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Gov. Uzodimma assures Imolites of safety during Christmas season

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Gov. Uzodimma assures Imolites of safety during Christmas season

 

By Ifeoma Ikem

His Excellency Gov. Hope Uzodimma has assured Imo indigenes in diaspora of maximum security of lives and property during the Christmas and New Year celebration.

Uzodimma, who was represented by the Commissioner of Information, Hon Declan Emelumba gave the assurance during the celebration of the Imo State Towns Development Association (ISTDAL) 2021 Cultural Carnival.

“Those of you who are coming home for Christmas and New Year festival can now come with every confidence that all is well, because of the security measures put in place by the governor.

“I use this opportunity to allay the fears of the people about the different news that are circulating on daily basis about insecurity in Imo State which bring fear to the people’’.

According to him, `as we speak, there is security now in Imo State, we now have relative peace there now, except for occasional issues here and there and we are giving you assurance that everyone we be protected.

“Those who have been in Imo state lately can testify to this,’’ he said

He, however, appreciated the fact that the state government is working day and night to improve infrastructural facilities in the state.

“The government has done close to 46 roads within the state. The governor is up to the challenge and in this dry season they will move into the rural areas and commence work immediately.

“Most roads that were not motorable are now motorable; there is something the government has introduced called people’s budget which is an opportunity for you to come out and tell the government what you want them to do in your community and government will cooperate with your request’’.

He said, `leader especially those of you in Lagos, you have a role to play by talking to those who are in the position to tackle the case of insecurity.

Previously Orlu and Okigwe road which link to the main town had been neglected for long but the government has recently worked on the road.

“If you know that what we are doing is wonderful, you must find a way of being a stakeholder in the community,’’ he added.

Chief Chris Ekeocha, President of ISTDAL had during his welcome address highlighted the achievements of the association.

Ekeocha also commended the efforts of members, the present Executives of the ISTDA, Lagos who made sure that all activities are now carried out in the Secretariat.

“ISTDAL will bounce back fully to her activities with the celebration of children’s day, we will call on some Town Unions who could not resume meeting for fear of Covid-19 pandemic or any other reason to bounce back to meeting in January 2022.

“It can be better than this, therefore let all hands be on deck to make our association better and move it forward’’.

The President, Imo state Towns development Association Women wing, Lagos chapter, Chief Mrs Lilian Anakor, encouraged the Igbo women to teach their children their language and culture.

“Our women should make it a responsibility to teach their children Igbo language so that they could own their identity anywhere they are.

“Our children need to know our culture and dialect’ it is very important in the society so that cultural values will not be lost’’.

She also advised the young couples especially the women to be submissive to their spouses, we need to respect and honour them.

Chief Tony Okafor, the Chairman of the Planning Committee said that Imo day/cultural carnival is a special day that all Imolite in Lagos gather to celebrate and showcase their cultural heritage.

Okafor explained that the celebration is all about culture; actually the white men came to steal our culture and most of our children have lost it.

“We need to blend our children to know our culture so that they will come back to their root’’.

He pointed out that every year, there is always an innovation so they are changes, and the children cannot run away from their culture as they have no choice.

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IGP Disu Unveils New Security Vehicles, Bikes In Ogun

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IGP Disu Unveils New Security Vehicles, Bikes In Ogun, 

 

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Saturday took centre stage at the commissioning of landmark projects in Ogun State, reaffirming the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening national security and deepening collaboration with state authorities.

The high-profile event, attended by top government officials and security stakeholders, highlighted the strategic importance of security in driving development. Disu’s presence underscored ongoing efforts by the Police leadership to align operational priorities with infrastructural growth across the country.

A key highlight of the ceremony was the commissioning of new security vehicles and electric motorbikes aimed at boosting the operational capacity of security agencies in the state. The IGP commended the Ogun State Government for what he described as a proactive and forward-thinking approach to security, noting that the newly deployed assets would significantly enhance rapid response and patrol efficiency.

He stressed that effective policing remains central to maintaining peace and order, assuring residents that the Force would continue to evolve strategies to tackle emerging threats. According to him, the Nigeria Police Force is committed to working closely with both the Federal Government and sub-national authorities to ensure the safety of lives and property.

Disu further called on members of the public to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information, describing community cooperation as vital in combating crime and sustaining a secure environment.

The Police leadership also expressed appreciation to the Ogun State Government and other dignitaries for their continued partnership, noting that such collaboration is essential to advancing security initiatives and fostering national development.

 

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PDP Stalwart, Fagbemi, Resigns From Party in Ogbomoso South

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*PDP Stalwart, Fagbemi, Resigns From Party in Ogbomoso South*

 

A former Secretary of Ogbomoso South Local Government, Temidayo Fagbemi, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party.

 

Fagbemi, a major financier of the PDP in the area, tendered his resignation in a letter addressed to the Ward Chairman of the party in Ijeru II, Ogbomoso South.

 

In his letter, Fagbemi stated that leaving the party he had diligently supported, contributing to PDP’s victories at both the state and local government levels for two consecutive terms, was a difficult but necessary decision.

 

He wrote: “I, Temidayo Fagbemi, hereby submit my resignation as a member of the PDP.”

 

“My decision to leave the party, which I worked hard to support and helped secure victory at both the state and local levels for two consecutive terms, is not an easy one. However, it has become necessary.”

 

He thanked party leaders for the years of shared political engagement and wished them success in their forthcoming primaries.

 

His resignation marks a significant development within the Ogbomoso South PDP, given his influence, contributions, and long-standing role in strengthening the party’s structure.

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Land grabbers invade FGC Kano…. Old Students

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Land grabbers invade FGC Kano…. Old Students

 

The Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association (FGCKOSA)
wishes to formally draw the attention of the President of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to a deeply troubling
development involving the proposed concession of approximately 30 hectares of
land within Federal Government College Kano under a Public-Private Partnership
arrangement.

 

We state, with utmost concern, that this initiative represents a destruction of a
national educational legacy carefully built and handed over to the current
generation of leaders. Unity Schools were established as symbols of excellence,
integration, and nation-building. Any action that diminishes their integrity reflects
a troubling disregard for the power of education as a driver of national progress.
At a time when nations across the world are investing more in education
infrastructure and expanding capacity, it is deeply alarming that we are instead
dismantling and commercializing existing assets meant for learning. This
proposed development signals a shift away from long-term educational value
toward short-term commercial interests.

 

It is also important to note that the alumni community has, over the years,
collectively invested billions of naira in the development of the College—
consistently funding infrastructure, supporting academic programs, and
strengthening the institution without taking any portion of school land or
seeking anything in return. This record reflects a deep, selfless commitment to
the school’s growth and sustainability.

 

Furthermore, the alumni has formally established a dedicated foundation focused
on the perpetuation of the College and the advancement of academic
excellence, with plans to raise ₦5 billion at its official launch in June 2026. This
demonstrates that credible, mission-aligned funding alternatives already exist without compromising the intergrity of the school

Our objections are as follows:
1. Misuse of Educational Land for Commercial Gain:
The proposed project is fundamentally a residential and commercial real
estate venture. This constitutes a clear diversion of federally designated
educational land into private hands, undermining the original purpose for
which the land was acquired.
2. Threat to Student Safety and Academic Environment:

 

The introduction of a mixed-use estate sharing boundaries with the school
exposes students to avoidable risks and erodes the controlled, secure
environment required for effective learning.
3. Irreversible Damage to School Capacity and Future Growth:

 

The land identified for this project includes critical open spaces necessary
for recreation, expansion, and future development. Any project that
reduces the capacity of the school to grow, expand, and improve its
facilities cannot, in any form, be considered beneficial to the institution.
4. Fundamental Question of Necessity:
Why Federal Government College Kano land? Kano State is one of the
largest states in the country, with abundant land available for real estate
development. There is no justification for appropriating land from an
existing educational institution when alternatives clearly exist.
5. No Tangible Benefit to the School:
There is no scenario under which this land-swap PPP arrangement
benefits the school. On the contrary, all available evidence suggests that
the project is structured primarily for private commercial gain. We are
compelled to state that this raises serious concerns that the promoters
intend to rip off the government and the Nigerian people under the guise
of a PPP arrangement.

 

Your Excellency, this matter goes beyond a single institution. It raises a
fundamental question about our national priorities: whether we will protect and
strengthen our educational institutions, or allow them to be gradually eroded.
We therefore respectfully call on the President to:
• Immediately cancel the proposed PPP land concession;
• Protect the sanctity and integrity of Unity Schools nationwide

*Ensure that no action is taken that compromises the future of education
in Nigeria.

 

We also strongly advise members of the public to refrain from purchasing or
investing in any land or property associated with this scheme, as it is under
serious dispute and may be overturned, exposing buyers to financial loss.
FGCKOSA wishes to make it clear that we will not relent in pursuing all lawful and
legal avenues to overturn this illegal arrangement. We remain committed to
safeguarding the legacy of our institution and ensuring that it continues to serve
future generations.

 

Signed,
Shoyinka Shodunke
President
Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association (FGCKOSA)

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