Niger Delta

NSCDC Sensitises C’River Students On Security Tips, GBV

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4 years ago

June 8, 2022

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced the sensitisation of secondary school students on personal security tips and Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Cross River State.
The Commandant of NSCDC in the State, Mr Samuel Fadeyi, said the sensitisation was a pet project of the Commandant-General of NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Audi, tagged “Safe School Initiative’’.
Fadeyi explained that the programme was conceived following attacks on schools in some parts of the country, hence, the need to initiate the programme.
According to him, the programme was organised in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education, with a view to reaching out to many secondary schools in the country.
“Sometime in 2012, we did a study of all the schools on risk assessment and their vulnerabilities. It is on that basis we are doing a follow up on the students on basic safety tips.
“Also, with the recent upsurge on GBV, we needed to sensitise them so that they can help themselves before the security personnel comes in.
“We have trained 50 personnel on GBV cases and on how to handle the victims and offenders. Our aim is to do things that are deterrent to the frequent occurrences of these cases.
“Cross River State is one of the places where GBV frequently happens and we are all out to ensure that we bring it to the minimum or erase it completely,” he assured.
He gave assurance that the programme would go on seamlessly across the State.
Also speaking, Head of Anti-Human Trafficking, Irregular Migration and Gender Unit of NSCDC in the State, Mrs Mary Ejuba, urged students to always report cases of insecurity around them to the school authority.
Ejuba, an Assistant Commandant of the Corps, advised the students to shun unnecessary comments on social media and to protect their social media accounts from being hacked by fraudsters.
She enjoined the students to always be in their classes during school hours, adding that most cases of kidnapping and child trafficking were recorded from students who loiter outside schools during classes.
Principal of the school, Mrs Agnes Nyong, thanked the NSCDC for the awareness programme, adding that it would go a long way in guiding the conduct of students at school and in their respective homes.
An SS 2 student, Miss Mary-Joe Akomaye,who responded on behalf of the students, promised that they would abide by the tips given to them by personnel of the NSCDC.
The programme was inaugurated on Monday in Calabar at the Government Secondary School, Federal Housing Estate, Calabar.

Niger Delta

Otu Recommits To Support For Navy

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2 days ago

March 23, 2026

The Tide

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has said his administration will continue to collaborate with the navy for effective protection of the waterways.

Otu stated this when the Commandant, Nigeria Navy Ship (NNS) Victory, Commodore Shuaib Ahmed, visited him in Calabar.

The Governor described the visit as critical to consolidating the partnership between Cross River State and the navy.

“Peace and stability remain non-negotiable prerequisites for the progress of the state.

“So, this visit reaffirms our shared resolve to keep the state safe and secured through sustained collaboration,” he said.

Otu stated that security remained the foundation for meaningful development in every society.

“No society prospers in the midst of insecurity. As a state, our development vision depends on peace, order and collective vigilance,” he said.

The Governor commended the Navy for the level of professionalism being exuded by its personnel in the discharge of their duties.

He said the Navy’s efforts had hugely boosted investor confidence and strengthened the state’s economic environment.

The Governor assured the Navy of the state government’s continued support towards enhanced operation.

Earlier, Ahmed explained that the visit followed the military tradition of familiarizing with authorities upon assumption of duties.

He stated that it was crucial to align naval operations with the strategic priorities of the state government.

The naval chief thanked the state government for its support to the force, saying, “your support has helped us immensely in achieving targets”

The Commandant further said there was need to strengthen infrastructure and communication systems in order to address evolving security challenges.

“Operationalising key naval facilities will improve our capacity to tackle maritime crimes.

“The Navy is committed to supporting the state in ensuring the safety and security of the waterways.

“We shall continue to promote peace while enabling the residents to carry out their lawful activities without fear,” he said.

Niger Delta

Community Praises Diri, Ogbuku On Projects Execution … Prioritises Security, Dev

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2 days ago

March 23, 2026

The Tide

The Agbura Community of Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, has again lauded the State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, and the Managing-Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, over infrastructure projects executed in the community.

Speaking with newsmen midweek in Yenagoa, its Chairman, Community Development Committee, Mr. Tribunal Egba, hailed the Governor for the successful completion of the abandoned Oxbow lake-Agbura Road project and others within the Community.

He also eulogized the NDDC MD for the construction of new lodge in the community for serving Corps members as well as plans to execute other projects.

Mr. Egba added that the completion of the Oxbow Lake-Agbura Road has given the community facelift, while also pleading with the government and the interventionist agency to award shore protection contract in the community to save it from the perennial floodings experienced in the fast urbanizing town.

Similarly, the community’s leadership has given assurances that it will continue to give priority to development and security of lives and property.

The CDC helmsman promised to strengthen the existing community vigilante group, while also stressing that the age-long synergy between the community and security agencies would be improved upon to get rid of crime and criminalities in the area.

“As a community, we’re so thankful to Governor Diri for constructing the abandoned Oxbow Lake-Agbura Road project. We’re also glad with the level of infrastructural development ongoing in other parts of the state, courtesy of the Diri-led administration.

“We also like to laud the MD/CEO, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku for the construction of a befitting Corpers lodge for Corps members serving in this community.

“Our priority as a community now is to protect these infrastructure projects. We’ll continue to work in synergy with all security agencies to make sure there’s peace and development”, the CDC leadership said.

By: Ariwera Ibibo-Howells, Yenagoa

Niger Delta

Delta Shocked Over Death Of Chief Protocol Officer

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2 days ago

March 23, 2026

The Tide

Delta State Government has expressed deep sadness over the sudden death of Mr. Sunny Kotor, Senior Special Assistant on Protocol to the State Government.

Kotor, a renowned Master of Ceremony at state functions, reportedly slumped and passed away last Friday.

In a statement signed by the Delta State Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, in Warri on Saturday, his passing was described as “a profound loss; not only to his family, but to the Government and people of Delta State who benefited immensely from his professionalism, composure, and unmistakable presence at official engagements.

“He brought dignity, structure, and excellence to every function he handled, leaving behind a standard that will be difficult to forget,” the statement added.

The Commissioner noted that “every passing is indeed a sobering reminder of how fragile and fleeting life can be,” extending heartfelt condolences to Kotor’s family, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of working with him.

The statement prayed that God would grant them the strength to bear the irreparable loss.