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Insecurity: FG urged to convene security summit
Disturbed by the level of insecurity in the country, political scientists from all Nigerian universities, under the aegis of the Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA), have called on the federal government to convene a security summit that would be charged with the primary responsibility of developing a blueprint and roadmap for dealing with insecurity and its manifestations.
This is just as the group said that
lingering crop farmers and herders conflicts in the country should be stopped by the FG, suggesting that the government should organise an All-Nigerian Summit to address the issue of settlement patterns and cohabitation among various nationalities.
Speaking at the 33rd annual conference of the association held in the University of Ilorin on Wednesday, its president, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, said that the security summit should comprise government functionaries, service chiefs, traditional rulers, former Heads of State, former Senate Presidents, former Speakers of the House of Representatives and House of Assembly, professional associations, captains of industry, opinion leaders, among other critical stakeholders.
The political scientists also suggested that the outcome must be given legal teeth and expeditious applications in all facets of the society.
The group, which said that the decision of mopping up small arms and light weapons should be comprehensive in content, added that it should also be depoliticised.
“Any meaningful, successful and total demobilisation must be backed by increasing exhibition of trust on the part of the government, improved legitimacy mantra and sincerity of purpose. More importantly, the people must appreciate and be convinced that the government is acting in the general and public interest”, he said.
The NPSA also said that the federal government should as a matter of urgency demonstrate leadership by releasing the names of sponsors of insecurity and banditry as promised, adding that, “the tendency by government officials to dangle the idea of making public the names of these gladiators show that they know the actors.”
On lingering farmers and herders conflicts in the country, the group also said that the FG should organise an All-Nigerian Summit to address the issue of settlement patterns and cohabitation among various nationalities.
“Presently, the death toll arising from these conflicts was reportedly about 8,000 over the period of 2019 and 2020. It remains a truism that the investment on food security will remain unattainable if the basis of contestation between the herdsmen and farmers is left unresolved and/or politicised, as is presently the case”, he said.
He also suggested that the ranches project must have a component of providing support Funds/compensations to farmers whose crops were and are being destroyed as well as to the victims of cattle rustling.
“The project will only succeed when the government is seen to be neutral from the contestation and when taints of imposition are suppressed in favour of collegiality, good conscience and collective sense of purpose rooted in improving the legitimacy matrix” he said.
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.
I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.
Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.
I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.
It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.
May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
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