2027: Amupitan sets Osun election as gold standard, flags November nationwide mock accreditation

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Joash-Amupitan-1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Joash-Amupitan-1.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Joash-Amupitan-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Joash-Amupitan-1-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Joash-Amupitan-1-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Joash-Amupitan-1-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Joash-Amupitan-1-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has described the Commission’s conduct of the Osun State governorship election as a benchmark in electoral administration.</p> <p>He also announced that a nationwide mock accreditation exercise would be conducted in November 2026 to assess the Commission’s preparedness for the 2027 General Election.</p> <p>Amupitan stated this on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Abuja during separate courtesy visits by Mr David Sproule, Chargé d’Affaires of the Canadian High Commission to Nigeria, and Mr Moritz Sprenker, Country Representative of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, KAS, to the Commission’s headquarters.</p> <p>The INEC Chairman said the Osun election, conducted on Saturday, August 15, 2026, demonstrated the impact of administrative planning and technological reliability.</p> <p>According to him, 3,556 out of 3,763 polling units in the state, representing 94.5 per cent, were operational for accreditation and voting by 8:30 a.m.</p> <p>He attributed the achievement to the effective performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, the smooth transmission of results to the INEC Result Viewing, IReV, portal and proactive crisis management by field officials.</p> <p>“We regard the success in Osun not as a final goal, but as the benchmark that will inform our preparations for 2027,” Amupitan said.</p> <p>The INEC Chairman disclosed that the Commission would conduct a mock accreditation exercise in November 2026 as part of preparations for the general election.</p> <p>He described the exercise as a comprehensive field test of the BVAS aimed at ensuring the integrity of the electoral process ahead of the 2027 polls.</p> <p>Amupitan also expressed appreciation for Canada’s continued partnership and support towards the success of the exercise.</p> <p>He further addressed the need for a voter revalidation exercise, explaining that a significant number of voters, particularly elderly Nigerians who registered as far back as 2011, would need to have their records validated.</p> <p>According to him, the exercise could not be conducted before the 2027 General Election due to time constraints, but remained necessary to prevent delays in future electoral processes.</p> <p>The INEC Chairman noted that the engagements came at a crucial point in the Commission’s timetable, with the Presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for&nbsp;Saturday, January 16, 2027, while the Governorship and State House of Assembly elections are slated for&nbsp;February 6, 2027.</p> <p>He recalled that Wednesday, August 19, 2026, marked the official commencement of public campaigns and rallies for the 2027 General Election.</p> <p>Amupitan added that the Commission had recently joined presidential candidates and political party leaders at the National Peace Committee’s signing of the inaugural National Peace Accord, which focused on issue-based campaigning.</p> <p>While welcoming the Canadian delegation, the INEC Chairman said the visit reinforced the longstanding bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Canada, founded on democratic principles, the rule of law and good governance.</p> <p>He commended Canada’s continued support for electoral governance, civic education, institutional strengthening and gender inclusion in Nigeria.</p> <p>Amupitan identified five areas of strategic priority for collaboration with Canada: consolidating the technological gains recorded in Osun; improving electoral inclusivity for persons with disabilities, women, youths and underrepresented groups across the Commission’s more than 176,000 polling units; strengthening institutional capacity through technical assistance and training; combating election-related misinformation; and supporting the forthcoming mock accreditation exercise.</p> <p>Earlier, Sproule commended INEC’s commitment to a free and credible electoral process and reaffirmed Canada’s readiness to support the Commission in areas it considered necessary, including election observation.</p> <p>He expressed particular interest in the active participation of women and other segments of society in the electoral process, saying Canada was confident in the Commission’s capacity to conduct credible elections.</p> <p>In a separate meeting, Amupitan welcomed Sprenker, the newly appointed Country Representative of KAS, and congratulated him on his appointment.</p> <p>He described KAS as a longstanding partner of the Commission and commended the Foundation’s contributions to constitutional democracy, the rule of law and good governance globally.</p> <p>Amupitan said INEC and KAS had collaborated on regulatory frameworks for political parties, including technical retreats held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and Lagos, which he said contributed to the Commission’s preparations for the Osun election.</p> <p>He outlined strategic priorities for continued collaboration with KAS, including civic education and the promotion of democratic culture, advancement in electoral technology, strengthening institutional capacity, combating misinformation, increasing inclusivity for persons with disabilities and marginalised groups, and fostering inter-agency dialogue to ensure peaceful electoral processes.</p> <p>Responding, Sprenker said KAS operates in more than 100 countries and has been active in Nigeria for over 25 years, working with government, civil society, academia and the media.</p> <p>He recalled a capacity-building workshop on procurement conducted with INEC in Lagos in March 2026 and reaffirmed KAS’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Commission.</p> <p>Amupitan used both meetings to reassure the international community of INEC’s independence, neutrality and commitment to democratic integrity as the Commission strengthens its logistical capacity to deploy approximately 1.4 million ad hoc personnel across more than 176,000 polling units nationwide for the 2027 General Election.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/22/2027-amupitan-sets-osun-election-as-gold-standard-flags-november-nationwide-mock-accreditation/">2027: Amupitan sets Osun election as gold standard, flags November nationwide mock accreditation</a></p>

2027: Yari, Oshiomhole, Gbaja, others appointed as Tinubu unveils campaign council [FULL LIST]

<img width="760" height="456" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tinubu-6.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tinubu-6.jpg 760w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tinubu-6-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tinubu-6-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tinubu-6-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px" /> <p>Ahead of the 2027 general election, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has unveiled the list of members of its campaign council.</p> <p>​In the list released on Saturday by President Tinubu&#8217;s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, the former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, was named the Director-General of the council, with Senator Adams Oshiomhole as Deputy campaign DG in charge of mobilisation.</p> <p>According to the list, the President&#8217;s Chief of Staff, CoS, Femi Gbajabiamila, is expected to serve as Deputy Director-General for administration.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, was also appointed to serve as the Secretary of the campaign council.</p> <p>The full list is reproduced below.</p> <p>FULL MEMBERSHIP LIST OF THE 2027 APC PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COUNCIL</p> <p>Chairman — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR</p> <p>Vice Chairman I — Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON</p> <p>Vice Chairman II — APC National Party Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda</p> <p>Director General — Sen. Abdulaziz Yari</p> <p>Deputy Director General South I — Sen. Godswill Obot Akpabio</p> <p>Deputy Director General South II — Sen. Bamidele Opeyemi</p> <p>Deputy Director General North I — H.E. Mai Mala Buni</p> <p>Deputy Director General North II — Hon. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas</p> <p>Deputy Director General North III — Sen. Barau Jibril Barau</p> <p>Deputy Director General Mobilisation — Sen. Adams Oshiomole</p> <p>Deputy Director General Admin — Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila</p> <p>Deputy Director General Election Planning, Coordination and Monitoring — Hon. James Abiodun Faleke</p> <p>Deputy Director General Logistics and Operations — Hon. Ibrahim Kabir Masari</p> <p>Deputy Director General Parliamentarian Mobilisation — Hon. Aminu Bello Masari</p> <p>Deputy Director General Infrastructure, Mobilisation and Sensitization — Engr. Nweze David Umahi</p> <p>Secretary — H.E Hope Uzodinma</p> <p>Deputy Secretary — Sen. Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru</p> <p>Assistant Secretary — Hadiza Bala Usman</p> <p>Zonal Campaign Coordinator-South-South — Sen. Bassey Otu</p> <p>Zonal Campaign Coordinator-South-East — H.E Ndubuisi Mbah</p> <p>Zonal Campaign Coordinator-South-West — H.E Babajide Sanwolu</p> <p>Zonal Campaign Coordinator-North-Central — H.E Umar Bago</p> <p>Zonal Campaign Coordinator-North-East — Sen Modu Sheriff</p> <p>Zonal Campaign Coordinator-North-West — H.E Uba Sani</p> <p>Deputy Director Logistics and Operations — Adeniyi Tinubu</p> <p>Secretary Logistic and Operation — Prof Muhammad Kabir Isa</p> <p>Director Finance/Treasurer — Gov Sheriff Oborevwori</p> <p>Deputy Director Finance/Treasurer I — H.E Ahmed Usman Ododo</p> <p>Deputy Director Finance/Treasurer II — Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi</p> <p>Secretary Finance/Treasurer — Tanimu Yakubu</p> <p>Director Fundraising — Gov. Dapo Abiodun</p> <p>Deputy Director Fundraising — Zacheus Adedeji</p> <p>Deputy Director Fundraising II — Farouk Gumel</p> <p>Secretary Fundraising I — Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim</p> <p>Secretary Fundraising II — APC National Treasurer</p> <p>Zonal Director Election Planning Coordination and Mobilisation-SW — Sen. Olushola Adeyeye</p> <p>Zonal Director Election Planning Coordination and Mobilisation-SS — Dr. Ngozi Olejeme</p> <p>Zonal Director Election Planning Coordination and Mobilisation-SE — Sen. Uche Ekunife</p> <p>Zonal Director Election Planning Coordination and Mobilisation-NW — Muntaqha Rabe</p> <p>Zonal Director Election Planning Coordination and Mobilisation-NC — Ahmed Muhammed Ketso</p> <p>Zonal Director Election Planning Coordination and Mobilisation-NE — Sen. Sani Danladi</p> <p>Secretary, Election Planning Coordination and Mobilisation I — Stella Okotete</p> <p>Secretary, Election Planning Coordination and Mobilisation II — Engr Abdullahi Garba Ramat</p> <p>Secretary, Election Planning Coordination and Mobilisation III — Audu Maikori</p> <p>Director Policy and Manifesto Development — Dele Alake</p> <p>Deputy Director Policy and Manifesto Development — Dr Jumoke Oduwole</p> <p>Secretary Policy and Manifesto Development — Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu</p> <p>Director Legal — Muiz Adeyemi Banire, SAN</p> <p>Deputy Director Legal I — Dr. Liman Hassan SAN</p> <p>Deputy Director Legal II — B.A Ogala, SAN</p> <p>Secretary Legal — APC National Legal Adviser</p> <p>Coordinating Director Media/Strategic Communication, I — Mohammed Idris Malagi</p> <p>Coordinating Director Media/Strategic Communication, II — Dele Alake</p> <p>Coordinating Director Media/Strategic Communication, III — Bayo Onanuga</p> <p>Coordinating Director Media/Strategic Communication, IV — Lanre Isa Onilu</p> <p>Coordinating Deputy Director Media/Strategic Communication, I — Tunde Rahman</p> <p>Coordinating Deputy Director Media/Strategic Communication, II —&nbsp;Sunday&nbsp;Dare</p> <p>Coordinating Deputy Director Media/Strategic Communication, III — Daniel Bwala</p> <p>Coordinating Deputy Director Media/Strategic Communication, IV — Felix Morka</p> <p>Coordinating Secretary Media/Strategic Communication I — Abdulaziz Abdulaziz</p> <p>Coordinating Secretary Media/Strategic Communication II — Temitope Ajayi</p> <p>Coordinating Secretary Media/Strategic Communication III — Arabirin Aderonke</p> <p>Coordinating Secretary Media/Strategic Communication IV — Fredrick Nwabufo</p> <p>Director New Media — Segun Dada</p> <p>Secretary New Media — Solomon Arowolo</p> <p>Presidential Campaign Spokesperson I — Dele Alake</p> <p>Presidential Campaign Spokesperson II — Alwan Hassan</p> <p>Presidential Campaign Spokesperson III — Ayobami Feyisetan Oyalowo</p> <p>Presidential Campaign Spokesperson IV — Kemi Asekun-Shittu</p> <p>Presidential Campaign Spokesperson VI — Hon. Adamu Fanda</p> <p>Director Security and Intelligence — Gen. Sarki Yaki</p> <p>Deputy Director Security and Intelligence I — H.E Bello Matawalle</p> <p>Deputy Director Security and Intelligence II — Dr. Yusuf Gagdi</p> <p>Deputy Director Security and Intelligence III — Gen. A.T Ibrahim</p> <p>Deputy Director Security and Intelligence IV — Gen. Junaidu Sani Bindawa</p> <p>Deputy Director Security and Intelligence V — Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo</p> <p>Secretary Security and Intelligence I — Gen. Christopher Musa</p> <p>Secretary Security and Intelligence II — Gen. Jibril Abdulmalik</p> <p>Director Data Management — Dr. Bisoye Coker</p> <p>Deputy Director Data Management I — Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi</p> <p>Deputy Director Data Management II — H.E Muhammad Badaru</p> <p>Secretary Data Management — Dr Bashir Garba</p> <p>Coordinating Director Contact &amp; Mobilisation I — HE Babagana Zulum</p> <p>Coordinating Director Contact &amp; Mobilisation II — Aisha Garba</p> <p>Coordinating Director Contact &amp; Mobilisation III — Sen Sulaiman Hunkuyi</p> <p>Coordinating Secretary Contact &amp; Mobilisation I — Yusuf Hamisu</p> <p>Coordinating Secretary Contact &amp; Mobilisation II — Dr Sanusi Ohiare</p> <p>Director Youth Mobilisation — Hon. Ayodele Olawande</p> <p>Deputy Director Youth Mobilisation — Hon. Dr. Dayo A. Israel</p> <p>Zonal Director Youth Mobilisation SS — Barr. Donghan Barbara Omusuku</p> <p>Zonal Director Youth Mobilisation SE — Obinna Iyiegbu</p> <p>Zonal Director Youth Mobilisation SW — Moyosore Ogunlewe</p> <p>Zonal Director Youth Mobilisation NW — Abdulazeez Abubakar Kaka</p> <p>Zonal Director Youth Mobilisation NE — Ibrahim Abba Umar</p> <p>Zonal Director Youth Mobilisation NC — Abdulfatai Yaya Seriki</p> <p>Secretary Youth Mobilisation — Rinsola Abiola</p> <p>Director Women Mobilisation — Betta Chimaobim Edu</p> <p>Deputy Director Women Mobilisation I — Iman Suleiman</p> <p>Deputy Director Women Mobilisation II — Sen. Abiodun Olujimi</p> <p>Deputy Director Women Mobilisation III — Sen. Binta Masi Garba</p> <p>Secretary Women Mobilisation — APC National Women Leader</p> <p>Director PWD Mobilisation — Mohammed Abba Isa</p> <p>Deputy Director PWD Mobilisation — Bar Ayuba Gufwan</p> <p>Secretary PWD Mobilisation I — Tolu Bankole</p> <p>Secretary PWD Mobilisation II — Misbahu Lawan Didi</p> <p>Director Sport Sector Mobilisation — Shehu Dikko</p> <p>Deputy Director Sport Sector Mobilisation I — HE Philip Shaibu</p> <p>Deputy Director Sport Sector Mobilisation II — Joseph Yobo</p> <p>Deputy Director Financial and Tech Services Sector Mobilisation I — Folake Ani-Mumuni</p> <p>Deputy Director Financial and Tech Services Sector Mobilisation II — Adeyemi Daniel Adeboyejo</p> <p>Secretary Financial and Tech Services Sector Mobilisation — Paul Tsado Tswanya</p> <p>Director Extractive Industry Sector Mobilisation — Dele Alake</p> <p>Deputy Director Extractive Industry Sector Mobilisation I — Rt. Hon. Obongemen Ekperikpe Ekpo</p> <p>Deputy Director Extractive Industry Sector Mobilisation II — Heineken Lokpobiri</p> <p>Deputy Director Extractive Industry Sector Mobilisation III — Dr Garba Shehu Matazu</p> <p>Deputy Director Extractive Industry Sector Mobilisation IV — Sen Magnus Abe</p> <p>Secretary Extractive Industry Sector Mobilisation I — Hon Sarki Adar</p> <p>Secretary Extractive Industry Sector Mobilisation II — Olu Verheijen</p> <p>Secretary Extractive Industry Sector Mobilisation III — Aisha Rimi</p> <p>Director Education Sector Mobilisation — Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa</p> <p>Deputy Director Education Sector Mobilisation — Dr Suwaiba Ahmad</p> <p>Secretary Education Sector Mobilisation — Dr Muhammad Sani Idris</p> <p>Director Manufacturing and MSME Sector Mobilisation — Sen. John Owan Enoh</p> <p>Deputy Director Manufacturing and MSME Sector Mobilisation — Dr Supo Olusi</p> <p>Secretary Manufacturing and MSME Sector Mobilisation — Dr Charlse Odili</p> <p>Director Support Group Coordination — HE. Silas Agara</p> <p>Deputy Director Support Group Coordination I — Sen. Shehu Sani</p> <p>Deputy Director Support Group Coordination II — Muri Ajaka</p> <p>Secretary Support Group Coordination I — Tosin Adeyanju</p> <p>Secretary Support Group Coordination II — Tosin Shoga</p> <p>Zonal Coordinator Support Group Coordination NW — Baffa Dan Agundi</p> <p>Zonal Secretary Support Group Coordination NW — Bello M. Goronyo ESQ</p> <p>Zonal Coordinator Support Group Coordination NE — ALH. Uba Nana</p> <p>Zonal Secretary Support Group Coordination NE — Hon Abdullahi Little</p> <p>Zonal Coordinator Support Group Coordination SS — Hon Temi Harriman</p> <p>Zonal Secretary Support Group Coordination SS — Rt. Hon. Ochielegor Idagbo</p> <p>Zonal Coordinator Support Group Coordination SW — Hon. Akinlade Abiodun Isiaq</p> <p>Zonal Secretary Support Group Coordination SW — Sola Olofin</p> <p>Zonal Coordinator Support Group Coordination NC — Hon. Abdulraheem Olawuyi-Ajulo</p> <p>Zonal Secretary Support Group Coordination NC — Comrade Ogenyi Opkokwu</p> <p>Zonal Coordinator Support Group Coordination SE — Sen. Osita Izunaso</p> <p>Zonal Secretary Support Group Coordination SE — Hon. Dr. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha</p> <p>Director Faith-Based Mobilisation (a Christian) — Rt Rev. Stephen Tunde Victor Adegbite PhD</p> <p>Deputy Director Faith-Based Mobilisation (a Christian) — Archbishop John Praise Daniel</p> <p>Secretary Faith-Based Mobilisation (a Christian) I — Gloria Okobundu</p> <p>Secretary Faith-Based Mobilisation (a Christian) II — Ibrahim Bunu</p> <p>Director Faith-Based Mobilisation (a Muslim) — Sheikh Haliru Maraya</p> <p>Deputy Director Faith-Based Mobilisation I (a Muslim) — Sheikh Rilwan Aderemi Zogloo</p> <p>Deputy Director Faith-Based Mobilisation II (a Muslim) — Sheikh Abu Usman Amar</p> <p>Secretary Faith-Based Mobilisation (a Muslim) — Sheikh Muhammad Salisu Gumel</p> <p>Director Protocol — Hannatu Musawa</p> <p>Deputy Director Protocol — Rt Hon. Henry Nwawuba</p> <p>Secretary Protocol — Ronke Bello</p> <p>Director Labour Union Relations — HE. Nasir Idris</p> <p>Deputy Director Labour Union Relations I — Comrade Issa Aremu</p> <p>Deputy Director Labour Union Relations II — Yerma Shettima</p> <p>Secretary Labour Union Relations — Chima Amadi</p> <p>Director Special Duties — Chief Ayiri Emami</p> <p>Deputy Director Special Duties I — Liman Sani Kila</p> <p>Deputy Director Special Duties II — Bibopere Ajube</p> <p>Secretary Special Duties — Osoro Akpabio</p> <p>State Campaign Coordinators — APC Governors (APC States) &amp; APC Gubernatorial Aspirants (Non-APC states)</p> <p>Director Stakeholder’s Mobilisation — H.E Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje</p> <p>Deputy Director Stakeholder’s Mobilisation I — H.E Douye Diri</p> <p>Deputy Director Stakeholder’s Mobilisation II — Chief Reuben Clifford Wilson</p> <p>Secretary Stakeholder’s Mobilisation I — Chief Mutiu Are</p> <p>Secretary Stakeholder’s Mobilisation II — Hon. Sani Ismail Nguru</p> <p>Zonal Coordinator for Stakeholder’s Mobilisation NW — Sen. Aliyu Wamakko</p> <p>Zonal Secretary for Stakeholder’s Mobilisation NW — Abdullahi Mukhtar</p> <p>Zonal Coordinator for Stakeholder’s Mobilisation NE — H.E Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya</p> <p>Zonal Secretary for Stakeholder’s Mobilisation NE — Hon. Ali Baba</p> <p>Zonal Coordinator for Stakeholder’s Mobilisation NC — Sen. Sani Musa</p> <p>Zonal Secretary for Stakeholder’s Mobilisation NC — H.E Stepehen Lawani</p> <p>Zonal Coordinator for Stakeholder’s Mobilisation SS — Dr. Samuel Ogbuke</p> <p>Zonal Secretary for Stakeholder’s Mobilisation SS — Ntufam Hilliard Eta</p> <p>Zonal Coordinator for Stakeholder’s Mobilisation SE — Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim</p> <p>Zonal Secretary for Stakeholder’s Mobilisation SE — Prof. Chinedu Ochinawata</p> <p>Zonal Coordinator for Stakeholder’s Mobilisation SW — H.E Babatunde Fashola</p> <p>Zonal Secretary for Stakeholder’s Mobilisation SW — Sen. Teslim Folarin</p> <p>Director Community Support Mobilisation — Hon Jabiru Abdullahi Tsauri</p> <p>Deputy Director Community Support Mobilisation I — Oluwajomiloju Fayose</p> <p>Deputy Director Community Support Mobilisation II — Engr Chukwuemeka Woke</p> <p>Deputy Director Community Support Mobilisation III — Prince Ebitimi Amgbare</p> <p>Deputy Director Community Support Mobilisation IV — John Viko Iyadah</p> <p>Secretary Community Support Mobilisation I — Prof. Abdulaziz Ahmed Mashi</p> <p>Secretary Community Support Mobilisation II — Chief Mrs. Justina Obadiah</p> <p>Secretary Community Support Mobilisation III — Abubakar Abdullahi Maikano</p> <p>Director Digital Operations Center (Situation Room) — Khalil Halilu</p> <p>Secretary Digital Operations Center (Situation Room) — Prof Segun Aina</p> <p>Director Grassroots Engagement &amp; Mobilisation — Hon. Hafiz Ibrahim Kawu</p> <p>Deputy Director Grassroots Engagement &amp; Mobilisation — Hon. Akinjide Kazeem Akinola</p> <p>Director Welfare, Morale and Support — Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite</p> <p>Deputy Director Welfare, Morale and Support — Umaru Tanko Yakasai</p> <p>Secretary Welfare, Morale and Support — Princess Atika Ajana</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/22/2027-yari-oshiomhole-gbaja-others-appointed-as-tinubu-unveils-campaign-council-full-list/">2027: Yari, Oshiomhole, Gbaja, others appointed as Tinubu unveils campaign council [FULL LIST]</a></p>

FG, Borno govt working to rescue 44 abducted schoolchildren – Zulum

<img width="1400" height="786" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Governor-Babagana-Zulum-News-Central-TV-1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Governor-Babagana-Zulum-News-Central-TV-1.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Governor-Babagana-Zulum-News-Central-TV-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Governor-Babagana-Zulum-News-Central-TV-1-1024x575.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has said the federal and the state government are working together to secure the release of 44 schoolchildren abducted from Mussa community in Askira-Uba Local Government Area.</p> <p>Zulum spoke on&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;while meeting with the parents of the abducted children, who had earlier called on the authorities to intensify efforts to secure their release.</p> <p>The children were abducted from Mussa Central Primary School on May 15, 2026.</p> <p>Zulum expressed sympathy to the families and said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had directed security agencies to work towards rescuing the children.</p> <p>“On behalf of the government and people of Borno State, I once again extend my sympathies over what happened at Mussa Central Primary School on the 15th of May 2026 that led to the abduction of about 44 primary school pupils,” Zulum said.</p> <p>He also conveyed Tinubu’s sympathy to the parents and assured them that the Federal Government, the Nigerian Armed Forces and the Borno State Government were working to secure the children’s release.</p> <p>“Also, on behalf of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I want to sympathise with you.</p> <p>“I want to assure you that Mr President has since directed security agencies to ensure the rescue of our children, and I believe they are working to ensure their rescue,” he said.</p> <p>The governor said the government would continue its efforts to ensure the safe return of the children to their families.</p> <p>The meeting was attended by the Senator representing Southern Borno, Mohammed Ali Ndume, Acting Chief of Staff to the Governor, Babagana Mustapha Mallumbe, Commissioner for Education, Lawan Abba Wakilbe, Commissioner for Inter-Governmental Affairs and Special Duties, Samaila Abdulaziz Satumari and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Juliana Bitrus.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/22/fg-borno-govt-working-to-rescue-44-abducted-schoolchildren-zulum/">FG, Borno govt working to rescue 44 abducted schoolchildren – Zulum</a></p>

FRSC promotes 7,472 personnel amid push to improve road safety

<img width="1200" height="675" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/RsQZixop.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/RsQZixop.jpeg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/RsQZixop-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/RsQZixop-1024x576.jpeg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has approved the promotion of 7,472 personnel, comprising 2,134 officers and 5,338 marshals, as part of efforts to strengthen professionalism, leadership and road safety operations across the country.</p> <p>In a statement posted on its X page on Friday, the FRSC Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, said under the new arrangement, Heads of Departments, Corps Officers, Heads of Special Units and Commanding Officers had been directed to decorate the newly promoted personnel under their respective commands from Wednesday, August 26 to Friday, August 28, 2026.</p> <p>The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, described the promotion as both a reward and a responsibility, urging the beneficiaries to justify the confidence reposed in them.</p> <p>He said, “Every new rank must translate into a higher level of professionalism, accountability, leadership and service delivery.”</p> <p>According to him, “The strength of FRSC is not measured only by its patrol vehicles, technology or enforcement architecture, but fundamentally by the quality, character and commitment of the men and women who stand between road users and the consequences of unsafe road behaviour,” Mohammed said.</p> <p>The Corps Marshal congratulated the newly promoted officers and marshals and urged them to “do more, lead better and serve with greater distinction,” adding that every additional stripe, pip or insignia comes with increased expectations from FRSC, the Federal Government and the Nigerian people.</p> <p>Mohammed also stressed the need for the newly promoted personnel to maintain discipline both on and off the road, treat members of the public with dignity and uphold the integrity of the Corps.</p> <p>The promotion comes as the FRSC intensifies its operational, technological and public enlightenment efforts aimed at reducing road traffic crashes and improving compliance with traffic regulations nationwide.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/21/frsc-promotes-7472-personnel-amid-push-to-improve-road-safety/">FRSC promotes 7,472 personnel amid push to improve road safety</a></p>

All roads lead to Abuja as Balami clocks 42

<img width="1200" height="1600" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/c363cee2-0f56-4d39-a669-eade42e54a51.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/c363cee2-0f56-4d39-a669-eade42e54a51.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/c363cee2-0f56-4d39-a669-eade42e54a51-225x300.jpg 225w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/c363cee2-0f56-4d39-a669-eade42e54a51-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/c363cee2-0f56-4d39-a669-eade42e54a51-1152x1536.jpg 1152w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>All is now set for the grand celebration of the 42nd birthday of aviation entrepreneur and philanthropist, Isaac Balami, scheduled to hold on&nbsp;Tuesday, August 25, 2026.</p> <p>The celebration, being organised by a coalition of young professionals and supporters of Balami, is expected to bring together distinguished Nigerians, aviation professionals, entrepreneurs, youths and other stakeholders to celebrate his contributions to aviation, education, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and nation-building.</p> <p>The organisers had earlier announced the programme at a media parley, describing the celebration as an opportunity to recognise Balami’s contributions to youth empowerment, indigenous capacity development and public service.</p> <p>Activities lined up for the celebration include recognition ceremonies, goodwill messages, humanitarian outreach and youth engagement, among others.</p> <p>A major highlight of the event will be the inauguration of the Council of Mentors and the induction of 42 distinguished Nigerians into the council in recognition of their contributions to national development and their shared commitment to values associated with Balami’s vision.</p> <p>The organising committee said the celebration would also provide an opportunity to highlight some of the initiatives and interventions associated with Balami over the years.</p> <p>According to the organisers, Balami’s previous birthday celebrations were marked by empowerment initiatives, including support for more than 160 aviation workers during his 40th and 41st birthday celebrations.</p> <p>His foundation has also supported the education of more than 600 children through scholarship initiatives, further underscoring his commitment to youth development and human capital investment.</p> <p>The organisers said the 42nd birthday celebration would go beyond a conventional birthday event, describing it as a platform to celebrate impact, inspire young Nigerians and promote conversations around national development.</p> <p>The event is expected to feature distinguished guests, music, and goodwill messages as well as activities aimed at encouraging young people to pursue innovation, entrepreneurship and meaningful contributions to society.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/21/all-roads-lead-to-abuja-as-balami-clocks-42/">All roads lead to Abuja as Balami clocks 42</a></p>

2027: Obi pledges campaign devoid of ethnicity, religion, marshals out plan for zones

<img width="1200" height="740" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Peter-Obi-e1762942137494-1200x740-1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Peter-Obi-e1762942137494-1200x740-1.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Peter-Obi-e1762942137494-1200x740-1-300x185.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Peter-Obi-e1762942137494-1200x740-1-1024x631.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>As campaigns commence for the 2027 general elections, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi has marshalled out his plans for Nigerians, pledging to run a campaign devoid of ethnicity and religion.</p> <p>Obi, who spoke to journalists at a world press conference in his home in Onitsha, Anambra State on&nbsp;Friday,&nbsp;also gave a blow by blow account of how he will develop the country, including his areas of concentration in the various regions of the country.&nbsp;</p> <p>He said the election is no doubt a defining moment for Nigeria&#8217;s democracy, and that it gives Nigerians the opportunity to assess the records, ideas, and plans of those seeking their mandate to lead their country at a time of grave uncertainty in a rapidly changing world.</p> <p>Part of his text read: &#8220;I consider myself quite privileged to be one of those seeking your mandate to deal with these challenges facing our country. I enter this contest with one firm conviction: Nigeria can work, and Nigeria must work. Nigeria faces several serious challenges. Some of them are indeed of existential proportions.</p> <p>&#8220;According to the IMF, 63%, or over 140 million Nigerians, live at or below the national poverty line, while humanitarian agencies estimate that 35 million people will need food assistance during the 2026 lean season. About 3.6 million Nigerians remain internally displaced, largely because of conflict and insecurity.&nbsp;</p> <p>&#8220;Each year, millions of young people enter the labour market, yet too many struggle to find productive opportunities. Weak infrastructure, unreliable power, insecurity, and the excessive cost of doing business continue to burden households and constrain enterprise. These are more than statistics. They reflect the daily realities of Nigerian families, farmers, workers, students, and businesses.&#8221;</p> <p>Pledging to run a campaign devoid of ethnicity and religion, Obi said: &#8220;The campaign period gives every citizen an opportunity to join the national conversation. I urge Nigerians to examine each candidate’s record and proposals, ask tough questions, and demand evidence behind every promise.</p> <p>&#8220;We should debate ideas without hatred, compete without violence, and disagree without weakening the bonds that unite us. When Nigerians make their choice, that choice must be respected.</p> <p>&#8220;Nigerians must reject and disregard any campaign driven by propaganda, ethnicity, religion, elitism, or cronyism. As my team and I travel across the country, we will listen to Nigerians, understand their needs and concerns, and assure them that we have the competence, character, and compassion to lead and reset Nigeria for the benefit of all.&#8221;</p> <p>Espousing the strength of the six geopolitical zones where he will strengthen, Obi said: &#8220;Nigeria’s diversity is an economic strength. Each region has distinct assets, and national policy must unlock those assets while connecting them to one productive economy.</p> <p>&#8220;The North-West can expand agriculture, livestock, irrigation, agro-processing, and manufacturing while strengthening education and security. The North-East can speed up reconstruction, restore livelihoods, and expand agriculture, education, enterprise, and regional trade.</p> <p>&#8220;The North-Central can strengthen food production and processing while developing its mineral resources responsibly. The South-West can build on its strengths in manufacturing, technology, finance, trade, and the creative economy.</p> <p>&#8220;The South-East can expand its entrepreneurial and industrial strength through better infrastructure, stronger connectivity, and greater access to investment. The South-South can derive greater value from oil and gas while expanding maritime services, fisheries, agriculture, and other productive sectors, supported by stronger environmental protection.&nbsp;</p> <p>&#8220;The Federal Capital Territory must demonstrate what efficient urban planning, transportation, housing, sanitation, security, and public services can achieve. Every region must produce. Every region must contribute. Every region must benefit.&#8221;</p> <p>The presidential hopeful took the opportunity to speak about his pedigree in governance, saying, &#8220;My successful private-sector experience, studies in institutions of repute on policy and business matters, and my service as Governor of Anambra State have shaped my understanding of public leadership. Government must manage resources responsibly, set clear priorities, and measure the outcomes of its decisions. Public office is not a reward; it is a responsibility to the people.</p> <p>&#8220;In Anambra, I prioritised the foundations of long-term development; education, healthcare, infrastructure, fiscal discipline, and institutional capacity. I do not present that record as perfect, but as an experience from which Nigerians can draw their own conclusions.</p> <p>&#8220;Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso brings a different but complementary governing experience. As Governor of Kano State, he focused strongly on education, technical training, scholarships, infrastructure, and human-capital development. His administration’s investments in education and skills showed an understanding that the people are a state’s most important long-term resource.</p> <p>&#8220;Our experiences are different, but our conclusion is the same: Nigeria must invest in its people and manage public resources with discipline,&#8221; Obi stated.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/21/2027-obi-pledges-campaign-devoid-of-ethnicity-religion-marshals-out-plan-for-zones/">2027: Obi pledges campaign devoid of ethnicity, religion, marshals out plan for zones</a></p>

Kebbi Assembly receives 11 executive bills for scrutiny, passage

<img width="1280" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kebbi-State-House-of-Assembly.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kebbi-State-House-of-Assembly.jpg 1280w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kebbi-State-House-of-Assembly-300x169.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kebbi-State-House-of-Assembly-1024x576.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /> <p>Kebbi State House of Assembly has received 11 executive bills from Governor Nasir Idris.</p> <p>The Speaker of the Assembly, Salihu Maikasuwa Dangoje announced the receipt of the bills during&nbsp;Wednesday’s plenary session.</p> <p>The bills cover areas, including land administration, public procurement, tertiary education, criminal law, solid minerals, taxation, scholarships and the administration of justice.</p> <p>They include the Kebbi State Geographic Information Services Agency (KEBGIS) Amendment Bill 2024, the Price Intelligence and Public Procurement Bureau (Amendment) Bill 2025, and bills seeking amendments to the laws governing Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, and Kauran Gwandu College of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences, Ambursa.</p> <p>Others are the Kebbi State College of Nursing Sciences, Birnin Kebbi Amendment Bill 2025; Kebbi State Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2025; Kebbi State Solid Minerals Development Agency Bill 2025; and the Kebbi State Harmonized Taxes and Levies (Approval List for Collections) Bill 2025.</p> <p>The remaining bills are the Kebbi State Scholarship Board (Amendment) Bill 2025, Kebbi State College of Health Sciences and Technology (Establishment) Bill 2025, and Kebbi State Administration and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2025.</p> <p>The Assembly is expected to begin deliberations on the bills at its next plenary session.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/21/kebbi-assembly-receives-11-executive-bills-for-scrutiny-passage/">Kebbi Assembly receives 11 executive bills for scrutiny, passage</a></p>

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Thursday morning

<img width="1024" height="576" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nigerian-Newspapers.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nigerian-Newspapers.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nigerian-Newspapers-300x169.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> <p>Good morning! Here is today’s summary from <a href="https://dailypost.ng/#google_vignette">Nigerian newspapers</a>:</p> <p>1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HoCSF, with effect from&nbsp;August 27, 2026. Enitan, currently the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education, will succeed Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who is due to retire from the Federal Civil Service upon attaining the statutory retirement age of 60.</p> <p>2. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that all cleared and unencumbered looted funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, be channelled to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, to strengthen the financing of tertiary education. The President also directed that funds in the Unclaimed Dividends Trust Fund and the Dormant Accounts Trust Fund be mobilised for NELFUND, subject to compliance with the laws establishing the two funds.</p> <p>3. The Federal Executive Council has approved an amendment to Nigeria’s mental health law to decriminalise attempted suicide, declaring that people who attempt to take their own lives require medical care and psychosocial support rather than prosecution. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this on&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;while briefing journalists after the fourth FEC meeting of the year, presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.</p> <p>4. Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, has rejected the Presidency’s criticism of his public account of a meeting between Catholic bishops and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He insisted that neither his age nor the government’s reaction would stop him from speaking frankly about Nigeria’s condition.</p> <p>5. Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke on&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;received his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission and announced plans to establish a N500 million election violence victims’ endowment fund. The certificate was presented to him by the Independent National Electoral Commission National Commissioner representing the South-West, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, at an event attended by political associates of the governor and members of his cabinet.</p> <p>6. Scores of security personnel drawn from the Nigerian military, Nigeria Police, Nigeria Immigration Service, Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) and others were on alert at the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence, Abuja on&nbsp;Wednesday. The heavy deployment was owing to the protest by retired military officers over the non-implementation of consequential adjustments to their pensions.</p> <p>7. Academic activities at two of Bayelsa State’s foremost tertiary institutions ground to a halt on&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp;as the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, declared an indefinite strike over the state government’s alleged refusal to honour agreements signed with the unions. The industrial action, which affects Niger Delta University (NDU) and Bayelsa Medical University (BMU), followed separate enlarged congresses held at the Amassoma and Yenagoa campuses.</p> <p>8. Music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, was the target of the attack on the convoy of the Osun State governor, according to the police. Security escorts of the governor engaged some unidentified men in a gun duel during the governor’s visit to the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo earlier on&nbsp;Wednesday.</p> <p>9. The Sokoto State Police Command has announced the neutralisation of two armed bandits and the arrest of 11 suspects in separate operations targeting banditry and motorcycle theft across the state. The command also recovered two AK-47 rifles, 54 rounds of live ammunition, magazines, a fabricated pistol and 14 stolen motorcycles during the operations conducted between August 14 and 15, 2026.</p> <p>10. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested 40 suspects in separate operations for alleged traffic robbery, armed robbery, kidnapping and various traffic offences in the territory. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed this on&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Abuja.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/20/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-thursday-morning-139/">Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Thursday morning</a></p>

BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Abel Enitan Head of Civil Service of the Federation

<img width="876" height="719" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tinubu.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tinubu.jpg 876w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tinubu-300x246.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px" /> <p>President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, effective August 27, 2026.</p> <p>This is contained in a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday.</p> <p>Enitan is replacing Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who is set to retire from the Federal Civil Service upon attaining the statutory retirement age of 60.</p> <p>According to the statement, Enitan, from Osun State, is the most senior Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service.</p> <p>He has served as Permanent Secretary for seven years and seven months, working at the Ministry of Police Affairs, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and the Office of the Vice President.</p> <p>The new head of the Civil Service of the Federation is currently the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education.</p> <p>President Tinubu expressed appreciation to Walson-Jack for her distinguished service to the nation and for the reforms, impact and innovations witnessed in the Civil Service during her tenure.</p> <p>He wished her a fulfilling and successful life after service and conveyed the nation&#8217;s gratitude for her years of dedicated and impactful public service, according to the statement.</p> <p>The President equally charged the incoming Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to consolidate on the reforms and innovations already underway, deepen professionalism and efficiency across the Service, and build a more effective and responsive Civil Service capable of delivering on the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.</p> <p>He also charged Enitan to lead a Civil Service that is professional, merit-driven, accountable, innovative, and responsive to Nigerians&#8217; needs and aspirations.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/19/tinubu-appoints-abel-enitan-head-of-civil-service-of-the-federation/">BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Abel Enitan Head of Civil Service of the Federation</a></p>

BREAKING: Tinubu orders diversion of EFCC-recovered funds to student loan scheme

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tinubu-commissions-projects-in-Ogun.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tinubu-commissions-projects-in-Ogun.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tinubu-commissions-projects-in-Ogun-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tinubu-commissions-projects-in-Ogun-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tinubu-commissions-projects-in-Ogun-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tinubu-commissions-projects-in-Ogun-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tinubu-commissions-projects-in-Ogun-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>President Bola Tinubu has ordered that funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, be diverted to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, to sustain its growing funding obligations.</p> <p>The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting in Abuja.</p> <p>According to him, said the Federal Executive Council also approved a presidential directive that all unclaimed dividends from the Capital Market Trust Fund and the Dormant Account Trust Fund be channelled to NELFUND, to make the fund financially buoyant enough to meet its expanding obligations to Nigerian students.</p> <p>“The President, in his benevolence, has now directed that all funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission be diverted to NELFUND to continue to support its funding.</p> <p>“This was also approved by FEC &#8211; that all unclaimed dividends from the Capital Market Trust Fund and the Dormant Account Trust Fund should also be directed to NELFUND, so that NELFUND will be financially buoyant to meet its growing obligations today,&#8221; the minister said.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/19/tinubu-orders-diversion-of-efcc-recovered-funds-to-student-loan-scheme/">BREAKING: Tinubu orders diversion of EFCC-recovered funds to student loan scheme</a></p>

Ashiru needs lesson in education funding — Kaduna Commissioner

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kaduna-State-Government.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kaduna-State-Government.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kaduna-State-Government-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kaduna-State-Government-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kaduna-State-Government-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kaduna-State-Government-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>Kaduna State Government has faulted the African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate, Alhaji Isa Mohammed Ashiru, over his criticism of Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to education, saying the state has consistently exceeded global funding benchmarks.</p> <p>The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, in a statement on Wednesday, said Ashiru is&nbsp; entitled to criticise the government but should base his arguments on verifiable facts.</p> <p>“Mr. Ashiru is entitled to criticise the government. But when an aspirant to the highest office in the state gets basic facts about education funding wrong, a little lesson becomes necessary,” he said.</p> <p>Maiyaki faulted Ashiru’s claim that UNESCO recommends that governments should allocate 15 to 20 per cent of their budgets to education.</p> <p>He pointed out that the Education 2030 Framework for Action recommends&nbsp; at least four to six per cent of Gross Domestic Product or 25 per cent of total public expenditure for education.</p> <p>According to him, Kaduna State allocated 25 per cent of its total budget to education in 2024; 26.14 per cent in 2025 and another 25 per cent of its N985.9 billion 2026 budget, amounting to approximately N246.5 billion, to the education sector.</p> <p>“For three consecutive years, therefore, Governor Uba Sani has committed about one-quarter of Kaduna State’s annual budget to education,” he&nbsp; disclosed.</p> <p>The commissioner said the state’s investment had also produced measurable results in basic education, tertiary education and skills development.</p> <p>Maiyaki said the National Board for Technical Education had recognised three Skills Development and Vocational Training Centres established by Governor Uba Sani&nbsp; as the best-equipped and structured skills training facilities in Nigeria.</p> <p>The statement added that Kaduna State has reduced its out-of-school children population from more than 550,000 to 187,719 within three years through sustained investments, enrolment campaigns and infrastructure development.</p> <p>He said the Federal Government had also drawn from the Kaduna model, in developing national interventions on skills training and addressing the out-of-school children challenge.</p> <p>On the Kaduna State University (KASU), the commissioner said the Uba Sani administration had made several financial interventions, including more than N800 million in staff welfare, about N146 million for withheld salaries and SIWES-related obligations, and a N50 million monthly standing intervention.</p> <p>The statement added that the government provided more than N200 million in overhead support to the university in 2026 alone and over N300 million for accreditation of 57 academic programmes and resource verification for 60 postgraduate programmes.</p> <p>The commissioner said the interventions contributed to the full accreditation of seven professional programmes and the university’s Digital Learning Centre.</p> <p>Maiyaki also disclosed that the administration has committed more than N1.6 billion to scholarships and other student-support programmes, alongside a 50 per cent reduction in tuition fees across state-owned tertiary institutions.</p> <p>The statement argued that these interventions “are hardly the actions of a government that is ‘lukewarm’ towards education.”</p> <p>On claims that about 200 professors and other academic staff have resigned from KASU because of poor working conditions, the commissioner challenged those making the allegation to provide evidence.</p> <p>“Those advancing the claim should provide the names of the alleged 200 academics, their dates of resignation and their stated reasons for leaving. Repetition does not turn an unverified allegation into fact,” he pointed out.</p> <p>The government recognises the role of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-KASU) in advocating for its members’ welfare, he said, adding that the administration is committed to constructive engagement on genuine outstanding issues.</p> <p>Maiyaki however said the domestication of Federal Government-ASUU agreements in state-owned universities requires “serious legal, financial and institutional consideration not political grandstanding.”</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/19/ashiru-needs-lesson-in-education-funding-kaduna-commissioner/">Ashiru needs lesson in education funding — Kaduna Commissioner </a></p>

Kebbi: ASUU declares two-week warning strike over unresolved issues

<img width="1500" height="900" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo.jpg 1500w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /> <p>The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Federal University of Agriculture Zuru, FUAZ, has declared a two-week warning strike over the alleged failure of the university’s Governing Council to address outstanding issues relating to the 2025 Federal Government–ASUU agreement.</p> <p>The decision was contained in a statement signed on&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp;by Comrade Danbauchi Ishaq Sanchi, branch chairperson of ASUU, following the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum earlier issued by the union to the Governing Council.</p> <p>According to the union, no positive response or concrete action had been received from the Council towards resolving the issues raised.</p> <p>Consequently, the union said its emergency meeting on&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp;resolved to commence the warning strike from midnight on&nbsp;August 18.</p> <p>During the strike, all academic activities at the university will be suspended, including lectures, examinations, continuous assessments, supervision of students’ projects and theses, as well as Senate and Faculty Board meetings.</p> <p>The union said the decision was not taken lightly but had become necessary to draw the attention of the Governing Council to the unresolved issues affecting academic staff welfare and the smooth running of academic programmes.</p> <p>ASUU expressed regret over the inconvenience the action may cause students and other members of the university community.</p> <p>It, however, said it remained open to dialogue during the strike, stressing that meaningful engagement and concrete action by the relevant authorities could resolve the dispute.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/19/kebbi-asuu-declares-two-week-warning-strike-over-unresolved-issues/">Kebbi: ASUU declares two-week warning strike over unresolved issues</a></p>

Bauchi governor swears in 20 LG chairmen, warns against corruption

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bala-Mohammed-1-1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bala-Mohammed-1-1.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bala-Mohammed-1-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bala-Mohammed-1-1-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bala-Mohammed-1-1-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bala-Mohammed-1-1-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bala-Mohammed-1-1-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has sworn in the newly elected chairmen of the state’s 20 local government areas, warning them against corruption and the misuse of public funds.</p> <p>The governor gave the warning on&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp;during the swearing-in ceremony at the Government House in Bauchi.</p> <p>He urged the council chairmen to manage local government resources with transparency and accountability, saying their financial autonomy came with greater responsibility to provide good governance.</p> <p>“You must not be tempted to misappropriate or divert local government funds. With financial autonomy now granted to local governments to run their affairs, you have no excuse for poor performance,” Mohammed said.</p> <p>He also told the chairmen to see their positions as an opportunity to serve the people rather than a chance to share public money.</p> <p>“The people now have higher expectations from you as the newly elected Council officials, particularly because you are closer and more accessible to the grassroots,” he said.</p> <p>The governor added, “The position of local government is no longer a place where we go and share money. We go there to face challenges because the required human capacity, trust and confidence of the people must be built.”</p> <p>Mohammed urged the new chairmen to focus on security, education, healthcare, agriculture and infrastructure in their respective areas.</p> <p>He also asked them to work with traditional rulers, security agencies, women, youths and other stakeholders to maintain peace across the state.</p> <p>The governor said his administration had invested heavily in infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture and rural roads, adding that the new council officials were expected to support these efforts at the grassroots.</p> <p>He further directed the chairmen to hold regular security meetings with relevant agencies and ensure that important information was quickly passed to the authorities.</p> <p>“I am expecting so much improvement in the security architecture. Make sure you hold security meetings with all the security agencies in your local council,” he said.</p> <p>Mohammed congratulated the chairmen on their election and urged them to begin work immediately, noting that their performance would be monitored by both the government and the people.</p> <p>The governor also swore in six new special advisers. He said their appointments were based on their experience, competence and loyalty, urging them to work hard to achieve the administration’s goals.</p> <p>The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission had earlier announced that the Allied Peoples Movement won all 20 chairmanship seats and 319 councillorship seats in the local government elections held on&nbsp;Monday.</p> <p>Speaking on behalf of the chairmen, the chairperson of Bauchi Local Government Area thanked Governor Mohammed for supporting their aspirations and the APM for giving them the platform to contest.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/18/bauchi-governor-swears-in-20-lg-chairmen-warns-against-corruption/">Bauchi governor swears in 20 LG chairmen, warns against corruption</a></p>

Nigerian Law School asked to review ‘conditional pass’ grade in 2026 Bar Examination

<img width="1024" height="768" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Nigerian-Law-School-.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Nigerian-Law-School-.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Nigerian-Law-School--300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> <p>The Nigerian Law School has been asked to grant &#8216;unconditional pass&#8217; to students that were awarded &#8216;conditional pass&#8217; grade in the 2026 Bar Resit Examination.</p> <p>The call was made by the Nigerian Law Society, NLS, in a petition addressed to the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. The letter, which was also addressed to the Chairman, Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School, is dated 15 August 2026, and signed by NLS President, Ambassador Dahiru Aliyu, SCN.</p> <p>The request followed the conditional pass grade given to some students who sat for the 2026 resit examination of the Nigerian Law School, including Mr Patrick Chijioke Okwaranoshie. Faulting the development, the NLS pointed out that the conditional pass grade had already been abolished by a previous administration of the Nigerian Law School.</p> <p>&#8220;The Nigerian Law Society has been informed that Mr. Patrick Chijioke Okwaranoshie and other candidates who sat for the 2026 Resit Examination have been graded as having obtained a &#8216;conditional pass&#8217;.</p> <p>&#8220;We respectfully wish to remind the Council of Legal Education and the Nigerian Law School that the &#8216;conditional pass&#8217; system was abolished in or around 2020 under the then leadership of the Nigerian Law School, following the review and adoption of a new grading system based substantially on cumulative performance,&#8221; the NLS stated, adding that the abolition of the conditional-pass system was publicly reported.</p> <p>The NLS said it is concerned that the application of a classification described as &#8216;conditional pass&#8217; to candidates who participated in the 2026 Resit Examination may be inconsistent with the grading framework that was reported to have been introduced following the abolition of the conditional-pass regime.</p> <p>&#8220;The NLS therefore respectfully requests the Chairman of the Council of Legal Education and the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School to urgently review the results and grading of candidates who have been classified as having obtained a &#8216;conditional pass&#8217;, with a view to granting them an unconditional pass, where they have otherwise satisfied the applicable requirements for passing the 2026 Resit Examination,&#8221; parts of the petition read.</p> <p>The lawyers&#8217; association in the same vein urged the Council of Legal Education and the Nigerian Law School to clarify the legal and administrative basis upon which the expression &#8216;conditional pass&#8217; is presently being applied to candidates, particularly after the reported abolition of that system in 2020.</p> <p>The Nigerian Law Society noted that it considers the matter important, not merely because of the immediate academic consequences for the affected candidates, but also because the grading of Nigerian Law School examinations has significant consequences for the professional future of law graduates and their eligibility to proceed towards Call to the Bar.</p> <p>The NLS asked the Nigerian Law School to correct the grading system within seven days of receipt of the petition, failing which it will escalate the matter to the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, being the Federal Government authority with supervisory responsibilities in relation to the Nigerian Law School and the Council of Legal Education, for appropriate intervention.</p> <p>It however urged the Nigerian Law School to take appropriate steps to ensure fairness, consistency and transparency in the treatment of all candidates affected by the 2026 Resit Examination.</p> <p>Meanwhile, following a formal invitation by the NLS, the Vice President of the Commonwealth Legal Education Association, CLEA, Prof John Hatchard, has promised the organisation&#8217;s intervention in the Nigerian Law School grading saga.</p> <p>In a related development, a motion on the &#8220;urgent need to address the erroneous award of &#8216;conditional pass&#8217; in the 2026 Resit Examination of the Nigerian Law School&#8221; is before the House of Representatives.</p> <p>The motion, sponsored by Mamudu Abdullahi, a lawmaker from Niger State, is also calling for the clearance of the backlog of over 4,000 law graduates, particularly of the National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, and protection of the autonomy of professional rankings under Nigerian law. It is also seeking to stop the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, from interfering in the conferment of the Blue Silks rank, introduced as an alternative to the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, title.</p> <p>The motion expressed concern that the number of lawyers in Nigeria, who have graduated from the Nigerian Law School and are qualified to provide legal representation in courts, estimated to be between 200,000 to 213,000, is grossly inadequate when measured against the internationally recommended ratio of one lawyer to approximately 300 citizens, and against Nigeria’s estimated population of about 240 million.</p> <p>The motion added that the resultant scarcity of legal practitioners contributes significantly to the denial of access to justice for a substantial portion of the Nigerian population. It noted that the problem is exacerbated by the continued refusal or failure of the authorities of the Nigerian Law School and the Council of Legal Education to grant admission to a backlog of over 4,000 law graduates, predominantly from the National Open University of Nigeria, many of whom have been waiting since around 2020.</p> <p>The motion equally expressed concern that the continued application of a &#8216;conditional pass&#8217; grade in 2026 Bar Examination appears inconsistent with the grading framework reported to have been introduced following the 2020 abolition, thereby raising serious questions of fairness, consistency, transparency, and the professional future of the affected candidates.</p> <p>In the same vein, the motion urged the Nigerian Law School to immediately grant &#8216;unconditional pass&#8217; to all candidates who wrote the 2026 Resit Examination and were &#8220;erroneously graded as conditional pass&#8221; after satisfying the applicable requirements.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/18/nigerian-law-school-asked-to-review-conditional-pass-grade-in-2026-bar-examination/">Nigerian Law School asked to review &#8216;conditional pass&#8217; grade in 2026 Bar Examination</a></p>

I was once broke despite having rich parents – Davido

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Davido.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Davido.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Davido-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Davido-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Davido-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Davido-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Davido-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he was broke at the early stages of his career despite his wealthy background.</p> <p>Speaking in a recent episode of the Uncut Podcast, the billionaire&#8217;s son disclosed that his debut single, &#8216;Back When,&#8217; where he rapped about being financially bankrupt and being rejected, was inspired by his real-life experience.</p> <p>Davido explained that he struggled financially after rebelling against his billionaire dad, Deji Adeleke, who wanted him to pursue education instead of music, by absconding from home.</p> <p>&#8220;My song &#8216;Back When&#8217; was inspired by a true experience. There was a time I was broke. I had rich friends with rich parents who lived in mansions in Ikoyi with police escorts. But I had no money,&#8221; he expressed.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/18/i-was-once-broke-despite-having-rich-parents-davido/">I was once broke despite having rich parents &#8211; Davido</a></p>

Standard Chartered Bank partners Junior Achievement Nigeria to equip over 600 young Nigerians with digital skills

<img width="700" height="400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Standard-Chartered-Bank.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Standard-Chartered-Bank.jpg 700w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Standard-Chartered-Bank-300x171.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /> <p>Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has partnered with Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) to expand access to digital skills training for young Nigerians through a comprehensive Digital Bootcamp Programme designed to prepare participants for the rapidly evolving digital economy.</p> <p>The programme will provide intensive, hands-on training to more than 600 young people across key locations, including Ondo, Abuja, Rivers and Kaduna states. Through a 10-day bootcamp, participants will develop practical, industry-relevant skills in project management, data analysis, cybersecurity, UI/UX design, IT support and digital marketing.</p> <p>The initiative is targeted at graduates, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, women and young people from low-income communities, helping to bridge skills gaps and improve access to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in Nigeria’s growing digital economy.</p> <p>The programme aligns with the Standard Chartered Foundation’s focus on improving youth employability and economic participation by equipping underserved young people with the skills, knowledge and networks needed to thrive in the future workforce. The Foundation seeks to address inequality and create pathways to sustainable employment and entrepreneurship for young people globally.</p> <p>Beyond financial support, the initiative will also create opportunities for Standard Chartered colleagues to participate as volunteers through the Bank’s Skills-Based Volunteering Programme, enabling employees to share their expertise, mentor participants and contribute directly to developing Nigeria’s next generation of digital talent.</p> <p>Commenting on the partnership, Olaolu Akogun, Acting Executive Director, Junior Achievement Nigeria, said:</p> <p>“Strong partnerships create lasting impact. We are proud to partner with Standard Chartered in expanding access to digital skills training for young Nigerians. This investment demonstrates a shared commitment to building a workforce that is ready for the opportunities of the digital age.”</p> <p>Joke Adu, Head, Corporate Affairs, Brand &amp; Marketing, Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited, said:</p> <p>“We believe that empowering young people with future-ready skills is one of the most meaningful investments we can make in our communities. Through this partnership with Junior Achievement Nigeria, we are helping to equip over 600 young Nigerians with practical digital capabilities that are increasingly essential for employment, entrepreneurship and economic participation. Beyond funding, we are also proud to contribute the expertise of our people through skills-based volunteering, reinforcing our commitment to creating sustainable opportunities and supporting the next generation of leaders, innovators and changemakers.”</p> <p>As technology continues to reshape industries and redefine workforce requirements, the Digital Bootcamp Programme seeks to improve young people’s access to high-demand skills while strengthening Nigeria’s digital talent pipeline.</p> <p>The partnership reflects Standard Chartered’s ongoing commitment to advancing economic inclusion and supporting community initiatives that create lasting social impact through education, employability and entrepreneurship.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/18/standard-chartered-bank-partners-junior-achievement-nigeria-to-equip-over-600-young-nigerians-with-digital-skills/">Standard Chartered Bank partners Junior Achievement Nigeria to equip over 600 young Nigerians with digital skills</a></p>

NDLEA destroys N329bn worth of illicit drugs in Lagos

<img width="1280" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/NDLEA-1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/NDLEA-1.jpg 1280w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/NDLEA-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/NDLEA-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /> <p>The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has destroyed 329,865.585 kilogrammes of assorted illicit substances with an estimated street value of N301.058 billion in Lagos.</p> <p>The court-authorised destruction exercise, conducted on Monday at Navy Town, Ojo, followed orders issued by the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division, and involved narcotics from concluded uncontested cases as well as abandoned seizures.</p> <p>According to a statement by the NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, 246,864.535kg of the drugs were seized by the agency’s Lagos Strategic Command between April 2025 and May 2026.</p> <p>The remaining 83,001.05kg were recovered by the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Tincan and Apapa Strategic Commands, Marine Command and a Special Operations Unit operating within Lagos.</p> <p>The substances destroyed included cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, various strains of cannabis such as Canadian Loud and skunk, ephedrine, tramadol, codeine syrup, other opioids and khat leaves.</p> <p>Speaking at the exercise, the NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), described the destruction as a demonstration of the country’s determination to prevent illicit drugs from fuelling criminal activities and undermining society.</p> <p>Marwa noted that every quantity of narcotics removed from circulation represented a potential threat to individuals, families and communities.</p> <p>He said the impact of drug trafficking extended beyond addiction, as illicit substances could weaken the workforce, increase pressure on healthcare services, discourage investment and divert public resources that could otherwise be used for education, healthcare and infrastructure.</p> <p>The NDLEA chairman commended President Bola Tinubu for supporting the agency’s mandate, while also acknowledging the contributions of the judiciary, Lagos State Government, military, other security agencies, international partners, civil society organisations, traditional institutions, the media and members of the public.</p> <p>He also praised NDLEA officers across the country, particularly personnel operating in Lagos, for their sacrifices and commitment to combating drug trafficking.</p> <p>Marwa warned drug barons, traffickers, financiers, distributors and dealers that the agency would intensify efforts to dismantle their networks.</p> <p>“Wherever you hide, whoever sponsors you and however sophisticated your network may be, the long arm of the law will reach you,” he said.</p> <p>He urged Nigerians, including parents, schools, religious and traditional leaders and media organisations, to actively support efforts to curb drug abuse and trafficking, stressing that the fight could not be won by the NDLEA alone.</p> <p>Sanwo-Olu: Destruction exposes scale of drug threat</p> <p>Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the quantity of narcotics destroyed underscored the seriousness of the drug problem confronting the country.</p> <p>The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, described the exercise as both a warning about the scale of the threat and evidence of what could be achieved through cooperation among law enforcement agencies, the judiciary and government.</p> <p>“The scale of what has been destroyed today, about 300 tons of narcotics and psychotropic substances, is a huge and sobering reminder of the enormity of the threat that illicit drugs pose to our communities, our young people, and our collective future,” Sanwo-Olu said.</p> <p>He assured that Lagos would remain committed to tackling drug abuse and trafficking.</p> <p>“Lagos State is unwavering in its resolve to confront drug abuse and trafficking, and we will not relent in our efforts to do this,” he said.</p> <p>Customs: Drug seizures will hurt criminal networks</p> <p>The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, commended the NDLEA for what he described as its sustained efforts against drug trafficking.</p> <p>Adeniyi said the seizures reflected the agency’s operations across the country’s seaports, airports and land borders, sending a strong message to traffickers operating within Nigeria.</p> <p>“It is not just about the size of what we are seeing but about the scope of what has been taken from operations conducted in our seaports, at our airports, at our land borders. This therefore represents a very strong message to drug dealers that they are no longer welcome in Nigeria,” he said.</p> <p>He also linked proceeds from illicit drug trafficking to the activities of violent non-state actors, including bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers, insurgents and terrorists.</p> <p>According to him, disrupting the drug trade would deny such criminal groups an important source of funding.</p> <p>“Bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers, insurgents, terrorists, this is their oxygen,” Adeniyi said, adding that the destruction of the seized substances would translate into significant financial losses for drug traffickers while limiting resources available to violent criminal groups.</p> <p>He commended Marwa and NDLEA personnel involved in the operations leading to the seizures.</p> <p>Also speaking, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abdullahi Mustapha, reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s continued support for the country’s drug-control efforts coordinated by the NDLEA.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/17/ndlea-destroys-n329bn-worth-of-illicit-drugs-in-lagos/">NDLEA destroys N329bn worth of illicit drugs in Lagos</a></p>