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Customs, NPF, NSIWC others bag character compliance awards
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd), and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, the chairman of the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission (NSIWC), Mr Ekpo Nta, others on Tuesday, bag awards for their outstanding compliance with the mandate of the Federal Character Commission (FCC).
Chairman, FCC, Dr Muheeba Dankaka, while presenting the award in Abuja, at the 2022 commission’s maiden award ceremony, restated allegiance to equitable distribution of posts across the country.
Dankaka said: “I have also quite reasonably realized that these interactions have broadened my mind and understanding of the complexities of the commission and how stakeholders need to work In synergy to achieve set goals and targets.
“In that case, there should be a reward system that can encourage voluntary compliance with our guiding principle and our staff to enhance productivity. The appreciation and encouragement should also be extended to our superintending office who are always at hand to listen to our challenges and proffer solutions.
“In the same category is the Senate and House of Representatives, particularly the chairmen of the Federal Character Committees in both chambers.
“There have been constant guidance and advice in areas of our operations. We therefore must profoundly thank and appreciate them and show our gratitude through the token presentation of an award and recognition on a night like this.
“For MDAs, we are encouraged by their level of engagements with the commission and to an extent, the level of compliance with our guidelines and formulae for recruitment and distribution of infrastructures, socio-economic amenities and social interventions.”
In his remarks, the Comptroller General of Customs, Colonel Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd), thank the commission for keeping to its mandate of the establishment.
He said: “When we have regulatory agencies, what matters is not the written guideline or law, what matter is those leading them and the commitment to effort and implementing those law guarding it, the chairman has done well in ensuring that we are compliant with the guideline.”
Also, the Chairman of, the National Salaries, Income, and Wages Commission (NSIWC), Mr Ekpo Nta, said that compliance is the biggest issue in Nigeria.
He also commends the commission for their zeal in sustaining the unity and peaceful co-existence of Nigerians.
FCC also presented awards to staff who have worked tirelessly with a high sense of responsibility in the discharge of their duties.
Other award beneficiaries are, the Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo for the ministry, the Joint Admission Matriculation Board, the Federal Road Safety Commission, The Nigerian Army, Federal Polytechnic Bali, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, among others.
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday arrived in Katsina to receive the remains of the former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82.
Just hours before the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, heartfelt tributes have continued to pour in from beneficiaries of his many charitable deeds, with many describing him as a man who never turned his back on the needy.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Aminu Daura, a respected community elder, recalled how Buhari consistently provided foodstuffs during Ramadan for families, friends, widows, and orphans in his hometown.
“He never made noise about it, but many homes had food on their tables during fasting period because of him,” Daura said.
Abdullahi Sani, a physically-challenged man who received a tricycle from the Buhari Foundation in 2021, was overcome with emotion while speaking to NAN.
“I can move around and feed my family today because of Baba Buhari. I pray to Allah to reward him for giving hope to people like me,” he said, in tears.
Hajiya Fatima Yahaya, another resident, remembered Buhari’s acts of kindness during festive seasons.
“Even after he left office, his aides ensured that the usual support still reached us every year. He always remember his people,” she said, referring to his distribution of Sallah rams and food items to indigent families during Eid celebrations.
Other residents of Daura also shared memories of how the late former president quietly paid school fees and medical bills for struggling families, actions rarely publicized.
“Some of us benefited from his silent interventions. He was a true father and a great figure in the society,” said Ali Saidu.
On Monday night, Imams across various mosques in Daura held special Qur’anic recitations, praying for the forgiveness of Buhari’s sins and his eternal peace.
The Chief Imam of Daura Central Mosque, Sheikh Musa Kofar Barau, described Buhari as a humble leader whose legacy of service and compassion would remain alive in the hearts of the people.
Buhari is scheduled to be buried later on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in line with Islamic rites. The community is bracing to welcome thousands of mourners from across Nigeria and beyond.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the entire Nigerian people following Buhari’s death.
In a message of sympathy, the Moroccan monarch described the passing of the former Nigerian leader as a “sad occurrence,” expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
King Mohammed VI hailed Buhari as “an illustrious leader who worked untiringly to serve his country’s best interests and lead his people toward further progress and prosperity.”
He added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the bereaved. I share your grief and want you to know how much I appreciated the working sessions I had with the deceased.”
Reflecting on their bilateral engagements, the king noted that his collaboration with Buhari led to the launch of promising development projects, “ushering a new era grounded in friendship and close cooperation between our two sister nations.”
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