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Olawande Partners State Commissioners To Address Challenges Confronting the Youth

Maryam Aminu

Since assumption of office, the Honourable Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande has continued to vigorously express concerns over issues affecting Nigerian youths.

In a bid to check the rising unemployment among young Nigerians, the Federal Ministry of Youth is set to empower and train 7 million Nigerian youth with at least two skills each through the about-to-be launched Nigeria Youth Academy NIYA initiatives.

Olawande made this known on Thursday when he played host to State Commissioners for Youth and Sports Development in his office in Abuja

He said the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) is a dynamic Youth-Focused Education and Empowerment Platform poised to impact millions of youths across Nigeria.

According to the Minister, the objective of the meeting was to have a strong collaboration with State Commissioners from the 36 states of the nation in order to guarantee effective replication of Federal Government initiatives and programmes aimed at addressing the challenges confronting youths in the nation.

He emphasized the need to change the narrative through engagements with the youth from different states and provision of the enabling environment to make them productive.

The Minister also emphasized to the commissioners the need for cooperation in order to ensure seamless implementation of youth programmes and policies, most especially at the state and local government levels.

“In line with the renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President on access to capital, job creation, poverty reduction, food security, and inclusion, the Ministry is working with the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), a digital platform to educate, empower and elevate millions of Nigerian youths in areas of capacity building, entrepreneurial support, mentorship and much more,” the Minister said.

He further revealed that the Government will train inmates on skills acquisition, adding that the current administration believes that this approach would guarantee the reduction in the number of repeat offenders and also enhance the reintegration of the inmates who are predominantly youths into the society.

Speaking further about other activities of the Ministry, the Minister observed that the “youth engagement activities which already
commenced in Borno State will continue so that at every point, there is always a platform for youths to offer their ideas and make inputs into government policies and programmes.”

“We are equally working, exploring the prospects of establishing a ‘Green House’ in each Local Government Area that will serve as a facility where unemployed young people at the Local Government level can go to access support and begin their journey towards a productive and gainful engagement,” he added.

Olawande explained that the Ministry will partner with the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Bank of Industry (BoI) and other Ministries, Department and Agencies to tackle the challenges confronting the youths.

In his words, he said, “As the Minister of Youth Development, I am aware that Nigeria has a high population of youths who make critical contributions in the economic development of the nation. In today’s dynamic world, the youths are the driving force in shaping the economic growth of any nation. Therefore, harnessing this energetic and vibrant youth demography has become imperative for the country’s progress and development.” He said.

The leader of the Forum of State Commissioners of Youth and Sports Development, Nigeria, Bashir Datti, who is also the Commissioner of Youth and Sports, Plateau State assured the Minister that the Commissioners from various States are ready to collaborate and support the Federal Government to achieve these goals, adding that the youths have to be engaged to shun social vices.

INSECURITY: Matawalle cautions Nigerians against use of Inflammatory words on Government

By Emmanuel Daudu

The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle MON, has cautioned Nigerians against using inflammatory comments against the government, saying that such comments are unnecessary.

According to Henshaw Ogubike, FCAi, fsca, fcpe, mnipr Director (Information , Press& Public Relations) in a press release he signed today, the Minister made this call against the backdrop of some unguarded utterances coming from some sections of the populace.

“Such comments are
incisive and destructive and can exacerbate tensions and lead to violence in our beloved nation,” he said.

Dr. Matawalle said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has the capacity and political will and he is working round the clock to see that Nigeria is better and a well secured nation.

The Minister also highlighted the various policies Tinubu’s government has put in place so far to reshape and modernize our economy and to secure lives, liberty and property of the people.

Accordingly, Mr. President has given priority to the safety of citizens by equipping the Nigerian Military to function optimally while the Service Chiefs have also been charged to rebuild the capacity of the security Services.

Speaking on the economy of the nation, Matawalle said that the President understands the nexus between insecurity and poverty and that was why the government is increasing
its investment in MSMEs. This is in addition to the 15 Million vulnerable households that will be added to the extended social safety net.

Continuing, the Minister said that: “Just few days ago, the President approved the creation of a committee that included the State Governors and Federal representatives that will explore among other things the possibility of establishing State Police that will help in check mating crimes.

The Minister however underscored the importance of unity, stating that what affects one Nigerian ultimately affects the entire nation.

“It is imperative for us as Nigerians to embrace dialogue and understanding in addressing our differences. We must remember that our strength lies in our diversity, and only through unity can we overcome the challenges facing our nation,” he said.

Furthermore, the Minister said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR is trying his best in tackling the economic challenges being experienced by Nigerians. While acknowledging the global nature of the challenges, Dr. Matawalle reassured the public that the President and his team are tirelessly working to alleviate the burdens on the Nigerian populace. He advised the agents of disunity to refrain from further unwarranted utterances, as such will have consequences.

Accordingly, Dr. Matawalle urged all citizens to prioritize peace, tolerance, and national cohesion in their words and action, as we collectively strive towards building a prosperous and harmonious Nigeria.

NCSCN pass vote of confidence on NUC Acting Executive Secretary, Mr Chris Maiyaki base on giant strides

Simeon Monday

The premium, globally placed on education towards human and national development cannot be controverted or over emphasized, and must continuously be advocated for, in order to achieve optimal productivity in any society.

In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and his campaign promises, the NUC Acting Executive Secretary, Mr Chris Maiyaki has achieved much in the education sector base on evidential giant strides of achievements to his credit.

His achievements raises much confidence in the heart of the people of Nigeria for reformation and improvement of the sector.

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria, NCSCN, in a press conference held on Wednesday in Abuja has passed a vote of confidence on the Acting Executive Secretary, NUC, Mr. Chris Maiyaki.

According to the NCSCN Executive Director, Amb. Blessing Akinlosotu,
“We are gathered here today, to make public the NCSCN Position Paper after carefully assessing the performances of the current Administration on the University Educational Sector, with special focus on the Federal Ministry of Education and the National University Commission (NUC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR has asserted his commitment to educational development by appointing an astute Academician and renowned Administrator, Prof. Tahir Mamman as Honourable Minister of Education, to lead the kick-starting of his educational policy implementation. Shortly after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, he signed the Student Loan Bill into Law within few months as President; an action that remains a monumental achievement which goes a long way to underscoring the high priority his Government places on Tertiary Education, thus providing opportunity for expansion of access to higher education for indigent students, across the federation. Equally the removal of Universities from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), which enhances corporate governance of the universities and removes unnecessary bottle necks in implementations of programmes and projects by the Institutions. This single action also underscores Mr. President’s compliance of the subsisting court order in that regard and respecting the yearnings of university based unions”.

According to comr. Blessing A . Akinlosotu , he assured the people of Nigerian and the students in particular that the loan will soon be in process not just for the people of Nigeria but for the poor Nigeria’s who has no money to pay for their academic.he also made it clear that the loan will be easier for the poor Nigerian to have access to it .

“Furthermore, implementation of the newly redeveloped Core Curriculum Minimum Academics Standards (CCMAS), which offers the Universities the opportunity to develop 30 per cent contents of its Curriculum while 70 per cent is provided by the NUC is a major milestone in attainment of functional and qualitative education in Nigeria. This is expected to impact positively on Nigerian Universities as it would assist in producing highly skilled, fit-for-purpose graduates, in line with current realities of our country.

“The Federal Government, through the Honourable Minister of Education, has approved the policy framework for Transnational Education, hoped to facilitate collaborations and partnerships between tertiary institutions in Nigeria and other universities globally. The Council is satisfied with the Educational Policy Trust of Mr. President and choice of Prof. Tahir Mamman as Honourable Minister for Education and Dr Tanko Sununu as Honourable Minister of State (Education), while urging the Minister and Management of the Ministry to continue in this positive direction. We all can also recall the recent exposure of a University in Benin Republic that for years has been awarding highly compromised Degrees to Nigerians within few months of studies and stern actions taken by the National University Commission (NUC).

“The commitment of NUC under the leadership of the Acting Executive Secretary, Mr Chris Maiyaki has been very impressive, as the Commission has embarked upon ridding Nigeria of substandard academic delivery. On the other hand, the international ratings of our Universities have begun to witness steady ascension due to pragmatic regulations by the leadership and management of the NUC boosting the morale and welfare of the staff of the Commission to achieve more. Our interactions with staff of the Commission yielded commendable testimonials as they expressed high satisfaction and confidence in the administrative performance of the management under the Mr Chris Maiyaki.

“The Council’s findings also revealed that the working relationship between the management of the Commission and Vice Chancellors of the Universities has appreciably improved in recent times, under the Acting Executive Secretary who grew up through the Commission’s ranks to this point of high responsibility. In pursuit of the advocacy of the National Civil Society Council of Nigeria for encouraging performing CIVIL SERVANTS holding public offices and providing positive continuity in governance, we strongly recommend for the consolidation on these gains made in the university sub-sector especially by the NUC and to promote stability and progress in the purely administrative of role of the NUC to continue to oversee and regulate our ivory towers effectively with the benefit of hindsight and experience, and this is exactly what Mr Chris Maiyaki is presently providing at the NUC”, he added.

Civil Society Council of Nigeria calls for investigation over helicopter crash that killed Nigerian Bank CEO, others

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria, NCSCN, has called for the immediate investigation of the helicopter crash in Mojave Desert near the California-Nevada border on Friday night claiming the life of the Access bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, wife, son, former Group Chairman of the Nigeria Stock Exchange, Abimbola Ogunbanjo and two other pilots.

NCSCN made the call on Sunday, 11th of Feb., 2024, in a press release signed by its Executive Director, Blessing Akinlosotu.

According to the Executive Director of the Council, Blessing Akinlosotu, the crash is suspicious, and there is a need for urgent and in-depth investigation.
“The tragic helicopter crash that took the life of Herbert Wigwe, Chief Executive of Access Bank, in California’s Mojave Desert is a devastating incident that requires a thorough investigation, the circumstances surrounding the crash must be thoroughly examined to determine the cause and prevent similar accidents in the future.

“In fact, how can a chartered Airbus EC130 helicopter flying from Palm Springs, California, to Boulder City, Nevada, just outside of Las Vegas, operated by California-based charter company Orbic Air, taking off around 8:45 p.m. PT and crashed just after 10 p.m. near Interstate 15 in Halloran Springs, California, just like that?”

“According to the report, the helicopter caught fire upon impact. Witnesses also reported rain and a wintry mix when the crash happened.

“We at the National Civil Society Council of Nigeria are calling on the authorities and the United States Government to launch a comprehensive investigation into the crash, including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing the helicopter’s maintenance records and flight data. It is essential to uncover any potential factors that may have contributed to the crash, such as mechanical issues, pilot error, or environmental conditions.

“Additionally, all individuals and entities involved in the operation of the helicopter should be properly investigated to provide a clear understanding of what led to the tragedy. This includes the helicopter company, pilot, and any other relevant parties.

“Nigeria, the family, friends, and colleagues of Herbert Wigwe deserve answers and open reports in the wake of this devastating loss. The investigation must be conducted thoroughly and transparently to ensure accountability and prevent future tragedies. “

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Nigerians and the Nigerian government, and the families of the demised, may we all find strength and comfort. Herbert Wigwe will be greatly missed, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him, “Akinlosotu added.

NiMet And NIRSAL Plc To Collaborate And Boost Agricultural Productivity In Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc) have announced that they will collaborate on several projects to boost agricultural productivity in Nigeria.

This followed a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, 14th February, 2024, at NIRSAL Plc’s headquarters, between the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, and the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NIRSAL, Abbas Umar Masanawa, OON.

While speaking at the meeting, Professor Anosike said; “The urgency of climate action requires that critical stakeholders collaborate, invest in preparedness and ensure that smallholder farmers are protected by early warnings of climate disaster. NiMet is keen on exploring opportunities for both NiMet and NIRSAL to partner in de-risking agriculture. With the work that NiMet does and the data it generates on a daily basis, this will help farmers to plan effectively and efficiently”.

Concluding, Professor Anosike said; “Climate change impacts greatly on farming activities and agricultural yield, hence the need for data-driven farming operations. This will help to de-risk the agricultural value chain”.

While welcoming the NiMet team led by Professor Anosike to NIRSAL, the Managing Director/CEO, Abbas Umar Masanawa, OON, said that NiMet has done well over the years not only in the aviation sector but also in the other economic sectors including agriculture. “The DG/CEO of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike and his team have been doing very well not only in aviation but in agriculture as well. NIRSAL is interested in collaborating with them to support small holder farmers for increased productivity. This is in line with NIRSAL’s mandate”.

Masanawa said that collaborating with NiMet is critical as the focus will be on increasing primary production. “This will be beneficial to all as the farmers are the ones that are most vulnerable. We are also happy that NiMeT downscales its weather and climate data and information in different local Nigerian languages for wider reach and understanding”.

“A technical committee will be set up for the benefit of Nigerians and small holder farmers, drawn from experts from NiMet and NIRSAL to operationalize quickly the various areas of interest including but not limited to training, data sharing, setting up weather stations etc”, Masanawa concluded.

Embrace Smaller Family For The Betterment Of Our Nation- CISLAC Tells Nigerians

Bilkisu Adejoh

Population affects every facet of societal development yet open, deliberate discussion around population remains uncommon in Nigeria.

Speaking at the Nigerian Population Conversation Seminar organised by Population Matters in partnership with Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) on Tuesday in Abuja, the Executive Director CISLAC and Head of Transparency International, Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani,
said it is time Nigerians begin to embrace the idea of smaller family to boycott ravaging poverty, youth unemployment, child mortality and other socio-economic upheavals.

Rafsanjani disclosed that Nigeria’s population is projected at 400 million in 2050

He noted that Nigeria has a record of 20 million out-of-school children.This is as about 53.40 per cent of youths are unemployed.

He decried the rate of out-of-school children adding that it exposes the nation to most of the social crimes perpetrated by youths including the accelerated level of prostitution, armed robbery, rape and all facets of violence.

He expressed that the Nigeria population conversation project is necessitated by the need to engender people- oriented participation and harvest perception on population to shape policy direction for well-informed national planning to achieve the overall demographic advantage

Rafsanjani expressed that the greatest challenge to population is illiteracy as most Nigerians don’t know the impacts of it on their well-being.

The rate of out-of-school children exposes the nation to most of the social crimes perpetrated by youths including the accelerated level of prostitution, armed robbery, rape and all facets of violence

“Nigeria has a record of 20 million out-of-school children. This is as about 53.40 per cent of youths are unemployed.”

He added that a significant function of girl child education in Nigeria is to provide her with diverse basic knowledge, skills, and training which contribute to personal development and the overall national development, disclosing that more than 50% of girls are not attending school at the basic education level, while 1 million girls drop out between the first and last year of primary school.

“It is worthy of a note that active participation by Nigerians across the six geo-political zones in the Population Perception Survey report that will be launched here today is a clear indication of citizens’ readiness for constructive conversation on population and its impacts on their well-being as well as living standards. This without doubt will serve as a baseline for further conversation on population at all levels in Nigeria and beyond.

“We are hopeful that fact-findings from the report would be leveraged by relevant state and non-state actors in amplifying conversation on population, while shaping policy decision and direction towards inclusive planning and development in Nigeria

Speaking also, the Head of Campaigns and Communication Population Matters, Alistair Currie expressed with delight their partnership with CISLAC/TI-Nigeria and other Nigerian partners to launch the groundbreaking survey details

She disclosed that people across the whole of the country was able to share their views and knowledge on the vital questions connected with Nigeria’s population growth

“It is no surprise to learn that they are concerned, with the majority surveyed believing that this growth does not bring benefits”

Currie added that what is clear already from the survey is that the solutions which present themselves are positive ones which will empower people, tackle gender discrimination, improve health and economic prospects and help protect Nigeria’s environment

Speaking further, Member of the Advisory Board, Population Matters, Dr Mrs Edu Effiom expressed how human population affects the environment, adding that maintaining the ecosystem in its natural form is critical for human wellbeing in a rapidly warming world.

Effiom expressed that unless urgent and concerted action is taken, it would worsen in the face of population growth, unprecedented consumption, increasingly globalised economy and climate change.She said there was the need to address slowing down population growth to ease off pressure on the living environment and also empower women and their families.She said: “This is because women are the worst hit in situations like these, so we have to rethink girl child marriage and empower the girl child through good education.

Tell Yahya Bello To Stay Off Ododo’s Government- Ebira Youth Cries Out

Maryam Aminu

In agitation for good governance, the Ebira Youth Consultative Forum for Good Governance has appealled the All Progressive Congress (APC) National Secretariat as a matter of urgency to beg Yahaya Bello to leave the new administration of His Excellency, Alh. Usman Ahmed Ododo to operate smoothly without further monitoring spirit.

The National Secretary, Amb. Avidime Ibrahim made this appeal during their meeting, that the close marking and God fatherism by Yahaya Bello is no longer accommodating and is affecting the loyal party members, the zonal political chain and mostly the citizens of kogi state.

He further channelled his grievances, that Yahaya Bello intentionally brought back all his cabinet members from the Central (Ebira) and West (Okun) who served with him for 8 years knowing fully well that the said cabinet are incapacitated, leading to APC failure in the last general election and if this continue the APC might not have supporters in coming days and might even kill the party before the next election.

Amb. Ibrahim also stated that APC National Chairman His Excellency, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and BOT should caution Yahaya Bello to stay off Ododo’s government in order for him to serve and face the good people of kogi state with one mind and new cabinet structures balancing the three senatorial district, that Yahaya Bello and his family should no longer “repeat class” considering the current global economy crisis that’s affecting the nation.

Avidime while appreciating the APC National for their roles in the victory of His Excellency, Alh. Usman Ahmed Ododo urged them to act immediately before Yahaya Bello destroyed the good image of the party.

“It’s no longer a thing of joy having two governor’s residences in the same government house.” He lamented

GAPU Decorates House of Reps Member As Peace Advocate

Maryam Aminu/Paschal Andrew

The National Body, Global Alliance for peace and unity (GAPU) stretched a foward match to the National Assembly secretariat Federal Republic of Nigeria as regarding the initiation of peace motives with the National Law maker Hon. Terseer Ugbor (Member Reps. Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency).

The peaceful match and cordial conference was led by the National President, Global Alliance for peace and unity Hon. Solomon Pevkyaa jp. SSA to the Executive Governor of Nasarawa state on Culture and Tourarism accompanied by delegates from the Organization

Speaking during the visit, the National president of the Association (GAPU) said the commendation was in recognition of Hon. Ugbor’s “proven integrity and commitment to promoting culture of peace”.

The organisation disclosed that haven carefully monitored the steps and effort of Hon. Terseer Ugbor, it has seen reasons beyond reasonable doubt upholding him to high esteem adding that he has given confidence to the masses in Humanity via Trust “selfawardness”

Hon. Pevkyaa said the quest for peace is an important quest which must be pursued by all mankind and considering the challenges faced in the country, it is imperative that influential personalities are appointed and decorated as Peace Advocates to help foster the noble quest for global peace.

Decorating the Honourable, with a peace medal, Pevkyaa said as a Peace Advocate, you can be called upon for peace making, conflict resolution and other activities that encourage peace and positive living

He further expressed the need for implementation of new peace policies in the society

Responding, Hon. Terseer Ugbor accepted the warm visit and Certificate of Commendation.

In his acceptance speech he appreciated the body for being so strict with strategies of peace proclaiming.

He further commended the hardwork done by the Association in making sure there is a word to pronounce “PEACE”

He automatically assume the relationship between him and his work with the association assuring he is going to be a peace advocate in the national assembly

Hon. Ugbor assured that he will help push matters concerning peace in the national assembly

He pledged his full support to help the organisation achieve it aim of having a peaceful world

Speaking with journalist after the visit, the Chairman (GAPU) Benue state chapter Iornem Solomom jp, also appreciated the Honourable member National Assembly for finding worth in them and accepting to call it a Rendezvous to make it happen and not just a collabo.

Solomon noted that a peace process takes a lot of time and requires the effort of all

“And the process starts when you look at your own behavior, the way you treat others, the way you talk to everyone in your country and outside your country, It’s very easy to blame others for what happened in our lives, We always say that other people did this or that, but we are never responsible for what happens to ourselves. And if we can change our attitude towards our lives, I think a lot of things will change,
Every leader who starts a war or makes peace did not start as a leader, but was influenced by others, sometimes by ordinary people like you.” Said Solomon

He expressed that the primary Objective of GAPU is to retain peace among humans globally softly preventing Negative Thoughts Escalating to Global Choas.

Delivering a vote of thanks, the Director New Media, Benue State Chapter, Amande Msughter Solomon commended Hon. Ugbor for the marvelous things he has done and still doing in his constituency and beyond.

Noting that leadership path is not an easy one, Solomon applauded the Honourable for enduring and understanding mischievous citizens in his constituency

He lauded the Law Maker over quality representation at the National Assembly

While commending Ugbor for prioritising the welfare and well-being of the people of the constituency, the Director New Media promised more support and synergy for the law maker.
“We are all proud of your representation and achievements and promised more support and synergy for you to do more in the current dispensation.”

” I am from the same constituency as you, and I can testify to the goodness and smiles you have put on the faces of our people
None of what you do for is taken for granted, we appreciate you sir.” He added

Birland Sets To Donate Relieve Materials To Sudanese

Maryam Aminu

As the conflict in Sudan fuels a humanitarian catastrophe in the country, with two-thirds of the Sudanese population lacking access to healthcare, in situations where diseases including cholera, measles and malaria are spreading, the Kingdom of Birland (State of Birland) has reiterated commitment to provide some needs-based humanitarian assistance to address some critical needs of people in Sudan

The King of Birland King Emir A.Haiyawi, made a request calling his friends in Europe to send support in cash or in kinds to Sudan through the Kingdom of Birland connection in Sudan.

The Prime Minister Queen Eden Soriano Trinidad, earnestly asked Birland officials and members to be the first to support Sudanese

The Birland Minister of Health Dr. and Professor Mayukh Pandit from India pledged to donate medicines to Sudan.
Pandit is a member of the Board of Directors of PR Medication in India,

Also, the Honorary International Minister of Education Prof. Dr. Miguel Pinzon from Texas USA and the other Ministers pledged to donate clothes and blankets and other stuff.

The Prime Minister further reached out to the President of GSFE in the USA, Dr. Robbie Motter, who responded swiftly and pledged to seek financial support among the GSFE Members.

Dr. Motter also pledged to approach blanket and tent companies to support the displaced Sudanese people.

The Kingdom of Birland is located in BirTawil land in Africa, with a landmass of 2060sqkm whose main objective is to provide dignity to the stateless people in the region and other parts of the world and dubbed as the “Dubai of Africa”.

Job Creation: NASENI to revamp 50 thousand tractors, 10 thousand Police vehicles nationwide

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASSENI), is set to revamp more than 10,000 redundant tractors and convert 5,000 Police vehicles, in a bid to create thousands of jobs and boost the country’s security.

The Chief Executive officer of NASENI, Mr Khalil Halilu, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday, in Abuja.

Halilu said the agency had identified more than 10,000 off the road Police vehicles and 5,000 redundant tractors owned by government agencies, that could be fixed and used to achieve the goal

According to him, NASENI is aware of the many government assets that have been abandoned and are laying waste, and is making plans to revive and put them to good use.

”Instead of government to continue buying new assets, ranging from tractors, helicopters and many other expensive assets with scarce resources, the agency will revamp them and put them back to use.

”We also believe that revamping Police vehicles will positively impact on the force’s ability and capacity to protect lives and properties,” Halilu said.

According to the NASENI helmsman, revamping the police vehicles will also boost prompt response to security emergencies.

”NASENI will convert some of the vehicles to cleaner source of energy, LNG and CNG for environmental good.

”We will create thousands of jobs and boost skills acquisition opportunities in the course of the implementation of the programme.”

Aluta News reports that the NASENI boss had during a courtesy visit on the Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, sought partnership with the Force to refurbish all Police vehicles nationwide.