Crisis Rocks NAICOM Leadership Over N5Billion Naira Property Deal

 

…….Governing Board, Commissioner on War Path as Top Management Staff Plead with Minister to Save Commission from Collapse

The leadership of the Nigeria Insurance Commission is embroiled in a crisis over an attempt by the Commissioner, Mr Olorundare Sunday Thomas to acquire a multibillion property for the commission.

Our Reporter gathered that the top management of the Commission opposed the decision which they described as curious.

A source at the commission confided in our Reporter that the Deputy Commissioner in charge of Finance and Administration Mr Oba Oluniyi and other members of the top management opposed the decision to buy the property said to be located at the Gudu District, Abuja.

The source said that the Deputy Commissioner and other senior management staff of the commission opposed the move on the ground that the approval for the acquisition of the property does not have cash backing in practical terms.

It was learnt that they opposed it on ground that releasing the huge amount of money (N5 billion) to acquire the Gudu property which they described as an abandoned uncompleted hotel carcass would be harmful to the workers welfare especially in the area of paying salaries to them.

The source said that the Deputy Commissioners, the Directors and the legal department did not buy into the project to acquire the property months into the end of the Buhari administration.

For some reasons, they felt the decision to acquire the property was inimical to the interest of the commission.

Investigations revealed that the top management was not convinced on the issue of the property because the NAICOM has a beautiful office complex which meant that acquiring a new office at time of serious scarcity of funds is not a priority.

It was learnt a cabal claiming to be close to the Presidency is behind the urge to acquire the new office complex and are pushing for it with maddening urgency.

It was further gathered that the Minister of Finance whose ministry oversees the commission observed that NAICOM had a good office building/complex and wondered why the management should acquire a new building.

Our Reporter gathered that the Commissioner who is irrevocably committed to the acquisition of the property has started effecting changes in the management structure of the commission.

A Director in charge of Finance and Administration was said to have been transferred out of Abuja to Lagos to ensure that all perceived obstacles to the deals are cleared.

The source said that others opposed to the decision of the commission are panicky now as they expect more drastic steps to clear all obstacles before the realization of the project.

Our Reporter gathered that the Commissioner has also ordered a process to change the signatory to the account of commission at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation to pave the way for the smooth execution of the deal.

It was gathered that moves are being made to get the money out of the Dollar Account of NAICOM with the CBN.

However, things came to a head on Monday when the Chairman of the Governing Board, led the members to inspect the building.

Our Reporter gathered that the board discovered to the chagrin of the members that the purported building was a massive carcass.

It was learnt the Chairman of the Board, Dr. Abubakar Sani, advised against the acquisition of the building on the ground that it would require another N5 billion to complete the carcass.

“Surprisingly, the man is insisting on acquiring the building. Information reaching us is that the Commissioner boycotted the necessary protocols. He transferred the Director Finance and Administration and started mounting pressure on an Assistant Director in the Finance and Account’s Department to proceed to the Accountant General’s office to effect a change in the mandate to enable him to move out the money and this they have started doing. As I am talking to you, the process is ongoing.” the source said.

 “As a matter of fact, information flying out there is that the carcass was initially in the market for N2.5 billion and now ready to be purchased at N4.0 billion of which when commission and taxes are added would be in the region of N5.0 billion.

“The Union and staff members are aggrieved and are battle ready should the purchase be carried out. This is so as some of them contacted claimed that there will be no money left in the account should the property be purchased.

“As at last week when the CFI met with the Management of the Commission, he was categorically told that the purchase should be shelved till more money comes in but it seems the advice was ignored.

“The staff were shocked that the CFI went to the Accountant General’s office to put pressure for a change of signatory having transferred out the DFA of the Commission for the same reason.”

Our Reporter gathered that concerned members are calling on the Minister of Finance to step in to save NAICOM from collapse.

Our correspondent contacted the Spokesman of the Commission, Mr Rasaq Salami, who asked him to send a text on the matter.

The message seeking clarification on the raging leadership crisis in NAICOM was sent to his WhatsApp and message boxes.

However, he asked to be given till Monday to respond to the issues raised.

Police Draft In Personnel To Control Traffic Ahead Of APC National Convention

 

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has drafted its personnel to control traffic in the city center of Abuja in order to ensure maximum safety as well as the continuation of economic activities which largely depends on road traffic,

According to a statement from the FCT police public relations officer, DSP Josephine Adeh said the All Progressive Congress (APC) National Convention is scheduled to hold from 25th to 27th March 2022 at the Eagle Square Abuja hence after critically and considerably drafting an operational order to maximize the deployment of human and material resources for the success of the convention, have deemed it fit to intimate members of the public about a few traffic diversions.

“The convention is usually greeted with a heavy influx of the Politicos from every part of the country and will be graced by the attendance of The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari( GCFR), The Vice president, and other notable party stakeholders.

In the light of the above, FCT police, therefore, diverted traffic from the following major roads

Good luck Ebele Jonathan By the Court of appeal

2. Behind Court of Appeal

3. Ecowas by Women Affairs

4. Finance junction

5. Behind Foreign Affairs

6. Kur Mohammed by National Mosque

7. Benue Plaza

8. Nitel junction

9. Phase 3

10. NNPC Tower

11. Ceddi Plaza bridge

12. Gana by Transcorp

13. DSS Headquarters

14. Phase 1

15. NASS Junction

16. Bullet

17. Bayelsa House.

“The FCT Commissioner of Police CP Babaji Sunday PSC while expressing confidence in the revamped security architecture of the Territory, urges members of the public to cooperate with the Police and consider the use of alternative routes. He also noted that the arrangement was emplaced for security optimization and ease of transportation.

“Finally, the Command urges the good people of the FCT to remain vigilant and report any suspicious or abnormal occurrence to the Police through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883, While the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) desk, could be reached on: 0902 222 2352,”

 

Osun NSCDC Boss Warns Teachers Against Child Abuse

 

Commandant Emmanuel Ocheja's love for children could not be hidden as the pupils of Stallion Academy, Ring Road Osogbo paid a courtesy visit to Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command Headquarters, Ilesha Road, Osogbo on 24th March, 2022, while welcoming the pupils, Commandant Ocheja charged teachers against child abuse.

According to a press release signed by the Public Relations Officer Nigeria Security and Civll Defence Corps Osun State Command, ASCII Atanda Olabisi, she said that he further urged teachers and school owners to prioritize education of pupils and students in the care so as to assist them to achieve their full potential in life, be good citizens and contribute positively to nation building. The Commandant reiterated the mandates of the Corps in providing security for students while in school and ensuring that no child is abused.

Commandant Ocheja warned teachers who may be engaging in child abuse to desist from such act, stating the Child Right Act that has been domesticated in the state has enough provisions to prosecute anyone found guilty of any form of child abuse.

He also enjoined the pupils to always speak out anytime they are abused by anyone. He advised pupils to "report any form of abuse to your teachers and parents and be rest assured that NSCDC will not spare any one that abuses you, I will make sure the person face the full wrath of the law".

The Osun NSCDC boss also took the time to explain the core mandates of NSCDC to the pupils. With an emphasis on the protection of lives and property, Commandant Ocheja enlightened them on the importance of proactive intelligence information and safety measures. He told the pupils they were not too young to contribute to the security of the country by giving relevant information to security agencies.

In order to encourage the visiting pupils, Miss Ayomikun Omotola, a seven-year-old emerged as a 2-minute Osun State Commandant. She was privileged to sit on the Commandant's seat, give orders to other pupils in attendance amongst other entertainment activities.

In her appreciation remarks on behalf of the children, the school coordinator, Mrs. Oladayo Adekoya commended Commandant Ocheja for his passion for children, She said the school remained resolute in ensuring the provision of quality education and protection of its students.

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FG Launches Capacity Building Programme For Indigenous Startups

Representative of the Director General National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, Engr Salisu Kaka flanked by some of the Participants of the Capacity Building Workshop on Lean and Agile Products with DevOps organized by the Agency.

The National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA through one of its subsidiaries, Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), in collaboration with Lotus Beta Analytics Nigeria Limited has commenced a Capacity Building Program for Vibrant Startups with the aim of supporting their Innovative capacities.

Held at the Public Service Institute (PSIN) Kubwa, Abuja, the training centered on Modernization of Legacy Solutions, Migration of On-Premises Business Solutions to the Cloud, Development of Cloud Applications and driving exponential revenue growth.

The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE said the Capacity Building will help the Agency achieve its goal of creating more Innovation Driven Enterprises (IDEs) in line with the objectives of Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship Pillar.

Represented by the Acting Director of Digital Economy Development Department, NITDA, Engr Salisu Kaka,noted that it was borne out of the Agency's desire of ensuring the successful implementation of the Present Administration's National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy for a Digital Nigeria (NDEPS) within the stipulated period.

Adding that, "the sudden increase in demand for software and online web-based applications among businesses as necessitated by the COVID-19 outbreak had a positive impact on the growth of DevOps market and led to the growing need of DevOps solution among businesses to streamline the process of software application development by promoting collaboration between various entities of software development lifecycle. 

Additionally, the rise in need for continuous and fast application delivery and increase in focus on reducing Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) and Operating Expenses (OPEX) drive the growth of the DevOps market. The global DevOps market size was valued at US$6.78 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach US$57.9 billion by 2030. Therefore,this collaboration is apt and timely in ensuring that our startups benefit from the DevOps market growth” he explained.

He urged participants to make the best use of the opportunity to tap into the growing DevOps market by ensuring that all learnings are translated into meaningful use to scale their businesses and contribute to the nation’s economic growth.

On his part, the Managing Director, Lotus Analytics, Mr Ademola Akinbode, who featured virtually said the programme will serve as a springboard to groom tech startups,is also expected to develop Nigeria's Tech ecosystem.

Also in her goodwill message,representative of Nigeria Country Director Microsoft, Mrs Edu-Abasi Chukunweike,lauded the initiative,while pledging Microsoft's readiness to providing the platform required to develop indigenous startups.

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Claims Of Alleged Plot To Stop Boms From Participating In APC Nat’l Convention, A Warped Strategy To Compensate For The Imminent Failure That Awaits A Perfidious, Valueless Clown - Eze

 

....Counsels Abe to Desist From Dragging Amaechi into Irrelevant Matters

...Commends the South South Stakeholders for rejecting Boms as his election as a none member of APC would have spelled doom for the party

... Urges Delegates to vote Giadom as the National Zonal Vice Chairman SS

Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze has cautioned the former lawmaker who represented Rivers South-East at the red chambers, Sen. Magnus Abe, and his band of irking saboteurs to desist from dragging the Transportation Minister into the dirty waters of their private political merchandise in their bid to curry undue relevance from their deeply hypnotized and ambitious political victims ahead of the scheduled March 26 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress.

Sen. Magnus Abe had claimed that an alleged plot to stop the election of a birdbrain, Barr. Worgu Boms, as National Vice Chairman, South-South, of the All Progressives Congress,  at the forth coming convention by the  Minister of Transportation, had been uncovered.

Abe, in his mindless claim contained in a statement he issued Sunday night through his media assistant, Parry Saroh Benson, averred that Rt. Hon. Amaechi was shopping for a judge that would grant him a restraining order barring Worgu Boms from contesting in the said election.

Reacting to Sen. Abe's snobbery, Chief Eze, an erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People's Democratic Party (nPDP), said the claim by the former lawmaker is simply part of a scheme to vulgarly decorate Boms and his inconsequential aspiration with some relevance, using the towering personality and status of the Minister of Transportation.

Having seen the imminent failure that awaits Boms' pimping Deputy National Chairmanship crave at the convention, Chief Eze said the perfidious clown and political merchant and his helpers resorted to a vulgar and tasteless publicity stunt to announce their ambition.

Chief Eze called on members of the public to disregard Abe's careless claim, noting that Wogu Boms’ inordinate ambition is driven by pride, greed, and avarice and therefore has nothing to do with the very ultimate interest of the APC and her teeming supporters.

He said the Transportation Minister is constantly preoccupied with the concerns of his office viz, providing quality services for the comfort of Nigerians and cannot stoop so low to engage in an issue as trivial as the valueless political interest of Sen. Abe and Worgu Boms, both of whom are nosy-pokers, having faked to revalidate their membership of the All Progressives Congress as lawfully directed.

Eze expressed shock that Magnus Abe who claims to love Ogoni and her people very much to work against the aspiration of a true son of Ogoni in the person of Chief Victor Giadom to represent the South-South zone of the country as the National Zonal Vice Chairman of the party. This simply demonstrates his level of impunity and selfishness

Eze commends the South South APC Stakeholders for rejecting Worgu a none APC member and endorsing Giadom whose antecedents as a patriotic leader of the party are well known to all and sundry.

From the report based on the Unity list as signed by the stakeholders has former APC Deputy National Secretary, Victor Giadom (National Vice Chairman S/S); Dr. Betty Edu (National Women Leader) and Dr Felix Morka (National Publicity Secretary) to represent the Zone at the National Working Committee of the party.

I am convinced that with the calibre of leaders endorsed to represent the zone the zone will be properly represented.

The fact remains if characters like Boms who have done so much to destroy the party were elected that would have spelled doom for the party in the zone

The party chief appealed to party faithful and especially convention delegates, to ensure that only the right people in the right frame of mind, perception, mentality and most importantly with the fear of God would emerge to lead the party to victory in 2023.

He finally appealed to delegates to vote in Chief Victor Giadom, erstwhile Acting National Chairman and former National Assistant Secretary of APC, as the National Zonal Vice Chairman for South-South region seeing that he has the capacity to represent the zone accordingly.