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NPA Vows To Support Nigeria Police Trust Fund, Lauds Executive Secretary

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The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) Hon. Aliyu Ahmed Sokoto in his quest to garner support for the funding of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) has visited the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) where he was received by the Managing Director, Hajia Hadiza Bala-Usman. The MD., Nigeria Ports Authority assured the NPTF‘s Chief Executive of the Ports Authority’s support to the mandate of NPTF. She said” The NPA will support you in every way it can, even beyond our mandate but also as individuals…to build a Police Force that will provide the attendant Security needed” She also charged the Executive Secretary on the need to expedite action on executing the mandate of NPTF. “…do what you can within the shortest period to show relevance within the sector, within the shortest possible  time” “Being the pioneer Executive Secretary a lot falls on your shoulder and it is an opportunity for you to show your capacity within the huge responsibility you’re faced with” she added.

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Earlier in his address, the Executive Secretary,Hon. Aliyu Ahmed Sokoto stated that the purpose of his visit to NPA was to intimate the organisation about the mandate of NPTF and solicit for collaboration that will enhance the fulfillment of NPTF’s mandate as stipulated in the NPTF’s Act 2020. “The purpose of my visit is to keep you abreast of the mandate and the activities of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund as well as to seek close working relationship between our organisation and the Nigeria Ports Authority” he stated. “The Trust Fund is envisioned to build a well-trained, well-equipped and well-motivated Police Force that will be prompt and responsive to security challenges in line with best global practices” he revealed further. He also mentioned the mission of the Trust Fund thus “its mission is to provide critical needs that will ensure overall improvement and efficiency as they discharge their duties and responsibilities of the Nigeria Police Force and its auxiliary colleges and institutions.”

Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto reveals that the sources of the fund to NPTF includes 0.05% of total revenue  from the Federation Accounts, a levy of 0.005% of net profits of all companies operating in Nigeria, Grants, special intervention funds as may be provided  by the National Assembly in the Budget. Endowments, Donations, Grants, Aids, and other assistance from private sectors and development partners as well as monies derived from investment on the Fund of the Trust Fund. He expounded further “the Fund is to be utilised for the training and retraining of Police personnel of the Nigeria Police Force within and outside the country, the purchase of equipment and material needs of the Police like operational vehicles, Construction of Police infrastructure such as offices, barracks and quarters.

He solicited for support from relevant agencies such as the Nigerian Ports Authority

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as well as individuals as he revealed that the current Fund accruing to the Trust Fund is inadequate to meet up with the enormous challenges of rebuilding the Nigeria Police Force and the current myriad of security challenges across the Nation. “…presently the Trust Fund depends substantially on the revenue accruing from the Federation Account for the implementation of these programs and activities..and cannot sustain the Trust Fund and the attainment of the mandate.” He used the medium to canvass for cooperation and intervention of revenue agencies like NPA in the implementation of projects and programme of Nigeria Police Force.

It will be recalled that in 2019,  President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Act into law. The Nigeria Police Trust Fund Act 2019 is an intervention  instrument to provide funding for a well-trained, well-equipped and motivated Nigeria Police Force. It is generall believed that the Nigeria Police Force is in critical need of intervention for its training, crime-fighting equipment and improved welfare for quality service delivery to the most populous black nation on earth.

 

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You’re wicked,$720k for school fees in advance,”U dey take Kogi people play football” -prophet Ikuru

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By Collins Nkwocha

The prophetic Hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos has reiterated that the former governor of Kogi state, Yaya Bello is a heartless, callous and wicked criminal that shouldn’t be allowed to go unpunished.

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This is coming after the latest revelation that Bello withdrew $720k from the state funds to pay for his child’s school fees in advance by the EFCC chairman.

The handsome prophet who was visibly annoyed with the revelation by the EFCC boss said ” yaya Bello don pocket Kogi people so Tay e dey take them play football, this is wickedness,you have embezzled to the level that you don’t even know what else to use to embezzle anymore that you had to withdrew $720k for your child’s school fees in advance,you should be ashamed of yourself”.

He praised the EFCC chairman for doing a good job and helping the nation to recover her looted resources.He praised the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for helping the nation in the fight against corruption.

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Keep your mouth shut, you are the real criminal, you don’t have respect for elders, Prophet Ikuru blasts Yahaya Bello

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The prophetic Hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos  has blasted the former governor of Kogi state, Yaya Bello for evading arrest and making nasty comments about the government and EFCC.

 

The prophet was visibly angry that Bello went into hiding and started attacking the government and EFCC with nasty words.He said “yaya Bello does not have respect for elders,in facts he’s not fit to contest for any political position in Nigeria or hold any political position in Nigeria anymore, he’s a real criminal,yet, he’s still talking, he doesn’t not have respect for elders.Ododo should also be punished for aiding a criminal”

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Bello was declared wanted by EFCC after evading arrest, he’s been on fugitive since then,many people advised him to submit himself for investigations and clarifications.Nigerians are eagerly waiting to see how this saga will end.

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Nigeria Launches New Fiscal Incentives to Revitalise Oil & Gas Sector, Aiming to Attract $10 Billion Investment

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Nigeria Launches New Fiscal Incentives to Revitalise Oil & Gas Sector, Aiming to Attract $10 Billion Investment

 

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Sahara Weekly Reports That Today, in a move to further revitalise the oil and gas industry’s contribution to the Nigerian Economy, Wale Edun, OFR, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, presided over a signing ceremony at the Federal Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja endorsing the Consolidated Guidelines for the implementation of Fiscal Incentives for the Oil & Gas Sector – a cornerstone of the Presidential Directive aimed at enhancing the Nigerian oil & gas sector’s global competitiveness whilst stimulating economic growth.

 

 

 

 

Nigeria Launches New Fiscal Incentives to Revitalise Oil & Gas Sector, Aiming to Attract $10 Billion Investment

 

 

 

 

 

As disclosed during the signing, the Presidential Directives were developed and coordinated by the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen to ensure a competitive framework for the Nigerian oil & gas industry. These Consolidated guidelines for the fiscal incentives are based on extensive collaboration across Finance and Petroleum Ministries and involved several key regulatory bodies including the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

 

According to Mrs. Verheijen, these new measures have been designed to deliver a competitive Internal Rate of Return (IRR) for Oil & Gas Projects and attract over $10 billion in new investments within the next 12-18 months. They also underscore Nigeria’s commitment to reaching its long term oil production target of 4 million barrels per day whilst enhancing the reliability of gas supply for to boost export earnings and fuel Nigeria’s industrialization.

 

Mrs. Verheijen disclosed that among the guidelines signed were the NUPRC Guideline on Hydrocarbon Liquids Content in a Non-Associated Gas (NAG) Field, essential for accurately categorising and quantifying the hydrocarbon liquid content in these fields. Additional guidelines focused on the applicability of tax credits and allowances for Non-Associated Gas Greenfield Development and the Midstream Capital and Gas Utilization Allowance, providing taxpayers with clarity on the computation of these benefits.

 

HM Edun, in his remarks, thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the directive in February 2024 to engender growth in the Nigerian oil and gas sector, which had stagnated for over the last decade. He also emphasised the potential of the guidelines, saying, “The idea is to create an atmosphere conducive to international competitiveness such that investment comes in. And in this case, we know it’s foreign direct investment”.

 

The signing ceremony was attended by various stakeholders, including NNPC Limited, Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) and the Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG), further highlighting Nigeria’s unified approach toward reinvigorating its oil and gas sector.

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