Africa Security Investigation News

NiMet Conducts QMS Refreshers’ Training

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet, has commenced the refresher training of its staff on Quality Management System. The training is aimed at updating staff on the dynamics of data analysis and validation as well as structures and principles of auditing the ISO 9001:2015 standards.

The training which held in Katsina, is in line with the Agency’s commitment to the provision of accurate, timely and quality aero – meteorological products and services to promote sustainable development in weather and climate dependent sectors of the Nigerian economy.

In his presentation the head of NiMet Quality Management System Unit, Mr. Abdulrahman Usman, said the culture of conducting internal audit and assessment of conformance to the requirements of International Standard organisation in NiMet, has enhanced the continuous effectiveness and excellent quality of services NiMet renders to the nation.

He also added that the training, which is geared towards integrating latest trend into the system would ultimately improve productivity and performance of NiMet in Nigeria and in the international community.

Mr. Usman, explained that the refresher training is owing to NiMet’s dedication to compliance and implementation of ISO standard, World Meteorological Organisation and International Civil Aviation Organisation recommendation and practices, which has ensured the Agency’s attainment of the International Standard Organisation 9001:2015 and (ISO) 29990:2010 certifications for the provision of aeronautical meteorological services.

Concluding his remark, Mr. Usman affirms that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency led by Professor Mansur Bako Matazu, remains committed to the practice of consistent training and capacity building of its staff on quality management system, as well as continuous compliance to standardized operational systems and urged the trainees to reflect the acquired knowledge in discharging assigned duties in the Agency.

AFRD 2023: Be Contented And Contribute Positively To The Growth Of The Nation

…General CG Musa charges officers and troops of OPHK

The Theatre Commander (TC) Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) Major General Christopher Musa has called on all officers and troops in the Theatre of OPHK to be contented with their income, remain resilient and contribute positively in the fight against insurgency in the North East region and the effort to restore peace and tranquility in the nation at large.

General CG Musa made this call on Sunday, 8 January, 2023 during the Joint Interdenominational Church Service held at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Catholic Church Maimalari Cantonment to commemorate 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration and the selfless service and sacrifices of falling and serving heroes.

In his words “We want to pray for the repose of the souls of our gallant fallen heroes that have paid the supreme price as well as to appreciate those still serving for their selfless sacrifice towards the peace and stability of Nigeria as a nation. He added that the Service Chiefs are happy with the successes achieved while urging everyone to do more. He therefore charged all officers and troops to remain steadfast, disciplined, committed and above all be contented with their income while taking good care of their families.

The high points of the service were reading from the scripture, special prayer session for the fallen heroes, those injured, and all those still serving the nation. It was also followed by general thanksgiving for God’s divine protection and successes in all operations, exhortation by the vicar, group photograph and press interview.

Dignitaries that graced the occassion include Component Commanders, Formations and Unit Commanders, Principal Staff Officers from both Headquarters Theatre Command and 7 Division, Chairman Nigerian Legion Borno State, other senior officers, troops and families as well as distinguished members of the Press.

3 Division Nigerian Army Rhino Maiden Amateur Golf Tournament Opens In Jos

…Resonates Army commitment to improve civil-military relationship through sports

The Patron Rhino Golf and Country Club, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General Ibrahim Ali has revealed that the Nigerian Army will continue to promote sporting competitions as a means to upscale cordial relationship between the organization and the public. He stated this today 7 January 2023 at the opening ceremony of the Maiden Rhino Golf Amateur Tournament holding in Jos.

General Ali noted that the event was the first of its kind since the establishment of the golf club, adding that the competition was aimed to promote the game of golf, bring the citizens closer to the military, make good friends and offer opportunities to the participants for new business connection.

While appreciating the Chief of Army Staff for always demonstrating uncommon sagacity to pilot the affairs of the Nigerian Army in a dignified manner, the Patron revealed that numerous infrastructure were recently put in place to upgrade the golf course making it unique and interesting for both training and professional practice.

Commissioning newly built projects at the golf course, the Special Guest of Honour, Executive Governor Plateau State, Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong commended the GOC/Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN for his leadership style and rapid infrastructure development at Rhino Golf and Country Club. Represented by the Commissioner For Information Plateau State, Hon Dan Manja, the governor reaffirmed his support to security agencies and commended the military for gradually returning the state to its glory of peace and tourism.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Captain Rhino Golf and Country Club Jos, Colonel Haruna Bala urged the participants to exhibit true spirit of sportsmanship and connect to new friends.

Highlights of the event were the commissioning of a Practice Range, Caddy hut, Waiting Shade as well as the Starter hut and the Green area.

The event was attended by senior military officers both serving and retired, government officials, heads of other security agencies, Captains of industries as well as directors and competitors within and outside Jos.

NDLEA intercepts drug consignments in wooden statue, imported vehicle

… Seizes 3,975kgs skunk, 58,200 tramadol pills in Kaduna, Kano, Imo, Lagos raids; arrests 11 suspects

By Emmanuel Daudu

Attempts by elements of Organised Criminal Groups to use various disingenuous modes of concealment to import consignments of illicit substances into Nigeria and export same to the United Kingdom, and United Arab Emirate through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja and Tincan seaport in Lagos have been thwarted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.

According to Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja Sunday 8th January 2023, in a press release made available to Africa Security Investigation, no less than 37.5 kilograms of such illicit consignments were intercepted in the past week, with the arrest of 11 suspects in interdiction operations that led to the seizure of almost four tons of skunk in Kaduna, Kano and Lagos state.

At the Lagos airport, a freight agent Ogunsina Damilare was arrested on Friday 6th January following a bid to export 1.5 kilograms of skunk hidden in foodstuffs to Dubai, UAE through the SAHCO export shed of the MMIA, while a similar attempt to ship 11.5kgs of the same substance to the United Kingdom was frustrated when the consignment concealed in a giant wooden sculpture was intercepted by NDLEA operatives of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigations (DOGI) at a courier company in Lagos. Curiously, the latter emanated from Ghana with London as destination.
At the Tincan port in Lagos, a shipment of 24.5kilograms cannabis indica to Nigeria from Montreal, Canada was intercepted by operatives while an N8million bribe offered NDLEA officers by the importer has been secured in an account for the prosecution of the case.

While the importer, Cedrick Maduweke is still at large, one of his accomplices, Steve Isioma Adigwe has been arrested. The consignment was hidden in a used Toyota Sienna vehicle that arrived the port along with three other cars in a container marked MSMU 5082733.

A total of 3, 672 kilograms of cannabis sativa were recovered from two locations and five suspects arrested in Kaduna during separate raid operations. Arrested at a warehouse at Rido village on Wednesday 3rd January include: Edward Emmanuel, 28; and Miracle Madu, with 298 bags of C/S weighing 3,576kgs. Investigations revealed that the consignment was moved from a southern state to Kaduna in a petroleum product bearing truck. Also, two other suspects: Sunday Bassey, 29 and Jessica Daniel, 14, were nabbed with 96kgs of same substance at Gonin Gora area of the state, while Sanusi Isah, 30, was arrested on Saturday 7th January at Giwa area with over 12,000 tablets of Tramadol 225mg and Diazepam.

In Kano, NDLEA operatives on Saturday 7th Jan. intercepted Kabiru Abdulhamid, 40, with 119 blocks of C/S weighing 73kgs at Semugu area, while a total of 28,400 tablets of tramadol and over 230kgs of cannabis were seized in raid operations in Festac town and Lagos Island areas of Lagos state. Some of the suspects arrested in the Lagos raids include: Rukayyat Eshinlokun; Pelumi Alejo and Banna Maina who specializes in distribution of illicit drugs disguised as a dispatch rider.

In Imo state, a suspect, Amechi Moses was arrested in a follow up operation on Friday 6th January following the interception of 29, 800 tablets of Tramadol 225mg in a commercial bus along Owerri – Onitsha road going to Aba in Abia state.

Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) CON, OFR, DSS commended the officers and men of Tincan, MMIA, DOGI, Lagos, Kaduna, Kano and Imo Commands for the arrests and seizures. He charged them and their compatriots across the country to intensify the heat on drug cartels in Nigeria while balancing their efforts on supply reduction with drug demand reduction activities.

Nigerians celebrates As SDP’S Presidential Candidate, Prince Adebayo Clocks 51

Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world, particularly from Nigerians at home and abroad, as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Presidential Candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, turns 51.
The young, dynamic, and promising candidate for 2023 Presidential election in Nigeria was inundated with messages, calls, and well wishes.

In response to the messages, SDP Presidential Flagbearer and CEO of Kaftan TV thanked Nigerians and expressed hope that with the right leadership in place, the country can be the envy of others.

Prince Adebayo stated that SDP administration will reset and make Nigeria attain greatness, if given opportunity to lead the country during this year election.

On his chances in the upcoming 2023 elections, Ondo born lawyer turned Politician believes Nigerians will overwhelmingly determine their future by voting.

Adebayo thanked God for keeping him fat and healthy, saying, “God’s mercies upon my life are an indication of the role he is preparing me to play.”

Air Commodore Maigida Assumes Office As NAF Spokesman, Pledges To Sustain Media Campaigns

By Emmanuel Daudu, Abuja

The newly appointed Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Commodore Wapkerem Maigida has expressed his commitment to sustain the ongoing media campaigns of the NAF aimed at gaining public support for its operations.

According to Group Captain Joel Abioye, Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information Nigerian Air Force, in a press release made available to Africa Security Investigation on Saturday, 7 January 2023, stated that the DOPRI took over on Friday from his predecessor, Air Cdre Edward Gabkwet who is now the Commander 551 NAF Station, Jos.
Air Cdre Maigida said, under his watch, the Directorate of Public Relations and Information will keep forging ahead with NAF media campaigns mandate, leveraging on the various media platforms to narrate the success stories of the force.

The DOPRI noted that projecting the operational engagements and other activities of the NAF to galvanize public support and goodwill for the force is paramount.

He urged the media to support the Nigerian Armed Forces in the quest to surmount the myriad of security challenges confronting the nation.
“Bear in mind that for us to overcome the security challenges, there must be a genuine partnership between the NAF and the media,” he said.

He further urged the media to remain steadfast as they continue to carry out their watch-dog function of informing and enlightening the public, bringing them to speed on happenings within the defence and security sector, urging them to use their reportage and medium to shape public perception and opinions about the NAF.

He appreciated the immediate past DOPRI for achievements recorded during his tenure, adding that he will consolidate on the feats. He thanked the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao for his appointment as DOPRI.

The former DOPRI, Air Cdre Edward Gabkwet thanked the media for their support throughout his tenure, urging them to accord the same support to the new NAF Spokesperson.

Air Cdre Wapkerem Maigida, a member of 42 Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), was commissioned into the NAF in 1995.

The senior officer holds Master of Science Degree in Security and Strategic Studies and Bachelor of Arts Degree in History both from NDA. He equally obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations and Advertisement from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos.

Notable among the military courses attended by Air Cdre Maigida include: National Defence Course at the National Defence College Nigeria and the Air War Course at Air Force War College in Makurdi, Benue State. He attended the Junior Staff Course at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna and the Senior Staff Course at the Air Force Command College in Beijing, China.

The senior officer also attended the International Public Affairs Officers course at the Swedish Armed Forces International Centre in Sweden, Civil Military Relations/Cooperation Course at Indonesian National Defence Forces Peacekeeping Centre, Indonesia and the Deputy Spokesman Course at Joint Information Activities Group, Royal Air Force Base, Halton, United Kingdom.

Prior to his recent appointment, Air Cdre Maigida was the Commander 551 NAF Station, Jos. The senior officer served as acting Director and Deputy Director Defence Information at Defence Headquarters, Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information and Deputy Director Civil-Military Relations both at HQ NAF.

Air Cdre Maigida who is the 18th DOPRI, is a member of the Institute of Public Relations.

Three Budget Cycles Enough For Me To Clear Nigeria’s N177trn Debt― Adewole Adebayo

Prince Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) presidential candidate for 2023, has stated that he will pay off Nigeria’s N177 trillion debt in three budget cycles.
He claims he is not concerned about inheriting the N177 trillion debt left by the current government.

Adebayo stated this in an exclusive online interview with Tribune, telling Nigerians not to be concerned about evidence of failure by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, which hired an unimaginative team to lead the Central Bank of Nigeria and create debts rather than manage the economy.

He stated that he sees no liability in Nigeria as he prepares to activate the country’s various assets in order to transform the country’s dire situation into one of international envy.

Adebayo told Tribune Online that he decided to run for president of Nigeria because of the numerous challenges that the country faces, which he sees as no challenge at all given the country’s vast assets.

In his words; “I knew these problems before I declared to run. In fact if these problems were not there, I would not have taken interest to run.

“When you have a debt profile that is put at N177 trillion, you are looking at the death side, what about the asset side?

“When I take my oath of office I am not just inheriting the debt, I am inheriting 220 million people, I am inheriting entrepreneurs.

Nigerians are so lively highly energetic and already to work. I am inheriting the largest gas reserve. I am inheriting a vast agricultural land.

“I mean everything, all other things, solid minerals and all other assets. so the debt is so small when compared to the assets that we have. So, what I will do is, looking at structure of our debt.

“If I push our revenue up by 32 % we will be fine but the window of pushing our revenue up is about 300 percents. And if I push down the wastage and the corruption by three quarters 75% with some saving pockets here and there. And do some mop up. I think that Nigerians would not even remember that we have debt profile at all.

“We will retire the debts within three budget, the debt will be insignificant and the people will get employment, if I get 30 million jobs added to the workforce. The taxation on pay as you earn alone, will wipe this debt off.

“If I get agriculture productivity in four belts in the country, lower Kebbi upper Niger, in southern Kaduna plateau, axis, if I get agriculture in Oke Ogun. Part of south west Nigeria and do Agriculture in Benue that will significantly deal with the problem.

“I don’t worry about that. It is not the load that kills but how you carry it, so, these debts represent a deficits of imagination. A deficit of creativity, a deficit of competence. Why I said so is not because I am in the mood to insult anybody.

“I said so because their original sin is not managing our revenue accruers very well because they didn’t mandate revenue accruers due to three problems that they have created for them selves include the fact that they don’t have the competence to do an appraisal of revenue profile and capture all the revenue subheads and govern all the revenue sub-head prudently.

“Secondly, they are tardy in administration and supervision as the result? So many leakages even within the one they captured.

“Thirdly, they have collected campaign funding and other support from those who are benefiting from leakages and blind spots?

“So in other to keep their friends happy with them the their political structures, they have created no-go areas, as a result of that, they are not able to capture enough revenue.

“Because they have hired an unpatriotic and unimaginative Governor of central bank. So they’re able to create debts, like a drunken sailor and turned he central bank to a casino that is why they have all these crises.“

Institutionalizing the Rule of Law will reduce police brutality-Prince Adewole

The Presidential Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo says his administration will do everything possible to make sure that the Rule of Law is entrenched in the society.

He made this known during a chat with Ruben Abati on how he will ensure the enforcement of the Rule of Law and proper law enforcement.

He said that his administration will reform the Nigerian Police Force by ensuring that they are under the Ministry of Justice. And to do that the Attorney General of the country will completely be independent of the Executive Arm of Government and not the private lawyer of the Federal Government.
In his words: “the people in government have to be reformed so they understand that are supposed to act under the Rule of Law.
We will also employ the best mind into the Force and let them know that the Police is not just about law enforcement but about seeing the job as n opportunity to protect lives and properties as well as solving issues amicably.”

On State policing, he said, “officers working in a State must hail from that community and the laws guiding each State must be used to adjudicate issues of brutalities there.
“I believe that any tier of government – be it Local or State that has lawmaking powers should also have law enforcing powers. If you have a community that sets up sanitation laws, they should also have the powers to enforce the laws as stipulated in that community or area.”

He believes that brutality comes from a place of not respecting the law as in most times, the perpetrators of the offences often go unpunished.
“When you create a tense government where the government is careless about the psychology of the minds of the people, we will continue to have a society where people and the government have a disregard for the sanctity of human lives.” He asserted

Troops Of Operation Forest Sanity Neutralized Bandits Recovered Arms And Ammunition In Kaduna State

By Emmanuel Daudu, Abuja

Troops of Operation FOREST SANITY on 1 and 2 January 2023 received a distress call of bandits attack at Rafin Sarki village in Giwa Local Government Area, Kaduna State.

According to Major General Musa Danmadami, Director
Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters in a press release made available to Africa Security Investigation on the 3rd January 2023,
Troops responded swiftly and engaged the terrorist in a fire fight. Troops, neutralized two (2) terrorists and recovered one (1) AK 47 rifle.

Equally, on 3 January 2023, troops carried out an ambush operation at Rafin Taba village, Giwa Local Government Area, Kaduna State and made contact with terrorists. Troops engaged terrorists and neutralized two (2) terrorist. Troops also recovered two (2) AK 47 rifles, four (4) AK 47 magazines, Fifty one (51) 7.62mm special ammunitions, five (5) mobile phones, one (1) cutlass, two (2) motorcycles and a sum of Two Hundred and Six Thousand naira (206,000).

READ ALSO: NYC Lagos Chairman task youth to disassociate selves from political violence https://africasecurityinvestigation.data.blog/2023/01/01/nyc-lagos-chairman-adeyemi-adewuyi-task-youth-to-disassociate-selves-from-political-violence-says-2023-opens-up-new-hope-for-the-youth/

The military high command commends troops of Operation FOREST SANITY and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities.