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Police Reforms: House Of Reps Partners NHRC

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The speaker of the House of Representatives Hon Femi Gbajiabiamila said there is an urgent need for stakeholders to collaborate in order to pursue substantive reforms of the Nigeria police force to avoid further damages to the system.

He stated this when he received the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Tony Ojukwu Esq and his delegation in his office for a meeting scheduled to develop a legislation on police reforms.

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Hon Gbajiabiamila said the provision of section 215(5) of the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended seems to give the police a level of immunity against their excesses, saying “there is a need to delete such clause”

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He said the House has been proactive on the issues of police reforms and has made pronouncements and far reaching resolutions which were not achieved before the protest. He said the House under his leadership is determined to pursue the resolutions adding that police reforms and security is top on the legislative agender.

While congratulating the Nigerian youths for the role they played in ensuring police reforms he noted that collaboration with institutions like the NHRC is very critical considering the work that the Commission has done in ensuring an effective policing system in the country.

He said “the work of the government is the work of everybody, this is the moment to do something and the NHRC is critical in this partnership”.

The speaker further said that accountability is key in dealing with issues of police reforms, he revealed that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been requested to send the list of police personnel with complaints against them in the last five years as well as the list of the victims of brutality to the House for adequate compensation.

Earlier in his remark, the Executive Secretary of the Commission Tony Ojukwu Esq said the Commission is desirous to deliver on its mandate effectively but requires adequate funding to do so. He said activation of the human rights fund will go a long way to enable the commission carry out it functions without hinderance.

In a statement by Fatima Agwai Muhammad assistant Director in the commission said the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission said it is important to channel police funds to the appropriate officers who need such funds to carry out their work as this will avoid diversion of such funds by senior officer thereby making it difficult for the junior ones to carry out their work effectively. “I have funded an investigation at a police station myself because there are no facilities to work with, the situation is so bad that victims and their families are expected to use their money to get stationaries for investigation else the case is not attended to” he added.

He also stated the need to institutionalise an investigation panel that will hear the complaints of human rights violation by the police adding that this will make it easy to discipline indicted officers as well as compensate victims of human rights violations

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Mutiu Adepoju Urges NFF to Retain Augustine Eguavoen as Super Eagles Coach

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Former international, Mutiu Adepoju, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to keep Augustine Eguavoen in charge of the Super Eagles.

Eguavoen took charge of the Super Eagles in interim capacity in September.

The 59-year-old guided the team to qualify for AFCON 2025 with three wins, two draws and one defeat.

The NFF are reportedly still planning to hire a foreign coach for the three-time African champions.

Adepoju however said his former teammate should stay in charge of the team.

“I would rate him very well. Number one, we’ve qualified for the AFCON, which is one of the objectives,” he told Brila FM.

“I would say he has done well and is still doing well.

“They should keep encouraging him. I believe he’s getting things done, I will rate him high, let just keep supporting him.”

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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .

Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.

Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.

The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.

Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.

The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.

 

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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93

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A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.

A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.

 

Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .

 

Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.

 

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