OBI ATTRIBUTES STAMPEDE TRAGEDIES IN OYO, FCT, AND ANAMBRA TO HUNGER AND SYSTEMIC ISSUES. (PHOTO).

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 Peter Obi has blamed hunger and systemic failures for the recent spate of stampedes across the country.  Scores of persons were dead, and many others wounded in the tragic incidents in Ibadan, Oyo State; Okija in Anambra and another one in the nation’s capital of Abuja. The stampedes happened in a space of five days with the last two occurring on Saturday morning during food distribution campaigns. Obi, who was the Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, said the incidents underline the rising hunger in the country which has led to desperation. “I am deeply saddened and distressed by the tragic loss of lives in desperate searches for food,” Obi, who is a former governor of Anambra State, wrote in a post on his X account Saturday afternoon. “While I will not cast blame but instead appreciate the organizers of these respective events for their kind gestures in providing palliatives and support to society, especially the poor, these tragedies reflect the...

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT: NIGERIA POLICE FORCE HOSTS YOUTH SUMMIT TO CELEBRATE UN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY.(PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


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YOUTH EMPOWERMENT: NIGERIA POLICE FORCE HOSTS YOUTH SUMMIT TO CELEBRATE UN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY



As IGP Harps on All Inclusivity for Effective Policing


Recognising the vital role of young people in shaping our nation's future and protecting development, the Nigeria Police Force has put together the Nigeria Police Youth Summit, to commemorate the 2024 International Youths Day, scheduled to hold on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the Nigeria Police Resource Center, Jabi, Abuja. 


The summit themed "Enhancing Nigerian Youth Value for National Security Intelligence", is set to feature discussions on youth empowerment, national security, and intelligence. Interactive sessions on crime prevention, conflict resolution, social media and community engagement.  The summit will also showcase the machineries set in motion to boost the innovative solutions to Nigeria's multidimensional issues by our youths. 


The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM., reechoes the importance of the event to commemorate the UN International Youth Day and foster National Security Intelligence through Youth Engagement and Development. He further reiterates the commitment of the Force under his watch, to incorporate all sectors and inclusivity for effective policing in Nigeria.


In furtherance of the vision of the Inspector-General of Police for a safe and more secure country, this summit seeks to enhance the collaboration between Nigerian youths and the Nigeria Police Force, Increasing youth participation in national security initiatives and development. 


ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI mnipr, mipra, fCAI,

FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,

FORCE HEADQUARTERS,

ABUJA.


7TH AUGUST, 2024.

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