A socio-political group, Fix Nigeria, has tasked the Federal Government to improve the security situation of the country.
The group also demanded improvement in the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu, stressing that the current policies implemented by the federal and state governments had plunged the nation into economic woes.
The group’s National President, Tunde Eso, made the appeal during an executive meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
Eso noted that the recent economic policies of the government have led to an increase in social vices, a rise in the cost of living and a degrading standard of living of the citizens.
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He added, “Severally, I have urged the Federal Government on the need to implement an effective national policy, implementation of a youth agenda in collaboration with the states by providing empowerment programmes that will get the youths engaged, get them off the streets, and make them productive and responsible citizens for a better Nigeria.”
Also speaking at the meeting, the National Treasurer of the group, Anuhu Boyi, called for improved intelligence gathering that would enhance the capability of security agencies to tackle security threats.
Boyi added, “The government should invest in current technology applications for surveillance and monitoring, including drones and CCTV systems, to enhance border security and urban safety and also collaborate with neighbouring countries and international partners to address transnational security challenges, such as terrorism and smuggling.”
The group’s National Director of Information and Communication, Charles Okwuokenye, asked the government to initiate policies to industrialise the country and provide basic amenities for the citizens.
He stressed the need for the provision of power to enhance industrialisation.
“Security is also key in industrialisation pursuits. The government should therefore improve the security of life and properties, as no investor will invest in an unsecured environment. The level of insecurity in the country today does not encourage investment.
“On the issue of multiple taxation from the three tiers of government, the government should put a stop to such unwholesome practices saying the government should consolidate all revenues accruing from companies.
“On alleviating the challenges of insecurity, the government should consider community policing by sending an executive bill to the National Assembly to make laws that will regulate community policing, provide an environment for effective performance, and prosecute anyone found operating outside the confines of the law establishing the force,” Okwuokenye concluded.

The Secretary of the Ogba Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Eze Andrew Enemuwa has commended the Governor of the State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara for the commissioning of the Ahoada-Omoku-Egbema Road project.
Enemuwa, who is the Eze Ogene of Asa Asi Asaga thanked the Governor for the commissioning of the road linking Ahoada and Ogba people.
He expressed satisfaction and delight over the completion of the road by the Governor Fubara-led administration which was awarded by the previous government.
The traditional ruler said Asaga people are pleased with Governor Fubara over his monumental achievements in just within one year in office.
Enemuwa in a statement described the road as a major project whose impact on the economy and social well being of the people would be seriously felt.
The retired civil servant further expressed optimism that the said project would open more channels for business improvement and easy transformation of farm produce, adding that it would connect his people to the urban centres.
He expressed profound gratitude to the Governor for his genuine passion and commitment in the development of the State generally.
He admitted that the governor has been able to carry all parts of the State along in the transformation agenda of his administration, saying it has never been heard that a governor is carrying out major people-oriented projects such as the Trans-Kalabari road; Emohua- Kalabari road; Port Harcourt Ring Road; Elele-Omoku-Ahoada Road; and Omoku-Egbema Road; as well as promotion of civil servants; housing scheme for civil servants; soft loans to SMSEs; among others within one year. It is quite commendable. Every Rivers man or woman in his tight thinking must support the Moses of our time. Governor Fubara has broken a record, hence, the massive support from Rivers traditional rulers, except few elements who do not mean well for Rivers people. Eze Usomini and the entire Kingdom are backing Governor Fubara. The King of Usomini had in several fora told everyone about our full support for the Rivers State Government, and this remains our stand. The Rivers State Governor has given us reason to support his government. The ongoing 2024 Rivers state Economic and Investment Summit can only be done by a man with vision for the speedy development of his state. The calibre of dignitaries attending the programme shows his genuine interest in the rapid growth of the State. I once again urge everyone to rally round him as we had done to other governors who had ruled in the past,” he said.

The vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University (RSU) Nkpolu Oroworukwo Port Harcourt, Prof Nlerum Sunday Okogbule has identified training as key to the development of higher education system.
Prof Nlerum stated this while declaring open a two-day Academic staff Development symposium organised by the Faculty of Environmental Sciences on Monday held at the University campus in port Harcourt.
Okogbule said the essence of the program was to strengthen the performances of the academic staffs in the faculty to effectively deliver on their teaching responsibilities.
He stressed the need to improve in every life endeavors especially with the trend of global technology driven changes in human society.
“We need to flow with the change of times in globalization so as to be able to encourage people on how to be innovative and improve on people’s living.
As academic teachers, we need to improve them on how to write good and quality research grant writing through various innovations available in technology”
“It is important we update our knowledge with what is happening in the world as academic lecturers” he stated.
The Vice Chancellor used the opportunity to commend the faculty for taking lead to organize the workshop after the one organized by the university management for the entire academic staffs, adding that the university will continue to support any initiatives that will enhance on the capacity of the Staff at large and urged the participants to maximize the opportunity created by the workshop to improve their knowledge.
Also speaking, the 1st vice president of the Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors & Valuers, Esv Ali Mohammed Bature noted that the essence of the workshop was to see how to train the Lecturers on the modern ways of evolving in their profession, adding that the world is fast changing and they need to cue in to the new trends in the profession.
Represented by Esv Monday Ahiwe, the 1st vice president averred that it has become pertinent to teach the Lecturers on the new techniques in their fields so that they can communicate well and impact efficiently to their students.
Earlier in his address of welcome, the Dean Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Dr Paulinus Ihua opined that the workshop was as a result of teaching gap noticed in the performances of the Lecturers in the faculty and hence ,it become very necessary to expose to the modern teaching techniques.
He opined that at the end of the two days training, the staff will become more resourceful to write globally award winning research grants as well as more improved quality performance in terms of output among the teaching staffs across the faculty.

Akujobi Amadi