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I am excited to see the Federal Government's inauguration of solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). This visionary step resonates deeply with what I have passionately advocated for.

While my earnest attempts to champion such initiatives through legislation were met with resistance in the past, the winds of change have since gathered momentum. Today, we stand at a transformative crossroads, recognizing the imminent necessity of pivoting away from fossil fuels and embracing clean, renewable sources of energy. The forward-thinking leadership shown by the National Automative Design and Development Council (NADDC) is both commendable and essential for ensuring a sustainable future for Nigeria.

To see our esteemed educational institutions actively partaking in this change, not just as passive spectators but as beacons of innovation and research, warms the heart. I have always believed in the power of sustainable technology, and it is heartening to see these ideas coming to fruition.

I commend the Federal Government and all the visionaries involved in bringing this initiative to life. Indeed, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and today, Nigeria is taking giant strides in the right direction. It is my fervent hope that we continue to tread this path, drawing inspiration from today’s achievements and always striving for a brighter, greener tomorrow.

Still on IGP's visit to Lagos. Ire oo

Egbetokun inaugurates police complaints response unit in Lagos

NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA
August 23, 2023 9:47 PM

The commissioner said that crime profile of the state was further accentuated by the prevalence of illegal firearms proliferation, and illicit drug abuse and trafficking.

Egbetokun said the purpose of the CRU was to create a conducive platform of interaction between the police and public, particularly on unprofessional conducts of the officers.

The News Agency of Nigeria NAN, reports that the unit will afford members of the public an opportunity to make complaints and seek redress as individuals and groups against police misconducts and human rights abuses.

Egbetokun, who commended the command for complying with his directive, pointed out that the directive was from Section 131 of the police Act of 2020, which gave power to the I-GP to establish such unit in all states.

He noted that the CRU was not established to witch-hunt any police officer but to promote accountability in the police.

“It is going to enhance police-community collaboration and build confidence with members of the public,” he said.

He appealed to the public to supply the police with information, stressing that the police would also show transparency so as to get cooperation from the public.

Egbetokun advised the public to desist from reporting police misconduct on social media.

“Officers who are going to man the CRU are going to be carefully selected, they are going to be officers with impeccable integrity.

“They will be trained and be given regular training, including opportunity for overseas training.

“If the police is able to deliver on their constitutional mandate, we will all benefit from it,” he said.

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Idowu Owohunwa, said that the command had taken the lead to establish the state CRU as a framework for promoting Police-Citizens’ accountability.

“Their rights will be fully asserted, if their dignity is also violated or false and malicious information passed against them by misguided members of the public in the line of their official engagements.

“The establishment of the center is, from all intents and purposes, a fulfilment of statutory provisions that is intended to enhance police accountability and engender professional police service delivery, rather than witch – hunt or unduly malign our dutiful officers,” he said.

Owohunwa said the unit had applications for e-crime reporting, which enabled citizens to report crimes from the comfort of their homes or offices without necessarily coming physically to the police stations.

He said the internal security space in recent times, had been laced with threats of cultism, armed robbery, kidnapping, murder and Sexual and Gender Based Violence.

“We are also constantly confronted with the challenge of dissecting and dealing with the thin line between the civil and criminal dynamics of land disputes which are also prevalent in the state.

“Also of routine concern is the traffic gridlock and the attendant occasional traffic robberies, which are compounded by on-going road projects across the state including, in particular, the Lagos-Ibadan highway.

“Hardly does a day pass by without the ever vigilant operatives of the command recovering weapons and illicit drugs of various descriptions at stop and search points, raids of black spots, and other operational engagements.

“We need more support toward optimally advancing the attainment of our policing mandate to Lagos residents,” he said.

The commissioner said that crime profile of the state was further accentuated by the prevalence of illegal firearms proliferation, and illicit drug abuse and trafficking.

He said that in addressing the prevalence of sexual and gender based violence in the state, the command was working in partnership with the Office of the wife of Lagos state governor to establish a purpose-built Centre for the Command’s Gender Unit.

IGP's visit to Lagos State Police Command to engage officers and stakeholders, and commission Complaint Response Unit, according to sec 131 of the Police Act 2020. CRU brought to your doorstep in Lagos.

CRU will be established in all the states of the federation and FCT. Barr Olumide Akpata, SAN promised to build in Edo and Delta, while Femi Falana, SAN, promised to do the same in some states.

We promise to respond to complaints from citizens and everyone swiftly with immediate actions. God bless NPF, God bless Nigeria. Ire oo.

naptu2:
Isn't that Bishop??

MD45:
The combo of Bisi Olatilo and Smart Orotemu was always a delight to listen to because of the jokes and strong grasp of pidgin English. Smart was just a comedian on radio. Together they moved a great portion of radio listeners to RN3. Another OAP was Ijeoma Benlowu. RN2 also had Ndidi Osoka.

chudez0147:
Lol . Ihria Enakhimo Was my neighbor at #9 George street

ShaqFu:
Naptu2. Is it Joseph Akinyemi Johnson, or Jacob Akinyemi Johnson? (JAJ topgun to JAJ tha mecadon with his top seven jambs at seven on 93.7).

naptu2:
I think I need to pay more attention to Manny Onumonu's show. It's like he has interviewed everybody!


I've been searching for videos or pictures of Rosemary Anieze Adams for a long time. I eventually found a picture and posted it here, but that was not enough. You need to feel that woman's fire (it cannot be explained), so I went searching for a video and what do you know? Manny interviewed her sometime recently.

naptu2:
Although the interview was conducted by video call, you can still feel a bit of her fire.

The great Rosemary Anieze Adams worked at the P&T (forerunner of Nitel), Western Nigeria Television and Western Nigeria Radio and the NTA. She acted in the popular late 1970s/early 1980s drama serial "Adio Family" and what most people remember her for is that she was Miss Nigeria 1960 (Miss Independence).

She also later worked as a beauty consultant.

Manny interviewed her in August this year.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhYDhAYIFeg