SENATOR UBAH STRATEGIZES WITH SECURITY AGENCIES,ON HOW TO END CRUDE OIL THEFT

The senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District at the Red Chamber, Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, has called for proactive measures towards combatting crude oil theft in the country. He made this call yesterday while chairing the Nigerian Senate Joint Committee Meeting on crude oil theft.

At the meeting which was attended by the representatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and Nigeria Customs Service, he emphasized on the need for collaborative efforts in combating the issue of crude oil theft in Nigeria.

He highlighted the detrimental effects of the illegal activity's of crude oil theft on the economy and the environment, and stressed the importance of taking decisive action to address the problem.

Senator Ubah further called for greater transparency and accountability in the oil industry, to prevent corruption and collusion with criminal elements, while reiterating that the commitment of the Joint Committee to collaborate with security agencies is very important, which will ensure that the community leaders and stakeholders help in curbing the menace.

The Joint Committee also discussed various strategies to tackle crude oil theft, including increasing surveillance and patrols in vulnerable areas, improving intelligence gathering and sharing among relevant agencies, and enhancing the legal framework to prosecute offenders.

The meeting was however productive and resulted in a commitment from all stakeholders to work together to combat crude oil theft in Nigeria.

Senator Ubah therefore appreciated the Chairmen of the Senate Committees on Petroleum (Upstream), Gas, Niger Delta and Host Communities who are also Co-Chairmen of the Joint Committees, for their commitment to ending the economic crime of Crude Oil Theft in Nigeria, said he is confident that with various presentations made, that concrete steps shall be taken to address this pressing issues associated with crude oil theft in the country.

Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie Substantive Rector, Fed Poly Oko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Dr. Awuzie's appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five-year term, follows the recommendation of the Polytechnic's Governing Council, chaired by Sen. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, after a transparent and competitive selection process where she emerged as the leading candidate. Prior to her appointment, Awuzie, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, was a distinguished Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) and also Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects in the Polytechnic. Under her stewardship, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, witnessed unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation. Her leadership facilitated monumental developments across the Polytechnic’s campuses in Oko, ...

#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...

Valentine Ozigbo Resigns from Labour Party

In a shocking move, against all speculations over the last few days, Valentine Ozigbo, a close ally of Peter Obi, has announced his resignation from the Labour Party (LP). Ozigbo confirmed his decision to Diaspora Digital Media on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, but declined to provide further details, opting instead to share his reasons during an interactive session on X (Twitter) Space. The session, scheduled for 8 PM, will feature Ozigbo in conversation with Anambra's First Son, @uchepokoye, discussing pressing issues affecting Anambra State, including security challenges, societal fabric collapse, and the hope for a better future. Ozigbo's resignation has sparked interest, with many awaiting his detailed explanation for leaving the Labour Party. His decision comes at a critical time for the party, which has been navigating various challenges in recent months. Credit: Diaspora Digital Media

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