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Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by murecool(m): 1:37pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja declared that disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is the first step to extensive police reforms by his administration. Speaking at the launch of the Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme (P-YES), aimed at creating 774,000 jobs across the Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the country, President Buhari also directed that all those responsible for misconduct or wrongful acts be brought to justice. ''I will like to use this opportunity to say a word on the recent genuine concerns and agitations by Nigerians about the excessive use of force and in some cases extra-judicial killings and wrongful conduct of the men of the Nigerian Police Force,’’ President Buhari said during the launch of the P-YES programme, attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and Engineer Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State. He continued: ''The disbanding of SARS is only the first step in our commitment to extensive police reforms in order to ensure that the primary duty of the police and other law enforcement agencies remains the protection of lives and livelihood of our people. ''We will also ensure that all those responsible for misconduct or wrongful acts are brought to justice. ''We deeply regret the loss of life of the young man in Oyo State during the recent demonstrations. ''I have directed that the circumstances of his death should be thoroughly investigated. ''Meanwhile, it is important to recognise that the vast majority of men and women of the police force are hardworking and diligent in performing their duties. ''The few bad eggs should not be allowed to tarnish the image and reputation of the force.'' On the empowerment programme, the President while restating his administration’s commitment to youth development and poverty alleviation pledged that the Federal Government policies of social protection and people empowerment would continue on track, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic. The President, who described P-YES as a cornerstone of his administration’s social and economic development strategies, said it was part of the overall policy of ensuring that 100 million Nigerians were lifted out of poverty in ten years. ''The P-YES is also part of the plan that we adopted in 2016 in which we empowered One hundred youths from each of the 774 Local Government Areas with the necessary tools to acquire skills and establish small businesses. ''Given the success of that initiative, we are now committed to creating 774,000 jobs across all the LGAs, through the P-YES programme,'' he said. President Buhari, who took a tour of P-YES tools and equipment displayed at the forecourt of Presidential Villa, expressed delight that the materials showcased represent the fruits of the initiatives embarked upon by his administration in 2016. ''All the tools, machines and equipment that are exhibited here, are products of the efforts of these empowered youth entrepreneurs. ''I note with particular pleasure that they were all fabricated in Nigeria by Nigerian youths using locally sourced materials. This is a wonderful and uplifting achievement. ''As an entrepreneurship empowerment project, the P-YES programme aims to address the needs of unskilled and less educated youth. ''It targets key areas of activities that are of practical importance and are essential to every aspect of our economy. ''These include areas such as agriculture and food processing, restaurant and catering, tailoring and fashion design, technical skills such as in the Information and Communications Technology sector, artisanship, welding, carpentry and joinery, other small businesses and activities associated with the micro-economic sector of this economy,'' he said. The President used the occasion to call on State Governments, Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government to factor the P-YES into their programmes to assist the youth realise their potentials in their chosen fields. He urged local and foreign private sector operators in Nigeria to also contribute their share to the expansion of this programme through channelling their corporate social responsibility efforts towards skills acquisition, creation of start-ups, and other intervention measures. President Buhari declared that the expansion of the P-YES would now be vigorously pursued, adding that more resources will be committed to the achievement of its goals and objectives towards youth empowerment and entrepreneurship development. The President commended the Office of the Senior Special Assistant on Youth and Students Affairs, under Hon. Nasiru Saidu Adhama, for driving the P-YES programme in accordance with the mandates prescribed for the office and the programme. He expressed confidence that the programme being supervised by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation would make significant difference. In his remarks, Hon Adhama assured the President that as achieved in the pilot phase of the programme the selection of beneficiaries in the full-scale P-YES scheme would be done with the utmost transparency and credibility, adding that equal opportunities will be observed in the delivery of equipment, tools and machines to all States and LGAs. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) October 12, 2020 https://twitter.com/MBuhari/status/1315631722604748804?s=19 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by adewumiopeyemi(m): 1:41pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
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Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by manuel4real(m): 1:42pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
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Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by flyingpig: 1:43pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
#endSARS No redeployment to other police units, they'll go on there to continue their acts of wickedness. Sack them entirely before they corrupt other units of the NG Police Force. 55 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by Racoon(m): 1:45pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
As if the atrocities of the NPF started today. So after supervising the needless killings by security agencies especially the criminal syndicate group called SARS? across this nation for the past five years?.Another failed promise loading. 13 Likes |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by Yahksbiz(m): 1:46pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
Kano must be very stupid follow by Kaduna, and their counterparts.
bubu is a young cow. let him be shaking in his shell.
she bi him say Nigerians are lazy. the spirit is fresh and young. I am rolling to the top. this government will soon understand that we are the jungles not Nigeria 16 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by Nobody: 1:47pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
Yahksbiz:Lazy Nigerian youths don make dem disband SARS ![]() 20 Likes |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by Yahksbiz(m): 1:51pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
BabaOwen: he must be referring to his fellow normandies. and his cowods. it hurt me right now. that I no get 1k followers, ASsu for be the next tin then those potty belly drunkard politiv senators 11 Likes |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by jasmine1600: 1:52pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
No Nigerian is more Nigerian than any Nigerian. 23 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by valuedammy(m): 1:52pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
Reforming of SARS by putting in place strict law binding their activity will solve all this problem. All problem in Nigeria look like rocket science. 2 Likes |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by Nemesis0147(m): 1:52pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
Wash!!! 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by GOTVee: 1:52pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
![]() Unlike our northern Muslim brothers who have been unfortunate to witness banditry, terrorism and massive kidnapping we are enjoying down south yet we clamour for end SARS because of the actions of few bad officers. Even American police have bad officers but are Americans calling for their ban? I'm so disappointed in the actions of we Christians. May God forgive us for we don't seem to know what we are doing ![]() 14 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by inoki247: 1:52pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
I just pray say dem no repackage doz SARS for us as SARS Pro Max mak we no go enta one chance.... 3 Likes |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by jericco1(m): 1:52pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
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Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by Jeremiahgynag(m): 1:52pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
Hmm |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by TOPCRUISE(m): 1:53pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
Well Said Mr President. Nigerians are with you on this and may God give you the wisdom to deal with the Children of anarchy in this country. 9 Likes |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by Kingpele(m): 1:53pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
Ok sir |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by robosky02(m): 1:53pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
Nigerians can indeed ENFORCE the change we desire 9 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by joelbooks: 1:53pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
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Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by duduade(m): 1:53pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
Hogwash ni gbogbo eleyi |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by Abiamaka(m): 1:54pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
This Government is the greatest scam in the history of Africa 14 Likes |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by Digitalstarlite: 1:54pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
Dis Femi Adesina is a real clown 9 Likes |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by Equal2DeTask(m): 1:54pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
We all know that it's only changing of name.... ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by Dharey55(m): 1:54pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
Bubu has finally spoken 1 Like |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by superior1: 1:54pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
Just like his campaign promises, all that police reform gist na lie 6 Likes |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by jeeqaa7(m): 1:54pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
Like for Aisha Yesufu Share for Buhari 45 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by Remii(m): 1:54pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
flyingpig: sack them to go and officially join armed robbers? Where will you get their replacements? Is it not the same society that is already filled with their likes? 11 Likes |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by TecM0: 1:54pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
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Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by MikeMicheal(m): 1:54pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
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Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by brosom(m): 1:54pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
Finally, the dullard has something to say!! 1 Like |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by Farki: 1:55pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
Finally he has said it |
Re: Buhari: Disbanding Of SARS First Step To Extensive Police Reforms by xcellentgraphic: 1:55pm On Oct 12, 2020 |
OK..Mr femi 1 Like |
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