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Police Attribute Societal Decay To Parents’ Too Much Love For Children
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Zaria Division, CSP Kasimu Abdul, has attributed the moral decadence and societal decay bedevilling the society to too much love parents have for their children.
He disclosed this yesterday at the formal handing over of a Vigelante Office donated by a Philanthropist to beef up security in Kofar Gayan Low-Cost in Zaria.
The DPO, who was represented by Assistant Officer-in-Charge of Low-Cost Police Outpost, SP Abdullahi Aliyu, tasked parents on the need to ensure proper upbringing of their wards.
He observed that too much love for children by parents in most cases make the duty of security personnel very hectic, adding that: “Some parents can go to any extent to free their children even if they knew that the children are guilty of the offence being accused of.”
Abdul urged residents of Low-Cost to assist security personnel “so that together we can achieve our goal of ensuring security of lives and property.”
He charged both formal and non-formal security outfits to discharge their duties with fear of God Almighty, adding that they were engaged to serve humanity, not to molest the innocent persons.
On his part, the Officer-in-Charge of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Low-Cost Outpost, Aliyu Abubakar, said constitutionally, police were number one in terms of civil security operations.
He expressed appreciation that the establishment of a new NSCDC outpost in Low-Cost had resulted in the arrest of a greatest informant that used to invite kidnappers to the area.
Abubakar encouraged people to support the security personnel with credible intelligence to discharge their duties diligently, “if you see something, say something.
“Please report any suspicious movement to the security personnel for proper action.”
Dr Rilwan Al-Sudaney, Civilian JTF Commander in-charge of Low-Cost, described security as a pillar to any meaningful development, advising that people should endeavour to give the vigilante courage, support and the necessary assistance to succeed.
In his speech, Alhaji Shamsu Aliyu, the Chairman, Low-Cost Community Development Association (LCDA) commended the residents of the area for their cooperation and urged them to do more to ensure the safety of the area.
He lauded the NSCDC for establishing a new outpost in the area and charged the personnel to continue with what he described as a gigantic work.
Aliyu assured total support and encouragement of the mother body to the security committee towards securing the entire area.
While describing the issue of security as very paramount, the Chairman sought for more cooperation from all to effectively secure the area.
Alhaji Idris Sani-Mai-Mai, the Chairman, Low-Cost Security Committee, assured that the residents of the area were highly united not only in terms of security but in all aspects of human endeavours.
He lauded the people of the area for their support and cooperation, citing an example of somebody among the residents, who spent over N900,000 on renovation of the new NSCDC outpost in the area.
To further beef up security in the area, the chairman said the committee had introduced a new measure, where the committee in collaboration with ward heads would compile a list of Tsangaya schools comprising names of scholars, names of each Almajiri, his father’s name, town, address and phone number.
This, according to him, is with a view to having a comprehensive data on schools around the area.
The chairman said, henceforth, the ward heads must be involved in buying, selling and renting of houses in the area, adding that selling of lands must be authenticated by the ward heads else it would be nul void.
In their separate responses, the Ward Heads of the area, Aliyu Dubanni Loco-Cost A,
Nataalah Aliyu Low-Cost B, Muhammad Nazifi Low-Cost C and Umar Yahaya of Anguwan Rimi Low-Cost described the development as a moment of joy in view of its importance to security of lives and property.
While identifying unity amongst the residents of the area as key to successful operations, the ward heads promised to extend all the necessary support and cooperation to the movement towards sustainable security.
The ward heads observed that issues of security was not only the responsibility of security personnel but a responsibility of all and stressed the need for people to have the fear of God Almighty in all their dealings.
The Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, has teamed up with a renowned hospital group in Port Harcourt, the Meridian Hospitals, which is in partnership with the Pilgrims Health Foundation, to carry out a one-day medical outreach last Tuesday.
The free treatment scheme took place at Oromenike Government Girls Secondary School in D-Line, Port Harcourt, with over 100 persons accessing free treatments, including free eye-glasses and booking for eye surgeries.
Other areas of treatment included general health consultations and treatment; blood pressure and sugar level testing; malaria testing and treatment; free prescriptions; preventive health talks focusing on hygiene, maternal health, and nutrition.
The scheme was conducted under the theme: ‘Bringing Healthcare to the Community.’
Newsmen who visited the venue of the scheme found that enthusiastic beneficiaries had thronged the area as early as 7a.m. After setting up, the medical team began attending to the patients.
Mr. Jerry Onwuso, a 63-year-old patient, who was first to see eye doctors and got eye glasses and drugs, told newsmen that he was pleased with the medical intervention.
He made it clear he did not pay any money to get all the treatments and glasses, and pleaded that the scheme be sustained.
Another patient, Loveth Sam, expressed satisfaction with the scheme and appealed to the sponsors to continue to increase the benefits.
Throwing some light on the scheme, Mr. China said he worked in Meridian Hospitals as a Lab. Scientist 19 years ago, but resigned because he could not bear to see patients struggling for life because they had no money to pay for treatment.
He said he came back to help extend free medical treatment to the less privileged.
Sources said China was always having issues with the hospital authorities when he would insist on critical patients being allowed to be treated first, with or without money.
Years later, China, who now goes by a brand name, the Mayor of Housing, returned to the Meridian Hospital headquarters to support free medical scheme.
He also went the next day to the headquarters of Meridian, after the one-day medical outreach, to give cash gifts and palliatives to workers he met when he worked there but had remained in service since he left.
He encouraged them to continue to give their all to humanity through the hospital. The Mayor of Housing called most of them by name and a cloud of emotions descended on them during the reunion.
Appreciating the gesture, the Founder and Chief Medical Director, Dr. Iyke Odo, said China had always manifested hard-work, ambition, and impulsive giving.
According to him, the then young bright boy was full of humanity, kindness, love, and made friends easily, adding that “not everybody that gives is a giver. The difference is that givers are given to give.”
Dr. Odo used the opportunity to call on governments to review Nigeria’s health insurance system and make it work in Nigeria to save lives.
He said it was sad watching critically sick persons abandoned because they did not have money for treatment.
He also condemned harsh tax and electricity tariffs whereby facilities like his now pay N12 million instead of N500,000 few years back.
He wondered why hospitals were being made to pay tariffs like oil companies, citing many other countries where medical facilities were placed on low rates and tariffs so they could charge moderate fees from patients.
The Renewed Hope Initiative in conjunction with the Rivers State Government has empowered 500 elderly citizens in Rivers State with financial support of N200,000 each.
The empowerment programme was part of activities to celebrate the third anniversary of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme RHIESS, a social investment policy initiated by the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
Speaking at the event which held at the Government House, Port Harcourt, recently, under the theme, ‘Finding Joy in Old Age,’ Senator Tinubu said the gesture which has become traditional since 2023 was a mark of gratitude in recognition of the invaluable contributions of the senior citizens to nation building.
The First Lady who was represented by the wife of the Rivers State Governor and State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Lady Valerie Fubara, said the scheme was to “support two hundred and fifty (250) vulnerable elderly citizens aged 65 and above in all the 36 states of the federation, the Federal Capital Territory, and veterans from the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) totalling 9,500 selected beneficiaries across the nation.
She urged the beneficiaries to engage in activities that will make them find joy in old age.
“I encourage you to continue playing your part by staying healthy and active, nurture both your body and mind through regular exercise and meaningful engagement,” Senator Tinubu advised.
On her part, Lady Fubara said the State Government through the magnanimity of the governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has increased the beneficiaries of the programme from 250 to 500.
She restated the commitment of the State Government towards provision of social welfare and improving the standard of living of the elderly in the State.
Also speaking, the Executive Secretary, Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Dr Vetty Agala, said the State Government has through the Health4allrivers Initiative, introduced free medical care for senior citizens in the State, in line with the Renewed Hope Initiative.
