₦airaland Forum

Statement by President Joe Biden

FEBRUARY 03, 2022•
STATEMENTS AND RELEASES

Last night at my direction, U.S. military forces in the northwest Syria successfully undertook a counterterrorism operation to protect the American people and our Allies, and make the world a safer place. Thanks to the skill and bravery of our Armed Forces, we have taken off the battlefield Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi—the leader of ISIS. All Americans have returned safely from the operation. I will deliver remarks to the American people later this morning. May God protect our troops.

Securing the lives and properties of our residents is top priority for us as governors. And so today, we had the inaugural Ogun-Oyo Joint Security Meeting in Abeokuta, hosted by my brother, His Excellency @dabiodunMFR

We resolved to work collaboratively to address security issues in our states especially at the border communities. We also agreed to set up a high-level joint security committee and a joint border task force to implement a new security architecture to tackle crime.

After extensive deliberations, which included a review of the security architecture and initiatives in the two States, the meeting resolved as follows:

i. To set up a High-Level Joint Security Committee to focus on and proactively address security matters along the boundary communities and interstate roads.

The Committee will meet at regular intervals to provide oversight, review progress and take necessary actions.

ii. To set up a Joint Border Security Task Force with membership drawn from various security agencies in the two States, to patrol the border communities to ensure security of lives and property for the residents and commuters.

Members of the Task Force will be trained and orientated on the rule of engagement to prevent unwholesome practices.

iii. To jointly collaborate on emergency / distress calls, especially on the highways that connect the two States.

iv. To share experiences and intelligence on security matters to assist overall safety and security of lives and property in the two States and the Nation at large.

v. To effectively engage, cooperate and collaborate with all the Stakeholders, including but not limited to the Federal Government, State, and non-State actors (traditional institutions, religious groups, community development associations, etc.) whose input and support are required for improved security in the two States and around the border communities.

vi. The meeting agreed to implement the following initiatives in the short term:

▪ Threats assessment and analysis along the border corridors.

▪ Deployment of CCTV on the interstate highways.

▪ Setting up of outposts along the border communities for the use of the Joint Border Security Task Force.

▪ Harmonisation and mainstreaming of voluntary police and informal security outfits.

▪ Timeous and diligent prosecution of criminals to signify the resolve of the Governments of both states to clamp down on criminality.

In this wise, the Attorneys-General of the two States should ensure synergy between law enforcement agencies and their prosecution departments or directorates during the investigative and prosecution phases of cases.

vii. The meeting commended the two Governors for this historic initiative and commitment.

Shonekan's burial: Lagos announces closure of roads in Marina Friday

Published By: Kazeem Ugbodaga
3rd February, 2022

The Lagos State Government has said it will be diverting traffic along Inner Marina to Outer Marina by Oando Filling Station due to the burial service of the Late former Head of Interim Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan.

The diversion will begin from 5.00am till 6.00pm on Friday, 4th February, 2022.

Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde explained that all adjoining and feeder roads leading to Inner Marina road to Nitel building would be cordon off.

He advised Motorists to utilise JK Randle street through Force road to connect Broad street and continue their journey as Inner Marina road/Odunlami Street from Outer Marina road will be barred from vehicular movement.

In the same vein, Oladeinde stated that motorists descending CMS Bridge to Cathedral Church would be temporarily diverted to UBA roundabout or Apongbon for onward navigation to other inner parts of Lagos Island to connect their destinations.

The transport Commissioner assured that Security and Law Enforcement Agencies would be deployed to all strategic junctions/intersections and black spots to reduce delays and ensure security of lives and property both along the routes leading to the venue and alternative routes highlighted.