Sector

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In a sector that has not always made space for women, Rekhiat Momoh, the newly appointed Acting CEO of Eko Electricity Distribution Plc, has fearlessly taken up a conspicuous space for herself. A self-driven professional who comes across as an enviable Amazon and achiever in an area and era where everyone seems to understate the role and worth of a driven woman, those who know Rekhiat say she exemplifies a modern yet timeless construct of femininity that manifests as a blend of relentless and noble pursuits.

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For the past three decades, Rekhiat has worked her way up in the power sector and served the EKEDC in various capacities, most recently as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).According to a statement announcing her new appointment, “Mrs Momoh has been in the power sector for more than 31 meritorious years. She has risen through the ranks in the power sector from the days of NEPA, PHCN, and now Eko Disco, receiving several excellence awards, commendations, and medals.

 

Rekhiat Momoh: Rise of an Amazon in the Power Sector

 

 

“A marketer by training, she has an MBA from the Lagos State University. She is a fellow of several organisations including the Nigeria Institute of Management, the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, and several others. She has attended several local and international leadership and management courses and training programmes.” The board further expressed confidence in her ability to perform in her new role effectively and take the company to greater heights.
The Edo State native will oversee Eko Disco’s operations, drive strategic initiatives, service improvements, and stakeholder engagement initiatives within the company through her deep industry knowledge and strategic vision, and ensure the company continues to deliver reliable and efficient power distribution services to its customers.
Indeed, Rekhiat brings extensive experience and exceptional leadership capabilities to her new role. Many described her as a proven team player, change agent, and thought leader in the power distribution space. Her colleagues unanimously said she is the ideal choice to lead EKEDC into the future as her focus on empowering teams, driving continuous improvement, and forging strong partnerships with stakeholders has positioned the company as a frontrunner in the Nigerian power sector.Her appointment further comes at a pivotal time as EKEDC seeks to ramp up productivity and enhance power distribution across its coverage areas.
Born on 7th March 1967, Rekhiat hails from Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. She attended Auchi Polytechnic where she obtained OND Business Administration and HND Marketing in 1991 and went on to bag an MBA (Marketing) at the University of Lagos. Without a doubt, the power and pull of Rekhiat’s rise in the power sector will make space for a new generation of young women willing to interrogate their fears and achieve greatness.

Olatunji Oke is the publisher, Lagos Indicator, Nigeria Indicator, and Africa Indicator

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Determined to prove his innocence in the controversy surrounding the murder of 17 military men in Okuama, the Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, Ughelli South local government area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo, Urhukpe 1, has surrendered himself to the State Police Command.

 

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Wanted Delta Monarch Reports Self To Police

The monarch is one of the eight persons declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) for their role and connection with the gruesome killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama community in Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom of Ughelli South LGA of Delta State.

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Ikolo reported Thursday evening at the Delta State Police Command in Asaba and was received by the Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi.

The monarch had been living in London, United Kingdom, before his recent selection and crowning as Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom.

He was presented with a staff of office by Delta State governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, in November last year.

LEADERSHIP gathered that the monarch had not returned to his kingdom since his coronation ceremony over a legal tussle arising from his selection following the passage of the former traditional ruler.

Briefing journalists before surrendering himself to the Police, the monarch denied any involvement in the killing of the 17 soldiers, comprising four senior officers and 13 soldiers of the 181 Amphibious Battalion of the Nigerian Army.

He called on the federal and Delta State governments to constitute an independent panel of inquiry to investigate the killing of the military personnel within the Okuama community of his kingdom.

HRM Ikolo further stated that he decided to present himself to the authorities to prove to the Nigerian government and the international community that he had no hand or connection with those who murdered the soldiers.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, confirmed that the monarch had surrendered to the Police.

Okuama, an Urhobo community, is one of the over 40 communities under the rulership of the monarch in Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom.

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Kogi Tribunal: Confusion as SDP witness contradicts self on alleged ‘affidavit forgery’ .Renders testimony baseless

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Kogi Tribunal: Confusion as SDP witness contradicts self on alleged ‘affidavit forgery’

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The testimony of a witness of the Social Democratic Party at the Election Petitions Tribunal on the Kogi State governorship election went awry, on Thursday as the witness’ statement before the Tribunal contradicted the documents submitted.

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The petitioners had delved away from BVAS, after their star witness claimed he was not in Kogi State during the said election, and alleged that the All Progressives Congress candidate, now the Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, forged his age declaration affidavit.

The witness, one Dan Musa Williams from the FCT High Court, in Abuja, who had said the document did not emanate from the Court, upon cross examination, could not substantiate his claims.

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When asked whether he checked the record of the registry to ascertain that it was a forged document, he said he just looked at the date, being a Saturday and concluded that it could not have been from them.

It was, however, found that the “declaration of age” affidavit was sworn in Okene, Kogi State, and not in FCT, but the witness claimed that a lawyer forwarded the one he was talking about to him.

Confusion, however, set in when the witness claimed that he also concluded that the affidavit submitted by the APC candidate was fake because it did not have the name and picture of the deponent on it.

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At this point, the attention of the SDP witness was drawn to the fact that the affidavit with INEC, which he also annexed, had both the picture of the deponent and name, and that it was sworn in Okene and not FCT.

The contradictions between what the witness said in court and the documents he (the same witness) presented to the court, seemed to have damaged his testimony beyond repair, as he could not give further defence after the discrepancies were pointed out.

Sitting was thereby adjourned to March 30, 2024 for continuation of hearing.

Pius Akubo, SAN, represented the petitioners, while Kanu Agabi SAN, JB Daudu SAN, and DC Denwigwe SAN represented the Respondents.

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