Hard But Necessary Reforms, Imperative To Ramp Up Tax Revenues —  Muhammad Nami, Chairman Joint Tax Board

For Nigeria to attain optimum tax revenue collection capacity across the Federal, States and Local Government tax authorities, the country must make hard but necessary reforms that would yield long term benefits.

This was the position stated by the Chairman of the Joint Tax Board (JTB), Mr. Muhammad Nami, who is also the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) at the 153rd Meeting of the Board which held today in Abuja with the theme: “Harmonization and codification of taxes at the National and Sub-national levels: Key to achieving a tax friendly environment in Nigeria.”

According to Johannes Oluwatobi Wojuola, Special Assistant to the Executive Chairman, FIRS
(Media & Communication), in a press release he signed on 7 August, 2023, Mr. Nami, while delivering his address to the Board stated that for progress to be made in taxation, tax authorities must continue to explore and adopt measures and innovative initiatives that will lead to the optimisation of tax revenue for all levels of government.

“As the new administrations attempt to address the many socioeconomic challenges facing the nation on many fronts, it becomes imperative for all the levers of State to shake-off any lethargic antecedents and focus on the goal of a national resurgence.

“The unique and privileged offices we occupy as drivers of the nation’s tax administration processes presents us with a rare opportunity to take hard, but necessary decisions that are expected to yield long term benefits and add immense value to our collective prosperity as a nation.

“In recent years, especially since the dawn of our current democratic dispensation, the importance of taxation has continued to be reiterated and reinforced by all, and the critical role that tax-revenue plays in funding government and governance cannot be over-emphasized.

“However, as we continue to make progress in our unique model of taxation, it is appropriate that we continue to explore and adopt measures and innovative initiatives that will lead to the optimization of tax revenue for all the levels of government, in more efficient, more effective, more inclusive, and more sustainable ways.

“It is only by achieving this, that our efforts as tax administrators can trigger the manner of activity required in the productive sectors of our economy, towards achieving the immense economic potentials that we are capable of,” Mr. Nami said.

The Chairman of the Joint Tax Board further assured Executive Chairmen of State Revenue Authorities present that given the thrust of the current administration’s tax policy direction, the country was on the pathway to eradicating multiplicity of taxes as a core of its overall economic regeneration objectives.

Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman, Presidential Fiscal Policy & Tax Reforms Committee, while delivering a presentation on the theme of the meeting highlighted that multiple taxation was causing low tax morale in the country, as well as discouraging investments, while creating room for corruption and making doing business difficult.

The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee Chairman further noted that the solution to the country’s revenue challenges is not to introduce more taxes, but to focus on the few taxes that are high yielding, noting that with these, tax authorities would be able to collect far more than is currently being collected.

Mr. Taiwo stated that for the government to raise more revenue, it needed to get to a point where the total number of taxes collected at the Federal, State and Local government levels would be at a single digit.

“We also need to clarify on taxing rights. We need to integrate tax collection functions—that is, all revenues that are to be collected must be collected by a single revenue agency. Government must also do well to fund our tax agencies well. We also need to harmonise revenue administration and simplify our approach to tax compliance,” Mr. Taiwo stated.

He further advocated for the country’s tax authorities to use more technology, review the country’s constitution and tax laws, as well revisit Nigeria’s concept of fiscal federalism.

Kudos to  NAF Special Forces as they Rescue Kidnapped Victims In Kaduna State

Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces on night patrol on 6 August 2023, near Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State, rescued 7 kidnapped victims comprising 6 females and a male, in the early hours of 6 August 2023. 

According to Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information                              Nigerian Air Force, in a press release he signed on 7 August 2023, the female victims on interrogation, revealed that they were kidnapped from Paikoro in Niger State while the lone male victim stated that he was picked up against his will from Rijau in Niger State. On sighting the troops, the terrorists abandoned their victims and fled into a nearby forest. The victims were subsequently taken to the NAF Medical facility at Birnin Gwari for review and subsequently released, less the male victim who is still being observed.

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has since commended the efforts of the troops while calling for intensified efforts towards ensuring all areas within Kaduna State and environs are free of terrorists, kidnappers, and other criminal elements. 

Troops Of Operation Hadarin Daji Rescue 5 Kidnap Victims, Neutralize Scores Of Armed Bandits

Troops of the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) have continued to record more successes, as they rescued 5 kidnapped victims, neutralized scores of armed bandits and recovered arms and ammunition.

In a recent development,  Troops of Sector 1  OPHD in Zamfara State responded to a distress call about armed bandits kidnapped activities and robbery along Tsafe – Gusau highway between Tazame and Tabbani villages under Bungudu LGA of Zamfara State. Troops swiftly moved to the scene and on arrival a gun duel ensued with the bandits. However, due to  superior firepower and tactical abilities, the troops forced the Bandits to flee and abandoned the kidnapped victims. The victims who were passengers and commuters were all rescued unhurt.

Similarly, troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Garin Hausawa received information that large numbers of armed bandits  were sighted in Madobiya village in Danko- Wasagu LGA of Kebbi state, which prompted the troops to mobilized to the village and due to troops aggressive posture, armed bandits abandoned the kidnap victims and fled. However, 3 kidnapped victims were rescued  and were handed over to their families.

Relatedly, Troops of Special Forces deployed in Sokoto state while on routine patrol along Gundumi and Marnona road came in contact with armed bandits at Gundumi Village. After the encounter, one armed Bandits was neutralized while others escaped with gunshot wounds. Items recovered at the scene include; 1 AK-47 Rifle, 1 AK-47 Magazine loaded with 7.62 special ammunition.

Also, on the 6th of August 2023, troops of Sector 3 in Sokoto state while on a fighting patrol received information about bandits’ incursion into Manu village, the troops swiftly moved to the village. On arrival at Mani village, the armed bandits opened a high volume of fire in order to scare the troops. However, the gallant troops resisted and engaged them  with superior fire which forced the bandits to flee in disarray. Items recovered from the bandits include; 2 Motorcycles, a Mobile phone, blankets and other Engineering equipment.

In another development, acting of credible intelligence, troops of Forward Operating Base Raka while on patrol arrested a suspected Bandit at Gigane District of Gwadabawa LGA of Sokoto state. Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested bandit and his syndicate had been terrorizing the community. The arrested bandit is currently undergoing investigation.

In the same vein, on the 6th of August 2023, troops of Sector 2 OPHD deployed in Katsina state while on a routine patrol along Jibia, Magama and Maidabaru road in Jibia LGA of Katsina state came in contact with large numbers of Armed bandits.

After an encounter, 3  armed bandits were neutralized while others fled with gunshot wounds. However, 2 gallant soldiers sustained gunshot wounds and are currently receiving treatment in a military medical facility.

The Commander of the Joint Task Force Northwest OPHD Major General Godwin Mutkut has commended the troops efforts and charged them not to rest until all bandits’ enclaves and hideouts are cleared. He assured that no bandits enclave will be left untouched in his areas of operational responsibility.

General Mutkut urged good citizens to be very vigilant especially as the Bandits are now operating during the hours of darkness and poor visibility to carry out their heinous acts

Prof. Aremu Co-authors  Book On Contemporary IT

Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu, UNESCO Laureate and World Acclaimed Distinguished Universities Research  Professor of Computer Science, information Communication Technology, has co-authored a book on contemporary Information Technology (IT) called: “Future of Machine Learning” while commending other co-authors, Prof Dr. K. Mahammad Rafi & Prof Mir Iqbal Faheem on roles as he stated that the knowledge of machine learning will help future generations in promotion of needed creativity and productivity in every economic sectors towards socio-economic and sustainable IT development globally.

VC CUICI, USA made  this disclosure today being Monday, August 7, 2023 in a telephone conversation with our reporter as he stated that the contemporary book on Information Technology, IT as authored by him and other two world-class ICT Professors who are also founders of world-class Universities will be sold Amazon online, world’s most notable book publisher.

Speaking further, “Which is available online through the official website at amazon.com under this link for those who want to buy at: https://www.morebooks.de/shop-ui/shop/product/9786206686224

Titled: Future of Machine Learning – Case Studies
For NextGen Professionals,

With ISBN Number:978-620-6-68622-4
Book language:
English
Published on
2023-07-06,
Publishing house
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing,
Number of pages
320,
Price (EUR )
€96.90, Price (US dollars)$105.62

Amason.com, Inc , UK is an American Multinational Technology Company with focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, online advertising, digital streaming and artificial intelligence. Amazon is one of the world’s most influential cultural and Economic forces and brands. Amason is considered one of the biggest five American Technology Companies alongside Alphabet (parent company of Google), Apple, Meta ( formerly Facebook Inc., and Microsoft”.

UNESCO Laureate and Crown University’s VC when asked to summarize the content of the book as co-authored by him and other world renowned IT Professors stated, “the book ‘Future of Machine Learning-Case Studies for Next Generation of Professionals’, has to do with machine learning as it has impacted several sectors and has become a crucial component of many industries, transforming how businesses run”.

“Its numerous applications encourage creativity and effectiveness. Machine learning is utilized in the healthcare sector for things like disease detection, image analysis of medical images, drug discovery, and personalized treatment. Machine learning algorithms can assist in identifying trends and making precise predictions by analysing massive volumes of medical data, enhancing patient care and medical outcomes”.

“Machine learning has revolutionised financial industry procedures like risk analysis, algorithmic trading, and fraud detection. Financial organisations can improve operational effectiveness and lower financial losses by using machine learning algorithms to swiftly detect fraud, evaluate creditworthiness, optimise business strategies, and assess risks more precisely. In order to enhance customer experience, optimise inventory, and enable targeted marketing efforts, retail and e-commerce have also incorporated machine learning techniques”.

CUICI, USA VC, Prof Aemu, Tlhe co-author of the book: “Future of Machine Learning- Case Studies of Next Generation of Professionals during the interview unveiled his other profile as he quoted:  “VC, CUICI, USA is Most Academy Excellent World Acclaimed Distinguished Professor Emeritus (On merit, honored and ranked) ratified by UNESCO Center Central and South America with Reg. Number: Arg 22/Lt-19 and published with ISBN978-1571-7412 Top up by UNN Nigeria, CSER Malasia,  MPRH Institute, Iran, WCU, USA, CIDVU, NIU, Canada and USA, UN ECOSOC, Geneva, Switzerland, ICERE, Argentina, South America and others worldwide. UNESCO Laureate is a recipient of different global award and certificate of Recognition. Also, a  Fellow of different International Organizations. He has Post-Doctoral E-business, Grand Ph.D, Post-Doc, D.Sc, Ph.D, B.Sc, B.Tech, IBD, FIBTMN, FATIIC, MACM, MCSTA, MSTAN, Snr. MIACSIT, FIASR,C.itp, MCPN,  MNDKOJC, CEMA, FBCS, England, KOJ, KOGC, KOGAL, FCIEMA, FIICEP, LFCWIEB and others to mention but a few”.

“CUICI VC, H.RH Duke of the Kingdom of Atlantis in Singapore, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu is the  World Grand President, International Chartered World Learned Society (ICWLS), he is the World Acclaimed Distinguished Universities Research Professor and Editorial Board Member, Cambridge Publishing, United Kingdom. He is known as World Acclaimed Distinguished Universities Research Professor of Computer Science, Information Communication Technology in  different global and Nigerian Universities such as Novena University, Ogume, Delta State, Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State,  Imo State University, Imo State, Kaduna State University, Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State”.

“UNESCO Laureate is the  Pioneer Member Board of Trustees of Minaret International University, Ikurun, Osun State, Nigeria to mention but a few. And other Global Universities such as West Coast University of Science, Technology & Arts, Bharat University, India. CUICI VC, is also a World Acclaimed Distinguished Universities Research Professor at Pradesh, Mandsaur, Mother Theresa Women University, India, World Congress of Arts, Sciences & Communication,  as  had served as Deputy Director-General for  Africa And  Research  Professor at International Biographical Centre. Prof Aremu is cited in the World recognized publications by Famous Marquis Who’s is Who in the World”.

VC CUICI, USA, Professor Emeritus Sir Bashiru Aremu reacted further as he Commended other two co-authors in the book who are wolrld renowned IT Professors, Prof Dr. K. Mahammad Rafi, Prof Mir Iqbal Rafeem on roles towards actualizing their dreams, accomplishing that tasks of contributing to global IT development for global excellence Socio-economic growth and  societal development .

Crown University USA Endorses Kings & Queens Medical University, Ghana as one of it’s Official Constituent Campuses

H.R.H Duke of Kingdom of Atlantis in Singapore, UNESCO Laureate and Vice- Chancellor, Crown University Int’l Chartered Inc., USA with its teaching and research hospital campuses located at Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, Brazil in South America, Spain also in India with official partners constituent campuses at government regulated universities Worldwide and online operation, Professor Sir Bashiru Aremu, has endorsed top Medical University as one the Institution’s partner Constituents Campuses worldwide.

The media learnt this from VC CUICI, USA, World acclaimed Distinguished Universities Research Professor Sir Bashiru Aremu in a press statement personally signed by him, which was made available to some group of Journalists in Asaba, Delta State capital by UNESCO Laureate’s Executive Assistance On Media, Publicity and Communication Matters, Comrade Sir Bieni Victor Emenike today being August 6, 2023 as Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu Commends his Institution’s partnership with Kings & Queens Medical University, Ghana.

Kings & Queens Medical University, Ghana is globally renowned and a place where students from all over the world come to pursue their Professional dreams and are placed in top reputable hospitals, healthcare centres, top positions around the world after their medical studies as the University offers various courses in different medical fields, mostly graduates, postgraduates and Fellowship programs. The University is Research Based Library System with diversity of people from different cultural background with opportunities such as Student Scholarships, Loans, Internships, Jobs and other numerous, greater opportunities.

UNESCO Laureate in the statement has described the President & Chancellor of KQUC, Ghana, Prof Dr. Jerryson Ameworgbe Gidisu as a seasoned Medical Scientist and Professor of Surgery, neurosurgery, cardiologist, Educationist and administrator.
Prof Aremu noted that Prof Dr. Jerryson has contributed immensely to global education in medical sciences, healthcare, health sector development and international health management as he endorses him as a Professor of Surgery from Crown University International Chartered Inc (CUICI), USA.

CUICI VC, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu noted that, he endorsed Kings Queens Medical University College, Ghana knowing that its Founder/Chancellor, who doubles as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kings & Queens Holdings Ltd (Ghana & China), that Prof Dr. Jerryson Ameworgbe Gidisu has the excellent qualifications, abilities to project Crown University Int’l Chartered Inc., USA in Ghana and the rest of the world.

According to CUICI VC, Prof Dr. Jerryson is an Associate Fellow FACS, USA, MSTS, USA, MESC, MEACTS, Netherlands, MISS, Switzerland, MANSCTS, Australia, MSCTS, UK. H.R.H Duke noted that, Prof Dr. Jerryson holds the following degrees,: B.Sc, MA, MBBS, MS(Cardiothoracic Surgery), Ph.D (Neurosurgery), Ph.D (Cardiothoracic Surgery), Post Doctoral Degree in International Healthcare Management from World Academy of Medical Sciences. He was adjudged the most outstanding health industry CEO in the year 2022 in Ghana Health Industry Summit.

The statement by CUICI VC, World Acclaimed Distinguished Universities Research Professor of Computer Science, Information Communication Technology reads in parts: “As the Vice-Chancellor of Crown University International Chartered Inc CUICI, USA, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu reads in parts: “Crown University Int’l Chartered Inc., (CUICI), USA is a global recognized private University that offers vocational training and higher education. Crown University International Chartered Incorporated is licensed, has global accreditation with International Accreditation Agencies, Joint National Accreditation Bodies to serve as an autonomous global recognized University, offering education and practical skill in the courses taught at its official partners constituent campuses at government regulated universities worldwide and online operation”.

“Crown University International Chartered is an entity duly Incorporated under the International Laws of 1704, 1776, and 1787 of United States of America with chartered file number: 7594662 as a worldwide recognized teaching and research University logo with International trade mark number receipt number:668383, customer number: 270163, United States of America”.

“The VC, CUICI, USA is Most Academy Excellent World Acclaimed Distinguished Professor Emeritus (On merit, honored and ranked) ratified by UNESCO Center Central and South America with Reg. Number: Arg 22/Lt-19 and published with ISBN978-1571-7412 Top up by UNN Nigeria, CSER Malasia, MPRH Institute, Iran, WCU, USA, CIDVU, NIU, Canada and USA, UN ECOSOC, Geneva, Switzerland, ICERE, Argentina, South America and others worldwide. UNESCO Laureate is a recipient of different global award and certificate of Recognition. Also, a Fellow of different International Organizations. He has Post-Doctoral E-business, Grand Ph.D, Post-Doc, D.Sc, Ph.D, B.Sc, B.Tech, IBD, FIBTMN, FATIIC, MACM, MCSTA, MSTAN, Snr. MIACSIT, FIASR,C.itp, MCPN, MNDKOJC, CEMA, FBCS, England, KOJ, KOGC, KOGAL, FCIEMA, FIICEP, LFCWIEB and others to mention but a few”.

“CUICI VC, H.RH Duke of the Kingdom of Atlantis in Singapore, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu is the World Grand President, International Chartered World Learned Society (ICWLS), he is the World Acclaimed Distinguished Universities Research Professor and Editorial Board Member, Cambridge Publishing, United Kingdom. He is known as World Acclaimed Distinguished Universities Research Professor of Computer Science, Information Communication Technology in different global and Nigerian Universities such as Novena University, Ogume, Delta State, Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Imo State University, Imo State, Kaduna State University, Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State”.

“UNESCO Laureate is the Pioneer Member Board of Trustees of Minaret International University, Ikurun, Osun State, Nigeria to mention but a few. And other Global Universities such as West Coast University of Science, Technology & Arts, Bharat University, India. CUICI VC, is also a World Acclaimed Distinguished Universities Research Professor at Pradesh, Mandsaur, Mother Theresa Women University, India, World Congress of Arts, Sciences & Communication, as had served as Deputy Director-General for Africa And Research Professor at International Biographical Centre. Prof Aremu is cited in the World recognized publications by Famous Marquis Who’s is Who in the World”.

CUICI VC, Professor Emeritus Sir Bashiru Aremu reacted further to his endorsement of KQUC, Ghana as one of the Institution’s official partner and Constituents Campuses worldwide as he stated that, he has believed in the excellent qualifications, capacities of the Chancellor of Kings &; Queens Medical University College, Ghana, Prof Dr. Jerryson Amorwegbe Gidisu to promote Crown university Int’l Chartered Inc., USA in Ghana and the rest of the world.

UNESCO Laureate Decorates Aere Musulumi With Crown University’s Crest

UNESCO Laureate, Vice Chancellor, Crown University Int’l Chartered Inc., USA, H.E, HRH Duke of the Kingdom of Atlantis in Singapore, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu has given Alhaji Dawud Akinola (De-Damak), prominent Ibadan Businessman, the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta states with Crown University Intl Crest in due recognition for his great achievements in office and contributions to service to humanity, Societal growth and development.

The media learnt this today from CUICI VC, World Acclaimed Distinguished Universities Research Professor Sir Bashiru Aremu in a press statement personally signed by him, which was made available to some group of Journalists by his Executive Assistant on Media, Publicity and Communication Matters, Comrade Sir Bieni Victor Emenike as UNESCO Laureate Commends the Aere Musulumi of Yorubaland Edo & Delta States for his exceptional performance in office amongst other achievement.

The prominent Ibadan Businessman and Aere Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo & Delta States, Alhaji Dawud Akinola (De-Damak) was decorated in recognition of his great Achievements in office since assumption in 2015 and immense contributions to Societal growth and development. Prof Aremu in a statement commended the various humanitarian supports or welfare services as well as other notable community development services, various support to less-privileged citizens, disposition towards religious cohesion and excellent leadership style adopted for the good of Muslims Community in Edo & Delta States by Alhaji Dawud Akinola (De-Damak).

The statement by VC CUICI, USA reads in parts: “Alhaji Dawud Akinola (De-Damak) has spent years in office with numerous achievements uniting Muslims, promoting unity, love and spirit of brotherhood in the society. He has organized high level conferences that comprises all Muslims, religious leaders, and other critical stakeholders in Nigeria and beyond. His Humanitarian services with Inclusivity counting the inmates and less-privilege citizens. He spent his years in office as the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States for the good of all in the society”.

” Alhaji Dawud Akinola (De-Damak) years in office till date is dedicated to assisting humanity irrespective of religion, tribe, race or colour. Though. He beleieves this gesture should continue. He has embarked on projects that will have direct impact on our youths. Therefore, he started with the establishment of School of Science and Vocational Studies in a location that will be easily accessible to all the states in Yorubaland. A Management Committee was set up to midwife the establishment and running of the school”.

“Another very important area of concern is health. He collaborated with the South-West Geo-Political Zones Edo, and Delta States on Child/Maternal Health so as to reduce Child/Mortality rate across these states. He has donated cash, gifts of different kinds, welfare services, human capital development, infrastructural development in different communities and support to inmates, correctional centres and support in provision of other amenities to alleviate poverty in the society”.

“Crown University Int’l Chartered Inc., (CUICI), USA is a global recognized private University that offers vocational training and higher education. Crown University International Chartered Incorporated is licensed, has global accreditation with International Accreditation Agencies, Joint National Accreditation Bodies to serve as an autonomous global recognized University, offering education and practical skill in the courses taught at its official partners constituent campuses at government regulated universities worldwide and online operation”.

“Crown University International Chartered is an entity duly Incorporated under the International Laws of 1704, 1776, and 1787 of United States of America with chartered file number: 7594662 as a worldwide recognized teaching and research University logo with International trade mark number receipt number:668383, customer number: 270163, United States of America”.

“The VC, CUICI, USA is Most Academy Excellent World Acclaimed Distinguished Professor Emeritus (On merit, honored and ranked) ratified by UNESCO Center Central and South America with Reg. Number: Arg 22/Lt-19 and published with ISBN978-1571-7412 Top up by UNN Nigeria, CSER Malasia, MPRH Institute, Iran, WCU, USA, CIDVU, NIU, Canada and USA, UN ECOSOC, Geneva, Switzerland, ICERE, Argentina, South America and others worldwide. UNESCO Laureate is a recipient of different global award and certificate of Recognition. Also, a Fellow of different International Organizations. He has Post-Doctoral E-business, Grand Ph.D, Post-Doc, D.Sc, Ph.D, B.Sc, B.Tech, IBD, FIBTMN, FATIIC, MACM, MCSTA, MSTAN, Snr. MIACSIT, FIASR,C.itp, MCPN, MNDKOJC, CEMA, FBCS, England, KOJ, KOGC, KOGAL, FCIEMA, FIICEP, LFCWIEB and others to mention but a few”.

“CUICI VC, H.RH Duke of the Kingdom of Atlantis in Singapore, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu is the World Grand President, International Chartered World Learned Society (ICWLS), he is the World Acclaimed Distinguished Universities Research Professor and Editorial Board Member, Cambridge Publishing, United Kingdom. He is known as World Acclaimed Distinguished Universities Research Professor of Computer Science, Information Communication Technology in different global and Nigerian Universities such as Novena University, Ogume, Delta State, Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Imo State University, Imo State, Kaduna State University, Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State”.

“UNESCO Laureate is the Pioneer Member Board of Trustees of Minaret International University, Ikurun, Osun State, Nigeria to mention but a few. And other Global Universities such as West Coast University of Science, Technology & Arts, Bharat University, India. CUICI VC, is also a World Acclaimed Distinguished Universities Research Professor at Pradesh, Mandsaur, Mother Theresa Women University, India, World Congress of Arts, Sciences & Communication, as had served as Deputy Director-General for Africa And Research Professor at International Biographical Centre. Prof Aremu is cited in the World recognized publications by Famous Marquis Who’s is Who in the World”.

CUICI VC, Professor Emeritus Sir Bashiru Aremu reacted further to the Decoration of Alhaji Dawud Akinola (De-Damak) with “Crown University’s Crest” as a mark of Global Recognition during the event of the Institution’s Honorary Doctorate Degree investiture recently in Nigeria. He then urged Alhaji Dawud Akinola not to relent his efforts in doing more for humanity towards Societal growth and development. Alhaji Dawud Akinola who reacted to the award of global recognition by Crown University’s VC, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu then thanked the Institution’s management for the good gestures development gestures, honor and global recognition.

Amb. Motajo Bags APC Supporters Centre Worldwide award, pledges to work harder

By Maryam Makolo

The National APC Supporters Center in collaboration with other support groups has awarded Dr. Amb. Ebierebo Motajo based on his immense effort in making the Party victorious in the just concluded presidential election.

The award ceremony which took place in Ludge, Airport Road, Abuja during the weekend was attended by men and women of timber and caliber.

Speaking while making the award presentation, the National Coordinator of, the National APC Supporters Centre Worldwide, Hon. Amb. Ibrahim Abubakar Batati said the award-giving event would have taken place earlier but due to the tight schedule of the centre we couldn’t hold it

Hon.Batati added that taking into account the tight schedule of the Coordinator of Voice of Niger Delta for Justice and Equity for Tinubu/Shettima, 2023, Dr. Amb. Ebierebo Motajo working for the Centre in the United States, is why they are having the event now

Acknowledging, he had earlier sent a scanned copy of the appointment letter to the Patron, Batati said in collaboration with all APC support groups, he is officially given the Patron his appointment letter now that he is in Nigeria

Reacting, the Patron in the US and Coordinator of APC National Supporters Centre Diaspora, Amb. Julius Motajo expressed gratitude for the award recognition on him and promised not to disappoint the Centre.

“I promise to bring my best self to work, uplift the centre and make all of you proud”

Motajo said the award will inspire him to go the extra mile for APC Supporters Centre adding that every member will be carried along and no one will be left behind

Quoting the words of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Motajo said he will keep the ground rolling

Speaking also, the Woman Leader, National APC Supporters Centre and Coordinator of Voice of Niger Delta for Justice and Equity for Tinubu/Shettima, 2023, Amb. Mrs Ebierebo Motajo

“Recall that during campaigns, Tinubu said he will work with the National Assembly to pass a law to increase women’s participation in government to at least 35 percent if elected, she said she is confident that women will soon enjoy 35 percent affirmative action under President Bola Tinubu as he has started the process already”

According to her, the president will continue his support for women as he has always done.

She further appreciated the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Sen. Oluremi for being solidly behind women in Nigeria

Amb. Motajo Bags APC Supporters Centre Worldwide award, pledges to work harder

By Maryam Makolo

The National APC Supporters Center in collaboration with other support groups has awarded Dr. Amb. Ebierebo Motajo based on his immense effort in making the Party victorious in the just concluded presidential election.

The award ceremony which took place in Ludge, Airport Road, Abuja during the weekend was attended by men and women of timber and caliber.

Speaking while making the award presentation, the National Coordinator of, the National APC Supporters Centre Worldwide, Hon. Amb. Ibrahim Abubakar Batati said the award-giving event would have taken place earlier but due to the tight schedule of the centre we couldn’t hold it

Hon.Batati added that taking into account the tight schedule of the Coordinator of Voice of Niger Delta for Justice and Equity for Tinubu/Shettima, 2023, Dr. Amb. Ebierebo Motajo working for the Centre in the United States, is why they are having the event now

Acknowledging, he had earlier sent a scanned copy of the appointment letter to the Patron, Batati said in collaboration with all APC support groups, he is officially given the Patron his appointment letter now that he is in Nigeria

Reacting, the Patron in the US and Coordinator of APC National Supporters Centre Diaspora, Amb. Julius Motajo expressed gratitude for the award recognition on him and promised not to disappoint the Centre.

“I promise to bring my best self to work, uplift the centre and make all of you proud”

Motajo said the award will inspire him to go the extra mile for APC Supporters Centre adding that every member will be carried along and no one will be left behind

Quoting the words of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Motajo said he will keep the ground rolling

Speaking also, the Woman Leader, National APC Supporters Centre and Coordinator of Voice of Niger Delta for Justice and Equity for Tinubu/Shettima, 2023, Amb. Mrs Ebierebo Motajo

“Recall that during campaigns, Tinubu said he will work with the National Assembly to pass a law to increase women’s participation in government to at least 35 percent if elected, she said she is confident that women will soon enjoy 35 percent affirmative action under President Bola Tinubu as he has started the process already”

According to her, the president will continue his support for women as he has always done.

She further appreciated the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Sen. Oluremi for being solidly behind women in Nigeria

GMA Boss, Aminu, says Dr. Mariya’s Ministerial Nomination Unmistakable Choice, Lauds Tinubu

By Emmanuel Daudu

The National Coordinator, Grassroot Mobilization for Asiwaju (GMA 2023), and National President, Youth, and Civil Society Coalition for Development,  YCSCD, Comr. Aminu Aminu has extended gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for considering the iron lady, an Amazon of the 21st Century, Dr. Mariya Bunkore for a ministerial portfolio.

Aminu Aminu who is also
Director of Contact and Mobilization, ICC, and a member of seven other presidential campaign committees made this known to journalists in Abuja during the weekend.

According to him, “Managing government for effective service delivery needs not just educated persons but also committed, dedicated, devoted and selfless ones that would work for the interest of the country and its people.

“Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated that to Nigerians by nominating educated capable hands to assist him in pushing the country to the next level of development.

“The opportunity that the Nigerian Leader is giving to the youth in the affairs of governance is unprecedented most important is the gender consciousness he was able to inject into the selection of those that will form his cabinet.

“Dr Mariya Bunkore’s ministerial nomination which came after another name earlier nominated in Kano was withdrawn from the ministerial list, has not only justified the superiority of competence but also maturity, experience, and a recognition of service to humanity.

“Born in 1976, Dr Mariya is an accomplished public servant who had contributed immensely to the well-being of the people of Kano State in particular and Nigeria as a whole as a medical practitioner and as commissioner for higher education in Kano State.

“The mother of four has always stood by the people of Kano State and has impacted positively their lives as such her nomination for minister did not come as a surprise but rather the confirmation of the expectation of the people in the state.

“Dr. Mariya is a woman of virtue, a woman of substance whose compassion, desire to take responsibility for others, incorruptible nature, detribalized posture, and love for the progress and development of the nation are known to all that has ever crossed her path.

“I, therefore congratulate Dr Mariya for her nomination as the minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and on behave of the Nigerian Youth under the Youth and Civil Society Coalition for Development (YCSCD) and Grassroots Mobilization for Asiwaju (GMA 2023), thank President Bola Ahmed for bringing on board tested and trusted hands to undertake the Nigerian project with him.

“Dr. Mariya’s nomination and subsequent confirmation are a plus to the stock of leaders carefully selected across the country who are ready to sacrifice their time, family, and comfort for the betterment of Nigeria and its citizens.

“Ministerial designates like His Excellency Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, his confidant, His Excellency Atiku Bagudu, Dr. Iman Sukeman Ibrahim, Barrister Bello Muhammad Goronyo, and a host of others across all regions in the country give Nigerians hope for a brighter future and the feeling that the country is in the good hands.

“With this caliber of people in the President’s cabinet, Nigerians should expect extraordinary performance from this government. We the youth in the country have supported and will continue to support this government until the country is delivered from the myriads of social and economic challenges bedeviling it.

“We pray that more capable hands will continue to be selected for other positions in the government so that the reforms for better development in achieving a prosperous nation targeted by Tinubu’s administration will become a reality.

“Once again on behave of my fellow Nigerian Youth, I congratulate all the Federal government appointees and wish them God’s guidance, protection, and wisdom to do the right thing always.

Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria,
Long live Mr. President
Long live the Nigerian Youth”.

PSC Relationship With NPF Must Not Be Fractious -Arase

By Emmanuel Daudu

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Dr. Solomon Arase, CFR, retired Inspector General of Police has declared in his first official town hall Meeting with the Staff of the Commission that he is in the Commission for service to God and humanity. He noted that with the support, understanding, and patience of the staff, ” it will be ‘uhuru’ for us very soon ” adding that better days ” are indeed ahead”.

Dr. Arase in his State of Affairs address to the staff over the weekend told the excited Staff ” Just know that I share in your pains; your financial complaints are cogent and I promise to always do what I can to lessen these pains”

According to Ikechukwu Ani, Head, of Press and Public Relations in a press release, he signed on Sunday, August 6th, 2023, disclosed that Arase does not believe that the Commission’s relationship with the Police must be fractious to show the world “that we are alive to our duties”
According to him ” I neither work in toxic environment nor subscribe to confrontation and belligerence as a leadership approach to getting results; for me, the ultimate is achieving our goals and delivering on our mandate and I believe there are better ways of resolving conflicts without resorting to actions that will embarrass the government and paint both institutions in bad light”.

The PSC Chairman assured the Staff that serious talks and efforts have already begun toward an amicable resolution and settlement of “all vexatious issues in a win-win situation for all”.

He declared that as much as ” I do not believe that the powers of the Commission should be subsumed by the NPF(of course it cannot happen under my watch), the truth however remains, we cannot succeed and deliver on our mandate as an agency if we are working at cross purposes with the agency we are over-sighting”

Dr. Arase, therefore implored the staff to show restraint and eschew every form of preconceptions, misconceptions, and prejudices against the NPF for de-escalation of the conflict and restoration of trust and friendliness between the two agencies “

He assured the Staff that he is totally concerned not only about their wealth but also their health and the reason a sick bay is already established.

He noted that he was not oblivious to the fact that he inherited a lot of liabilities of the Commission in terms of “allowances owed to personnel for different duties performed; ranging from election duties, duty tour allowances to first twenty-eight days; it has always been my belief that workers deserve their wages and there is dignity in labour” According to him ” no wonder, in various leadership positions I have held in life, I always classify the welfare and comfort of people working with me as a top priority “

” I did not waste time in deploying my contacts and reaching at ensuring that these allowances are extinguished in no distant time. Although no funds have been released to this effect as of today, I am hopeful that in no distant time, we will receive a positive response”

Dr Arase appealed for patience as according to him ” I am also losing sleep over the liabilities, and I will not rest on my oars until the liabilities are totally defrayed”.

Speaking on repositioning the Commission for optimal functionality in delivering on its mandate, the PSC Chairman said he fully understood that the staff must be regularly trained and retrained on the rudiments of oversight functions. “On this note, I reached out and held meetings with UN agencies, Embassies, Civil Society Organisations, and other government organizations requesting training assistance and collaborative support towards capacity building of the staff of the Commission. “A little progress has been made as some Directors were trained virtually in the University of Pretoria, South Africa on oversight Course. Some others will be going to NIPPS, Jos, and Lagos within this month for different courses”.

Dr. Arase also spoke at a National workshop to re-launch the Commission to the world and emphasize “our presence as a critical agency of Government in Nigeria’s security architecture.

He added that the newly established Compliance Monitoring Unit (CMU) “of which some staff of the Commission are already undergoing training on the management of the technical platform, will be launched” after which a management retreat with Police leadership will hold followed by Zonal retreats and other forms of engagements with stakeholders aimed at sensitizing the populace about the Commission’s existence and responsibilities.

He announced that the Town Hall Meetings will be regular and held quarterly to bridge any form of communication gap in the administration of the Commission.