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The Police Service Commission Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu, has charged PSC staff who will be monitoring the Ondo State gubernatorial elections on Saturday to conduct themselves within the ambit of the rule of law. Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations, in a statement noted that the staff monitors are in Ondo State to
Ondo guber election: PSC Chairman charges staff to conduct themselves within ambit of law

The Police Service Commission Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu, has charged PSC staff who will be monitoring the Ondo State gubernatorial elections on Saturday to conduct themselves within the ambit of the rule of law.

Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations, in a statement noted that the staff monitors are in Ondo State to ensure that the police conduct themselves within approved rules and regulations and in line with established rules of engagement.

It said the Commission monitors are expected to be in all the local government areas in the state, adding that the Commission Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu, “charged PSC Ambassadors to also conduct themselves creditably and not succumb to pressure or dilute the essence of the assignment.”

He said the Commission will continue to contribute to the sustenance and deepening of the nation’s democratic process.

The PSC Chairman said holding the police accountable for its actions and inactions during the election will promote greater dedication to duty by the officers and generally ensure the success of the elections.

He charged the officers to be firm but friendly and polite to the electorate, stressing that they must ensure that the voters, the voting materials, and the voting environment are protected and safe.

He said the police, as the lead agency in internal security, which includes election security, must play a leadership role in ensuring a free, fair, and credible election in Ondo State.

It would be recalled that the Commission, on Monday, November 11, 2024, conducted a workshop on election security monitoring at its Parry Osayande Auditorium, where CP Balarabe Nayaya (rtd), the Technical Assistant to the Chairman, presented a paper to the traveling monitors.

CP Nayaya said the monitors must be knowledgeable about the operations of police officers on electoral duties to be able to meaningfully monitor their conduct.

He presented a brief on what the police officers on election duties should do and not do and advised that the monitors should be guided by the brief while on the assignment.

Ondo guber election: PSC Chairman charges staff to conduct themselves within ambit of law

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted delegates from the City UK and the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office on Monday. The delegation, led by Anna Rogers, Director of International Development, was joined by representatives from the Lagos International Financial Centre, headed by Aig-Imoukhuede. The visit took place at Lagos House, Marina. Sanwo-Olu announced the event
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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted delegates from the City UK and the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office on Monday. The delegation, led by Anna Rogers, Director of International Development, was joined by representatives from the Lagos International Financial Centre, headed by Aig-Imoukhuede. The visit took place at Lagos House, Marina. Sanwo-Olu announced the event

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The government of Ekiti State inaugurated a multisectoral programme tagged “Nigeria For Women Programme Scale-Up,” NFWP-SU, in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, on Friday. Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye, who represented Governor Biodun Oyebanji, described NFWP-SU as a World Bank-assisted programme to institutionalise women affinity groups and other platforms for women’s economic empowerment for improved
Ekiti State inaugurates World Bank-powered women empowerment programme

The government of Ekiti State inaugurated a multisectoral programme tagged “Nigeria For Women Programme Scale-Up,” NFWP-SU, in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, on Friday.

Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye, who represented Governor Biodun Oyebanji, described NFWP-SU as a World Bank-assisted programme to institutionalise women affinity groups and other platforms for women’s economic empowerment for improved economic opportunities.

She revealed that the programme, which had taken off in six states of the federation, was aimed at empowering women through a strategic partnership between the Federal Government and the World Bank, with the ultimate goal of ensuring gender equality.

According to her: “The parent project tested the Women Affinity Group (WAG) model as a platform for addressing key constraints to women’s social and economic empowerment at the household and community levels, thereby addressing barriers to women’s prosperity and building social assets for women’s empowerment.

“There is widespread evidence that enhancing women’s financial inclusion would generate significant economic and societal benefits. By building assets, women can better respond to family needs. When a woman has access to and control of financial products and services, she contributes to not only her own well-being but also the well-being of her family.”

The NFWP-SU Coordinator in Ekiti State, Mrs Toyin Familoni, added that the state has made significant steps in ensuring gender balancing by promulgating laws that mainstream gender equality and remove discrimination against women.

To actualise the functionality of the programme, Familoni revealed that Governor Oyebanji had approved funding and provided accommodation for its operation, with three local governments earmarked as pilots to kickstart the project.

Ekiti State inaugurates World Bank-powered women empowerment programme