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Buhari Writes Senate: Seeks Confirmation For Acting CJN, Others

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate, seeking a confirmation of the nomination of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

This is to replace the former Chief Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad who resigned on June 27, due to health reasons.

The president’s request was contained in a letter dated July 5, 2022, which he sent to Red Chamber.

The letter was read by the Senate president, Ahmad Lawan, at the start of plenary yesterday.

The letter reads: “Pursuant to Section 231(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), I forward for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.

“While I hope that the submission will be considered in the usual expeditious manner, please accept, Distinguished Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration.”

In another letter to the Senate dated July 21, 2022, President Buhari requested the upper chamber to confirm the nomination of Dr. Suleiman Agha Afikpo as commissioner representing the South-East zone, at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria.

He explained that the request is in accordance with the provision of Section 3(2) of the Hajj Commission Act. Cap. 321, Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004.

The Senate also received a request from President Buhari, to confirm the re-appointment of four nominees as Non-executive directors of the Board of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The request was contained in a latter dated July 21, 2022, and read at the start of plenary by Senate President Lawan.

The president, in the letter, explained that the request to confirm the nominees was made in accordance with Section 10(3)(a) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2007.

The nominees for confirmation include: Prof. Mike Idiahi Obadan (South South), Prof. Justitia Odinakachukwu Nnabuko (South East), Prof. Ummu Ahmed Jalingo (North East), and Mr. Adeola Adetunji (South West).

President Buhari also wrote to the Senate, requesting lawmakers to confirm 19 nominees as Resident Electoral Commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The confirmation request to the upper chamber which was contained in a letter dated July 25, 2022 was read at plenary by Senate President Lawan yesterday.

President Buhari, in the letter, said that the request for the confirmation of the nominees was in accordance with the provisions of Section 154 (1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

He explained that the nomination of five (5) Resident Electoral Commissioners are for renewal, while the other fourteen (14) are fresh appointments.

The nominees for confirmation include Ibrahim Abdullahi (Adamawa – Renewal); Obo O. Effanga (Cross River – Renewal); Alh. Umar Ibrahim (Taraba – Renewal); Dr. Agboke Mutiu Olaleke (Ogun – Renewal); and Prof. Samuel E. Egwu (Kogi – Renewal).

Others are Onyeka Pauline Ugochi (Imo); Prof. Muhammad Lawal Bashir (Sokoto); Prof. Ayobami Salami (Oyo); Amb. Zango Abdussamadu Abdu (Katsina); Mrs. Queen Elizabeth Agwu (Ebonyi); and Dr. Agundu Oliver Tersoo (Benue).

Also to be confirmed are Yomere Gabriel Oritsemlebi (Delta); Prof. Yahaya Makarfi Ibrahim (Kaduna); Dr. Nura Ali (Kano); Agu Sylvia Uchenna (Enugu); Ahmed Yushau Garki (FCT); Barr. Hudu Yunusa (Bauchi); Prof. Uzochukwu Ikemefuna Chijioke (Anambra); and Mohammed B. Nura (Yobe).

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African Development Bank Calls Nigeria ‘Most Difficult Client’

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The African Development Bank (AFDB) has declared that the Federal Government of Nigeria is the bank’s most difficult client. This statement was made by the Senior Special Adviser to the President of bank, Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka.

Prof. Banji made this statement while delivering a keynote address at 2022, 3rd Biennial African Scientific Integration Network Conference hosted by the Centre for Energy Research and Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun state. There, he delivered a paper virtually on the topic, ‘Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development.’

While responding to questions on what the bank was doing to assist the growth of industries in Nigeria, he made specific reference to a loan facility that the Board of the bank approved for Nigeria and how the Federal Government delayed its approval.

He said, “I can tell you we have many projects in Nigeria and I am leading one of them. For the Special Arrangement Industrial Processing Loan, we raised $540m for each zone in Nigeria.

“We raised it, and the board of the AfDB approved it on December 13 but the Ministry of Finance did not sign until June 1. We were begging them to sign. By the way, this loan has less than a one per cent interest rate for 25 years and an eight-year moratorium.  It is like someone is giving you money for free.

“Other countries have just one zone and they have been calling to thank us, thank the president, thank everyone for what you have done for us, but in Nigeria, you will be asked why you are pushing too much. We were supposed to launch the project by March 1. The Nigerian government is the most difficult client.”

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Mr. President Nice Job On NNPC Limited Now NNPC PLC

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

By Ndubuisi Ekekwe, PhD, Chairman of FASMICRO Group, is the Lead Faculty in Tekedia Mini-MBA. He writes regularly in the Harvard Business Review. Email: tekedia@fasmicro.com.

Let me commend President Buhari for getting the job done on NNPC. Yes, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is now a commercial venture – a limited liability company, limited by shares – and not just an amorphous gigantic conglomerate. Welcome NNPC Limited.

Yet, there is really nothing to write since changing name, corporate formation, etc, will not change some of the underperforming elements. We still have to improve productivity and deepen innovation in the nation’s top foreign exchange earner.  

Those changes must be done for us to unlock the latent opportunities within that company.

I did three internships in NNPC and enjoyed the benefits of learning under some of the finest engineers in our nation. The first time I touched a computer was in NNPC – NGC, Moscow Rd in PHC – and the first time I changed an instrumentation and control knob was in Owasa Gas flow station.

As I wrote in 2017 when I posited that Nigeria should go all the way with NNPC Plc, I want Mr. President to take this to the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Of course, I did note the challenges that would bring, but we have to go all the way: “Nigerian can get a valuation of $300 billion for NNPC Plc”.

Meanwhile, a comment from a individual stated:

“Hope this change in nomenclature will have any positive impact on the common man? We will allow them to work first, before congratulating them.

We changed NEPA to PHCN, it didn’t click, and we unbundled to DISCOs and GENCOs and the one in between, they are largely private but our energy fortunes are yet to improve.

What will turning NNPC into a liability company bring to ordinary Nigerians, or just adding extra zeroes to the pockets of those who can buy and sell shares? There is still great silence on the productivity front, until then.”

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Buhari’s Medical Tourism: FG spent ₦6.4 billion on Aso Villa Clinic in six years

by Leading Reporters
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After a year-long break due to the Covid 19 travel restrictions, President Buhari has resumed his usual medical trips to the United Kingdom. This is in spite of the huge annual budget allocations to his official hospital at the Villa. The federal government had budgeted N6.4 billion for the Aso Villa Clinic in the past 6 years. 

Analysis of the State House budgets reveal that for every N1,000 to be spent on healthcare for 200 million individuals in Nigeria, the Federal government planned to spend ₦3 on the president’s clinic in the period 2016-2021.

In 2016, specifically, it was N1 to the president’s clinic for every N100 meant for the healthcare of the entire population in Nigeria. Yet, it was in this year that President Muhammadu Buhari began travelling abroad for his medical treatment.

Details of Budget Allocation to State House Clinic (2016 – 2021)

There has been a consistent increase in the amount budgeted for health in the last six years (2016-2021). However, the federal government’s highest budget of N2.83 billion Naira for the state house clinic was in 2016, the same year the smallest amount was budgeted for the health of the general public, estimated at N250 billion. 

A budget reveals the priority of an individual, business or government. Nigeria’s budgets over the years show that the federal government of Nigeria prioritises the health of the president, his family and staff, possibly higher than that of the other individuals in the country. 

In spite of these huge sums invested in the health of the President’s family, it is not clear why the President’s clinic still cannot cater for his healthcare needs.

At various occasions, the wife of the President and his daughter have registered their displeasure about the quality of service at the President’s clinic. Back in 2017, the President’s wife lamented, “I called the Aso Clinic to find out if they have an X-Ray machine, they said it’s not working.. In the end I had to go to a hospital owned and operated by foreigners 100 per cent…“There is a budget for the Hospital and if you go there now, you will see a number of constructions going on but they don’t have a single syringe there. What is the purpose of the buildings if there are [sic] no equipment there to work with?”

However, it appeared Mrs Buhari’s frustrations concerned political executive families like hers, rather than the two hundred million who grapple with worse or non-existent healthcare facilities everyday in Nigeria: “You can imagine what happens across the states to governors wives if this will happen to me in Abuja,” she had said.

A report by the Cable noted that “the combined N3.1billion budgetary allocation to the clinic in 2016 and 2017 was higher than the combined allocation to all the tertiary healthcare centres in the country!”

The State house medical centre was established to cater to the medical needs of the president, the vice-president, their families and presidential aides. Yet, President Buhari ignores the same hospital. Instead, he travels out of the country for weeks and sometimes for months to get medical attention. A close aide of his too died without finding medical succour at the supposedly model hospital, right at the seat of power. News Source: Dataphyte

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NANS Backs Buhari on IGP Tenure Extension

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has supported President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to extend the tenure of the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu by three months.

President of the Association, Comrade Asefon Dayo while speaking in Abuja on Monday at a press briefing noted that the decision of President Buhari is in right direction considering the current state of insecurity in the country which presently need attention and a capable hand to salvage the situation.

According to Comrade Asefon, the Presidency decided to extend the tenure of the outgoing IGP after completing his mandatory years in service in order to search for a round peg in a round hole that will continue the unprecedented reforms been introduced into Nigeria Policing System by the versatile outgoing IGP in line of duty.
“The NANS leadership throws its weight behind the intention of the Presidency to extend the tenure of a performing IGP with focus in order to look a capable replacement that will continue the process of total reform of the Nigerian Police Force in their bid to maximally protect the citizenry in matured manners as obtainable in developed nations of the world”.

Highlighting the recent achievements of IGP Adamu which include the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the sanity imposed on men of the Nigerian Police Force to respect human rights during the enforcement of the COVID-19 regulations, he said these giant strides cannot be forgotten so soon.

Reacting to a report by Sahara Reporters who alleged that the IGP paid N2 Billion for the tenure extension, Comrade Asefon noted that it is unpatriotic for anyone to maliciously attack this patriotic servitude to the country with the intent to tarnish his proven integrity as an effective officer of repute.

Similarly, Comrade Asefon said the student body detest the legal action being instituted by lawyers to truncate a smooth process of transition without considering the inherent benefits to the nation if its allowed its due course as Nigerians jointly involve in securing our nation with a responsive police reform and national servitude.

He thereby call on all to join hands together to build a better Nigeria by appreciating the concerted effort of the government even when we disagree with their approach and avoid any form of distraction.

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COVID-19: FG attribute delay of vaccine to politics and logistics

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Nigeria says the first batch of 100,000 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19 is delayed because of  “politics and logistics due to no fault of Nigeria.”

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed who disclosed this in Abuja on Sunday, said the issue of vaccine was a serious one to government which had put every needed infrastructure in place for its storage.

Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the minister said: “The fact that these vaccines will now come in February is not due to Nigeria’s fault.

“We are very ready to receive the 100,00 doses and we have the infrastructure, even when it is going to be preserved at about -70 Degree Celsius,’’ he said.

The minister said the ultra-cold freezers to store the Pfizer vaccine candidate doses upon their arrival in the country had already been acquired before the companies said it had to wait till February.

Mohammed, a member of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19,  said government had also accessed the African Union (AU)  and other international agencies for vaccines.

He assured that in the next two years, they would be able to vaccinate about 70 per cent of the population.

The minister underscored the need for sustained advocacy campaign against the position of some people who had bad-mouthed the vaccines that it had a lot of resistance.

“We have to appeal to our traditional, religious and political leaders to understand that as of today, there is no other silver bullets than the vaccines.

“They are the only option  that can save humanity from the deadly virus and the elites must take the lead in this campaign.

“We must disabuse our minds from the campaign of naysayers that the vaccines are dangerous, it can cause impotency or meant to depopulate some parts of the world,’’ he said.

Mohammed said that Nigeria would strive like other countries of the world to access enough vaccines for its people.

He said the WHO had certified the vaccines to be safe and efficacious, therefore, the concern should be availability, affordability and logistics for distribution.

He reiterated that the vaccines were the most effective and quickest way for the world to resume normal life of restraints and restrictions.

The minister said the spike in the cases of COVID-19 and fatality was largely because Nigerians had refused to abide by the basic non-pharmaceutical intervention principles.

He said Nigerians were not heeding the basic principles, including wearing facial masks, not gathering in places, keeping social distancing, washing of hands regularly and using hand sanitisers.

Mohammed said that while President Muhammadu Buhari had signed the COVID-19 Regulations, Nigerians must take personal responsibility for their safety.

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President Buhari’s nephew Sabiu Tunde allegedly joins NIA for diplomatic immunity

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Buhari’s nephew Tunde, as he is fondly called, has by this, joined other cabal members to look for diplomatic shield and immunity that may protect them from the scimitar of law in the event of any eventuality or should President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure ends and a probe is launched against his tenure by President Buhari’s successor, a discreet source revealed. The new job offer is discreet and would only be leveraged when the need arises.  He would still remain President Buhari’s personal assistant in the villa. 

Unlike other members of the inner caucus popular called the “Villa Cabal” like the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and Minister of State for Aviation Sariki Hadi who, this platform learnt are vying for governorship positions in their respective states which will grant them immunity from prosecution if they win, Sabiu Tunde Yusuf on the other hand would seek for his own ‘shield’ from NIA as he would be immediately deployed overseas where he diplomatic immunity would shield him from any prosecution or probe in Nigeria. 

President Buhari‘s nephew appointment, from our investigation would enable Yusuf exit Nigeria and enjoy diplomatic immunity from any form of prosecution should Buhari’s successor chooses to probe President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure, especially the cabal members.

Recall that critics and some prominent Nigerians have continued to raise their voices against the prevailing insecurity and the President’s refusal to sack the service chiefs amidst untamed corruption and other forms of criminality which has bedeviled Nigeria for some times now.  Another major concern is the accusation that President Muhammadu Buhari left governance in the hands of unpatriotic elements who have put selfish and personal interests above national interests.  

Nigeria’s rising debt profile, and the President’s untamed quest for foreign loan have been described as the Nigeria development greatest threat.  

Recently, President Buhari’s closest ally and the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai has recently spoke up against the increasing debt profile of Nigeria. El-Rufai, who is known to be a strong pillar of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration said that Nigeria has reached its borrowing limit. He said that Nigerians should be concerned about Nigeria’s rising debt profile.

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Photos: Buhari chairs 31st virtual cabinet meeting

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha physically attended the meeting, which started at 10:00 am.

The six ministers who physically attended the meeting are those of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello, Industry, Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo and the Minister of state for Power, Goddy Agba.

The Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan and other Ministers are participating in the weekly council meeting from their various offices in Abuja.

Before the commencement of the day’s proceedings, cabinet members observed a minute silence in honor of former Ministers, Alhaji Dauda Birma, Alhaji Mohammadu Gambo Jimeta and Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim.

The late Birma, who served as Minister of Education from 1997 to 1998, died on 5th January, 2021, aged 80.

Jimeta, who died on the 21st of January, at the aged of 83, was the Minister of Agriculture from 1995-1997, he was also the Inspector General of Police and the National Security Adviser at various times.

While Abdullahi Ibrahim was the Minister of Education, Science and Technology, as well as Transportation and Aviation, between 1984 and 1985, when President Buhari was the military Head of State.

Ibrahim, who was the first Northern Lawyer to attain the position of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, died on Sunday 24th January at the age of 84.

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President Buhari approves regulations to prevent spread of Covid-19

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

This was contained in a press release from office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in Abuja.

These Regulations shall take effect immediately until otherwise determined.
All other Protocols and Guidelines issued by the PTF, NCDC, and or State Governments, except as expressly provided, shall remain in force.

Any offence under these Regulations is punishable, on summary conviction, by a fine or a term of six months imprisonment or both in accordance with Section 5 of the Quarantine Act.
Some of the provosions of tur regulations are:

Restrictions on Gatherings

  1. At all gatherings, a physical distance of at least two metres shall be maintained at all times between persons.
  2. No gathering of more than 50 persons shall hold in an enclosed space, except for religious purposes, in which case the gathering shall not exceed 50% capacity of the space.
  3. All persons in public gatherings, whether in enclosed or open spaces, shall adhere to the provisions of Part 2 of these Regulations.
  4. The provisions of these Regulations may be varied by Guidelines and Protocols as may be issued, from time to time, by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Covid-19 on the recommendation of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

PART 2
Operations of Public Places
Markets (including open markets), Malls, Supermarkets, Shops, Restaurants, Hotels, Event Centres, Gardens, Leisure Parks, Recreation Centres, Motor Parks, Fitness Centres, etc.

  1. No person shall be allowed within the premises of a market, mall, supermarket, shop, restaurants, hotels, event centres, gardens, leisure parks, recreation centres, motor parks, fitness centre or any other similar establishment (hereinafter collectively referred to as “establishments”) except:
    a. he is wearing a face covering that covers the nose and mouth;
    b. he washes his hands or cleaned the hands using hand sanitiser approved by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC); and
    c. his body temperature has been checked. Any person found to have a body temperature above 38 degrees Celsius shall be denied entry and advised to immediately seek medical attention.
  2. Every establishment occupier shall make provision for regular hand hygiene for any person coming into the premises during opening hours. This includes a handwashing station with soap and running water, or hand sanitiser approved by NAFDAC.
  3. Each establishment occupier is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting his premises.
  4. It is the responsibility of the occupier of the establishment to:
    a. Enforce the proper use of face covering;
    b. Make provision for safe hygiene facilities;
    c. Enforce provision of temperature checks prior to entry into the establishment;
    d. Enforce provisions and use of face covering within the establishment;
    e. Ensure that their customers queue up and are attended to serially while complying with physical distancing measures and avoiding overcrowding; and
    f. Generally, ensure compliance with the provisions of these Regulations.
  5. Occupiers of establishments are liable for any observed non-compliance by any persons within the premises.
    Places of Worship
  6. All worshippers and users of places of worship shall comply with the provisions of Parts 1 and 2 of these Regulations.
  7. Worshippers shall, where and whenever possible, avoid sharing worship items such as mats, bottles, hymnals, etc.
  8. It is the responsibility of the person in charge of a place of worship to ensure compliance with the provisions of these Regulations within the worship centre.
    Workplace and Schools
  9. All persons entering the premises of a workplace or school shall comply with the provisions of Parts 1 and 2 of these Regulations.
  10. It is the responsibility of the person in charge of a workplace or a school to ensure compliance with the provisions of these Regulations within the office or school premises.
    Banks
  11. All employees, customers and visitors of banks shall comply with the provisions of Parts 1 and 2 of these Regulations.
  12. All banks shall comply with the guidelines, mode and scope of operations issued by the Central Bank and Federal Ministry of Finance as it relates to the COVID-19 response.
  13. All banks shall develop a schedule for regular cleaning of buttons and surfaces of Mantrap Entrance Doors, ATM machines and other commonly used areas.
    Public Transportation Vehicles
  14. All operators and passengers of public transportation vehicles (hereinafter referred to as “operators”) shall comply with the provisions of Part 2 of these Regulations.
  15. Operators shall ensure adequate spacing in between passengers.
  16. Operators shall ensure frequent cleaning and disinfection of parts of the vehicle frequently handled by passengers and drivers such as doors and window handles/buttons, steering wheels and dashboards.
  17. Operators shall encourage passengers to frequently perform hand hygiene.
  18. All operators of trains, ships and planes shall have an occupational health and infectious diseases preparedness plan, in case an employee or traveller becomes unwell in the course of a journey.
  19. It is the responsibility of operators to ensure compliance with the provisions of these Regulations in the course of their operations.
    Hostels, Boarding Houses and Detention Centres
  20. Managers of Hostels, Boarding Houses, Nursing Homes, Correctional Centres, Remand Homes, Holding Cells, Military Detention Facilities, and such centres for care and custody of persons, shall ensure compliance with the provisions of these Regulations.
  21. Managers of such facilities shall ensure that suspected cases of Covid-19 are promptly and appropriately separated from others and are reported to medical officers of the State Ministry of Health for necessary action.

PART 3
Mandatory Compliance with Treatment Protocols

  1. The health and safety protocols and guidelines are issued by the PTF on Covid-19 on the recommendation of the NCDC and shall be binding on all persons.
  2. Persons confirmed to have tested positive to COVID-19 by an NCDC accredited laboratory, may not refuse isolation and or admission to a designated health establishment for management of the disease.
  3. All public secondary and tertiary health facilities shall designate a space or holding bay for the initial triage or assessment of suspected persons with COVID-19 in line with the approved protocol for case management.
  4. All public secondary and tertiary health facilities shall establish sample collection centres, where test samples from suspected cases can be collected and transmitted to an accredited testing laboratory in the State.
  5. Notwithstanding the provision of Regulation 27, where a person confirmed to have tested positive to the COVID-19 is:
    a. Asymptomatic or has mild symptoms; and
    b. Proves able to make an alternative isolation arrangement that satisfies protocols issued by the NCDC, as certified by a healthcare provider and assessment by a medical professional;
    such person may use such alternative arrangements, including supervised “home-based care,” for self-isolation and adhere strictly to the guidelines, until confirmed by the healthcare provider to be no longer at risk of infecting others with the virus.

PART 4
Offences and Penalties

  1. Any person who contravenes the provisions of these Regulations commits an offence.
  2. Any person who, without reasonable cause, contravenes a direction given under Parts 1 and 2 of these Regulations commits an offence.
  3. Any person who, without reasonable cause, obstructs an authorised official from enforcement of these Regulations commits an offence.
  4. An offence under these Regulations is punishable, on summary conviction, by a fine or a term of six months imprisonment or both in accordance with Section 5 of the Quarantine Act.

PART 5
Enforcement and Application

  1. Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Federal Road Safety Corps, the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, and other relevant Local Government, State and Federal Government agencies are hereby directed to enforce the provisions of these Regulations.
  2. Any officer of the enforcement agencies who fails, neglects, or refuses to enforce the provisions of these Regulations shall be subject to disciplinary action by the disciplinary body of his respective agency.
  3. The provisions of these Regulations shall apply throughout the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
  4. State Governors may issue Regulations on further steps as may be considered necessary.
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New Service Chief Nominees pledge to protect lives and property

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Speaking to journalists after meeting with President Buhari at the State House, Abuja on Wednesday, The Chief of the Defence Staff nominee, Major General Leo Irabor said they will add value by protecting lives and property.

President Muhammad Buhari, according to a statement issued after the meeting charged them to be patriotic, and serve the country well.

The President said Nigeria is in a state of emergency and wants them to be patriotic, serve the country well, as well remain loyal loyalty is to the country.

The President also charged them to be concerned about the morale of their officers and men, saying they should be made to feel physically and professionally secure.

He pledged that Government would do its best in terms of equipment and logistics.

The Service Chief nominees who were led to the meeting by the Minister of Defence, Major-General Bashir Magashi (Rtd), are: Major-General Leo Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff; Major-General Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admiral AZ Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff; and Air Vice-Marshal IO Amao, Chief of Air Staff.

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