EFCC Chairman Orders Staff to Declare Assets
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has issued a directive requiring all EFCC staff to promptly declare their assets in adherence to civil service regulations and procedures. The directive was conveyed on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Olukoyede reiterated the essential role of maintaining integrity and transparency in the fight against corruption, stating that all those at the forefront must demonstrate unwavering commitment to these principles.
President Tinubu Optimistic About Nigeria’s Economic Recovery Amidst Challenges
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed confidence in Nigeria’s ability to recover and grow its economy in the near future, despite the significant hardships faced by its citizens. He made this assertion while inaugurating the two-day Green Economy Summit, themed ‘Sustainable Future: Harnessing Green Assets and Innovation for Niger State’s Prosperity.’ The summit was organized by the Niger State Government in Minna, Nigeria. During his speech, President Tinubu pledged unwavering support for Governor Mohammed Bago’s Green Economy initiative in Niger State. This initiative seeks to unlock the state’s abundant mineral resources and harness them for economic growth and sustainability.
FCT Minister Issues Stern Warning to Ground Rent Defaulters
Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike,, has issued a stern warning to defaulters on their ground rent payments in the FCT to promptly settle their outstanding liabilities. He vowed that after a grace period, he would take decisive action by revoking the plots of non-compliant individuals. The minister reiterated this stance during separate meetings with the President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo, and the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, James Chrisoff in Abuja. He emphasized that his statements should not be mistaken for mere bravado, locally referred to as ‘initial gra-gra.’ He urged defaulters to take the ultimatum seriously, as consequences would follow once the grace period expires.
Nigerian Armed Forces Assure Violence-Free Elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa
The Nigerian Armed Forces have declared their readiness to ensure peaceful elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa next month. Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, issued a stern warning to political actors, cautioning them against any acts of violence, emphasizing that those who incite violence will face the consequences imposed by the military. General Musa conveyed this message during the maiden official visit of the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Badaru, and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mattawale, to the military high command. He stressed that the armed forces are well-prepared for the upcoming elections in these three states, with a strong commitment to facilitating a democratic process free from fear or intimidation.
Chief Edwin Clark Calls for Amendment of NDDC Act to Remove Non-Niger Delta States
Chief Edwin Clark, the Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum PANDEF, has urged President Bola Tinubu to initiate the amendment of the 2000 Act that established the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC. He proposes the removal of non-Niger Delta oil-producing states, including Abia, Imo, and Ondo, from the nine states constituting the NDDC. The nine states currently encompassed by the NDDC are Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Imo, Abia, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom. Chief Clark deems the inclusion of the three non-Niger Delta states as a political anomaly that should be rectified. Clark suggested that the NDDC should be reserved for the original six Niger Delta coastal states, while other oil-producing states should establish their independent relationships with oil companies and the Nigerian government.
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