OKPOKO BUILDING COLLAPSE: ANAMBRA COMMISSIONER CONDEMNS ILLEGAL STRUCTURE, ORDERS DEMOLITION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Okpoko Building Collapse: Ojukwu Condemns Illegal Structure, Orders Demolition ‎ ‎By Chukwuka Ugokwe ‎ ‎The Anambra State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Bar. Chijioke Ojukwu, has on Oct 8, described the collapse of a three-storey building under construction in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area, as unfortunate. ‎ ‎The incident, which occurred in the Anata Anaba area of the town, claimed the lives of a middle-aged woman and her 14-year-old daughter, amid allegations that warnings about the safety of the building had been ignored. ‎ ‎The victims, identified as Happiness Ugoagu and her daughter, Chikaima, were reportedly asleep in their bedroom when the building collapsed onto their residence. ‎ ‎Ojukwu, who visited the scene alongside officials of the ministry, alleged that substandard materials had been used in the construction. He also disclosed that a stop-work notice had previously been served on the building. ‎ ‎Describing the structure as illegal, ...
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EFCC, NBA DEEPEN COLLABORATION . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 EFCC, NBA Deepen Collaboration 


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, have restated their resolve to strengthen and deepen the existing collaboration between them,  particularly in the areas of advocacy and sensitization, with a view to ridding the country of corruption and injustice.


This resolve was made in Lagos on Friday, November 14, 2025 when the Vice Chairman, NBA, Lagos Branch, James Sonde, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the office of the acting Zonal Director, Lagos Zonal Directorate 2,  Assistant Commander of the EFCC,  ACE 1 Ahmed Ghali. 


Speaking during the visit, Sonde, who is also the Chairman, NBA Human Rights Committee, lauded the EFCC’s sustained efforts to rid the country of corruption and economic and financial crimes, adding that there was a need for both the EFCC and the NBA to plan a joint capacity-building programme aimed at fostering a “compliant society.”


According to him, “ The NBA, Lagos Branch is the largest branch in Nigeria. We need to have a joint capacity building or training programme, so we can have a compliant society . 


We are not here to hinder your investigations or arrests; rather, we want to understand better how you carry out your mandate. We would  also like to know how you treat the rights of suspects in your custody as well.”


He also called for greater collaboration in the areas of legal advisory and pro bono support, with a view to broadening the knowledge of officers of the Commission and members of the Association in the areas of case reviews, referral frameworks, and human rights violation complaints, among others.


He said: “ This is the collaboration we are trying to have with the EFCC so as to make the society better for us all and to enable a better working policy, where things work perfectly. “


In her remarks, the Zonal  Head of Legal Department, Deputy Commander of the EFCC,  DCE Deborah Ademu-Eteh, who received the delegation on behalf of Ghali, expressed her gratitude for the visit and also appreciated the Association’s sustained interest in the activities of the EFCC.


While assuring the Association of possible collaboration and partnership in the highlighted areas, she said: “We also want to see how corruption is prevented; hence, we have ensured that one of our strategic objectives is increased public engagement in the fight against economic and financial crimes. This remains at the forefront of the current administration.


“We have several enlightenment programmes tailored to students in primary and secondary schools and universities; NYSC members as well as religious groups.”


Also speaking, the Zonal  Head, Capital Market and Insurance Fraud, ACE 11 Adaran Olapade Cosmas, addressed  the concern raised by  Sonde regarding how suspects in the custody of the Commission are treated, adding that the Commission always ensures strict adherence to  the rule of law. 


He said: “ We usually carry out diligent investigations before making any arrest and we ensure that an administrative bail is granted to any suspect arrested. But if, for any reason, we need to keep a suspect in our custody, we usually obtain a court order. 


“So, the rights of our suspects are respected, and we treat them with dignity. 

More photos below. 




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