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NIS ends 2022 Customer Service Week as acting CG, Jere calls for commitment to reforms
Acting Comptroller General of Immigration Isah Jere Idris has reiterated management’s commitment to building and sustaining excellent service delivery structures across all service windows while urging personnel to continue to treat all those who come to obtain any facilities at any of the Service’s Windows as Kings and Queens.
The acting Comptroller General stated this on Saturday, while closing the 2022 NIS Customer Service Week at the Headquarters, Abuja.
He described this year’s event as unprecedented and a product of diligent preparation going by the huge mobilization, publicity and array of very special guests who attended the event across Commands and Formations.
He was particularly thrilled by the reassuring comments expressed by some service seekers who felt very delighted by the quality of services they received across service Points.
Jere enjoined Personnel to sustain the standard so far established during the Customer Service Week event stressing that huge sanctions await anyone caught in any unprofessional conducts.
He further affirmed his commitment to enhanced staff welfare maintaining that conducive workplace environment shall be emplaced across Commands and Formations for higher productivity.
In her remark, the Special Adviser to the President and Secretary of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Dr. Jumoke Oduwole commended the NIS for remaining a critical partner in the Ease of Doing Business reform efforts of government particularly with the great innovations in the areas of Visa on Arrival reforms, automation of the Temporary Work Permit facility as well as the ongoing Passport administration and issuance reform efforts.
She however, called for a deeper commitment to processes and procedures for more pleasant customers’ experiences.
Earlier, the national coordinator of SERVICOM Mrs. Nnnena Akajemeli said that the NIS has remained one of the most consistent reforms-minded government agencies in the country stressing that the Service has continued to evolve structures and strategies to improve the quality of its services.
She expressed deep appreciation to the team of Immigration Officers at the Nigeria Embassy in Rome for the beautiful reports of good services they are offering to Nigerians over there.
She called for sustenance of the current tempo and urged management to remain firm in staff welfare as well as strong commitment in dealing with deviant conducts to serve as deterrent to others.
The NIS Customer Service Week held from 14th -18th February, 2022 in all Commands and Formations within and outside the country.
Many guests at the event including the Director of the Monitoring Department at the National Human Rights Commission Mr. Benedict Agu and Mr. Philips Enyali of the Public Complaints Commission commended the Service for a successful Customer Service Week event. They called for sustenance of the gains of the event.
A major highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to Officers and Men who have made some significant contributions to quality service delivery across NIS operational Windows.
They include the Zonal Coordinator of Zone “A” Lagos, ACG Kunle Osisanya fdc, former Principal Staff Officer to the acting CGI, ACG UA Auna, Command Comptrollers of Ogun and FCT, KM Alao and TA Ahmed respectively and the Lagos Airport Comptroller Kemi Nandap and her Cross River Command counterpart SC Baike.
Other awardees include the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI Amos OKPU and the head of the Immigration Desk at the Nigeria Embassy in Rome, DCI LM Zakari among others.
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Ododo’s aide escapes assassination by whiskers, allege APC youth leader, Mohammed behind attempt
Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo’s Aide, Hon. Godfrey Adekoye, Senior Special Assistant on Youths Empowerment on Tuesday escaped an assassination attempt on his life by whiskers.
The aide of the Governor said the attack on his life happened at Lounge 1, a popular hospitality joint in Lokoja, added that the attackers followed him down to his house, unfortunately they met his absence.
In a statement he made available to CAPITAL POST in Lokoja, the aide to the Governor accused the Kogi State APC Youth Leader, Hon. Mohammed U Mohammed and one Abubakar Nasara Ola as behind his attack.
He said during the attack on him, Abubakar threatened to kill him, pointed a gun at him before the intervention of onlookers who saved him by chance.
The attackers destroyed and broke the windscreen of his vehicle, that is now parked in the custody of the Quick Response Squad.
Speaking on the attack, Hon. Godfrey said he has since reported the matter to the Quick Response Squad, an arm of the Nigerian Police, in Lokoja, said his life is in danger.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Williams Ayah, said he was making efforts to confirm the attack on the aide, could not be reached as at time of going to press.
A popular General Overseer of a new generation Church, Elijah has been arrested by the Octopus (C41) Strike Force unit of Rivers State Police Command for investigation over homosexual allegations.
It was gathered that a video of the Pastor was leaked indulging in the homosexual act to the police by a member of his church.
The member who alleged that the General Overseer attempted sleep with him against his will.
The member who revealed his name simply as Patrick now a complainant said, he wanted to play along after the General Overseer made sexual advancement and captured the nude video of pastor attempting to have carnal knowledge of him.
Armed with the intelligence report, the police traced the General Overseer who is from Rivers State to one of his relaxation spots in Port Harcourt and arrested him.
Sources revealed to our correspondent that the General Overseer has reportedly confessed to other numerous acts of homosexuality involving both male adults and minors within and outside Port Harcourt.
Public Relations Officer for the Rivers State Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident, adding that investigation was ongoing.
Against government ban on rallies and organised reception under whatever guise by Kogi State Government, constituents of the Central Senatorial District troop3d out enmasse to receive Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday in Okene.
According to the pictorials released by the Media office of Senator Natasha, creme-de-la creme could be seen waiting in a scorching sun, not minding the effect.
The massive turn out followed assurance from Senator Natasha ‘s media team that the lawmaker has arrived from overseas and would make it to Okene on Tuesday for Sallah celebrations with her constituents.
A statement obtained by CAPITAL POST in Lokoja on Tuesday, pointed out that the purported ban on rallies and the cancellation of the visit were mere rumours, hence, the embattled lawmaker would pay a visit her constituents.
Part of the statement read: “We are pleased to confirm that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Sallah visit to Kogi Central senatorial district will proceed as planned.
“Despite rumours circulating online, there has been no official announcement from our office regarding the cancellation of this visit.
“As the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan remains committed to engaging with her community and fostering a spirit of unity and cooperation.
“Her dedication to the people of Kogi Central is unwavering, and she looks forward to celebrating Eid-el-Fitr with her constituents.
“We would like to assure the public that all necessary arrangements are in place to ensure a successful and joyous event. We invite all members of the community to join us in marking this special occasion.”
On Monday, CAPITAL POST reported that Kogi State Government issued a statement which was signed bybthe Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo asserting security concerns, hence, the proposed homecoming of Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District should be put off.
He stressed that there security breaches in parts of Kohi West Senatorial District, thus the security was so volatile that Government cannot guarantee peace for now and abused that the proposed reception at Okene should be cancelled.
Also, Kogi State Police Command earlier on Tuesday issued a statement banning any rally within the State, stating that intelligence reports available to it indicated that crisis may spur.
The statement which was signed by Police Public Relation Officer, SP William Ovye Aya and made available to CAPITAL POST, stressed that intelligence reports was indicative of peace and the rally which was organised by Natasha’s constituents should be cancelled.
The statement said: “Following the intelligence report on security threats in Kogi State and the subsequent ban on all forms of Rally and procession by the Kogi State Government, the Nigeria Police Force, Kogi State Police Command has called on the organisers of planned rally at Okene to cancel such event in the interest of the peace in Kogi State.
“The call for cancellation becomes necessary, noting that intelligence reveals that some hoodlums plan to hijack the process and cause disturbance of peace in the State. The Command cannot afford to jeopardize the existing peace the State is currently enjoying.
“In view of the security threat received on the planned rally, the Kogi State Police Command is therefore advising the organisers to cancel the event so as to avoid any breakdown of law and order in the State. As the Command will not hesitate to apply the full wrath of law on any one who causes disturbance of peace and order in the State.”
Constituents trooped out displaying placards demanding justice for Senator Natasha.
It was recalled that Natasha was suspended from the Senate for six months over breach of Senate Standing Orders.
The lawmaker also alleged that the Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio was harassing her sexually.
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