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Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by adioolayi(m): 8:27pm On Oct 15, 2020
I think this is a way forward.

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Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by OlujobaSamuel: 8:27pm On Oct 15, 2020
Hmmmmmmm, can't find anything that looks like prosecution of officers found guilty, Abi Na my eyes.
Una never ready ...

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Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by MrNipplesLover(m): 8:27pm On Oct 15, 2020
where IG failed totally was when he disbanded the SARS and immediately created SWAT without letting the heat cool down.

he failed on the spot for not giving space and time for youths to calm down.


by the end of this month, we shall know where we are and what is what.


we move. ✌

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Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by Taylordedon(m): 8:29pm On Oct 15, 2020
[quote author=YorubaKinging post=94978772]The end is near
Let's all try to be very closer to God in this end time
Let's try to reduce our sins
If you don't have anything to say please shut-up
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by Nobody: 8:31pm On Oct 15, 2020
Scrap the Police Affairs ministry and place the IGP and his men fully under the Attorney General (Malami needs to be sacked and a person of good repute appointed though)

Then, second civilian lawyers from the ministry of Justice to take charge of administration within all the police formations/zones, with a few lawyers put in charge of each area/station (these would be career federal civil servants). This will put an end to rogue policemen seeking inducements from detainees in exchange for their freedom, or worse, killings and organ harvesting that became the hallmark of SARS units. A policeman's stake in a detainee's fate should end the minute he deposits him in the cell, otherwise he gets endless opportunities to convert that stake into money.

Police reform is not rocket science, the key point is that the IG and his senior officers need to be subordinated to civilian control as opposed to the native constabulary model used by the British to suppress and subjugate their colonial territories.

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Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by Okwyjesus(m): 8:33pm On Oct 15, 2020
Mickiebrownkie:
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

NEC TO GOVS:
TAKE CHARGE OF POLICE TACTICAL UNITS

*JUDICIAL PANELS OF INQUIRY FORMED TO INVESTIGATE POLICE BRUTALITY IN ALL STATES, FCT
*PANEL HAS 6 WEEKS TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENT
* COUNCIL ALSO DIRECTS SPECIAL FUND IN ALL STATES TO COMPENSATE VICTIMS OF BRUTALITY

Rising from its monthly meeting the National Economic Council has directed the immediate establishment of State-based Judicial Panels of Inquiry across the country to receive and investigate complaints of Police brutality or related extra judicial killings with a view to delivering justice for all victims of the dissolved SARS and other police units.

The Council specifically resolved that State Governors and the FCT Minister should take charge of interface and contact with the protesters in their respective domains.

At a meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, and attended by State Governors, the Judicial Panels which would be set up in all the States would include representatives of Youths, Students, Civil Society Organizations and would be chaired by a respected retired State High Court Judge.

The Council also directed that State Governors should immediately establish a State-based Special Security and Human Rights Committee to be chaired by the Governors in their States, to supervise the newly formed police tactical units and all other security agencies located in the State.

The idea of the Special Security and Human Rights Committee in all States of the Federation and the FCT is to ensure that police formations and other security agencies in the State consistently protect the Human Rights of citizens.

Members of the Special Committee would also include Representatives of Youths, and Civil Society. The head of Police tactical units in each of the State would also be a member of the Committee.

Regarding the Judicial Panel of Inquiry, each State Government is to set up the Panel, chaired by a retired High Court Judge, with other members selected by the State Governor as follows:
*Two representatives of Civil Society groups
*One Retired Police Officer of high repute
*One Youth Representative
*One Student Representative
* One Representative of the State Attorney-General Ministry and a representative from the National Human Rights Commission.

The terms of reference for the Judicial
Panel is to -
*receive and investigate complaints of Police brutality or related extra judicial killings;
*evaluate evidence presented/other surrounding circumstances, and draw conclusions as to the validity of the complaints; and
*recommend compensation and other remedial measures, where appropriate.

The Panel’s assignment should be concluded within a maximum of six (6) months, unless it shows convincing reasons why the State Governor should allow an extension.

There would also be Human Rights Public Complaints Team of between 2 to 3 persons to receive complaints on an ongoing basis. That team would be established by the Special Committee on Security and Human Rights.

It was resolved that each State Government shall also set up such a Complaints Office to which members of the public can relate by telephone or social media channels.

It shall be the duty of the officers of the Complaints Office to liaise with the leadership of security agencies, attempt resolution of complaints or otherwise guide the complainants.

Also NEC directs all State Governors to immediately establish a Victims Fund to enable the payment of monetary compensation to deserving victims.


OTHER HIGHLIGHTS OF TODAY'S NEC MEETING

Council also received update on Nigeria’s COVID-19 response efforts from the Director General of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu.


According to the report, state performance in testing in the last month showed that state testing in September compared to August recorded decline in 18 States and improved testing in 19 others.

The NCDC DG also listed priority intervention areas as, strengthening States’ Health Security Architecture (Strong State Epidemiology team, Functional EOC, Functional Molecular Lab, Defined Treatment Centre, Response Vehicles, Communication equipment, Resources to deploy) and the establishment and sustenance of sample collection sites.

Other highlights of the meeting are as follows:

UPDATE ON ACCOUNT BALANCES

The Honourable Minister of State for Budget and National Planning reported to Council that the under listed accounts as at 14th October, 2020 are as follows:

a.
Excess Crude Account -$72,409,346.76

b. Stabilization Account -N47,193,630,556.96

c. Development of Natural Resources Account -N154,330,148,020.34


PRESENTATION ON STRATEGY FOR GROWTH OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) AND JOB CREATION BY MINISTER OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND INVESTMENT



Council received a presentation from the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment titled Strategy for Growth of Micro, small and Medium Enterprises (MSMES) and Job Creation.

· The objective of the presentation is to bring NEC up to speed on Ministry’s Term Goals and Projects and seek NEC’S support in the resolution of key challenges to achieving our goals.



· The presentation noted that part of the mandate of FMITI is to accelerate the growth of the industrial sector and enhance productivity and boost the development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as engine of economic growth, etc.

Council was invited to:
Establish land banks in each state earmarked for investment in agriculture and agro –processing;

Ensure fair compensation for land, standardize and ensure clarity in compensation rates in each state;
Adapt the 2015 approved list of taxes and levies;
Set up and investment promotion agency/one stop shop for investment-related issues including facilitating investment linkages
MSME Council should be set up in each states. These Councils should build a database of the residents MSMES which can be used to facilitate the integration of local MSMEs into the supply chains of large resident corporate.

PRESENTATION ON THE 2021-2023 MEDIUM-TERM EXPENDITURE FRAMEWORK AND 2021 FGN BUDGET PROPOSAL BY THE HONORABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR BUDGET & NATIONAL PLANNING

According to the presentation, disruptions in the macroeconomic environment caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, necessitated Mr. President’s presentation of a revised 2020 budget on 28th May, 2020, which was signed into law on 10th July, 2020.

▪ The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the revised 2021-23 Medium Term Expenditure Framework & Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP), as well as the 2021 FGN Budget, on the 30th of September, 2020.

▪ In response to the developments affecting the supply of foreign exchange to the economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) adjusted the official exchange rate to N360/US$1, and more recently to N379/US$.

▪ The projected aggregate revenue inflow into the Federation Account (Main Pool) is N6.77 trillion, while N1.70 trillion is the projected inflow in the VAT Pool Account.

▪ Out of the Main Pool Account, FGN is projected to get N3.54 trillion while States and Local Governments are projected to get N1.80 trillion and N1.39 trillion, respectively.

▪ From the VAT Pool Account, FGN is projected to get N255.46 billion while States and Local Governments are projected to get N851.52 billion and N596.07 billion, respectively.

CONCLUSION

▪ Several measures are being instituted to improve government revenue and entrench a regime of prudence with emphasis on achieving value for money. The goal of fiscal interventions will be to keep the economy active through carefully calibrated regulatory/policy measures designed to boost domestic value-addition, de-risk the enterprise environment, attract external investment and sources of funding, etc.





Laolu Akande

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity

Office of the Vice President



15th October, 2020

State police or nothing
State police or nothing
State police or nothing
State police or nothing
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by Organiccourses: 8:33pm On Oct 15, 2020
This is a major step towards restructuring the country, why are most people here commenting since are pessimitcs? The President and the Vice President should commended for these decisions.

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Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by njola34(m): 8:33pm On Oct 15, 2020
Mickiebrownkie:
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

NEC TO GOVS:
TAKE CHARGE OF POLICE TACTICAL UNITS

*JUDICIAL PANELS OF INQUIRY FORMED TO INVESTIGATE POLICE BRUTALITY IN ALL STATES, FCT
*PANEL HAS 6 WEEKS TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENT
* COUNCIL ALSO DIRECTS SPECIAL FUND IN ALL STATES TO COMPENSATE VICTIMS OF BRUTALITY

Rising from its monthly meeting the National Economic Council has directed the immediate establishment of State-based Judicial Panels of Inquiry across the country to receive and investigate complaints of Police brutality or related extra judicial killings with a view to delivering justice for all victims of the dissolved SARS and other police units.

The Council specifically resolved that State Governors and the FCT Minister should take charge of interface and contact with the protesters in their respective domains.

At a meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, and attended by State Governors, the Judicial Panels which would be set up in all the States would include representatives of Youths, Students, Civil Society Organizations and would be chaired by a respected retired State High Court Judge.

The Council also directed that State Governors should immediately establish a State-based Special Security and Human Rights Committee to be chaired by the Governors in their States, to supervise the newly formed police tactical units and all other security agencies located in the State.

The idea of the Special Security and Human Rights Committee in all States of the Federation and the FCT is to ensure that police formations and other security agencies in the State consistently protect the Human Rights of citizens.

Members of the Special Committee would also include Representatives of Youths, and Civil Society. The head of Police tactical units in each of the State would also be a member of the Committee.

Regarding the Judicial Panel of Inquiry, each State Government is to set up the Panel, chaired by a retired High Court Judge, with other members selected by the State Governor as follows:
*Two representatives of Civil Society groups
*One Retired Police Officer of high repute
*One Youth Representative
*One Student Representative
* One Representative of the State Attorney-General Ministry and a representative from the National Human Rights Commission.

The terms of reference for the Judicial
Panel is to -
*receive and investigate complaints of Police brutality or related extra judicial killings;
*evaluate evidence presented/other surrounding circumstances, and draw conclusions as to the validity of the complaints; and
*recommend compensation and other remedial measures, where appropriate.

The Panel’s assignment should be concluded within a maximum of six (6) months, unless it shows convincing reasons why the State Governor should allow an extension.

There would also be Human Rights Public Complaints Team of between 2 to 3 persons to receive complaints on an ongoing basis. That team would be established by the Special Committee on Security and Human Rights.

It was resolved that each State Government shall also set up such a Complaints Office to which members of the public can relate by telephone or social media channels.

It shall be the duty of the officers of the Complaints Office to liaise with the leadership of security agencies, attempt resolution of complaints or otherwise guide the complainants.

Also NEC directs all State Governors to immediately establish a Victims Fund to enable the payment of monetary compensation to deserving victims.


OTHER HIGHLIGHTS OF TODAY'S NEC MEETING

Council also received update on Nigeria’s COVID-19 response efforts from the Director General of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu.


According to the report, state performance in testing in the last month showed that state testing in September compared to August recorded decline in 18 States and improved testing in 19 others.

The NCDC DG also listed priority intervention areas as, strengthening States’ Health Security Architecture (Strong State Epidemiology team, Functional EOC, Functional Molecular Lab, Defined Treatment Centre, Response Vehicles, Communication equipment, Resources to deploy) and the establishment and sustenance of sample collection sites.

Other highlights of the meeting are as follows:

UPDATE ON ACCOUNT BALANCES

The Honourable Minister of State for Budget and National Planning reported to Council that the under listed accounts as at 14th October, 2020 are as follows:

a.
Excess Crude Account -$72,409,346.76

b. Stabilization Account -N47,193,630,556.96

c. Development of Natural Resources Account -N154,330,148,020.34


PRESENTATION ON STRATEGY FOR GROWTH OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) AND JOB CREATION BY MINISTER OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND INVESTMENT



Council received a presentation from the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment titled Strategy for Growth of Micro, small and Medium Enterprises (MSMES) and Job Creation.

· The objective of the presentation is to bring NEC up to speed on Ministry’s Term Goals and Projects and seek NEC’S support in the resolution of key challenges to achieving our goals.



· The presentation noted that part of the mandate of FMITI is to accelerate the growth of the industrial sector and enhance productivity and boost the development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as engine of economic growth, etc.

Council was invited to:
Establish land banks in each state earmarked for investment in agriculture and agro –processing;

Ensure fair compensation for land, standardize and ensure clarity in compensation rates in each state;
Adapt the 2015 approved list of taxes and levies;
Set up and investment promotion agency/one stop shop for investment-related issues including facilitating investment linkages
MSME Council should be set up in each states. These Councils should build a database of the residents MSMES which can be used to facilitate the integration of local MSMEs into the supply chains of large resident corporate.

PRESENTATION ON THE 2021-2023 MEDIUM-TERM EXPENDITURE FRAMEWORK AND 2021 FGN BUDGET PROPOSAL BY THE HONORABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR BUDGET & NATIONAL PLANNING

According to the presentation, disruptions in the macroeconomic environment caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, necessitated Mr. President’s presentation of a revised 2020 budget on 28th May, 2020, which was signed into law on 10th July, 2020.

▪ The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the revised 2021-23 Medium Term Expenditure Framework & Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP), as well as the 2021 FGN Budget, on the 30th of September, 2020.

▪ In response to the developments affecting the supply of foreign exchange to the economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) adjusted the official exchange rate to N360/US$1, and more recently to N379/US$.

▪ The projected aggregate revenue inflow into the Federation Account (Main Pool) is N6.77 trillion, while N1.70 trillion is the projected inflow in the VAT Pool Account.

▪ Out of the Main Pool Account, FGN is projected to get N3.54 trillion while States and Local Governments are projected to get N1.80 trillion and N1.39 trillion, respectively.

▪ From the VAT Pool Account, FGN is projected to get N255.46 billion while States and Local Governments are projected to get N851.52 billion and N596.07 billion, respectively.

CONCLUSION

▪ Several measures are being instituted to improve government revenue and entrench a regime of prudence with emphasis on achieving value for money. The goal of fiscal interventions will be to keep the economy active through carefully calibrated regulatory/policy measures designed to boost domestic value-addition, de-risk the enterprise environment, attract external investment and sources of funding, etc.





Laolu Akande

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity

Office of the Vice President



15th October, 2020

Fucking useless people you want to improve revenue and you are still paying 128billion naira to less than 500 members of the National Assembly. It is time to make sacrifice starting from the president to the poorest Nigeria. The number one priority of the commander in chief is protection of life and property yet you budgeted 403 billion naira to 371,800 men of the Nigerian Police and you want security and development. The president has failed in his number priority.

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Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by imagrg(m): 8:33pm On Oct 15, 2020
Good!

Next....

Cut down the salaries and allowances of Law Makers I the country. It should as well be on part-time.
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by njola34(m): 8:35pm On Oct 15, 2020
Fucking useless people you want to improve revenue and you are still paying 128billion naira to less than 500 members of the National Assembly. It is time to make sacrifice starting from the president to the poorest Nigeria. The number one priority of the commander in chief is protection of life and property yet you budgeted 403 billion naira to 371,800 men of the Nigerian Police and you want security and development. The president has failed in his number priority.

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Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by fineboynl(m): 8:37pm On Oct 15, 2020
all the states should control their police. not just the tactical police.
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by Think9ja(m): 8:39pm On Oct 15, 2020
kiss
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by Bluffly: 8:40pm On Oct 15, 2020
Federal government create wahala as State Gov to see to it. This body is to investigate, so who is responsible to melt out punishment.
This people think from their anus
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by 12inchess: 8:45pm On Oct 15, 2020
How about State Police? Common sense is not even common jare. State Police in Nigeria is long time coming. Let the Federal Police be disbanded. Every Police commissioner should report to the governor. There is no reason why Sanwolu needs to be flying up and down to EndSARS.

It's clear as day that we need to restructure our systems. Even if we won't regionalize at first, many things should be state controlled.
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by Patriotic9ja(m): 8:47pm On Oct 15, 2020
Nice
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by TheRareGem1(f): 8:47pm On Oct 15, 2020
tot:

Kolewerk. Nigerians have woken up.

Osinbajo should be given police reform to chair and meaningful result is assured.

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Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by njola34(m): 8:47pm On Oct 15, 2020
Nobody should have a direct control of the police force. Absolutely not the governor.

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Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by Joylove2324(f): 8:48pm On Oct 15, 2020
Now it's up to the governors to take charge now....Way to go
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by tot(f): 8:51pm On Oct 15, 2020
TheRareGem1:


Osinbajo should be given police reform to chair and meaningful result is assured.

What's my business with Osinbajo or what relevance is that to the issue? Pls, govt apologists, stop quoting me.

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Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by okefrancis: 8:52pm On Oct 15, 2020
Honestly speaking this is the best way for all the state governors to take charge in the brutality
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by kutashi: 8:53pm On Oct 15, 2020
This will not solve their problem! They will still ask for more!
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by Helen2767: 8:57pm On Oct 15, 2020
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Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by Eryyy92: 9:02pm On Oct 15, 2020
Hmmm. The fear of Anonymous is doing some reset.
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by lagdmark(m): 9:06pm On Oct 15, 2020
njola34:
Nobody should have a direct control of the police force. Absolutely not the governor.
You're right. State governors in Nigeria are mafioso and can't be trusted.
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by bakobenjamin198: 9:14pm On Oct 15, 2020
RaptObserver:
Federal government have come again o. Which one is fund for compensating victims of brutality? Nigerian leaders don't joke with anything money they will embezzle it.

* The panel of inquiry on police brutality should only receive money after the conclusion of every case of brutality brought to them.

* Any security agent found to have violated human rights should lose part of their wages to the victims. A careless policeman may end up using his salaries to settle compensation. That way, they will be serious.
I love what you put down in your last paragraph. It will make them to think twice before harassing any body and when they think of their salaries being tempered with as a consequence of their ill action, it would make them mellow down.
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by MondayOsunbor(m): 9:31pm On Oct 15, 2020
topcatking:
Interesting!

[b]
Office of the Vice President[/b


I am impressed until at the end

Office of the Vice President

meant nobody should take this serious

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Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by ChikaSunday(m): 9:37pm On Oct 15, 2020
Mickiebrownkie:
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

NEC TO GOVS:
TAKE CHARGE OF POLICE TACTICAL UNITS

*JUDICIAL PANELS OF INQUIRY FORMED TO INVESTIGATE POLICE BRUTALITY IN ALL STATES, FCT
*PANEL HAS 6 WEEKS TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENT
* COUNCIL ALSO DIRECTS SPECIAL FUND IN ALL STATES TO COMPENSATE VICTIMS OF BRUTALITY

Rising from its monthly meeting the National Economic Council has directed the immediate establishment of State-based Judicial Panels of Inquiry across the country to receive and investigate complaints of Police brutality or related extra judicial killings with a view to delivering justice for all victims of the dissolved SARS and other police units.

The Council specifically resolved that State Governors and the FCT Minister should take charge of interface and contact with the protesters in their respective domains.

At a meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, and attended by State Governors, the Judicial Panels which would be set up in all the States would include representatives of Youths, Students, Civil Society Organizations and would be chaired by a respected retired State High Court Judge.

The Council also directed that State Governors should immediately establish a State-based Special Security and Human Rights Committee to be chaired by the Governors in their States, to supervise the newly formed police tactical units and all other security agencies located in the State.

The idea of the Special Security and Human Rights Committee in all States of the Federation and the FCT is to ensure that police formations and other security agencies in the State consistently protect the Human Rights of citizens.

Members of the Special Committee would also include Representatives of Youths, and Civil Society. The head of Police tactical units in each of the State would also be a member of the Committee.

Regarding the Judicial Panel of Inquiry, each State Government is to set up the Panel, chaired by a retired High Court Judge, with other members selected by the State Governor as follows:
*Two representatives of Civil Society groups
*One Retired Police Officer of high repute
*One Youth Representative
*One Student Representative
* One Representative of the State Attorney-General Ministry and a representative from the National Human Rights Commission.

The terms of reference for the Judicial
Panel is to -
*receive and investigate complaints of Police brutality or related extra judicial killings;
*evaluate evidence presented/other surrounding circumstances, and draw conclusions as to the validity of the complaints; and
*recommend compensation and other remedial measures, where appropriate.

The Panel’s assignment should be concluded within a maximum of six (6) months, unless it shows convincing reasons why the State Governor should allow an extension.

There would also be Human Rights Public Complaints Team of between 2 to 3 persons to receive complaints on an ongoing basis. That team would be established by the Special Committee on Security and Human Rights.

It was resolved that each State Government shall also set up such a Complaints Office to which members of the public can relate by telephone or social media channels.

It shall be the duty of the officers of the Complaints Office to liaise with the leadership of security agencies, attempt resolution of complaints or otherwise guide the complainants.

Also NEC directs all State Governors to immediately establish a Victims Fund to enable the payment of monetary compensation to deserving victims.


OTHER HIGHLIGHTS OF TODAY'S NEC MEETING

Council also received update on Nigeria’s COVID-19 response efforts from the Director General of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu.


According to the report, state performance in testing in the last month showed that state testing in September compared to August recorded decline in 18 States and improved testing in 19 others.

The NCDC DG also listed priority intervention areas as, strengthening States’ Health Security Architecture (Strong State Epidemiology team, Functional EOC, Functional Molecular Lab, Defined Treatment Centre, Response Vehicles, Communication equipment, Resources to deploy) and the establishment and sustenance of sample collection sites.

Other highlights of the meeting are as follows:

UPDATE ON ACCOUNT BALANCES

The Honourable Minister of State for Budget and National Planning reported to Council that the under listed accounts as at 14th October, 2020 are as follows:

a.
Excess Crude Account -$72,409,346.76

b. Stabilization Account -N47,193,630,556.96

c. Development of Natural Resources Account -N154,330,148,020.34


PRESENTATION ON STRATEGY FOR GROWTH OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) AND JOB CREATION BY MINISTER OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND INVESTMENT



Council received a presentation from the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment titled Strategy for Growth of Micro, small and Medium Enterprises (MSMES) and Job Creation.

· The objective of the presentation is to bring NEC up to speed on Ministry’s Term Goals and Projects and seek NEC’S support in the resolution of key challenges to achieving our goals.



· The presentation noted that part of the mandate of FMITI is to accelerate the growth of the industrial sector and enhance productivity and boost the development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as engine of economic growth, etc.

Council was invited to:
Establish land banks in each state earmarked for investment in agriculture and agro –processing;

Ensure fair compensation for land, standardize and ensure clarity in compensation rates in each state;
Adapt the 2015 approved list of taxes and levies;
Set up and investment promotion agency/one stop shop for investment-related issues including facilitating investment linkages
MSME Council should be set up in each states. These Councils should build a database of the residents MSMES which can be used to facilitate the integration of local MSMEs into the supply chains of large resident corporate.

PRESENTATION ON THE 2021-2023 MEDIUM-TERM EXPENDITURE FRAMEWORK AND 2021 FGN BUDGET PROPOSAL BY THE HONORABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR BUDGET & NATIONAL PLANNING

According to the presentation, disruptions in the macroeconomic environment caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, necessitated Mr. President’s presentation of a revised 2020 budget on 28th May, 2020, which was signed into law on 10th July, 2020.

▪ The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the revised 2021-23 Medium Term Expenditure Framework & Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP), as well as the 2021 FGN Budget, on the 30th of September, 2020.

▪ In response to the developments affecting the supply of foreign exchange to the economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) adjusted the official exchange rate to N360/US$1, and more recently to N379/US$.

▪ The projected aggregate revenue inflow into the Federation Account (Main Pool) is N6.77 trillion, while N1.70 trillion is the projected inflow in the VAT Pool Account.

▪ Out of the Main Pool Account, FGN is projected to get N3.54 trillion while States and Local Governments are projected to get N1.80 trillion and N1.39 trillion, respectively.

▪ From the VAT Pool Account, FGN is projected to get N255.46 billion while States and Local Governments are projected to get N851.52 billion and N596.07 billion, respectively.

CONCLUSION

▪ Several measures are being instituted to improve government revenue and entrench a regime of prudence with emphasis on achieving value for money. The goal of fiscal interventions will be to keep the economy active through carefully calibrated regulatory/policy measures designed to boost domestic value-addition, de-risk the enterprise environment, attract external investment and sources of funding, etc.





Laolu Akande

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity

Office of the Vice President



15th October, 2020



We want STATE POLICE NOW! THIS IS THE TIME.
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by omoharry(f): 9:39pm On Oct 15, 2020
OlujobaSamuel:
Hmmmmmmm, can't find anything that looks like prosecution of officers found guilty, Abi Na my eyes.
Una never ready ...
Exactly ..I had to go wear my glasses in case I skipped the part where they said the culprits will be persecuted ..They keep protecting thier own, that is why these man will continue to act with impunity becos they know they will never answer for thier crimes .
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by almarthins(m): 9:42pm On Oct 15, 2020
slimanyd:


Soro soke werey .


Am waiting for those who were castigating Seyi makinde and comparing his speech with that of Sanwolu . When yam don scatter pepper pepper , They now want to hand over the police affairs to the governor's. Seyi already said it last week but the gullible ones were saying he is clueless whereas nah them clueless pass Now ,There head is paining them.

U well so? They re nt handling anytin to governor, na jus away of cooling d heat.
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by Nobody: 9:46pm On Oct 15, 2020
After ENDSARS let's join hands and #ENDXVIDEOS
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by EMMY76: 9:51pm On Oct 15, 2020
Why not fully give powers to the state governors to be in charge of security in their states instead beating around the bush?
Re: Nec To Govs: Take Charge Of Police Tactical Units by lymelyte(m): 9:52pm On Oct 15, 2020
The last thing you want as a politricktian or a corrupt leader is to be on the bad side of the youth.. No more lies, we don't believe the govt anymore.Wo betide all u.

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