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

Image
 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...

REPS TO INVESTIGATE CBN'S MASS RETIREMENT AND N50BN PAYOFF. (PHOTO).


 Reps to Investigate CBN's Mass Retirement and N50bn Payoff


On Tuesday, the House of Representatives decided to establish an ad-hoc committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the mass retirement of 1,000 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) employees. The committee will also look into the N50bn payoff allocated for compensating the disengaged staff.


The decision was made following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance, sponsored by Mr. Kama Nkemkama, the representative for Ohaozara/Oncha/Ivo Federal Constituency in Ebonyi State.


Coretvnews reported that the CBN is set to retire approximately 1,000 employees as part of a strategic workforce realignment.


During the debate on the motion titled "Need to investigate the retirement of over 1,000 staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the associated N50bn payoff scheme," Nkemkama urged his colleagues to take the matter seriously and show appropriate concern.


He emphasized the need for the House to probe “CBN’s announcement of a N50bn payoff scheme to compensate the affected staff as part of its human resource restructuring strategy.”


Nkemkama expressed concern over the unexpected mass retirement of over 1,000 staff members, including directors and senior management. He pointed out that this raises important questions regarding the selection process, transparency, and adherence to public service guidelines and labor laws.


He also noted that the move could have significant socio-economic consequences, including increased unemployment and public dissatisfaction, impacting not only the affected individuals but also their families and the broader economy.


Additionally, Nkemkama, a member of the Labour Party, raised concerns about the potential lack of accountability and oversight in the N50bn payoff scheme, warning that it could lead to mismanagement and abuse of public funds in a critical sector of Nigeria's financial system.


After adopting the motion, the House, presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, resolved to form an ad-hoc committee to investigate the mass retirement of over 1,000 CBN staff, examining the criteria, process, and legality of the exercise.


The House also agreed to scrutinize the N50bn payoff scheme to ensure transparency, accountability, and proper fund utilization. Furthermore, it called on the CBN leadership to assess the potential economic and institutional impacts of the mass retirement on Nigeria’s financial sector.


The House also urged the apex bank to suspend any further implementation of the retirement process and the associated payoff scheme until the investigation is concluded.


Additionally, the House called on the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment to ensure that the rights of the affected staff are protected under Nigerian labor laws.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

SHAKIRA COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE,APRIL ISSUE.

THE NEW OONI OF ILE-IFE,WILL NOT EAT THE HEART OF THE LATE OONI-PALACE CHIEFS.

INNOSON GIVES OUT BRAND NEW IVM G5 AND SALARY FOR LIFE TO THE MAN WHO PROPHESIED ABOUT HIS VEHICLE MANUFACTURING IN 1979.(PHOTO).