The House of Representatives has urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to provide adequate security for government officials and infrastructure in flash points in the South East and Nigeria.
The resolution was sequel to a motion of urgent public importance by Rep. Emeka Nnamani(LP-Abia) at the plenary in Abuja on Thursday.
in his motion, the lawmaker noted that the violent attack by hoodlums in South Eastern Nigeria had assumed a very dangerous trend.
He said attacks on highly placed Nigerians was escalating at an increased proportion, adding that if such trend was not quickly nipped in the bud, it could result to threat to governments, personnel and others at all levels.
He said government provided police protection around government officials, adding that security was usually inadequate especially at flash points of insecurity in Nigeria.
He added that there had been attacks on prominent Nigerians by unknown gunmen in the South East Nigeria the attack on Sen. Ifeanyi Uba, Sen. Rochas Okorocha, former Gov. Ikedi Ohakim.
He noted that on July 25, the Abia State command of the Nigerian police confirmed that two of its personnel were attacked and killed while on the convoy of State Commissioner for Trade Commerce and Industry Dr. Chimezie Ukaegbu.
He said in addition to the loss of lives of the two policemen involved, the assailants also set ablaze a vehicle belonging to Abia State Ministry of Trade, commerce, and Industry.
He said as an aftermath of the cowardly killing of the two police men, terror was unleashed on the innocent people of Aba by security operatives such as the police and army in Aba metropolis resulting in the total shut down of the market.
He also called on the IGP and Chief of Army staff to urgently call their men to order, as the continued attack by their men on innocent residents and passers-by of Aba could degenerate into full blown riot and unnecessary breakdown of law and order.
Adopting the motion, the House urged the IGP and CoAS to call their men to order and adopt better Police, Army civil relationship with their host communities.
The House also urged the police to set up a high-powered investigative team to bring those hoodlums to book.
The House said that the security apparatus of government must be deployed to return peace and security of lives and property of the residents of Aba.
A former Delta Commissioner of Finance Olorogun Bernard Okumagba has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as the inclusive and broad-based representation of the nation’s diversity reflected in his initial list of 28 ministerial nominees.
In a statement, Olorogun Okumagba, a prominent leader of APC in Delta State, reckoned that President Tinubu who has an established reputation as a bridge builder and true progressive, has brought these remarkable skills and attributes to bear by crossing the aisle in constituting his cabinet thereby renewing the hopes of Nigerians for a more prosperous nation where no one will be left behind.
He extended his hearty congratulations to the nominees for the confidence placed in them by President Tinubu.
The former Delta Commissioner also wished the nominees success in leading the various ministries that will be assigned to them after the Senate confirmation of their nominations.
He assured they will give a strong impetus to the “Nigerian Ideal” agenda of President Tinubu’s commitment to “peace and prosperity of our country through an inclusive national reconciliation process; remarkable focus on confronting insecurity through a reform of the sector; growing the economy; and tackling multi-dimensional poverty, which would boost Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and thereby create a robust middle class that will drive our country’s economic rebound.”
Okumagba assured the nominees to count on the support of well-meaning Nigerians as they stay focused in supporting President Tinubu to deliver on his commitment to make Nigeria “a more perfect nation and democracy such that the Nigerian ideal becomes and forever remains the Nigerian reality.”
He thanked the President for bringing on board Mr. Wale Edun, renowned banker, economist, who was a former two-time Commissioner of Finance in Lagos State during the tenure of President Tinubu as Governor of Lagos State; Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, banker, a first-class Accountancy graduate, and former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria; Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, also an accomplished business and management executive with a flourishing career in ICT; and Honorable Stella Okotete who is Executive Director Business Development at Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) and who worked very hard for the APC both in Delta State and nationally.
Okumagba extended his best wishes for the challenging tasks ahead upon their confirmation by the Senate in supporting President Tinubu to secure social and economic growth and development goals for Nigerians in partnership with the other arms of government.
The need for academic-industrial collaboration to advance engineering practices was the highlight of a special panel session recently at the University of Nigeria (UNN) Enugu.
The panel with the theme: bridging the skill gap: Collaborative strategies for academic-industrial partnerships in engineering was organised by EngineeringXpress, a project conceived to build and maintain the capacity for safe and innovative engineering education and practice by understanding and closing the gaps between engineering education and industry practice in Nigeria.
EngineeringXpress is sponsored by The Royal Academy of Engineering, Lloyd’s Register Foundation and Onyia Construction in collaboration with the Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE), Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) and University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
The session in collaboration with the National University of Engineering Students Association of the Faculty of Engineering, UNN Chapter attracted engineering education experts, industry players and students.
The panelists agreed academic-industrial partnerships can enhance the practical skills and professional development of engineering students.
They also said internships play a vital role in this regard as they provide students with industry relevant skills and early career practical experience on industry-related projects.
They also identified mentorship as a crucial element that is lacking in Nigerian education system, stating the guidance and support of mentors can greatly facilitate students’ learning and development journeys, making students better equipped and guided into the national workforce.
They also recommended sharing research between academic institutions and industries as a way to leverage existing knowledge and foster collaboration.
According to them, access to industry expertise, networking opportunities, exposure to real-life problem-solving and increased employment prospects are also essential benefits of academic-industrial partnerships.
When discussing successful examples of academic-industrial partnerships in engineering, the panelists provided interesting case studies.
These included the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) laboratory for training individuals in AI and data science, collaborations between energy companies and universities where staff pursue postgraduate studies while working on research topics relevant to industry challenges, and funding initiatives by organizations such as PTDF and Shell Chair to support postgraduate studies.
The creation of centers of excellence, like in Benin where industry professionals are involved in teaching, was also identified as examples of effective strategies for knowledge transfer and collaboration. Moreover, competitions organized by the industry specifically for university students were commended for fostering engagement and innovation.
They panelists said university curricula must align with industry needs in preparing students for the workforce, emphasising the importance of structuring courses to mirror industrial training experiences and involving industry representatives in curriculum design and implementation.
By integrating industry perspectives, they said universities can ensure graduates are equipped with the practical skills required by employers.
They wanted some of the challenges academic-industrial partnerships in the engineering field create include a lack of commitment, differing objectives between academia and industry, limited resources, communication gaps, issues of trust and intellectual property, as well as corruption and mismanagement of funds.
Addressing these challenges require open communication channels, proactive proposal writing, technical events, inclusive enjoyments such as this, workshops and conferences that implement ideas from publications and international exchange programmes to inspire students and motivate them, as well as build and learn from foreign networks ustry.
Looking towards the future, the panelists highlighted key skills that engineering graduates in Nigerian engineering should possess for innovation, safety, and entrepreneurship. These skills include project designing (conceptualizing), analytical thinking, research skills, adaptability, flexibility, effective verbal and written communication, building relationships (networking), relevant professional skills in technology, teamwork, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.https://www.unn.edu.ng/
The EngineeringXpress Principal Investigator Dr. Uzor Onyia advised the students to develop an inclusive attitude towards learning, industrial practice and advocacy to meet the demand of sustainable engineering which is required to build Nigeria. He also called on stakeholders to support the project for an improved Academia-Industry Linkage in Nigerian engineering sector.
A statement posted on the website of the ECOWAS Commission said the bloc received the news of the military incursion with “shock and consternation”.
“ECOWAS condemns, in the strongest terms, the attempt to seize power by force and calls on the coup plotters to free the democratically-elected President of the Republic immediately and without any condition,” the commission said.
It said it would hold all those involved in the plot responsible for the security and safety of the president, his family, members of the government, and the general public.
The commission added that the international community would do the same.
A group of soldiers who appeared on the West African nation’s national television late on Wednesday, said the Niger President Mohamed Bazoum had been removed from power.
The soldiers made the assertion hours after the presidential guard had the president under house arrest in the presidential palace, a move typical of military coups.
The group, which is calling itself the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Country, announced, on state television, that they had overthrown the Bazoum government because of the country’s deteriorating security situation.
The group, however, said it remained committed to its engagements with the international and national communities.
Based on media reports, the soldiers have suspended all institutions and have put security forces in charge of the situation.
A member of Media and Publicity Directorate of Tinubu-Shettima presidential campaign council, Pastor John Desmond has congratulated the Deputy Majority Leader of the House of Representatives. Hon Abdullahi Ibrahim Halims.
He said the victory of the lawmaker representing Ankpa, Olamaboro and Omala federal constituency was well deserved.
Pastor Desmond, in a statement in Ankpa, said the victory is the will of God and wishes of people of the Federal Constituency.
He urged the opponents to accept the verdict in good faith and join hand with Hon Halims to move the constituents forward.
Desmond, while speaking on the achievements of Halims, said the lawmaker has brought the Igala nation to prominence with his election as Deputy Majority Leader.
He urged all to support him for more glorious feats for the Igala Nation.
Maverick showbiz man Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy has spoken on what he would do his if the candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi wins at the tribunal.
The February 25 presidential election won by President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has been disputed by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP).
Dissatisfied with the election outcome, the PDP and Atiku Abubakar and Obi are challenging Tinubu’s victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPC).
In-view of the aforementioned, Charly Boy shared what he’d do should his preferred candidate be declared winner at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPC).
Quizzing his fellow ‘Obidients’ on what their reactions would be, Area Fada stated he would walk the streets of Lagos State stark naked to express his joy.
He tweeted: “When Tribunal announce say Peter Obi don win even before the case reach Supreme Court, wetin you go do dat day?
“For me, I go naked waka from one end of Bodillon to Falomo. U nko?”
Veteran actress and aunt of controversial actor, Yul Edochie has sounded a note of warning to the one that snatched him from his first wife, May.
The thespian in a stern Instagram post said it was time for the woman who hijacked her nephew to release him.
She shared a video with a background (male) voice admonishing those in the business of snatching other people’s husbands.
The voice stated: “If a man can choose a second wife over you, trust me, he can choose a third wife over you, the second wife. Coming to break someone’s home, entering the home and feeling you have gained ground; it’s a matter of time.
“If you can snatch another somebody’s husband from the person, trust me, another person can snatch that man from you. Anybody can snatch him. It’s just a matter of time for the right person to come and snatch him.
“Don’t forget, that woman you snatched him from was actually feeling that at a time in her life, she was the chosen one. Trust me, the table will flip one day then, you’ll understand the pain of what it means to snatch what is not yours.
“Women are not even looking for single men again. People sef wey dey inside relationship, look for them, scatter their relationship; it’s quite understandable.
“And I pray, that pain that gives you joy by creating pain for another person, another person will collect that same joy from you and make you understand what a double pain is.”
The politician vowed to unleash fury on Yul’s ‘captor’ who she referred to as the ‘drama devil’, praying those supporting the ‘evil’ against May would suffer the same fate generationally.
Captioning the post, she added: “Snatch my husband anyhow, I correct you anyhow by sending you to God knows where.
“No be every woman you fit snatch him husband now.
“For you weh snatch Yul, time don come to release him. Yes na me talk am.
“I am still the fear that fear fears.
“I am actually waiting for drama dev!l to talk so I can now come live but for all of you supporting this ev!l, your generation to generation will go through what queen May is going through so that you will understand how it tastes.”
