PRINCE HARRY LEAVES AFRICAN PARKS BOARD AFTER CHARITY ADMITTED RANGERS COMMITTED HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES. (PHOTO).

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 Prince Harry leaves African Parks board after charity admitted rangers committed human rights abuses Prince Harry has left the board of African Parks after nearly a decade with the conservation charity, a year after the organization acknowledged that some of its rangers had committed human rights abuses. A spokesperson for Harry, 41, confirmed his departure while emphasizing that his work in African conservation will continue. “The Duke is proud of his 10 years with African Parks and fully supports the ongoing strengthening of its Board,” the spokesperson said. “His commitment to conservation in Africa continues, and he remains a supporter of African Parks’ mission.” Harry first partnered with African Parks in 2016 and became president of the organization the following year. He was appointed to its board of directors in 2023. His departure comes after African Parks commissioned an independent investigation into allegations that rangers had r@ped, beaten and tortured Indigenous peo...

FG TARGETS EFFICIENCY IN MDAS WITH SWEEPING REFORMS - INFORMATION MINISTER . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


 FG Targets Efficiency in MDAs with Sweeping Reforms - Information Minister 


The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the administration of President Bola Ahmed is focused on institutionalizing bold reforms to strengthen governance and boost service delivery across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.


Idris stated this in Abuja on Wednesday at the unveiling of the Nigeria Procurement Certification Portal by the Bureau of Public Procurement in collaboration with the World Bank.


He said the introduction of the digital portal is aimed at addressing some of the most critical challenges in public procurement, such as persistent bottlenecks, including suboptimal procurement practices, insufficiently skilled personnel, and the lack of institutionalized capacity-building frameworks.


“This event represents a major milestone in the ongoing transformation of Nigeria’s public procurement system, fully in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, especially its focus on strengthening governance structures to deliver public services more effectively, transparently, and accountably.

 

“The introduction of this digital portal is not just a technological upgrade; it is a transformative tool that addresses some of the most critical challenges in public procurement, such as persistent bottlenecks, including suboptimal procurement practices, insufficiently skilled personnel, and the lack of institutionalized capacity-building frameworks. These challenges have long constrained the effective utilization of public resources and impeded broader economic development in the country,” he said. 


The Minister said by offering structured certification programmes and digital access to training and evaluation, the portal empowers procurement professionals across ministries, departments, and agencies to operate with greater competence, consistency, and integrity. “It ensures that our procurement officers are not just compliant, but qualified and globally competitive,” he said.


Idris hailed the  Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, for his visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and tireless efforts in pushing the frontiers of innovation within Nigeria’s procurement ecosystem.


The Minister stressed that the launch of the certification portal is a testament to Dr. Adebowole’s commitment to deepening reforms and modernizing the nation’s procurement processes in line with global best practices.


He, however, emphasized the importance of public awareness and stakeholder engagement in driving the success of the reforms in the BPP, saying citizens must understand that the portal is not just a tool for government but a platform for them to demand better services, to expect greater transparency, and to hold institutions accountable.


“I therefore urge all relevant agencies and public officers to fully embrace this initiative, and I call on the media, most especially, to help amplify its benefits and monitor its implementation,” he stated.


Dignitaries at the event include the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun; Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa; Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim; Executive Chairman of the NDLEA, Brigadier General Buba Marwa (rtd); Directors General of FRCN, Dr. Mohammed Bulama and NTA, Comrade Abdulhamid Dembos.


Rabiu Ibrahim 

Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information and National Orientation.


April 30, 2025.

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