FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has declared that his administration will not allow the capital city to become a haven for illicit drug operations and users, saying a high percentage of criminality that occur in the city are in one way or the other linked to drug abuse
A statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Anthony Ogunleye said the minister gave the assurance when he received the new FCT National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Commander, Hamisu Lawan in his office.
Malam Bello promised the continuous cooperation and support of the FCT Administration to NDLEA, adding that the relationship between both organisations has always been cordial and effective based on mutual cooperation, shared goals and objectives.
He urged the new commander to exhibit the same passion and commitment for the job as exhibited by his predecessor, Mrs. Chinyere Obiajuru, who he said, worked very closely with FCT authorities in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking.
Earlier in his remarks, Lawan commended the FCT minister for supporting to the agency over the years, especially in the “pin-down” operations being enforced in some dark spots across the city.
The new NDLEA boss expressed concern over the use of some gardens across the city as venues for drug consumption and abuse and pledged the commitment of the organisation to arrest the ugly situation, reminding all that drug crimes are not only crimes on their own but can also lead to other forms of crime and criminality.
In attendance with the minister was the Permanent Secretary, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, Chief of Staff to the Minister, Malam Basir Mai-Borno and the Director, Security Services Department of the FCTA, Mr. Adamu Gwary.
Assembly passes Judiciary Fund Management Bill, 2019
By Anastacia Eluwa, Asaba
Delta State Judiciary Fund Management, Financial Autonomy Bill, 2019 was yesterday, read three times and passed by the House of Assembly.
Speaker Sheriff Oborevwori who presided over yesterday’s plenary described the passage of the bill as a huge milestone for democracy in the state.
According to him, the bill will strengthen financial autonomy granted to the judicial arm of government.
“At the committee level, members painstakingly went through the Delta State Judiciary Funds Management, Financial Autonomy bill. Contributions and amendments were made by members which aided us in the consideration of the bill.
“Without doubt, this bill will strengthen the financial autonomy granted to the judicial arm of government and ensure accountability, transparency and efficiency in the utilisation of the funds which shall accrue to the judiciary from the State’s Consolidated Revenue Fund,” he added.
