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The Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Idi Abbas on Thursday 30 October 2025 approved the appointment of 65 Rear Admirals in the Nigerian Navy (NN) to various positions at the Naval Headquarters (NHQ), Commands, and Tri-Service Institutions. The redeployments signal the renewed effort of the NN to fulfil her constitutional mandate sequel to his takeover as the 23rd indigenous CNS. First on the list is Rear Admiral (R Adm) Suleiman Abdullahi formerly at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), but now appointed to NHQ as the Chief of Logistics. R Adm Kasim Bushi formerly at the Headquarters Naval Training Command (HQ NAVTRAC) moves to International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION) as Executive Director (ED), R Adm Suleiman Dahun previously at NHQ was appointed to DHQ as Director Defence Cooperation while R Adm Anenechukwu Ezenma formerly at the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) has been appointed to DHQ as Director Lesson Learnt. R Adm Samuel Ngatuwa who was at NHQ moves to DHQ as Director Project Management while R Adm Ibrahim Shehu is to remain Admiral Superintendent, Naval Dockyard Limited.

According to the press release by Nigerian Navy director of information, Commodore A ADAMS-ALIU “Also listed was R Adm Abdullahi Ahmed previously at the NHQ but now appointed Commandant, National Defence College. Others are R Adm Musa Katagum formerly at DHQ now appointed to NHQ as Chief of Operations, R Adm Fredrick Damtong appointed Chief of Naval Engineering at NHQ, R Adm Abdul-Rasheed Haruna formerly at DHQ is appointed Chief of Training NHQ, R Adm Hamza Ibrahim, appointed Group Managing Director (GMD), Navy Holdings Limited (NHL), R Adm Sunday Oyegade will proceed to Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) as Director Logistics while R Adm Gideon Kachim will move to DHQ as Chief of Defence Administration, R Adm Saburi Lawal was reappointed to NHL as ED Business Development and Evaluation and R Adm Jonathan Mamman formerly at DHQ was appointed to NHQ as Chief of Administration.

R Adm Kehinde Odubanjo was moved from NHQ to DRDB as the Director General, R Adm John Okeke appointed to DHQ as Chief of Defence Civil Military Cooperation, while R Adm Abolade Ogunleye appointed from NHQ to DHQ as Chief of Defence Training. Additionally, R Adm Olatunde Olodude formerly at the Naval War College Nigeria (NWCN) is now appointed to NHQ as Chief of Policy and Plans, R Adm Chijioke Onyemaobi will take over as Chief of Naval Transformation and R Adm Peter Zakaria becomes ED Administration and Human Resource NHL. Also appointed are R Adm Olufemi Adeleke from NHQ to Defence Space Agency (DSA) as Director Cyber Security, R Adm Semiu Adepegba from Headquarters Central Naval Command (HQ CNC) to DHQ as Director of Defence Administration, R Adm Abiodun Alade is now appointed Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Logistics Command while R Adm Pakiribo Anabraba will take over as Chief of Naval Safety and Standard.

R Adm Emmanuel Anakwe will proceed to National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) as a Moderator, R Adm Sunday Atakpa is now the Director of Hydrography, while R Adm Abdul-Hamid Baba-Inna takes over as Navy Secretary, and R Adm Bai Haruna Sabo remains as the MD Naval Building and Construction Company Limited. R Adm Etop Ebe will move from Naval Shipyard Limited to DRDB as Director Marine Research, R Adm Patrick Effah is appointed Chief of Communications and Information Technology, R Adm Bob-Manuel Effiong, appointed to Headquarters Naval Doctrine Command (HQ NAVDOC) as FOC, while R Adm Suleiman Ibrahim was appointed as FOC HQ CNC. R Adm Yusuf Idris was appointed from NHQ to DSA as Director of Logistics, R Adm Abubakar Mustapha appointed FOC, Western Naval Command (WNC), R Adm Danjuma Ndanusa appointed to DHQ as Director of Logistics, R Adm Chidozie Okehie appointed to Eastern Naval Command (ENC) as the FOC and R Adm Ifeanyi Okpala appointed to DHQ as Director Transformation.

Others are R Adm Sunday Yahaya who was appointed to DHQ as Director Defence Equipment Standardization and Harmonization, R Adm Haruna Zego appointed MD, Nigerian Navy Hotels and Suites Ltd, R Adm Ebiobowei Zipele appointed FOC HQ NAVTRAC, R Adm Muhsin Abba appointed from NHL to Admiralty Maritime Services Ltd as the MD, R Adm Jonathan Ajodo appointed to Headquarters Logistics Command as the Chief Staff Officer (CSO) and R Adm Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan appointed from NIPSS to Office of the National Security Adviser as Director PC4. R Adm Victor Choji was moved from Nigerian Navy Basic Training School to HQ NAVTRAC as the CSO, R Adm Mohammed Dahiru will now be the Director, Project Implementation and Evaluation at NHQ, and R Adm Nnamdi Ekwom was appointed to HQ WNC as CSO. R Adm Umaru Faruk will take over as MD Naval Engineering Services Limited and R Adm Vincent Gbaranwi was appointed to HQ CNC as the CSO, while R Adm Steven Ibrahim proceeds to HQ ENC as the CSO.

R Adm Madumom Ide was moved from DHQ to NHQ as Director Plans, R Adm Paul Efe-Oghene will move to DRDB as Director Development and Production, R Adm Desmond Igbo was appointed to HQ NAVDOC as CSO, R Adm Michael Igwe is now the Director Weapon Engineering. R Adm Mohammed Muye takes over as Commandant, NWCN, R Adm Kolawole Oguntuga was appointed from Headquarters Eastern Fleet to NHQ as Director Manning, R Adm Adedokun Siyanbade appointed from HQ NAVTRAC to NHQ as Director of Administration, R Adm Raheem Taofeek appointed to NHQ as Director Veteran Affairs. Furthermore, R Adm Kabiru Tanimu was appointed to DHQ as Director Special Operation Forces and R Adm Ikenna Ubani moves from DSA to Naval Shipyard Limited as Admiral Superintendent Naval Shipyard Limited, R Adm Aniefiok Uko was appointed from Armed Forces Command and Staff College to NHQ as Director of Operations and R Adm Musiu Yussuff appointed to NHQ as Director Marine Engineering.

While congratulating the newly appointed officers, the Chief of the Naval Staff charged them to rededicate themselves to duty and justify the confidence reposed in them.

Polaris Bank has launched the Adopt a Survivor Breast Cancer Support Initiative, a social impact programme aimed at empowering breast cancer survivors to rebuild their lives and livelihoods after treatment.

While October is globally known for breast cancer awareness, Polaris Bank is extended focus to the recovery phase where many survivors struggle to regain economic stability.

The initiative provides livelihood support to verified survivors, helping them restart small businesses and return to income-earning activities with dignity.

Delivering the message of the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank, Mr. Kayode Lawal, to beneficiaries last Thursday at the Bank’s NGO Partner, C.O.P.E Office in Lagos, the Head, Brand Management & Corporate Communication, Rasheed Bolarinwa, said the initiative demonstrates Polaris Bank’s commitment to turning business success into social good.

“At Polaris Bank, we believe true impact happens when corporate growth translates into empowerment for people. The ‘Adopt a Survivor’ initiative allows us to stand with women—not just in the fight against breast cancer, but in rebuilding their confidence and independence,” he said.

He explained that the programme aligns with the Bank’s strategic CSR pillars of health, women empowerment, and community wellbeing, while also supporting the social goals of ESG and the UN Sustainable Development Goals that promote wellness and economic inclusion.

This year’s intervention builds on Polaris Bank’s earlier survivor-focused efforts, including wellness retreats and capacity-building support for women who have overcome breast cancer.

Through this initiative, Polaris Bank reaffirms its role as a partner in helping women live fulfilling lives beyond treatment.

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has announced prominent Nigerian civil rights leader Auwal Musa Rafsanjani as the new Chairman of its Advisory Board, following a Board Election held over the weekend. The organisation described his emergence as a renewed mandate to intensify its defence of people, public resources, and democratic space across Nigeria and the African continent.

According to the press statement signed by Akinbode Oluwafemi,
Executive Director, CAPPA “Beyond his long-standing civil society leadership, Mr. Rafsanjani also serves as the Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and the Head of Transparency International in Nigeria. He presently chairs the Board of Trustees of Amnesty International Nigeria, leads the Zero Corruption Coalition, and co-convenes the Say No Campaign.

His work has spanned regional and global platforms, including his role as past Sub-Saharan Africa representative on the Coordination Committee of the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) Civil Society Coalition. A founding member of the Transition Monitoring Group, he has spent over three decades advancing extractive transparency, anti-corruption reforms, human rights, and legislative advocacy across West Africa.

In its statement to the media, CAPPA said it is confident that Mr Rafsanjani’s formidable experience in anti-corruption campaigns and policy advocacy will strengthen its work across Africa. The organisation noted that his leadership arrives at a time when civic space is shrinking, state resources are being commercialised, and communities face the double risk of economic exclusion and environmental harm.

The Advisory Board also includes Akinbode Oluwafemi, Executive Director and Board Secretary; Evelyn Nkanga Bassey, Treasurer; Scott Pegg; Kayode Ogunbunmi; Betty Abah; and Doifie Buokoribo. Together they bring deep experience in policy-advocacy, environmental and rights activism, global-development practice and community-defence organising.

Speaking after his election, Mr Rafsanjani noted that his priority is to anchor CAPPA more firmly as a fearless watchdog for public good. He highlighted the organisation’s work in public health advocacy, environmental protection and extractive justice, democratic rights, and defence of public services as core areas that will receive stronger institutional backing and clearer strategic direction.

The board also used the occasion to sound a clear warning on the direction of Nigeria’s mining sector. It stated that the global energy transition has triggered an aggressive hunt for lithium and other “green minerals” essential for batteries, electric vehicles, and digital infrastructure.

While corporations present this as a new economic frontier and the Nigerian government recently celebrated that the mining sector now contributes about 4.6 percent to national GDP— up from less than half a per cent a decade ago, the board stressed that this growth is unfolding alongside land grabs, forced displacement, environmental degradation, and the return of concession-style politics in host communities.

The board stated plainly that Nigeria risks repeating the tragedy of the Niger Delta all over again, where oil wealth produced national revenue but destroyed entire ecosystems and livelihoods. It stressed that unless the government enforces strong regulation, guarantees community consent, and ensures transparent governance, the country will simply replace one resource curse with another.

The board reminded policymakers that there is no just transition if the communities do not share in its gains. CAPPA called for a people-centred resource framework that treats land, water, culture, and livelihoods as more than collateral for investment. It urged Nigerians to question any development model that enriches a few while displacing many and devastating the environment.

Reaffirming its commitment, CAPPA vowed to expand alliances with labour movements, grassroots organisations, women’s groups, youth formations, and community defenders across the continent. It declared that the fight for public accountability and participation is one struggle that cannot be won by scattered voices.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area II Command, has achieved a historic feat, generating a record-breaking ₦76.07 billion in revenue for October 2025, the highest monthly collection in the Command’s history.

The landmark performance, according to a statement signed by Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Theophilus P. Duniya, Public Relations Officer of the Command, reflects the result of strategic reforms, stakeholder collaboration, and effective leadership under Comptroller Aliyu M. Alkali.

CSC Duniya disclosed that the Command’s record-setting collection was driven by deliberate stakeholder engagement, consistent dialogue with industry players, and enhanced compliance measures that facilitated legitimate trade while strengthening the Command’s operational efficiency.

“This milestone is a direct outcome of Comptroller Alkali’s proactive leadership and continuous interaction with stakeholders,” the statement read. “His emphasis on trade facilitation, transparency, and compliance has greatly contributed to the improved revenue performance.”

The Command’s success is further attributed to strategic deployment of officers to key operational areas based on identified needs—an approach that optimized manpower utilization and boosted efficiency across terminals and bonded warehouses.

Comptroller Alkali, while expressing appreciation to stakeholders, importers, licensed customs agents, and officers of the Command, commended their patriotism, synergy, and dedication toward achieving this remarkable milestone.

“This achievement is a testament to what unity, diligence, and professionalism can deliver when we work towards a common goal,” Comptroller Alkali said. “We will continue to strengthen our systems and sustain this momentum for greater national economic growth.”

He further reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to the Federal Government’s revenue drive, enforcement of trade regulations, and promotion of legitimate trade practices that foster economic development.

With this performance, the Port Harcourt Area II Command joins other high-performing customs formations, such as Apapa and Tin Can Island in redefining the NCS’s revenue generation trajectory and contributing significantly to Nigeria’s fiscal stability.

The Apapa Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has achieved a record-breaking ₦304b collection for the month of October 2025, being the highest monthly revenue generation by any customs command in the history of the Service.

The press statement signed by SC JT AYAGBALO, Public Relations Officer, Apapa Area Command reads that this record, which beats the ₦264b collected in the month of October 2024 has brought the total collection by the command for the first ten months of this year to ₦2,402,141,493,747.06

With this, the command has surpassed the total collection it achieved in 2024 two months before the end of 2025.

Customs Area Controller for the Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, who commended the officers and stakeholders for their contributions to the success, described it as the beginning of more revenue generation exploits on his watch.

According to the CAC, the latest revenue feat is an initial proof of the command’s readiness to process higher volume of trade,which will translate to greater collection for government.

He said the officers and men have been sensitized ahead for a regime of Drive Through Scanning that would process an average of 150 containers per hour from the quayside which will be revolutionary in the annals of trade facilitation in any West African port.

Comptroller Oshoba said the command, after an in house training for newly promoted Deputy Comptrollers and Assistant Comptrollers of Customs, have geared up to deliver optimally in line with the directives of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR.

I commend my officers and our compliant stakeholders for this revenue collection milestone, but it’s not our final destination. While we are deploying all tools of trade facilitation as directed by the CGC, including the One-Stop-Shop (OSS) which harmonizes all customs procedures and processes to save time and promote efficiency, we are also preventing revenue leakages.

“We have a zero compromise stance in the application of demand notices (DN) for the recovery of uncovered shortfalls in revenue and my officers are very vigilant checking any attempt to misapply Harmonised System (HS) Code for duty evasion.

“To accentuate the importance we attach to trade facilitation, I have personally paid unannounced visits to some parts of the port access roads where I urged truckers, freight forwarders and licensed customs agents to cooperate with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) by prioritising the movement of their cleared consignments out of the ports

“I have also visited the Port Manager to strengthen our collaboration towards making Apapa Port very efficient. If cleared consignments fail to exit, new ones coming for examination or scanning would be slowed down and this affects trade directly while impeding on the NCS revenue collection and trade facilitation mandates.

“We need the support of everyone to consolidate and build on the existing achievements we have recorded in terms revenue collection and trade facilitation. We are ready to do better” the CAC said.

In recent months, a dangerous and calculated campaign of disinformation has been gaining traction against Nigeria, a campaign built on false claims of religious persecution and genocide against Christians.

What began as covert manipulation has now become an open, orchestrated attempt to malign Nigeria’s image on the global stage. Shockingly, this narrative has found its way into the corridors of power in Washington, with the President of the United States reportedly considering designating Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern and even threatening unilateral military action.

Before this dangerous falsehood is allowed to justify any external aggression or internal chaos, we must set the record straight.

Nigeria is undeniably facing grave security challenges. There are unresolved historical grievances, communal tensions, and the scars of numerous violent conflicts. But to label any of these as genocide, particularly a Christian genocide, is not only false it is malicious.

Our insecurity is structural, not sectarian. It is a symptom of decades of failed governance, underdevelopment, and institutional decay. Nigeria is not a nation divided between Christians and Muslims waging holy war against each other. We are a country struggling with governance failures, not religious extermination.

This new wave of disinformation mirrors similar propaganda being peddled about South Africa where false claims of a “genocide of white farmers” are being pushed. The purpose is clear: to weaken two of Africa’s most powerful nations and derail the continent’s rising potential for leadership and progress.

Those behind this agenda fear the emergence of a strong, united Africa. They hide behind human rights rhetoric while sowing seeds of hate, division, and instability. These are the same forces that historically profited from Africa’s exploitation and now seek to reassert dominance through manipulation and misinformation.

This is a wake-up call to Nigeria’s political leaders, security agencies, and civil society. We must close ranks, act responsibly, and protect both our people and our democracy. Governance must begin to work for the people — delivering security, justice, and development.

At the same time, citizens must remain vigilant. We must not become pawns in a geopolitical chess game designed to pit Nigerians against one another. Let us reject all attempts to ignite religious war or ethnic hatred. Let us rise not as Christians, Muslims, Northerners, or Southerners but as Nigerians committed to unity and sovereignty.

It is both ironic and tragic that countries built on the genocide of Native Americans and the enslavement of Africans now seek to lecture Africa on morality. Those who have never fully atoned for their own crimes against humanity should not be allowed to engineer new conflicts on African soil.

We must think critically, engage responsibly, and challenge the growing culture of hate. When phrases like “disgraced Nigeria” begin to appear in international rhetoric, we must recognize them for what they are instruments of psychological warfare meant to delegitimize our nation.

This is not just a war on Nigeria. It is a war on Africa, on Black people, and on our collective right to self-determination. The antidote is unity, accountability, and vigilance.

Let us reject the dangerous lies of genocide and reaffirm our commitment to building a just, secure, and prosperous Nigeria for all.

In a decisive move to ensure peace and safety ahead of the forthcoming Governorship Election in Anambra State, the Anambra State Police Command has received the Force Headquarters Advance Tactical Teams deployed to fortify security across the state.

The deployment, approved by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, aligns with the Force’s strategic operational plan to enhance local police formations with additional manpower and advanced technology, including helicopters and surveillance drones for comprehensive aerial monitoring.

Speaking in Awka while receiving the teams, Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, minps, PhD, expressed deep appreciation to the IGP for his continued support and commitment to safeguarding lives and property in Anambra State.

According to the CP, the newly deployed aerial assets will complement ongoing ground patrols and intelligence-led operations conducted by tactical units, special squads, and intelligence officers already positioned across all 21 Local Government Areas.

“The combined efforts of our tactical teams and the advanced surveillance equipment will strengthen visibility policing, rapid response capability, and intelligence-driven security operations,” CP Orutugu stated.

He explained that the use of helicopters and drones will allow real-time monitoring of key locations, border communities, and flashpoints, while ground units maintain sustained patrols, checkpoints, and stop-and-search operations.

Reaffirming the Command’s readiness for inter-agency collaboration, CP Orutugu emphasized the importance of cooperation among all security stakeholders in maintaining peace and public confidence before, during, and after the election.

He urged residents to remain calm, law-abiding, and vigilant, while promptly reporting suspicious activities or persons to the nearest police station or via the Command’s emergency hotlines — 07039194332 or 08039334002.

The Anambra State Police Command reiterated its unwavering commitment to creating a safe and secure environment where citizens can carry out their lawful duties without fear, intimidation, or disruption.

Last week, we witnessed the historic Air Peace inaugural flight to London from Abuja, a moment that filled me with immense pride. Amid the celebration, one man stood out: Barrister Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development.

Keyamo has proven to be a game-changer in the aviation sector. He leads from the front, and I am certain President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is pleased with his minister’s efforts to transform the industry. Though it’s not uhuru yet, Keyamo has demonstrated that nothing is impossible when leadership meets commitment.

Before his tenure, Nigerians longed to see a homegrown airline flying our flag across the global aviation space. Today, that dream is within reach, thanks to Keyamo’s dedication and relentless drive.

Another minister worthy of mention is Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. My recent visit to the Immigration Office in Ikoyi revealed a transformed environment, clean, organized, and even featuring a kiddies’ corner. It felt like stepping into a five-star facility. I walked out with my new passport without stress, touts, or shady dealings. This is the Nigeria we all desire, one where leaders believe in doing things right and professionally.

Indeed, there are ministers working quietly and effectively to actualize the Renewed Hope Agenda. A visit to our airports in Lagos and Abuja shows visible improvements, reflecting the efforts of ministers who are truly agents of hope and restoration. Sadly, not all can say the same, particularly in the culture, tourism, and creative economy sector, where leadership appears to be idling away and squandering opportunities.

Over the weekend, I learned that the Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, celebrated her birthday. I rejoice with her. However, her cheerleaders were unusually silent, and perhaps, rightfully so.

A friend once described Hannatu as “Nigeria’s Minister of the Memorandum of Understanding,” a biting yet accurate description of her tenure so far. After two years in office, it seems she has become more passionate about signing MOUs than achieving tangible results.

Having failed to dazzle us with meaningful cultural or tourism outcomes, Madam Minister appears to have reinvented herself as a full-time evangelist of memoranda. Like the colonial adventurers who invaded the Benin Kingdom in 1897 under the guise of trade agreements only to plunder our cultural heritage, Hannatu’s endless MOUs have yielded no real benefits for the Nigerian tourism sector.

While other ministries are producing measurable achievements, hers remains one of the most disoriented, disorganized, and uninspired. Far from being a mere mistake, Hannatu represents a surplus of mediocrity in a space desperately in need of competence and innovation.

Compared to past ministers such as Edem Duke, Lai Mohammed, and Bromillow Jack, Hannatu fares even worse. And though Lola Ade-John’s tenure was modest, she at least displayed humility and sincerity qualities sorely missing today.

The truth is, leadership is not about signing flashy memoranda or making empty speeches before the cameras. It’s about breaking barriers, delivering results, and collaborating sincerely with genuine industry stakeholders not with rent seekers and noisy opportunists.

If Hannatu Musa Musawa represents the kind of “youthful leadership” meant to transform Nigeria’s creative economy, then perhaps our cultural tourism sector must brace for a long wait, maybe until a true messiah emerges.

Happy birthday, Madam Minister of Tourism and Memoranda of Understanding.

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to national development as he emerges President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF). The milestone further cements his record of service and leadership excellence.

The election, held on Saturday, 25 October 2025, at the Gymnasium Hall, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, was supervised by the National Sports Commission. It drew commendation from athletes and sports administrators nationwide, who described the outcome as timely and strategic for Nigerian sports.

Before venturing into wrestling administration, CGC Adeniyi had already made significant contributions to the nation’s sporting ecosystem. Under his leadership, the Customs Sports Unit has become one of Nigeria’s most formidable institutions in sports development, producing champions, Olympians, and role models across various disciplines.

Speaking after his election, CGC Adeniyi praised the ongoing reforms within the nation’s sports sector and expressed optimism about their impact. He emphasised the importance of structure, transparency, and effective leadership in driving sustainable progress for athletes and federations alike.

“I’m beginning to see the dividends of the reforms that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is putting into the sports sector, putting the right people in place, the right processes, and the right systems to drive the electoral process. I am quite satisfied, and I feel this is an environment where I can work and thrive,” he stated.

He expressed commitment to align the Federation’s vision with national sports reforms, working with his board members to prioritise structure, integrity, athlete development, and innovation in the sport’s management.

Stakeholders expressed confidence that his leadership will bring professionalism, accountability, and renewed energy to the Federation. Many believe his reputation for teamwork and inclusiveness will inspire collaboration and lasting transformation within the wrestling community.

The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc, minps, PhD, has concluded his Election Security Advocacy Tour with officers and men of the Awka Area Command, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to ensuring safety and professionalism during the forthcoming Anambra Governorship Election.

According to a press statement signed by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Command, the meeting held at the Awka Area Command Headquarters on 1st November 2025 marked the final phase of the Command’s statewide sensitization and capacity-strengthening engagements aimed at preparing officers for efficient and impartial election security operations.

In his address, CP Orutugu commended the officers for their discipline and dedication throughout the advocacy exercise, which has successfully covered all Area Commands and Divisions in the state. He stressed the need for neutrality, professionalism, and respect for human rights while performing election duties.

Reiterating the Command’s preparedness, the CP assured residents that the Anambra Police Command has fully deployed tactical units, intelligence teams, and patrol formations across the state, with strong coordination among sister security agencies to guarantee the protection of lives and property before, during, and after the polls.

He further charged officers to remain vigilant, courageous, and committed to the core values of the Nigeria Police Force in maintaining peace and public confidence throughout the electoral process.

CP Orutugu also urged members of the public to remain law-abiding and security-conscious, adding that the Police will continue to collaborate with communities and stakeholders to ensure a peaceful, credible, and violence-free election in Anambra State.