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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Bauchi State Command Trains 35 Special Female Squad

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The Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has graduated 35 Special Female Squad trained to assist in tackling frequent attacks and kidnapping of students, rape, human trafficking and other crimes.

The State Commandant of the Corps, Nurudeen Abdullahi, said at the graduation ceremony that the NSCDC Commandant General came up with the idea of the Special Female Squad to intervene in some security challenges facing the country.

“The Commandant General in his wisdom in tackling kidnapping of students in some part of the country, abduction of women and children, rape and human trafficking, which have become rampant in our societies, brought up the idea of training our female personnel to intervene in some of these issues.

“In our efforts to form the Squad, we had a big challenge because the female officers hid and we had to start with only eight officers. Later, they began to join and today, we are passing out 35 female officers.

“I commend the initiative of the instructors who made the training very interesting which motivated other female officers to join the squad,” he said.

Abdullahi charged them to be prepared for the task of securing the state, adding that they would be deployed in strategic areas of concern, including the office of the state governor’s wife.

“You have been chosen and trained for a special task to ensure we have a crime-free state,” he said.

Abdullahi commended the state governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, for his support to security agencies in the state and for creating the atmosphere in which security heads bring out their talents and experiences in tackling security challenges in the state.

“The commandant appreciated other security agencies for the synergy in tackling crime in the state, particularly the 33 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Bauchi for allowing the use of its range for the training.

In her speech, the wife of the state governor, Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed, who was the special guest of honour, commended the NSCDC for the initiative, which had given women an opportunity to contribute to national security.

Represented by the Chairperson, Bauchi State Orphans and Vulnerable Children Agency, Dr. Yelwa Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the governor’s wife submitted that the idea showed that the Corps was gender-sensitive and the 30% affirmative derivational principle of the women was accomplished.

“The idea of training the Special Female Squad was mounted out of security challenges facing the country, most especially the kidnap of Chibok, Dapchi schoolgirls, and a host of others, whose memories remain fresh in our minds.

“Therefore, the Special Female Squad personnel were trained to be deployed in various schools in Bauchi State and other strategic places as being enjoyed in FCT, Adamawa, Plateau, among other states, in order to curtail the excesses of the ugly situation.

“The effort of the state Commandant in implementing the good initiative of the Commandant General by training these elegant, charming, agile and good looking young ladies for this onerous task and the desire of the Corps in putting an end to the incessant kidnapping of school students needs to be commended,” she said.

Hajiya Mohammed charged the graduands to prove their mantle that they can truly do better in carrying out their assignment without compromise and advised them to be submissive to their husbands as wise and good wives, in accordance with the teaching of the holy books.

“As you will be deployed to your various beats, be loyal, honest, trustworthy and dedicated to your job, noting that the money, time and energy expended on you during the training must not be in vain. You must be proud ambassadors of your families, the Corps, the state and nation at large,” she added.

 

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Nigeria: chibok abduction anniversary spurs demands for justice

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Militants, alongside relatives of victims of the infamous abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls that sparked global outrage in 2014, gathered in Lagos on Sunday, April 14, to renew calls for the release of the remaining girls in captivity.

The Sunday meeting was organized to mark the 10th anniversary of the abduction that affected 276 schoolgirls from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, northeastern Nigeria.

“What I would ask the government is to find a way to work towards bringing back our sisters because I know it is only the government that can help us bring back these girls,” said Grace Dauda, a rescued Chibok schoolgirl.

Another rescued schoolgirl, Rebecca Malu, added, “They should stay safe. They should stay strong, one day, they will be released like us.”

While some girls managed to escape on their own, others have been freed over the years through intense campaigns by civil society organizations and government negotiations. But this human rights activist, Ayo Obe, is calling for more action from the authorities.

“We know that we started with missing persons numbering two hundred and fifty-six; it is already an improvement that we are down to 91. But of course, 91 is 91 lives unaccounted for. We appreciate the fact that so many of them escaped during the abduction itself. We appreciate the fact that the government has brought back so many more of them, but we say that we don’t stop here. We need the momentum that has happened since the mass return during the Buhari administration in 2016-2017 to be maintained. We expected that the remaining girls would have been brought back,” she said.

Mass school children kidnapping in Nigeria has continued nearly unabated since Chibok. Around 1,700 students have been kidnapped in raids since 2014 according to Amnesty International.

A member of the Bring Back Our Girls movement and convener of the 10th-year anniversary in Lagos, Opeyemi Adamolekun, lamented this as unfortunate.

“Unfortunately, it became political between 2014 and 2015, part of the amplification of the movement was part of the 2015 presidential campaign. And we saw the effect of the first batch of 21 that were released with the help of the Red Cross and the Swiss government. The second batch of 82 that were released with the help of the Red Cross and the Swiss government as well. But unfortunately, it seems that energy sort of dissipated because the government doesn’t feel as much pressure as they used to feel,” she said.

For this group of Nigerians, the government must match words with more action to stem the tide of mass school kidnappings in the country.

According to the Murtala Muhammed Foundation, a charity that advocates for the Chibok schoolgirls, about 90 girls still remain in captivity while dozens of the schoolgirls freed over the years are living inside a military-run rehabilitation camp with surrendered Boko Haram fighters they married in the Sambisa forest, Boko Haram’s main hideout.

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Nigeria suspends permit of 3 private jet operators

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Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken action against private jet operators flouting regulations by suspending the Permit for Non-Commercial Flights (PNCF) of three operators caught conducting commercial flights.

This crackdown follows warnings issued in March 2024.

Acting Director General Capt. Chris Najomo stated that increased surveillance at Nigerian airports led to the grounding of three operators found violating their PNCF terms. Specifically, they breached annexure provisions and Part 9114 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023.

In response, the NCAA announced a thorough re-evaluation of all PNCF holders to ensure compliance with regulations, to be completed by April 19th, 2024. PNCF holders have been instructed to submit necessary documents within 72 hours to expedite the process. Najomo emphasized these actions highlight the NCAA’s commitment to enhancing safety in Nigerian airspace.

Furthermore, the NCAA warned the public against using charter operators without a valid Air Operators Certificate and urged legitimate industry players to report any suspicious activities promptly.

This crackdown comes after the NCAA’s stern warning in March against PNCF holders engaging in commercial operations.

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Senator Cory Booker Leads a Congressional Delegation to Nigeria

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Photo: Senator Cory Booker (In the back) and a Diplomat from the US Department of State, joins with members of the Academy for Women Alumnae Association including Mercy Ogori of Kokomi Africa and Adebisi Odeleye of Moore Organics.

Senator Cory also met women entrepreneurs from the Academy for Women Alumnae Association

Last week, US Senator Cory Booker from New Jersey led a congressional delegation to Nigeria, which included House of Representatives members Sara Jacobs and Barbara Lee from California. The purpose of the visit was to discuss a partnership on sustainable development. During the talks, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu expressed his administration’s dedication to strengthening democracy through upholding the rule of law and ensuring good governance, justice, and fairness for all citizens. Senator Booker emphasized the shared values of democracy, the rule of law, and commitment to peace and good governance that bind Nigeria and the United States as partners.

The delegation also met with women entrepreneurs from the Academy for Women Alumnae Association, who had participated in US-sponsored exchange programs. Led by Adebisi Odeleye of Moore Organics, the businesswomen shared their experiences and discussed their entrepreneurial endeavors. Other Academy members were Mandela Washington Fellow, Nkem Okocha of Mama Moni, Inemesit Dike of LegalX, and Mercy Ogori of Kokomi.

The partnership between the United States and Nigeria has lasted over six decades, focusing on addressing security challenges, enhancing health security, and responding to global health crises. Despite obstacles like corruption, poverty, and insecurity, the US remains dedicated to supporting Nigerian institutions and promoting free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections.

During the visit to the State House, Senator Booker reiterated the shared values of democracy, the rule of law, and commitment to peace and good governance that unite Nigeria and the United States as partners.

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