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CP Advises Hoteliers On Security

The Police Command in Cross River State has urged hotel owners and other private business operators in the state to give priority attention to the security of their business premises.
The Commissioner of Police, Gyogon Grimah, made the call in a statement by the command’s Spokesperson, SP Irene Ugbo, in Calabar on Friday.
Grimah said it was important for private business operators to collaborate with security agencies in the campaign against crime and insecurity.
“Private business operators should take the security of their business environment very seriously through collaborations with security agencies.
“They should work with the police divisions in their areas of operation. This synergy is critical to effective policing”, he said.
The Commissioner further urged private business operators in Cross River State to invest in more advanced and technology-driven security systems.
“Installation of surveillance systems, adherence to safety protocols, adequate profiling of employees and guests are ways in which we can better secure our business premises.
“Let us also promptly report suspicious movements and properly document valid means of identifications that are presented to us”, he said.
Grimah expressed the commitment of the command to fight crime and provide adequate security across the state.
He urged residents of the state to always support the police with credible intelligence to ensure effective fight against crime and insecurity.
Niger Delta
NDDC Begins N50,000 Monthly Payment To 10,000 N’Delta Youths

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has begun the payment of N50,000 monthly stipends to 10,000 indigenous youths from the Niger Delta under its Youths Internship Scheme.
The Director of Corporate Affairs at the NDDC, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, yesterday.
She explained that the beneficiaries would undergo practical, hands-on training across the various organisations for 12 months to develop critical skills.
Recall that during the inauguration of the scheme on July 31, 2024, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, had announced the Federal Government’s approval of a N50,000 monthly stipend for the trainees.
According to Thompson-Wakama, the commission has successfully completed the selection process and has begun placing trainees in organisations to gain practical experience.
“Consequently, with the completion of these phases, the payment of the monthly stipends has also commenced,” she announced.
She revealed that the 10,000 beneficiaries were transparently selected from over 3.2 million youths who registered for the empowerment programme.
“This unprecedented response highlights the immense potential and aspirations of our youths to improve themselves.
“NDDC remains steadfast in ensuring this life-changing opportunity reaches the most deserving candidates, creating a lasting impact and paving the way for a brighter future,” she stated.
Thompson-Wakama explained that the scheme had enabled the commission to collate essential data, including the qualifications, skills, interests, needs, and employment status of the youths in the region.
The data, she explained, would guide the commission in designing programmes tailored to address the unique challenges faced by young people.
She disclosed that the NDDC partnered with KPMG, a global audit and consultancy firm, to enhance the commission’s corporate governance framework.
“KPMG has produced a Governance Advisory Report that will serve as a tool to support the commission’s transition from a transaction-based to a transformation-focussed policy,” Thompson-Wakama added.
The director commended the youths for their patience and cooperation during the selection process for the scheme.
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