MINNA: No fewer than 326 suspects were arrested in Niger State between August 2021 and October 2022.
The outgoing Commissioner of Police in Niger State, Monday Bala Kuryas disclosed this during his valedictory speech and Pull Out Parade held in Minna on Thursday.
The outgoing Commissioner said that 284 cases have been prosecuted in court while 42 suspects are still undergoing investigation.
He said that the suspects were arrested for crimes ranging from banditry, kidnapping, insurgency, cattle rustling, communal clashes as well as youth restiveness.
He maintained that the police in the state under his command have been able to reduce incidents of banditry and youth restiveness which earlier was prominent in the state.
Kuryas thereby charged the Federal Government to improve the welfare of Police personnel in the country to get the best results.
He further commended traditional rulers for their support in the fight against insecurity in the state during his tenure.
Kuryas assumed office as the Commissioner of Police in Niger State in August 2021 as the 35th Commissioner of Police in Niger State.
His retirement is coming after serving for 32 years in the Nigeria Police Force, now at the age of 60.
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Niger Gov’s Wife Seeks Improved Legislation On Girl Child Education
MINNA: As the world celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child, policymakers have been urged to formulate policies that would increase access to education for the girl child.
The wife of the Niger State Governor, Dr Amina Abubakar Bello in a message to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child 2022 described the girl child as positive changemakers who have since proved to be changemakers in various spaces.
She urged governments at all levels to make school environments conducive for learning for the girl child while also calling for increased inclusion of females in governance.
According to her, “girls have globally proven over time that when allowed access to education, skill acquisition and opportunities they will not only be agents of change but positive role models in the society.”
“There is a need for governments to emphasize investing for the future of the girl child’s capacity and potentials, by providing them with a conducive environment for education and learning, to better identify and explore their full potentials,” she said.
The theme for this year’s International Day of the Girl Child 2022 is “Our time is now, our right, our future”
According to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), despite the resources put into this cause, girls around the world still face unprecedented challenges to their education and their physical and mental wellness.
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Full List of Nigerlites Conferred With National Honours
MINNA: No fewer than 14 Nigerlites have been conferred various national honours during the 2022 edition of the National Award ceremony.
Among the awardees include two serving Senators and other retired civil servants.
The awards recognize and honour deserving citizens who have contributed to the development and progress of the country in any field of endeavour.
In total, 440 Nigerians and 7 foreigners were conferred with various national honours during the 2022 edition of the national award ceremony which was held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Tuesday
According to the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, George Akume, the National Honours Awards Committee received over 5000 nominee’s for consideration for her National Honors.
Here is the full list of recipients from Niger State.
1. Hon. Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammad-COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC (CFR)
2. Sen. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi Senator-COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE NIGER (CON)
3. Mohammed Sani Musa-COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE NIGER (CON)
4. Alh. Ibrahim Abubakar Dzukogi Former Chairman, FIRS -MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE NIGER (MON)
5. Brig. Gen. M. Idris Abdulkadir Posthumous -MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC (MFR)
6. Dr Jonathan Yisa Jiya, mni Rtd Public Servant -MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC (MFR)
7. Dr Mrs Ladi Mairo Sambo Rtd Teacher -MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC (MFR)
8. Dr Fatima MUSTAPHA Albert Horsfall medical Centre -MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC (MFR)
9. Talatu Mairo Isa DCG NCS -MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC (MFR)
10. Ahmad Muhammadu Tukur DCG NCoS -MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC (MFR)
11. DIG Sanusi N. Lemu, mni DFA -MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC (MFR)
12. Alhaji Aminu Bisalla Rtd Perm Sec -OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF THE NIGER (OON)
13. Hajiya Saratu Iya Aliyu Former President NACCIMA-OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF THE NIGER (OON)
14. Musa Shafi’i Rtd Public Servant -OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF THE NIGER (OON)
