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Rivers PDP Accuses Police Command Of Taking Side In Political Crisis

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By Ayodele Oni

The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), in Rivers State has accused the State Police Command of taking side in the handling of some politically related matters in the State.

PDP State Publicity Secretary, Sydney Tambari Gbara, who made the allegation in Port Harcourt, stated that only loyalists of Governor Siminialayi Fubara were being arrested on trumped up charges.

He referred to the arrest and detention of the Beeri Ward 9 Coordinator of Simplified Movement and former Councillor, Ward 9 in Khana Local Government Legislative assembly, Barine Roland Edoo .

Gbara wondered why those that did not commit any offence other than being  supporters of Governor Fubara were arrested and detained for over 72 hours without being charged to court.

According to him, those accused of violence and destruction of equipment worth Millions of naira at the venues of the Thanksgiving service for the Supreme Court victory of Fubara in Ahoada West, Etche and Omuma LGAs are still walking about freely.

While calling for the release of Roland Edoo, the PDP Publicity Secretary equally enjoined the Police not to take side in the political crisis experienced in the State, but to remain professional and apolitical.

“This is injustice and a clear case of abuse of the fundamental human rights of Hon.Edooh, and we fear that this growing trend of injustice orchestrated by the State Police command, may escalate crisis in the State.

He blamed the lawmaker representing Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency, Dum Deekor for using his position to harass and intimidate supporters of the Governor.

“We are advising him to stop seeing supporters of Governor Fubara in Beeri as easy prey for unnecessary harassment, unlawful arrest and detention because no amount of intimidation will deter the people from standing firmly with Sir Sim Fubara.

“I wonder why the Police is yet to release Hon Barine Roland Edoo despite the glaring evidence that it was a set up, witch hunt and a politically motivated arrest.

“Already,  one Nania Lenee, alias Awilo, a native of Beeri, who was hired to go to the Police station to make statement has told the police that he was bribed by some people to bear false witness against Roland Edoo.

“We are therefore telling the Police Commissioner that having gotten this fact, Hon Roland Edoo should be released immediately or be charged to court.

“In the same vein, we are also appealing to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetukun to drop the charges against The Chief of Staff Government House, Port Harcourt , Rt Hon Edison Ehie as they were politically motivated.”

Ekiti Govt Constitutes Panel To End Incessant Attacks Of Health Personnel

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Biodun Oyebanji - Ekiti State Governor

By Ayodele Oni

Following incessant attacks on health workers in Ekiti state government owned hospitals, the state government has initiated moves to end the frosty relationship between them and the public

Of recent, doctors and nurses at government owned health institutions are being subjected to attacks by relations of patients due to what they as their non challant attitudes.

Some relations of a dead patients few weeks ago beat up doctors and nurses at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, (EKSUTH) following the demise of the patient due to refusal of those on duty to promptly attend to the deceased.

This led to boycott if duty by the health personnel at EKSUTH and vowed not to resume until government could guarantee their safety.

As a first step to enhance conducive working environment, the state government has constituted a panel amongst other things, to investigate the perceived poor health worker attitude and suggest any other measures to improve quality of care delivered at the Accident & Emergency Department of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital.

Government statement in Ado Ekiti stated that “The Ministry of Health and Human Services would like to first of all address the recent incidents of patient/patient relatives’ assault on doctors and other health care workers at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) in the discharge of their duties.

“We want to assure members of staff and the public that swift action has been taken in response to these regrettable events as the suspects involved have been apprehended and charged to court, while measures to enhance security within the hospital premises have been implemented.

“Additionally, we acknowledge the concerns raised by care seeking members of the state regarding the challenges they face in accessing healthcare services at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH).

“Rest assured, we are actively investigating these bottlenecks with a view to streamline and improve service delivery.

“We urge the general public to remain calm as we work to address these matters effectively.

“In line with the above, and given the more recent events, the Ministry of Health and Human Services has informed the board of EKSUTH to set up a review panel to thoroughly investigate these complaints.

“The 10-member panel of enquiry, Co-Chaired by Dr. Femi Thomas and Dr. Sunkanmi Alabi; is to amongst other things, investigate the perceived poor health worker attitude and suggest any other measures to improve quality of care delivered at the Accident & Emergency Department of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital.

“The interim report of the Committee is to be submitted in 72 hours while their comprehensive report is expected within 2 weeks.

“Furthermore, a comprehensive capacity-building programme for all staff members will be initiated shortly to ensure optimal service delivery while creating a safer and more conducive work environment.

“We appreciate the continued support and cooperation of all stakeholders as we strive to uphold the highest standards of healthcare delivery in Ekiti State.”

FG Targets N13trn From Non-oil Sectors

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Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy says the federal government is targeting over N113 trillion from the non-oil sector this year.

The minister gave the assurance during his appearance before the House of Representatives committee on Finance.

The oil and gas sector is Nigeria’s major revenue earner, and has received government attention for years despite the huge potentials in other sectors.

Over the years, efforts by successive administrations to diversify has been met with mixed results as experts warn that revenue from oil and gas is drying up.

The situation will change this year, Minister Edun said adding that revenue generated so far by government agencies and MDAs is a pointer that other sectors have started making money for the government.

According to Edun, “What we can see is a substantial increase in remittances by MDAs and revenue generation agencies. We will keep this up and there will be a time we can give further data on this to the committee and the National Assembly.”

The minister said tax waiver is one of the ways the government is working on to plug revenue leakage in the economy.

He explained that some business concerns have capitalize on this to shortchange the government, noting that things would now change as the government is currently considering legislation to eliminate waste.

He said: “We are going to do a way with the exiting system. The system can be rejigged without changing the law. The law says there is a duty waivers for ‘X’ per cent, it doesn’t say whether you should take it upfront or whether you should take it ex ante.

“If you want duty waiver, pay your duty,  when we have cleared that you have brought in the goods you said you would bring,  you’ll get it back automatically. If you want a duty waiver, pay your duty and get it back. “We are going to do away with so much anomalies and have a seamless process. We are hoping to get the necessary approvals to implement that immediately.”

Ondo Governorship: PDP  Zoning Shuts Out Eyitayo Jegede From Contest

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Eyitayo Jegede

By Ayodele Oni

The two-time Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo state, Eyitayo Jegede, has been shut out of this year’s contest by the decision of the National Executive Committee, (NEC) of the party.

Jegede, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, (SAN), from Central Senatorial, had contested the State Governorship twice on the ticket of the PDP with the late former Governor of the State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and came second.

The National Leadership of the PDP, at the just concluded meeting in Abuja, had resolved, among others to zone the Governorship to the Southern Senatorial district of the state.

The Abuja meeting also itched towards the possibility of agreeing on consensus candidate among chains of aspirants.

Among those that have signified interest in the governorship are Agboola Ajayi, erstwhile deputy to late Akeredolu, that dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Sola Ebiseni among others.

At the Abuja meeting were Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, former Ondo state Governor, Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, Roland Omowa,  Segun Adegoke, Acting Chairman, PDP Ondo State, Tola Alabere, members of State Working Committee and all Governorship aspirants.

State PDP spokesman, Kenedy Peretei, confirmed that the NWC approved the resolution of the State Executive Committee of the party to zone the 2024 gubernatorial ticket to Ondo South Senatorial District.

Sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms will commence on 7th March till 21st March, 2024.The Gubernatorial primary is scheduled to hold on 25th April, 2024.

Speaking earlier, Acting National Chairman of the party, Ambassador Umar Damagum assured all stakeholders that, the party primary will be transparent and credible. The party will provide a level playing ground for all aspirants.

Shun Oil Bunkering, NDDC Urges Youths From Oil Bearing Communities

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Eruba Dimgba - NDDC

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Commissioner representing Abia state on the  board of Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, Chief Eruba Dimgba, has appealed to youths to shun the vandalization of Oil pipelines and bunkering activities noting that the  trend is at once negatively affecting the environment and Abia State oil producing profile.

He said that  halting oil bunkering activities will shore up Abia state oil producing capacity,as well as  boost its quota in the oil producing state’s Commission.

Chief Eruba also expressed optimism that with a secured and enabling environment, investors both local and foreign will consider Abia State, particularly the oil rich Ukwa as a destination choice.

The NDDC Commissioner announced that the Commission is presently partnering with Geometric Power in Aba, to ensure a steady and regular power supply, to Ukwa land with a view to enhancing its economic growth and development.

He revealed that as part of the wider plan to open up Ukwa land for  accelerated development, reconstruction efforts have started on the abandoned 18.6 km Owaza Road by the NDDC.

Chief Dimgba who disclosed this during an interactive session with youths of the oil bearing part of  Abia state on Tuesday March 5 2024 ,at the Commission’s Office in Oke-Ikpe ,Ukwa West local council,noted that  the Interventionist Agency was established primarily  to cater for the interests of the youths,women and every one in the oil producing area.

The Youth leader of Ukwa Comrade Ugwumba Adiele,while appreciating chief Dimgba for his commitment to the development of Ukwa land ,expressed the readiness of the Youths to collaborate with the NDDC in the task of rebuilding the area.

The Chairman National Youth Council of Nigeria Ukwa East Chapter ,Comrade Emmanuel Akparanta ,while calling on the Commission to consider supporting the youths in the establishment of Small And Medium Scale Enterprises ,provision of employment opportunities, Scholarship grants etc as a veritable way of curbing youth restiveness in the area, promised that the youths will partner with NDDC to halt the trend of oil bunkering.

Tinubu Signs Order To Drive Oil, Gas Investment

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed an executive Order to reposition the nation’s oil and gas sector.

According to a statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale on Wednesday, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, the Order is expected to eliminate bottlenecks and promote more investment in the sector.

The presidential aide stated that the Order was a product of extensive consultations by the president with major stakeholders in the oil and gas business.

The statement said: “Following extensive engagements, analyses, and benchmarking with other jurisdictions, the President has initiated the amendment of primary legislation to introduce fiscal incentives for oil & gas projects, reduce contracting costs and timelines, and promote cost efficiency in local content requirements.

“Recognizing the urgency to accelerate investments, the President has directed as follows, Introduction of fiscal incentives for non-associated gas, midstream and deepwater developments, streamlining of contracting process to compress the contracting cycle to six months and ⁠the application of the local content requirements without hindering investments or the cost competitiveness.

“The details of these Policy Directives will be gazetted and communicated by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation.

“These incentives were developed in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Justice, Federal Ministry of Finance, Federal Ministry of Petroleum, Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Federal Inland Revenue Service, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board.

“The Special Adviser to the President on Energy has been directed to continue coordinating the aforementioned stakeholders to ensure the implementation of these directives within a stipulated time frame.”

Impeachment: Carry Your Cross, Oshiomhole Hits Shaibu

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Philips Shuaibu and Adams Oshiomhole

A former governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole says he’s not working in cahoots with the incumbent, Godwin Obaseki to impeach his deputy from office.

Governor Obaseki and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu are up in arms against each other, with the latter under cross fire from the state house of Assembly which is trying to impeach him.

The state assembly has served Shaibu with impeachment notice, accusing for revealing state’s secret amongst other allegations.

21 of the 24 lawmakers in the Assembly signed the impeachment notice to remove Shaibu.

But those watching what is happening in the state insist that Shaibu’s sin is that he contested the recent PDP governorship primaries against Governor Obaseki’s wish.

The governor’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo has emerged as PDP candidate for the September governorship election.

Speaking in a statement on Wednesday, Oshiomhole who once had a chummy relationship with Shaibu said he has no hands I n his predicament.

The statement signed by one of his aides said Shaibu should carry his cross, the deputy governor’s fate, Oshiomhole stated is now in the hands of the Assembly and the Judiciary.

Oshiomhole said he has not entered into “any deals with Governor Obaseki on this or any other political issue.”

Part of the statement said: “Ordinarily, we would neither be concerned nor bothered by what methods the characters in the unending feud within the Edo State PDP employ to settle scores among themselves.

“However, we are compelled to clarify and set the record straight because in the said article, it was falsely claimed, and I quote “

“ _Our reporter also gathered that the governor have(sic) already gotten across to Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to help him lobby and talk to the APC lawmakers in the House to support the impeachment move against Comrade Philip Shaibu”

“We wish to categorically state that Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole has not, at any time, engaged in discussions with Governor Godwin Obaseki regarding plans to impeach his deputy, as the apex leader of the APC in Edo State, is solely focused on fostering goodwill between the people of Edo State and the APC, with the goal of winning the upcoming governorship election and returning the state to a path of progress under an APC government.

“Also, it is important to state that matters of impeachment are the sole responsibilities of the Edo State House of Assembly and the Edo State Judiciary. Political parties have no constitutional role to play in any impeachment process.

“Therefore, the notion that Senator Adams Oshiomhole can influence the actions of APC lawmakers, should there be any impeachment exercise in the Edo State House of Assembly is simply preposterous.”

Embattled Shaibu recently lost the PDP governorship ticket to Asue Ighodalo during the very controversial governorship primary.

Adelabu: Nigeria’s Minister Of Lamentation

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Fresh from his appointment as the Minister of Power last year by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,  Adebayo Adelabu, boasted that he has found solutions to Nigeria’s electricity problem.

Speaking last September, the minister said the solutions to the nation’s erratic electricity problem may not be too farfetched. “I’ve diagnosed the issues to a large extent, and I’ve found out that the solutions are not as difficult as we all believe,” he said.

Few months down the line, the former Deputy Governor of the Central bank of Nigeria, CBN,  appears to have lost the ideas on how to tackle the country inherent power supply problem, according to experts watching the nation’s power sector.

The minister would later described the power sector in the country to be too ‘complicated’. Experts insist that he now has a full grasp of the situation, buy whether he has the expertise to tackle them is another question entirely.

Two times this year, the national power grid has collapsed leaving many electricity users to be wondering what is actually happening in the sector.

The situation has made not a few Nigerians to lament the impacts of erratic power on their homes and business.

Some businesses have closed shop while many homes are currently battling with several heat day and night due to power outages.

“Our children could no longer sleep at night due to heat. Foods in our refrigerators are getting spoiled everyday. And for those of us who depend on electricity for our businesses, this is not the best time at all,’ Bola Richards, a cold room owner in Lagos said.

But Nigerians are not the only ones lamenting, the minister also seems to have lost his patience over the situation, and has now decided to crack down on perceived saboteurs.

In his quest to find a way out of the problem, Adelabu has summoned the management of power firms in the country to a meeting in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

Whether this meeting would bring a permanent solution to the erratic power situation in the country, according to those watching what is going on, is another conjecture.

The minister posted on his verified X handle on Wednesday, that he has ordered the Chief Executives of two power firms; Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, to a crucial meeting because he’s “deeply concerned about the deteriorating electricity supply across the country.”

Apart from the two power companies, the Managing Director of Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has also been summoned to the meeting.

Adelabu said, “The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the worsening power supply in their respective regions and to collectively find lasting solutions.

“It is disheartening to witness the decline in power supply despite the concerted efforts to improve the situation. The Ministry has been exerting pressure on the Generating Companies (GENCOs) to enhance their performance, resulting in a recent increase in generation to over 4000MW.

“Despite this progress, certain distribution companies are failing to adequately distribute the power supplied by TCN, while vandalism of power infrastructure exacerbates the problem in regions such as Abuja, Benin, Port Harcourt, and Ibadan.

“Moving forward, I am committed to holding all distribution companies accountable for their performance. Willful non-performance will not be tolerated, and severe consequences, including license revocation, may be imposed. Additionally, I have instructed TCN to prioritize repair works on damaged transmission towers and power lines to improve supply in affected regions.

“During recent supervisory visits to power generating plants, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by the sector.

“Plans are underway to settle outstanding debts owed to power generation and gas supply companies, which will alleviate the financial strain and contribute to improved generation levels nationwide. I urge electricity consumers to remain patient as we work tirelessly to address these issues and provide better service to all Nigerians,’ the minister said.

In the last few days, the power problem has worsened to the extent that Nigerians are now sourcing alternative power to be used in their homes and business.

The minister had recently blamed vandals for the problem, apart the challenges of inadequate gas supply to generating firms, which he said has hampered their production capacity.

On their part, the power companies have blamed the huge debt owed by some public and private concerns for their inability to perform optimally.

Among the major debtors are the presidency, Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, National Assembly, the Military, federal government agencies and parastatals and some state governments owing several billions to distribution firms, and have refuse to pay up.

The total debt has piled up to more than N190 billion, the distribution companies, Discos, claimed recently while threatening to cut off power supply to the debtors.

Meanwhile, not a few Nigerians suffering from the current electricity problem in the country has advised the minister to do his job. What they need, according to them is not blame game, but stable power to make their homes and business functional.

Oyebanji, Fayemi Mourn, Describe Late Ekiti APC Chairman As Party Arrow Head

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Paul Omotoso

By Ayodele Oni

Reactions have been trailing the demise of the chairman of All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Ekiti State as Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, and his predecessor,  Dr Kayode Fayemi expressed shock on the death of the state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Paul Omotoso, who passed on Tuesday night.

Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, said he was shocked and devastated by the news of the demise of the party chairman because he did not show any sign of illness during their last meeting.

The Governor , who said he is yet to come to terms with the demise of the APC chairman, described Omotoso as a dependable brother and ally, who was a great and invaluable asset to the APC family as well as the government.

According to him, Omotoso would be eternally remembered as the first party chairman in the state to achieve a back-to-back victory for a party in the political history of Ekiti State.

Oyebanji said the deceased’s selflessness and sacrifices contributed to the internal cohesion which made the Ekiti APC an unstoppable election winning machine in local government, state and national elections conducted during his chairmanship.

This, he said, was made possible by Omotoso’s administrative acumen, diligence, maturity, managerial and diplomatic skills, as well as conflict resolution ingenuity which he deployed in managing the affairs of the party and its teeming members.

The Governor noted that Omotoso was a man of impact endowed with wisdom, which he brought to bear in party and state matters as he was always ready to offer his wise counsel at critical points when such was needed.

He noted that Omotoso excelled in the previous public offices he held including Special Adviser on Legal Matters, Special Adviser on Political Matters, Commissioner for Environment and Commissioner for Special Duties.

Governor Oyebanji added that the deceased’s stellar performance as the APC State Secretary contributed immensely to his emergence as the State Chairman for two terms noting that these speak volumes about his loyalty, commitment, integrity and competence.

“We have lost a dependable pillar in Ekiti development and partner in our development effort as a government. We have lost a great leader, a peacemaker, a humble servant of the people and an altruistic party Organiser.

“On behalf of the Government and the good people of the state, I express condolences to the immediate family of our late Chairman and the people of Imesi Ekiti and the entire members of APC.

“Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of the deceased. May God grant them and everyone of us the fortitude to bear this great loss.And may God grant our dear departed brother eternal rest.”

Kayode Fayemi, the former Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF),  mourned the passing of the Chairman of the APC describing him as a dedicated leader, unifier and pillar of the party in the state.

In a statement issued by his media office, Fayemi noted that the sudden departure of the Party Chairman has left a void difficult to fill within the APC family in Ekiti State and in all those who knew the departed Party leader.

He described the late Omotosho as a tireless leader and steadfast supporter of the APC’s principles and agenda in Ekiti State.

“Under his stewardship, our party achieved significant victories in recent elections, gaining the trust of our people. This would not have been possible without his commitment to uniting our members and working selflessly for the greater good of our state and nation.”

Fayemi recalled that Omotoso was a long-standing progressive, who had been an official of the Party since the Alliance for Democracy days and later was Secretary and Chairman of APC, after serving as Commissioner for Local Government and Environment between 2010 and 2014, during Fayemi’s first term as governor.

The late party chairman, a close ally of Fayemi, was steadfast throughout the trials and tribulations of gubernatorial politics in Ekiti and the usual vicissitudes of political turncoats.

“He was a stout defender of the Party, maintaining the same level of support for the incumbent Government of Governor Biodun Oyebanji.”

PSC Promotes 1607 DSPs, 158 Professionals Included; “Commission Has restored  Dignity Of Specialist Cadre” – Arase

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Police Promotions

The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 1607 Deputy Superintendents of Police to the next rank of Superintendents.

The Commission had earlier stepped down the consideration of the Officers  promotion at its last Management meeting where other recommendations  were considered, when it noticed some discrepancies in the list.

The promotion of the DSPs to SPs saw the elevation of 158 Officers in the Professional cadre  which included 105 in the Communication unit, 22 in Transport, 10 Medical officers,  nine Nurses and another nine from Works.

The other professionals promoted to Superintendents were six Workshop Officers, three Maritime, and one each from Medical and Dental units and Band.

A total number of 1423 DSPs were promoted in the General Duty cadre.

Chairman of the Commission,  Dr. Solomon Arase, CFR, Retired Inspector General of Police said the Commission has restored the dignity of the Specialists cadre in the Nigeria Police Force.

Dr. Arase said the Commission will continue to give equal opportunities to  all cadres in the Nigeria Police Force adding that the era where Specialists are stagnated in one rank is now history. He noted that the Nigeria Police Force needs these Specialists for efficient and effective Policing and promised that the Commission will continue to accord them the required privileges.

He also noted that the General duty Officers will continue to receive the support of the Commission in the area of prompt and regular promotions. He challenged the newly promoted officers to reciprocate the Commission’s gesture by rededicating themselves to the service of the nation.

Dr. Arase warned that the Commission will not hesitate to discipline any of the Officers who undermines the ethics, rules and regulations guiding their conduct. He also warned them to stay clear of land matters  and recovery of rents and other minor issues that can be resolved through alternative dispute resolution or legal processes. “You need to concentrate in helping the nation win this war against insurgency and banditry  and also remember that the Police is the lead Agency in internal security”, he admonished them.

Some of the promoted Officers are the  Public Relations officers  for Anambra and Delta states, Tochukwu Anthony Ikenganyia and Bright Edafe. Others are Clement Ominiyi Awoyemi, Salami Ganiyu, Dogo Mathew, Finedon Akah, Attahiru Umar, Adamu Wakili, Constance Katu Ekeh, Nuhu Danjuma and Yaha Bashir.

The list also include, Iwuji Barnabas Iliya, ADC to the Rivers State Governor;  Samson Ekeinde ,Officer in charge, Safer Highway, Bayelsa State Command; Clement Gladys C, Lagos Command; Usman Nureni and Adibeli Joy.

Enoch Suleiman, Officer in charge of Surveillance,  Zone 5 Benin; Sidi Umar Ahmad, technical Assistant to the DIG Training  and Head of IGP Smart Force Management  and Data Base Centre; Patrick Chinwe Anike, Divisional Crime Officer 1, 9th mile Division, Enugu State Command;  Ben Orih, Unit Commander 28 PMF, Umuahia; Nwanaga Innocent Okpuru, OPTS Officer, SPU BASE 28 Owerri, Imo state; Isa y. Ladan, Department of Operations,  Rivers State Command and Moses Omale were some of the other DSPs that got the Commission’s approval for promotion to the next rank of Superintendents.

The approval has been officially communicated to the Inspector General of Police for implementation.