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Saudi group installs communication system at NEMA office, donates 16,000 food baskets to Borno IDPs

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October 18, 2022

A Saudi Arabia Kingdom-based Non-Governmental Organization, King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KS-RELIEF), has commissioned a newly installed real time communication system at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Headquarters in Abuja.

In addition, the NGO also donated 16,000 Food Baskets of relief materials to the Internally Displaced Persos (IDOs) camps in Borno, in which each house is expected to get not less than 59.8kg of the food items.

The Director General of NEMA, Ahmed Mustapha Habib made the disclosure at a ceremony to mark the take off of the communication system and signing of agreement for the donation of the relief materials.

While appreciating the giant strides of the KS-RELIEF Center towards humanitarian causes, the DG noted that the organization had been very benevolent to Nigeria as a reliable ally for years.

“Between 2018 and 2021, the center donated relief items to Internally Displaced Persons in Borno, Yobe and Zamfara States.

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“Furthermore, in 2021, KS Relief graciously upgraded the NEMA Contact Centre which was commissioned on the 13th August, 2021 at the NEMA Headquarters, Abuja.

“The Phase 2 of the project, which involves the provision of equipment for real-time monitoring and communication during emergencies have also been completed by KS Relief.

Harping on the just inaugurated real-time communication system, Mr. Habib noted that; “with the audio-visual communication on disaster and humanitarian outlook, NEMA operatives deployed to the field can now send real time feedback to the Agency’s Emergency Coordination Centre.

“The system will no doubt promote early response and facilitate the efficient management and deployment of life saving human and material resources.”

On the other hand, the leader of delegation of the KS-RELIEF, Mr. Al-Yusuf Abdulkarim Abdulnasir stated that the NGO has undertaken and implemented many humanitarian projects in collaboration with NEMA in which millions of people were reached with food assistance.

His words; “KS-RELIEF approved the third food assistance project to support internally displaced people in Nigeria in collaboration with NEMA and today we gathered to inaugurate the project.

“In addition, our relationship was further strengthened with NEMA with the approval of the capacity development project to upgrade the coordination and information sharing capacity of NEMA to enhance emergency response.

“Provision of communications equipment will facilitate the communication between NEMA and the field offices and enable NEMA to coordinate humanitarian response to affected populations in the country.”

Mr. Abdulkarim further noted that this gesture was an extension of the relief and humanitarian efforts provided by the government of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques; King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Meanwhile, KS-RELIEF center was established in the framework of the Saudi’s efforts to alleviate the suffering of those in need worldwide. According to KS-RELIEF, the organization has helped 79 countries and spent $5.65 billion on 1,919 projects globally.

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company, (NNPC) Limited has warned the public to beware of fraudulent recruitment advertisements circulating online, stating that it is not conducting any hiring process at the moment.

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Communal Clash: Gov Adeleke imposes new curfew on Ifon, Ilobu communities

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In response to the resurgence of hostilities between Ifon and Ilobu communities, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has imposed curfew on Ifon and Ilobu communities in Orolu and Irepodun Local Government Areas, respectively.

Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, announced the new directive in a statement issued in Osogbo on Friday, emphasizing the government’s determination to prevent further escalation of the crisis.

“Following a resurgence of the crisis between Ifon and Ilobu communities, Gov. Ademola Adeleke, in a move to curb its further spread, has announced a new curfew time frame from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily, until lasting peace is restored,” he said.

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“Gov. Ademola expressed unhappiness and dissatisfaction with the breakout of fresh communal crises in Ilobu and Ifon.

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“In addition, the governor directed that an immediate stakeholders’ meeting, including the Olufon of Ifon, the Olobu of Ilobu, and other stakeholders from both communities, be held tomorrow, Saturday, to discuss further resolutions of the conflict,” he added.

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BREAKING: IGP redeploys 38 police commissioners

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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate posting of 38 Commissioners of Police to various State Commands and Police Formations.

The deployment comprises 9 commissioners of police to key state commands and an additional 29 CPs to various police formations across the country.

A statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Friday, said the commissioners of Police deployed to state commands include CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba to Zamfara State, CP Bretet Emmanuel Simon to Taraba State, CP Christopher Ado Emmanuel to Yobe State, CP Olusegun Eyitayo Omosayin to Cross-River State, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman to Niger State, CP Sani Omolori Aliyu to Bauchi State, CP Bello Shehu to Katsina State, CP Saka Adewale Ajao as Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and CP Ojo Adekimi to Kwara State.

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“In addition to these State Command appointments, the deployment also includes the posting of 29 CPs to various police formations as part of a broader effort to address rising security challenges and ensure effective policing that is responsive to community needs. Each CP will be tasked with implementing tailored strategies that reflect the unique requirements of their respective formations, ensuring that policing is both proactive and effective.

“The IGP charges the newly deployed CPs to prioritize their responsibilities in curbing insecurity and misconduct, reinforcing the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to uphold law and order through robust intelligence-led policing. This deployment reflects the dedication of the new Police leadership to ensure that the Nigeria Police Force is well-equipped to address the challenges of maintaining peace and security in the country,” the statement said.