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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Samuel Egbetokun for allegedly poisoning cows in the Alabata community of the Odeda Local Government Area of the state. The command informed PUNCH Online on Friday that two out of the three cows that consumed the harmful substance died instantly before the cattle rearer could
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Nigeria Association of Social Workers, NASoW, has pledged to provide psychosocial support to victims and families of the recent stampede that occurred in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. NASoW made the promise in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Saturday. DAILY POST reports that no fewer than 35 children lost their lives as
Ibadan stampede: Social workers promise support for victims’ families
Nigeria Association of Social Workers, NASoW, has pledged to provide psychosocial support to victims and families of the recent stampede that occurred in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
NASoW made the promise in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Saturday.
DAILY POST reports that no fewer than 35 children lost their lives as a result of the stampede that occurred at a children funfair carnival held at Islamic High School, Bashorun Ibadan.
NASoW in a statement signed by its Chairman in Oyo State, Mr. Adegoke Ayodele, said that the association is ready to assist in providing the needed psychosocial support to the victims and their families.
Ayodele commiserated with the families of the deceased and those who were injured in the sad incident.
He also commended the efforts of the state government and the security operatives.
Adegoke, while speaking further, maintained that one of the roles of social workers is to provide psychosocial support to victims of disasters and tragedies.
He enjoined the state government to involve the association in activities required to support the bereaved families.
“The Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASoW) was greatly disturbed with what happened in Ibadan on Wednesday.
“We are using this medium to commiserate with the families of the innocent children who lost their lives in the sad event .
“We empathize with the families of the injured victims too. As social workers, one of our roles is to provide psychosocial support to victims of disasters and tragedy. The Association is prepared to provide this service .
“We are ready to provide the necessary profession support to the victims and their families. We want to use this medium to urge the state government and other stakeholders to involve social workers in activities required to support the injured victims and bereaved families.
“We are using this medium to commend the Oyo state government for the proactive intervention.
“Profound appreciation to the police for acting professionally. In the light of above, we call on the security operatives to investigate the matter thoroughly with a view of establishing the immediate and remote causes of the tragedy to forestall future recurrence.”
Ibadan stampede: Social workers promise support for victims’ families
The Abia State Government has launched war against corruption in the state’s civil service, urging civil servants and stakeholders to join forces in the fight. In his inaugural meeting with Permanent Secretaries, in his office, Abia State Head of Service, Mr Benson Ojeikere condemned corruption in all its forms, stating that it has no place
Abia declares war against corruption in civil service
The Abia State Government has launched war against corruption in the state’s civil service, urging civil servants and stakeholders to join forces in the fight.
In his inaugural meeting with Permanent Secretaries, in his office, Abia State Head of Service, Mr Benson Ojeikere condemned corruption in all its forms, stating that it has no place in the civil service and so must be eliminated.
“Corruption is a cankerworm that undermines the integrity of our institutions, erodes public trust, and hinders our ability to deliver quality services to the people.”
The HoS, who called on Permanent Secretaries and Heads of other agencies to ensure accountability and transparency in government operations, also enjoined them to closely monitor the activities of their staff as they would be held responsible for any of their corrupt actions.
Ojeikere stressed the need for the workers to rebuild their image following the negative perception of the public towards the civil servants.
The Head of Service, who observed with regret that the actions of some civil/public servants have tarnished the reputation of the service, charged workers to be committed to restoring the dignity of the Service by blatantly refusing undue influence and upholding honesty and integrity in and outside the service.
Mr Ojeikere requested Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, to embark on in-house trainings for their staff aimed at educating them on Public Service Rules and financial regulations, assuring the readiness of the government to train and retrain the workforce for excellent performance.
Abia declares war against corruption in civil service
