NDLEA DISMANTLES ABUJA DRUG BUNKS, ARRESTS 132, RECOVERS 220KG ILLICIT SUBSTANCES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NDLEA dismantles Abuja drug bunks, arrests 132, recovers 220kg illicit substances  -Marwa hails operation, vows to sustain crackdown in FCT, other states  In a non-stop two-week offensive action against traffickers and dealers, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully dismantled several drug joints and bunks within and around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja where a total of 132 suspects were arrested and 220 kilograms of assorted illicit substances recovered. The wel-coordinated raids jointly conducted by the Agency's Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) and the FCT Strategic Command from llth to 25th April 2026 were launched to dismantle illicit drug hubs contributing to substance abuse, trafficking, and associated criminal activities in the capital city after weeks of intelligence and surveillance across all identified hotspots. Areas where notorious drug joints were raided, dismantled and suspects...

RSG TO PROVIDE BOOKS FOR ALL STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE


RSG TO PROVIDE BOOKS FOR ALL STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS


~~~ as Commissioner monitors conduct of ongoing BECE and Projects in Schools.


Rivers State government says it will provide text books, encyclopaedia, periodicals and classics for all students in public schools free of charge on all subjects for primary, junior secondary and senior secondary schools as part of its commitment to improving quality of learning in the education sector. 


The Commissioner for Education Prof Prince Chinedu Mmom who stated this today while speaking with journalists after monitoring the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in some schools said provision of the books is in addition to the massive renovation and remodelling of schools by the state government.


In his words " Rivers State government has committed itself to providing books free of charge for all students in public schools and all subjects for nursery, primary, junior secondary and senior secondary schools . This will include text books, encyclopaedia, periodicals and classics. we are taken delivery of the first consignment by next week after that, we will make arrangements for the delivery of same to the various zones for principals to share to students in preparation for the next academic session", He said.


On the conduct of Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), the Commissioner expressed satisfaction on the seamless conduct of the examination in all the schools visited adding that the monitoring exercise will continue throughout the period of the examination. 


Prof. Mmom also re-echoed governments zero tolerance to all forms of examination malpractice saying that the state government has paid for the examination for all students in public schools warning principal to stay clear from charging students illegal fees as any one caught will be shown the way out.


In his words "Rivers State government sponsored and paid for this examination for all students in public schools. No child should be charged any amount, not even one naira. No burden should be put on any student because the government has taken full responsibility of the financial burdens of this examination. We believe that the principals and teachers shall comply with this but anyone who decides to do otherwise will be dealt with" he said.


The Commissioner also commended the state government led by His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara (GSSRS) for the remodelling and renovation of schools in the state saying that government is committed to improving the quality of teaching and learning environments in public schools. 


Schools monitored today includes Community Secondary School Rumueprikom, Government Girls Secondary School Rumuokwuta, Community Junior Secondary School Olanada, Rumuola amongst others. 


Tochi Abinye pepple 

Senior Information Officer 

Ministry of Education 

4th July, 2023.

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