OVER 25 MILLION PHONES STOLEN IN ONE YEAR- FG. (PHOTO).

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 Over 25 million phones stolen in one year – FG The Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report of the National Bureau of Statistics, a Federal Government agency, shows that Nigeria recorded 25.35 million phone theft cases between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, this was the most common type of crime within the period under review. The report read, “The number of crimes experienced by individuals in Nigeria was analysed over a period of time. The results show that theft of phones (25,354,417) was the most common crime experienced by individuals, followed by consumer fraud (12,107,210) and assault (8,453,258). However, hijacking of cars (333,349) was the least crime experienced by individuals within the reference period.” It also noted that most phone theft cases occurred either at home or in a public place, and about 90 per cent of such cases were reported to the police. Despite the high rate of the incident being reported, only about 11.7 per cent of t...
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GOV. ORTOM APPEALS TO BSU, MAKURDI TO SHELVE PLANNED STRIKE.(PHOTO).

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GOV. ORTOM APPEALS TO BSU, MAKURDI TO SHELVE PLANNED STRIKE


23rd January, 2023  


The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has appealed to industrial unions particularly the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Benue State University chapter to shelve its planned industrial action.


The Governor who spoke on Sunday during a Thanksgiving Mass in his honour held at the BSU Good Shepherd Catholic Chaplaincy, Makurdi, enjoined the unions to always explore other ways of resolving issues with the management of the university and the state government.


Ortom reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to continue placing the University in first-line charge, stressing that “the education of the Benue child must not be treated with levity.”


The Governor said he was properly briefed on outstanding issues with the industrial Unions at the University and the State Government will continue to show sincere commitment to resolving all the issues for the growth of the institution.


“My appeal is that we find a middle ground on resolving issues and avoid the temptation of always embarking on strike,” the Governor stated.


He lauded the management of the University under the leadership of its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Tor Iorapuu for steering the affairs of the institution, saying, “I am happy you have been able to manage the University without any major issues.”


Urging the management to sustain the tempo, Governor Ortom congratulated the University for attaining 30 years, saying he was proud of the achievements the University has continued to record since its establishment.


According to the Governor, it was a deliberate approach to encourage the growth of the University that the State Government approved the institution’s take over the Makurdi Zoological Garden, JS Tarka Foundation as well as the Agriculture Development Corporation, ADC along Makurdi-Aliade road for academic research and other purposes.


The Governor thanked the Chaplain of the Good Shepherd Catholic Chaplaincy, Rev. Fr. Remigius Ihyula and the Christian community for organizing the Thanksgiving Mass to offer prayers for him as he was gradually rounding off his tenure in office.


He noted that amid the travails, his administration was sustained by prayers of the Church.


While soliciting constant prayers to overcome the challenges of his administration, the Governor particularly applauded the Catholic Church for adding value to humanity through collaborative efforts in the areas of education, health services and character formation, noting that the Church has never deviated from its mandate.


Governor Ortom also used the moment to commiserate with the University community over the death of one of its pioneer staff, Prof. Armstrong Matiu Adejo who died days earlier, stating that he was saddened as the deceased university don was his personal friend and taught him in the University.


Vice Chancellor of the Benue State University, Prof. Tor Iorapuu in his remarks said the University was lucky to have unhindered access to the Governor, stating that the Governor’s move to expand the University was unimaginable.


He particularly expressed profound appreciation to the Governor for giving approval to the University to take over Agriculture Development Corporation, JS Tarka Foundation as well as the Makurdi Zoological Garden, saying the facilities will be useful for the University’s research purposes.


Earlier in a homily, Vicar General, Pastoral of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, Rev. Fr. Moses Iorapuu who represented Bishop Wilfred Anagbe, pointed out that endless love flows from the mystery of the cross, stating that we give thanks to God because of the mystery of the cross which symbolizes victory.


While urging Christians to develop a friendship with Jesus, the clergyman cautioned against divisions in the Church which he said will destroy the victory of the cross that unites all Christian faithful.


Rev Fr. Iorapuu admonished politicians to have the courage of St. Paul the Apostle to stop their followers from destroying others.


Chaplain of the Good Shepherd Catholic Chaplaincy, Rev. Fr. Remigius Ihyula and Pastoral Chair of the Chaplaincy, Prof. Elizabeth Kembe in separate remarks, thanked the Governor for honouring the invitation to the Thanksgiving Mass, stating that as a Visitor to the University, the Governor has not stood far from the institution.

 

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