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The demonstrations, held under the banner of the ‘Festival of the Oppressed,’ saw protesters in both cities calling on the government to take urgent action to address the challenges facing Nigerians.

In Abuja, the protest was led by human rights activist and convener of the RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore.

Dozens of demonstrators marched with placards and banners bearing inscriptions condemning xenophobic attacks in South Africa and criticising the Nigerian government over the country’s worsening security situation and rising cost of living.

The protesters urged the Federal Government to take decisive diplomatic steps to protect Nigerians living in South Africa while addressing the deepening economic crisis and persistent insecurity at home, which they said had pushed millions of citizens into hardship.

Addressing journalists during the protest, Sowore said the demonstration was meant to remind Nigerians of the need for what he described as an imminent revolution.

He said the movement would continue to demand accountability from the government and advocate reforms aimed at improving the welfare and security of Nigerians.

The protests were peaceful in Abuja, while a similar demonstration in Lagos was disrupted after security operatives dispersed protesters with tear gas following an attempt by suspected hoodlums to infiltrate the gathering.

Sowore said, ‘Today, August 5, we have come to remind the whole country that the revolution is necessary and imminent. And that nothing can stop that revolution. When the people are ready, barbed wire will not stop us. The police will even join, the army will join.

‘But we have a number of demands that we must reiterate here. And they include that Nigerian workers must be paid N500,000 per month as their minimum wage. We have also asked that they release Nnamdi Kanu from unjust and unlawful detention. That they discontinue all forms of trial, whether it’s cybercrime, treason trials against activists and Nigerians who are raising up their voice against bad governance in this country.

‘Most importantly, to announce that Tinubu’s tenure is over. Tinubu must go! We have our colleagues in Lagos, in Ibadan, Port Harcourt, and different places who are also taking action today. This is just the beginning of a series of actions that will be taken. And we urge you, wherever you may be, Nigerians, to join us.

‘To bring about a new era and a new order in this country. We are tired of hunger, starvation, corruption and incompetence. And we are ready and willing to liberate our country. Don’t forget that on our way here, they also hired some urchins to confront us. But when those ones saw superior firepower, they let go. And that’s how we got here. We are tired of foolish people managing our security agencies.’

Protesters teargassed in Lagos

In Lagos, protesters under the #TakeItBack Movement gathered in the Maryland area, where they sang solidarity songs and chanted slogans, including ‘Revolution’, before security operatives dispersed the crowd with tear gas.

The demonstration, which began peacefully, turned chaotic after individuals suspected to be hoodlums allegedly infiltrated the gathering and attacked protesters by throwing stones.

Some journalists covering the protest were also reportedly assaulted during the melee.

Police officers deployed to the scene fired tear gas canisters to disperse the crowd, sending protesters, journalists and bystanders fleeing in different directions.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Lagos State Coordinator of the #TakeItBack Movement, Adekunle Adeyemi Taofeek, alleged that armed men attacked protesters gathered at Maryland, the designated convergence point, while police officers maintained a heavy presence in the area.

According to him, the protest was scheduled to proceed from Maryland to Ojota but was disrupted before participants could begin the march.

Taofeek said he arrived at the venue late because of heavy traffic, but found police officers and men allegedly dressed in APC and NURTW-related clothing combing the streets in search of protesters.

He alleged that he was forced to remove a T-shirt bearing the inscription, ‘TINUBU MUST GO,’ after noticing the heavy presence of security operatives and individuals wearing ‘Renewed Hope’ apparel displaying President Bola Tinubu’s image.

He said he was accompanied by three other activists and that they deliberately avoided drawing attention to themselves as they moved through the area.

According to him, they temporarily took refuge in a shop where they bought drinks while suspected hoodlums monitored their movements.

Taofeek further claimed that they later met about 20 other protesters who had fled the protest ground to escape the alleged attack.

He said he advised them to immediately leave the area because the streets around Maryland had been flooded with individuals allegedly searching for protesters.

Also speaking, the Head of Legal Aid of the #TakeItBack Movement, Bolaji Oluwatosin, condemned the disruption of the protest by security operatives.

‘It is disheartening that Nigeria has degenerated to a state of lawlessness where the constitutionally empowered institution, the Nigeria Police, and the government, expected not only to secure the lives of Nigerian citizens but also to guarantee our continued existence, have decided to disrupt a peaceful demonstration by the Nigerian people led by the #TakeItBack Movement,’ he said.

Reacting to allegations that police harassed and intimidated protesters, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, denied the claims, insisting that officers were deployed to protect demonstrators and maintain law and order.

According to him, a combined team of Mobile Police officers and conventional policemen was deployed to secure the protest and prevent a breakdown of public order.

He said the protest proceeded peacefully until security operatives observed hoodlums attempting to exploit the gathering to rob unsuspecting residents and cause violence.

‘The protest started peacefully with policemen providing the protesters the much-needed protection.

‘At a stage, it was observed that hoodlums tried to hijack the process to unleash terror and rob unsuspecting members of the public of their belongings.

‘Those dispersed were the hoodlums who tried to hijack the entire process,’ Fatai said.

As of the time of filing this report, normalcy had returned to the area, although security personnel remained on the ground to prevent any further breakdown of law and order.

August 5 has since become an annual day of action for supporters of the #RevolutionNow movement to stage protests against bad governance and demand political and socio-economic reforms.

The movement was launched by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore on August 5, 2019.

In recent years, Nigerians have organised several protests over worsening economic hardship, which many attribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s twin policies of removing petrol subsidy and floating the naira.

Between August 1 and 10, 2024, thousands of Nigerians took part in nationwide protests under the hashtag #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria, demanding action over the rising cost of living.

The protests turned violent in some states, with reports of deaths, injuries and widespread destruction of property.

In Kano State, 12 protesters were reportedly killed, while several others sustained injuries. The victims were alleged to have been shot by security personnel deployed to contain the demonstrations.

Amnesty International said peaceful protests over government policies had become ‘a matter of life and death in Nigeria’ and reported that at least 24 people were killed nationwide during the demonstrations, with Kano recording the highest number of fatalities. The organisation listed Jigawa, Katsina, Borno, Niger and Kaduna among the states where protesters were also killed.

Amnesty International further accused the authorities of attempting to suppress evidence of the killings and failing to hold security personnel accountable for the deaths.

The summit, organised by Land Republic Limited, is expected to bring together young people interested in building careers and earning income through the real estate sector.

In a statement on Thursday, the company said the event, themed ‘Rise and Sell,’ forms part of its efforts to expose young Nigerians to opportunities in the property industry.

According to Land Republic, the initiative has, over the past five years, focused on helping young people develop careers in real estate, particularly through property sales and marketing.

The Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Land Republic, Victor Adegbile, said the decision to hold the summit in Ibadan was aimed at expanding opportunities for young people in the South-West.

‘Ibadan and the South-West have always understood enterprise – it is in our blood,’ Adegbile said.

‘For five years, we have opened doors for young people who couldn’t find work and watched them build real careers through real estate. Bringing this summit home to Ibadan is our way of investing in the young people of this land.’

The company said participants at the one-day event would receive training in property sales, ethical client management and the use of digital tools in real estate marketing.

It added that participants would also have the opportunity to join its realtor network operating across Lagos, Ibadan and Ogun State.

Land Republic further said it serves diaspora investors in the United Kingdom and the United States and operates technology platforms, including Land Charting and Brick Stack.

The company described the summit as part of its broader initiative to promote youth participation and economic opportunities in the real estate sector in Ibadan.

Renowned Nigerian journalist, Fegiro Johnson, has reacted to the ongoing wave of spiritual revival reportedly sweeping across several churches in Lagos under the umbrella of the Newbreed Pastors and Leaders (NPL), following a programme led by Senior Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, Pastor Bolaji Idowu.

The programme, which has attracted thousands of worshippers and Christian faithful from different parts of the country, has been marked by intense worship, prayers, testimonies, and reports of renewed spiritual commitment among participants.

Johnson described the gathering as a significant moment for the Christian community, noting that the atmosphere of worship and prayer has continued to inspire conversations both within and outside religious circles.

According to him, the growing participation of young people and church leaders reflects a renewed hunger for spiritual awakening and unity among believers.

The event has generated widespread attention across social media platforms, where videos and photographs showing packed auditoriums, passionate worship sessions, and testimonies have continued to trend.

Religious observers say the revival programme has become one of the most talked-about Christian gatherings in Lagos in recent weeks, with many participants describing it as a life-changing experience.

Pastor Bolaji Idowu, known for his teachings on faith, leadership, and personal transformation, has consistently emphasized the need for believers to pursue a deeper relationship with God and become positive influences in society.

As discussions surrounding the revival continue, many Nigerians have expressed hope that the renewed spiritual awakening would translate into positive moral values, national unity, and societal transformation.

The programme is expected to continue with additional worship sessions, prayers, and teachings aimed at strengthening the faith of participants and encouraging spiritual growth across the Christian community.

The stakeholders also called for a negotiated and peaceful framework for power rotation among the three senatorial districts of Kogi State.

The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued after the Kogi East APC Strategic Leadership Conference held in Abuja on Monday under the chairmanship of Major-Gen. Patrick Ademu Akpa (rtd).

The group said its immediate priority was to mobilise voters across the nine local government areas of Kogi East for Tinubu, Ododo and other APC candidates in the 2027 general elections.

It described Kogi East as the largest voting bloc in the state and said the district delivered the highest share of votes for Tinubu among Kogi State’s three senatorial districts during the 2023 presidential election.

The stakeholders said they were prepared to increase their electoral contribution in 2027, citing appointments given to indigenes of Kogi East by the Tinubu administration.

They, however, said political support should go alongside discussions with stakeholders from Kogi Central and Kogi West on a transparent and peaceful arrangement for the rotation of political power in the state.

‘We call for an immediate shift toward building consensus, renegotiating power transfer and rotation, and establishing an inclusive, development-driven agenda that guarantees equitable access to the instruments of power,’ the communiqué said.

‘Kogi East will never be an appendage of any other nationality or political bloc. We stand as a major bloc… prepared to seize all opportunities this time around for our people.’

The stakeholders also raised concerns over what they described as a 20-year infrastructural deficit in Kogi East, saying political engagement with both the state and federal governments should result in concrete development projects across the district.

They said residents of the area had suffered from infrastructural neglect and internal leadership challenges, particularly in the years following the death of former Kogi State Governor, Prince Abubakar Audu.

The group said it would seek accelerated intervention in road infrastructure and upgrades of public facilities across the nine local government areas of the senatorial district.

It also cited some projects associated with the administration of the late Audu, including the establishment of the state’s first university in Anyigba, the Obajana Cement Project in Kogi West and road infrastructure.

According to the communiqué, the stakeholders resolved to engage Kogi Central and Kogi West ‘on equitable terms’ towards establishing a predictable and transparent framework for future power shifts.

They also pledged to pursue reconciliation within Kogi East and address internal political divisions that followed the 2015 elections.

The stakeholders further called for the institutionalisation of the non-partisan Prince Abubakar Audu Leadership Foundation and urged the Federal Government to confer a national honour on the late former governor.

The communiqué was signed by 26 Kogi East leaders, including Major-Gen. Patrick Ademu Akpa (rtd), Amb. Isaac A. Onu, Rt. Hon. Ismaila Inna Hussani, Rt. Hon. Dr. Emmanuel Egwu, Hajia Salamatu Baiwa Umar-Eluma, AIG Abutu Iyaro (rtd), Dr. Sani Teidi, Hon. Dan Okolo, Abdulahi Haruna (SAN), Dr. Johnson Musa, Prof. Aliyu Idris, Dr. Tom Diche, Hajia Mariam Yakubu, Hajia Hassanat Abubakar and Hon. Abubakar Sadiq Ainoko.

In a stirring tribute to resilience, vision, and trailblazing leadership, Women in Logistics and Transportation (WILAT) Nigeria has officially launched its commemorative book, ‘The Birth Before the Spread,’ at an exclusive luncheon in the nation’s capital, Abuja.

The landmark publication chronicles the inspiring journey of WILAT, from its modest beginnings in Nigeria to its emergence as a formidable global force redefining the supply chain and transportation industry. More than a historical record, the book stands as a living testament to the courage, tenacity, and professional excellence of women who have carved a path where few dared to tread.

Dr. Ogochukwu Ugboma, Global Vice Chairperson of WILAT for North and West Africa, described the book as a long-overdue archive of women’s contributions to a sector often dominated by male narratives.

‘This book fills a significant gap in documenting the role of women in logistics and transport for future generations,’ she said, adding, ‘It ensures that our stories, struggles, and victories are not lost to time but serve as a beacon for young girls and women aspiring to lead in this space.’

Hajia Aisha Ali Ibrahim, a pioneering founder of WILAT and MD/CEO of Confluence Logistics and Transport Consult Limited, spoke with palpable emotion, calling the book ‘a monument to the collective strength of women who boldly faced the boardroom tasks.’

She lauded the indomitable spirit of WILAT members, adding, ‘We built networks where none ever existed.’

Khadija Saidu Shabi, WILAT Chairperson in Nigeria, emphasized the organization’s deliberate focus on legacy, noting that mentorship remains at the heart of their mission. ‘WILAT has intentionally focused on mentoring the next generation,’ she said. ‘This book is not just about our past; it is a roadmap for the future leaders who will carry this torch even farther.’

Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Owusu Fianko, Global Chairperson of WILAT, hailed the organization as ‘the most sought-after forum for advocacy, professionalism, and the empowerment of women in the logistics and transportation supply chain.’ He underscored the growing global recognition of WILAT’s work and called on stakeholders to invest in gender-inclusive policies that sustain the momentum.

The event also drew high-level government acknowledgment, with Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, Nigeria’s Minister of Steel Development, commending the organization for its transformative impact.

He stressed that women have a vital role to play in national development and praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s deliberate appointment of women to many strategic positions across the country.

‘This administration recognizes that no nation can achieve its full potential without the full participation of its women,’ Audu said.

‘WILAT’s story is a powerful reminder that when women are given the opportunity, they don’t just participate, they lead, they innovate, and they inspire,’ he added.

‘The Birth Before the Spread’ is now set to become a reference point for policymakers, academics, and industry leaders, offering both a historical account and a forward-looking blueprint for inclusive growth in the logistics and transportation sector. As WILAT continues to expand its footprint across continents, one message rang clear at the Abuja launch: the spread has only just begun.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained why he feels embarrassed over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) decision to obtain a court order restricting the Osun State Government’s bank accounts, saying the timing of the action could create the impression that the Federal Government is interfering in the state’s forthcoming governorship election.

In a statement he personally signed on Thursday, the President said he was not embarrassed by the EFCC’s exercise of its statutory powers but by when the action was taken, noting that every decision of a federal institution is often attributed to him, whether or not he had prior knowledge of it.

‘It has come to my notice that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) obtained a court order on August 5, 2026, freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government. I must state that I feel deeply embarrassed not by the EFCC’s exercise of its mandate backed by a court order, but by the timing of the agency’s action,’ Tinubu said.

The President reiterated that since assuming office, he had consistently allowed anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies to perform their constitutional responsibilities independently, without fear, favour or political interference.

He said he had deliberately refrained from directing or interfering in the operational activities of the EFCC and other investigative agencies because strong democratic institutions are essential to good governance and the rule of law.

Tinubu, however, said the timing of the restriction on Osun State’s accounts was ‘inauspicious,’ given that the state is only a few days away from its governorship election.

According to him, no action should be taken that could give the impression that the EFCC or any other federal agency is being used to influence the electoral process.

‘Nothing ought to be done to give an impression that the EFCC or indeed any other agency of the federal government is being used to interfere with the election,’ he stated.

Although he said he was yet to receive a full briefing on the reasons behind the EFCC’s application to the court, Tinubu stressed that preserving public confidence in the electoral process was of overriding importance.

Consequently, the President directed the EFCC to immediately return to court to vacate the order restricting the Osun State Government’s accounts and discontinue all legal actions instituted against the state in connection with the matter.

Tinubu said the directive was issued in the public interest to protect the integrity, credibility and fairness of the democratic process ahead of the Osun governorship election.

The Kogi State Government has commenced plans to compensate and relocate inhabitants of Idogido-Orietesu and Asuwe clan communities in Okene Local Government Area, citing public interest and a new development agenda for the ancient town.

Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo, who disclosed this during a meeting with residents in Okene, said the move is aimed at transforming the socio-economic activities of the affected areas.

Represented by the Director General, Bureau of Lands, Kehinde Augustine Salihu-Otaru, the governor noted that about 35 ancestral land title holders behind the new central mosque under construction at Idogido-Orietesu would be compensated and relocated.

He said negotiations are ongoing with landowners in Asuwe clan to finalize compensation modalities.

‘The state government has taken assessment of the land at Idogido-Orietesu behind the new central mosque under construction in Okene . In view of this, it has resolved to compensate and relocate the occupiers of the land to another place .

‘The new relocation place has been mapped out , and its road construction is ongoing. It’s being designed to accommodate enough buildings and other infrastructure for the affected residents .

‘ The ancestral land or property owners at both sites were duly informed , and have given their consent to the government to go ahead and develop the areas as planned .

‘Series of meetings and negotiations have been held with the title holders of the land in a view to get their inputs , advice and support to enable the government to proceed with its plan in the areas.

‘We hope to arrive at a compromise over modality of compensation and other grey areas shortly, as work has commenced on their new home’, said Salihu-Otaru

He added further that the government has established the ancestral nature of the land or property involved in the two communities, which accommodate multiple title holders .

Against this backdrop , he said, the state government had initiated series of meetings with the title holders in order to agree on mode of settlement/ compensation to avoid issues which may trigger grievances in the families, thereafter.

‘Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has reiterated his administration commitment to compensate the affected people with a new home ,or through monetary settlement ,depending on the aggrement to be reached with the land or property owners .

‘The state government will complete the building of their new home before December 2026 at the approved site in Okene . with the necessary infrastructure.

‘The beneficiaries are expected to vacate their ancestral land and property for the government to commence its programme of action once they receive their compensation’,,he said.

However , the leaders of the affected communities confirmed that they have given their approval to the state government to take over their ancestral land and establish projects that will turn around the lives of the people in the areas

According to the chairman and secretary of Asuwe clan community , Usman Salihu Ojatuhowu and Jimoh Enebe, the people of the clan are law abiding citizens ,with no objection to the quest of the state government to acquire their ancestral land for development.

‘We are in support of the state government to take over our ancestral land to establish new projects that will bring development to the people .

‘Certain areas of the settlement have been agreed upon with the government in the series of meetings that prevailed over the issue . Also, efforts are being intensified to resolve other outstanding differences with the state government, having shown unwaring commitment to the welfare of our people.

‘So far, we have noticed that the government has taken action on certain aggreement so reached,

With the way things are going, we are sure our people and the government will finalise everything about our relocation, compensation and our new home ,as scheduled and agreed ‘, said Ojatuhowu, chairman of the Asuwe clan community.

The Federal Government’s National Communications Team on Tuesday toured key facilities of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) in Abuja, where it was presented with dozens of locally developed technologies and market-ready products aimed at reducing Nigeria’s import dependence and driving industrialisation.

The delegation, led by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, included the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, alongside other members of the presidential communications team.

The visitors were taken round the NASENI Showroom, the NASENI-Troment Rapid Diagnostics Factory, the Centre of Excellence and other facilities, where they inspected products already developed for commercial deployment.

The products showcased included locally assembled electric vehicles and tricycles, PowerStoves, liquid fertilisers, solar-powered irrigation and water pumping systems, drones, agricultural processing equipment, solar street lights, diagnostic kits, defence technologies and aerospace innovations, among other indigenous technologies. NASENI said the agency now has more than 40 market-ready products under its commercialisation drive.

Speaking after the tour, Idris said many of the agency’s achievements remain unknown to Nigerians, stressing the need for greater public awareness of government innovations.

He said the communications team had expanded its engagement beyond political activities to ministries, departments and agencies to ensure Nigerians receive more information on government programmes and results.

‘We need to do more of this so that Nigerians can have so many things to talk about,’ the minister said.

He urged journalists to focus more attention on issues such as technology transfer and local manufacturing, rather than concentrating only on partisan politics.

The minister commended NASENI for opening its facilities to the media, saying such engagements would enable journalists to report government initiatives from firsthand experience.

According to him, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to repositioning Nigeria’s economy through industrialisation and local production.

‘Our journey towards prosperity that Mr President promised when he took office is upon us, and we are marching in that direction. Join us in believing in what we are doing because we are already seeing results,’ he said.

Earlier, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, said the media tour was designed to expose members of the presidential communications team to the agency’s transformation under the Renewed Hope Agenda and provide them with firsthand knowledge of its industrialisation projects.

Halilu said NASENI had repositioned from a traditional research and development institution into a commercialisation-driven agency built on what he described as the ‘3Cs’ strategy of Creation, Collaboration and Commercialisation.

He said the agency’s focus now spans local manufacturing, renewable energy, healthcare innovation, technology transfer, strategic partnerships and commercialisation of indigenous technologies.

Among the flagship projects highlighted were the NASENI-Troment Factory for rapid diagnostic kits in Abuja, the 40-hectare Solar Industrial Park in Gora, Nasarawa State, electric vehicle assembly at the Abuja Technology Village, CNG conversion centres in Utako and Kubwa, and the Defence Equipment Reverse Engineering Centre in Bwari.

Halilu said the agency was implementing projects aligned with the Federal Government’s industrialisation agenda through local manufacturing, technology transfer and research commercialisation.

According to him, the strategy is expected to create jobs, reduce capital flight, boost exports and strengthen Nigeria’s technological capacity while moving innovations from laboratories to factories and the marketplace.

The immediate past President of the Rotary Club of Abuja Highrisen, Mrs Halimat Aferede, has advised the new president of the club to be more proactive and membership driven in order to enhance good service to humanity.

Aferede, gave the advise during the third club president and project fundraising ceremony of Rotorian Ishaku Maigida, which held at the National Defense College (NDC) Abuja, on Saturday.

She said the new club’s president must also ensure that he has a core- relationship with every member of the club as every member counts.

‘Although, we have our talents, treasure and time to spend. But that family aspect of it very important as every member should become a family member,’she said.

She, however, noted that the core values of the Rotary Club of Abuja, is service above self, saying ‘you serve humanity without pride as you are humble in yourself so that society will remember you even after you must have gone,’she said.

The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has disclosed that it paid the sum of N3 billion into the Federation Account between January and June 2026 making it N6 billion this year.

The agency said the feat was made possible due to diligence and leverage on the N500 billion investment into the agency before it was taken off the budgetary allocation platform of the federal government.

Managing Director of FHA, Hon Oyetunde Ojo made the disclosure in Abuja on Wednesday where he also revealed that he inherited the sum of 12 Billion deficit on assumption of office as outstanding salary arrears to staff.

He however stated that the agency applied carefully executed due diligence, hard work and discipline to clear off the deficit, cleared the backlog and restored confidence of workers.

He stated this when he received the award of Excellence from the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) for accountability, intentionality for growth and transparency in leadership.

‘As of July 2026, we have remitted about N3 billion already to the federation account and by December we should be able to add another N3 billion making it N6 billion, this is what we have been able to achieve due to transparency and accountability. This is in addition to clearing over N12 billion deficit and backlog that we met.

‘Two years ago when I assumed the responsibilities of Managing Director and Chief Executive, I met an agency that was in dire strait , an institution that is heavily endowed with all the resources it takes to be very great but remained underperforming . I met an organization with some of the best brains in the built industry but were heavily ill-motivated.

‘Today’s award confirms that those efforts are bearing fruit. We have seen a measurable reduction in incidents and allegations involving Anti-Corruption agencies and that encouraging trend reflects deliberate policy choices, systemic reforms and a culture change within the authority .’ he further explained.

Earlier, the Provost of the institution, Professor Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim said the FHA MD displayed executional leadership reformative qualities that prompted the award.

Professor Ghali said, ‘I would like to congratulate you the managing Director and CEO, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo because of your particular distinguished style of leadership that we are here today. I know him as a man of simplicity, and I know him as a great leader and administrator and that is why the changes and the dynamic ambience of what is unfolding in this particular institution today, from jostling to courts, making the environment that was like a market, to emptying this particular environment and sanitizing the environment, also curtailing the levels of litigations.

‘Secondly, we at the ICPC established within the framework of the ICPC Act 2000. The ICPC is mandated to carry out three major functions, and these functions are one to prevent corruption in the country. I am using this particular preventive tool, the ICPC carries out system studies and reviews in all government ministries, departments, and agencies,’ he said.