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FG SETS UP COMMITTEE ON IMPROVEMENT OF SECURITY OPERATIONS AT PORTS 28th September, 2017
NIGERIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES STRENGTHEN BILATERAL RELATION ON SECURITY 22nd August, 2017
FG PARTNERS CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD ON SECURITY 18th August, 2017
RETURN OF REFUGEES: NIGERIA HARPS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TRIPARTITE AGREEMENT 14th August, 2017
DAMBAZAU CONDEMNS DIVISIVE RHETORIC BY SOME NIGERIANS 14th August, 2017
INTERIOR MINISTER CONDEMNS THE ANAMBRA CHURCH KILLING 7th August, 2017
MIGRATION MANAGEMENT: FG CALLS FOR REGIONAL COLLABORATION 4th August, 2017
NATIONAL IDENTITY NUMBER MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE CARD – INTERIOR MINISTER 4th August, 2017
NIGERIA’S PROSPERITY DEPENDENT ON UNITY– DAMBAZAU 3rd August, 2017
EXECUTIVE ORDER 003 WILL BOOST THE ECONOMY – DAMBAZAU 3rd August, 2017
SOME NIGERIANS PROMOTING IRREGULAR MIGRATION - DAMBAZAU 20th July, 2017
DAMBAZAU CHARGES NEWLY-DECORATED DCGs ON OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE 20th July, 2017
CIVIL DEFENCE, FIRE, IMMIGRATION AND PRISONS REPOSITIONED FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICE 13th July, 2017
DAMBAZAU SUES FOR PEACE AMONG WARRING COMMUNITIES IN CROSS RIVER STATE 13th July, 2017
GOVERNOR BEN AYADE COMMENDS FG ON PROACTIVE ACTION ON THE CRISIS IN WANIHEM AND WANIKADE COMMUNITIES OF THE STATE 13th July, 2017
PROTECTION OF REFUGEES: FG’S TOP PRIORITY - DAMBAZAU 4th July, 2017

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DECLARES MONDAY, 2ND OCTOBER, 2017 PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO MARK 57TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY 28th September, 2017
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DECLARES FRIDAY, 1ST AND MONDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2017 AS PUBLIC HOLIDAYS TO MARK ID EL KABIR 28th August, 2017
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DECLARES MONDAY, 26TH AND TUESDAY 27TH JUNE 2017 AS PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO MARK ID-EL FITR  22nd June, 2017
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DECLARES MONDAY, 29TH MAY, 2017 AS PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO MARK DEMOCRACY 29th May, 2017
 
 

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DAMBAZAU CONDEMNS DIVISIVE RHETORIC BY SOME NIGERIANS

The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. (Rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, has condemned the avalanche of divisive rhetoric which is tearing apart the fabric of unity holding the nation together.

Gen. Dambazau statedthis when he addressed the media on the current atmosphere of divisive rhetoric aimed at causing disaffection and disunity among Nigerians.

He called on Nigerians to desist from using the traditional and non-traditional media platforms to perpetrate the appalling messages aimed at creating adivisive atmosphere andbringing disunity among citizens.

He said the press briefing was to “consolidate on the efforts of the Acting President towards fostering peaceful co-existence, corporate cohesion, peace and stability within the federation.”

According to him, “As Minister of Interior, being responsible for public safety and security, I wish to reassure the public of government’s commitment to protect the lives and property, as well as to ensure the sanctity and integrity of the national space, to promote, safety and the wellbeing of all, as enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

Gen. Dambazau added that those found to be inciting public disobedience or preaching violence and hatred under any guise, would be made to face the full wrath of the law.

The Minister reiterated government’s resolve “to maintain peace, law and order, as well as to protect the right of all individuals and groups, wherever they may choose to reside and to fully exercise their rights and privileges in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and International Law.”

 

 

 

AKWA IBOM TAKES THE LEAD IN PRISON REFORMS

Minister of Interior, Lt Gen Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (rtd); Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel


The Federal Government has commended Akwa Ibom State for taking the lead position among states in prison reforms in the country, by providing land for the construction of a new prison facility in the State.

The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (rtd), gave the commendation in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Prison Reforms between the Federal Government and Akwa Ibom State Government.

Gen Dambazau said that Akwa Ibom State has shown great leadership by being the first state to take steps in implementing prison reforms as proposed by the Federal Government.

He appreciated Akwa Ibom State government’s gesture of providing 15 acres of land for the construction of a prison that would accommodate 1,000 inmates, alongside accommodation for 30 staff members, and assured the governor that the facility, when built, would be maximally utilized.

The Minister noted that Akwa Ibom State was in dire need of a new facility, as the 600-capacity prison in Uyo, built years back, now has 900 inmates, observing that a new facility was needed at this time.    

Earlier, while welcoming the Minister of Interior, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel, thanked the Federal Government for its support, declaring that it was that support that galvanized him into coming up with the concept for the construction of a newfacility.

He said that the plan for the relocation of the prison was set in motion by the fact that its present location has become unsuitable, as it was now within the city centre, adding that the provision of accommodation for staff members would also ease the work of the officials.

The Governor explained that Akwa Ibom people are law-abiding and that accounted for the low number of inmates in the prison in the state.

He pledged to fully implement the MoU between the Federal Government and Akwa Ibom State, and called for Federal Government’s intervention in erosion control, as the state is immensely threatened by the menace.

Minister of Interior, Lt Gen Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (rtd); Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel; Controller-General, Nigeria Prisons Service (NPS), Ja’afaru Ahmed, and officials of the Ministry, Akwa Ibom State Government and NPS

 

PRESIDENT BUHARI APPOINTS AHMED PRESIDENT BUHARI JA’AFARU AS CONTROLLER-GENERAL OF THE NIGERIA PRISONS SERVICE- 24th may, 2016.

 

PRESIDENT BUHARI APPOINTS AHMED JA’AFARU AS CONTROLLER-GENERAL OF THE NIGERIA PRISONS SERVICE- 24th may, 2016.

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Ahmed Ja’afaru as the Controller-General of the Nigeria Prisons Service. Until his appointment, Ahmed Ja’afaru was an Assistant Controller General of the Nigeria Prisons Service Headquarters.

 

He replaces Dr Peter Ezenwa Ekpendu, mni, who retired from the Nigeria Prisons Service after the mandatory thirty-five years in service.

 

The appointment of Ahmed Ja’afaru took effect from 17th May, 2016.

 

PRESIDENT APPOINTS AHMED JA’AFARU AS CONTROLLER-GENERAL OF THE NIGERIA PRISONS SERVICE BUHARI - 24th May 2016

 

 

 

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Ahmed Ja’afaru as the Controller-General of the Nigeria Prisons Service. Until his appointment, Ahmed Ja’afaru was an Assistant Controller General of the Nigeria Prisons Service Headquarters.

 

He replaces Dr Peter Ezenwa Ekpendu, mni, who retired from the Nigeria Prisons Service after the mandatory thirty-five years in service.

 

The appointment of Ahmed Ja’afaru took effect from 17th May, 2016.

 

 

 

 

Events and Gallaries

Library at the Fire Training School, Sheda - Abuja

New Patrol Vehicle for NSCDC

 Handover of arms and ammunition to NSCDC by the GOC 2nd Division, Nigeria Army (From left: GOC 2nd Div, Comrade Abba Moro, Hon. Min. Of Interior and Dr. Mukhtar  Yero, Gov. Of Kaduna State)

 

 

Servers for e-citibiz Automation Project Commissioned on 18h March, 2013 

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