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Enugu State Indigene Receives International Recognition from U.S. Leadership Institute

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Dr. Chidiogo Okonkwo in a pose after being honored internationally by CILMMD, U.S. Dr. Chidiogo Okonkwo, an indigene of Enugu State, has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa) by the Chartered Institute of Leadership and Management of Maryland (CILMMD), USA, in recognition of her exemplary dedication to leadership, service, and community development. According to Okonkwo, the recognition is “not just about a title; it represents years of dedication, passion, service, and the grace of God that has brought me this far.” She expressed heartfelt gratitude to the leadership of CILMMD and thanked her family, mentors, friends, and supporters who have encouraged and believed in her throughout her journey. She has also received congratulatory messages from well-wishers across Nigeria and beyond, marking the achievement as a celebrated milestone. “This moment fills my heart with deep gratitude and joy,” Okonkwo added, emphasizing her renewed commitment to continue making meani...

Eid-el-Fitr: IGP Disu felicitates Muslims, orders nationwide security deployment

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Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu extends Eid-el-Mubarak greetings to Muslim faithful nationwide. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has congratulated Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement issued through the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the police chief directed Commissioners of Police and tactical commanders across all states and the Federal Capital Territory to strengthen security arrangements during the festive period. The directive includes the deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives, as well as the positioning of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional personnel at Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure. It also covers increased police presence on highways, at motor parks, recreational centres and other public spaces. The IGP further ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enh...

IGP Disu Calls for Discipline, Professionalism at Strategic Police Managers Conference

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Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu while addressing senior strategic police managers at the inaugural conference. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called on senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to uphold professionalism, accountability, and respect for the rule of law in the discharge of their duties. Disu made the call during his inaugural conference with strategic police managers, where he addressed senior leadership of the Nigeria Police Force shortly after assuming office as Inspector-General of Police. In his remarks, the IGP emphasized that public trust remains essential to effective policing, noting that the actions of individual officers reflect on the entire institution. He warned that misconduct and abuse of authority undermine confidence in the police. “Misconduct, abuse of power, corruption, extortion, unlawful arrest or detention, no matter how isolated, erodes confidence and dishonours the uniform,” he said. The police c...

Enugu Raises Confidence as Gov Mbah Launches Hi-tech Drones, Equipment, Patrol Vans to Boost Security

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Samples of the drone … No hiding place for criminals – Enugu Security Trust Fund … We understand the consequences to S’East if Enugu is left porous – Anglican Bishop To further boost the security of lives and property, Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has inaugurated hi-tech security equipment and patrol vehicles procured by the Enugu State Security Trust Fund, ESSTF. His Excellency, Gov. Peter Mbah during the inauguration ceremony  Items inaugurated were two state-of-the-art drones, 10 Hilux vehicles (4x4), 40 motorcycles, 400 bulletproof vests, and 400 bulletproof helmets. Inaugurating the items at Government House, Enugu, on Monday, Governor Mbah thanked the Trustees of ESSTF for their commitment to strengthening security in the state, saying that the items would complement the administration’s existing investments in security, including the state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre, AI-enabled surveillance cameras across the state, and over 150 Dis...

GOVERNOR MBAH APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF NEW LEADERSHIP FOR ENUGU STATE FOREST GUARD

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The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has approved the appointments of Colonel Dan Didiugwu (rtd) as the Chairman of the Enugu State Forest Guard , and DCP Olamitisoji Akinbamilayo, PhD (rtd) as the Commander of the Enugu State Forest Guard. The appointment of the Chairman of the Forest Guard Board, which is subject to confirmation by the Enugu State House of Assembly, and that of the Commander of the Forest Guard, which takes effect immediately, are part of the State Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen and professionalize forest and environmental security operations across Enugu State, in alignment with its commitment to safeguarding lives, property, and natural resources. It is further announced that the office of Commander of the Forest Guard supersedes the previously existing position of State Coordinator, which is now abolished. The State Government expresses confidence in the capacity and experience of both Colonel Didiugwu and DCP A...