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The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence has lamented that the National Centre for Counter-Terrorism has not received any capital release since 2023.
Its Chairman, Ahmed Satomi made this known on Monday in Abuja at the budget defence meeting with the agencies under the committee’s oversight jurisdiction.
He said it was not encouraging to observe that the frontline agencies saddled with statutory responsibilities of countering violent extremism, terrorism, ‘illicit flow of small arms and light weapons, intelligence gathering and analysis, maintenance of national security and ensuring the provision of safe, secure and efficient air transportation for the president, vice president and other notable government officials are negligibly funded.
The chairman emphasised that the total allocation of N595,024,943,368 billion to the sub-sector in the 2025 budget was inadequate.
Satomi stressed that in the 2025 budget, the defence and security sector was allocated N4.91 trillion, thus underscoring the priority accorded to security in the 2025 budget.
Satomi said: “For this laudable allocation, may I, however, note that the intelligence subsector appears to be grossly underfunded going by the total allocation of N595,024,943,368 billion to the subsector.
“Out of which proposed capital expenditure allocation is N274,550,298,453.00, overhead allocation Is N107,963,187,783 while allocation to personnel expenditure for the entire intelligence sector is N212,511,457,132 billion.”
“Going by the submissions before the committee, it is heartbreaking that an agency like the National Centre for Counter-Terrorism has not gotten any capital release for years 2023 and 2024.
“The National Institute for Security Studies, NISS and the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, NCCSSALW, are yet to receive a single kobo for their Capital projects in 2024.
“The Capital releases to the DSS and NIA are insufficient to motivate these agencies to work optimally to deliver on their critical mandates.”
Satomi called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene for an increase in the allocations to the agencies in the intelligence sector and also direct the Minister of Finance to as a matter of national security, prioritize the full release of all outstanding 2024 budget allocations to the intelligence agencies and sustain the practice of prompt releases to them going forward.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced a new Management Committee for the Black Stars, aimed at steering the senior national team to greater heights. The committee brings together experienced football administrators and former players, with former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah taking up the role of Vice Chairman.
Stephen Appiah, who famously captained Ghana during their historic FIFA World Cup debut in 2006, has been entrusted with a key leadership position as Vice Chairman of the committee. Known for his leadership skills and deep understanding of the game, Appiah’s appointment has been widely applauded as a step towards strengthening the connection between players and management.
Dr Randy Abbey, a seasoned football administrator and broadcaster, has been named Chairman of the committee. Abbey’s extensive experience in football administration, coupled with his passion for the sport, is expected to provide strong leadership as the committee works to support the Black Stars.
Other members of the newly formed committee include:
- Samuel Aboabire, Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association, known for his grassroots football development initiatives.
- Moses Armah-Parker, President of Medeama SC, whose club has recently gained prominence in African football.
- Dr Richard Nsenkyire, President of FC Samartex, bringing a mix of football administration and business acumen to the team.
The diverse backgrounds of the members are expected to bring a wealth of expertise to the table, addressing both on-field and off-field needs of the Black Stars.
GFA President Kurt Okraku expressed optimism about the committee’s potential to transform the fortunes of the national team. “We are excited to announce the formation of this new Management Committee, which brings together a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who are passionate about Ghana football. We are confident that they will work tirelessly to support the Black Stars and ensure their success,” Okraku stated.
The formation of the new committee comes at a crucial time for Ghana football, as the Black Stars prepare for upcoming international assignments, including qualifiers and tournaments. With a mix of experience, leadership, and passion, the committee is expected to provide strategic guidance to help the team achieve success on the global stage.
Fans across the nation will be watching closely, hopeful that this new leadership team can revive the glory days of Ghana football and bring back the joy and pride the Black Stars have delivered in the past.
Nasarawa state Governor, Abdullahi Sule has inaugurated a five-member committee to address the issue of ghost workers in local government areas (LGAs) across the state.
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Affairs, Comrade Peter Ahemba, disclosed this in Lafia.
He stated that the decision was a resolution of the State Economic Council, chaired by Deputy Governor Emmanuel Akabe, during its recent meeting in the state capital.
Ahemba explained that the committee’s mandate includes conducting a thorough screening to ascertain the actual workforce of the LGAs.
The exercise, he said, aims to curb financial leakages and enable the councils to implement the N70,000 minimum wage for staff.
“The screening became necessary due to complaints about an inflated workforce, especially in development areas. However, this initiative is not intended to undermine the authority of local government leaders or interfere with their autonomy,” Ahemba said.
He added that the governor has also urged LGA chairmen to align with federal and state food security initiatives by acquiring large parcels of land for agricultural purposes.
To support this drive, Vice President Kashim Shetima recently presented two tractors to each of the 13 LGA chairmen during his visit to Nasarawa State.
In another directive, Governor Sule ordered the centralization of revenue generation between the state and LGAs to ensure accountability and eliminate leakages in the collection process.
The measures, Ahemba noted, are part of the administration’s efforts to promote financial discipline, food security, and sustainable development in the state
F-R: National project Manager ANRIW, Dr. Ojuolape Solanke, Director, Nutrition department FMOHSW, Mrs. Ladidi Bako-Aiyegbusi and the Permanent Secretary FMOHSW, Mrs. Daju Kachollom, during the 2025 Budget Defence of ministry of Health in session with House of Representative Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, held at National Assembly in Abuja yesterday.
F-R: National project Manager ANRIW, Dr. Ojuolape Solanke, Director, Nutrition department FMOHSW, Mrs. Ladidi Bako-Aiyegbusi, the Permanent Secretary FMOHSW, Mrs. Daju Kachollom and Mr. Garba Shehu, clerk sub-committee of Appropriation, during the 2025 Budget Defence of ministry of Health in session with House of Representative Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, held at National Assembly in Abuja yesterday.
F-R: Member of the committee, Hon. Ahemed Saba, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Chike Okofor and the Clerk of the committee Mrs. Queen Ibe, during the 2025 Budget Defence of ministry of Health in session with House of Representative Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, held at National Assembly in Abuja yesterday …PHOTOS: Anayo Opara .
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From left: Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa; Secretary to Commission, Dr Sule Bassi and the Head of Technology Transfer Innovations, Mr Abdulrahman Terab, during their 2025 Budget Defence before the Joint Committee on Diaspora at the National Assembly in Abuja yesterday… Photo: Anayo Opara.
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L-R: Members, House of Representatives committee on Reformatory, Hon. Adeyemi Adeniyi, Hon. Chinwe Gwacham, Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Ifeoluwa Ehindero and Chairman of the committee, Hon. Chinedu Ogar, during the committee budget defence, at the National Assembly in Abuja, yesterday.
L-R: Member, House of Representatives committee on Reformatory, Hon. Chinwe Gwacham, Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Ifeoluwa Ehindero and Chairman of the committee, Hon. Chinedu Ogar, during the committee budget defence, at the National Assembly in Abuja, yesterday… Photos: Anayo Opara.
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L-R: Deputy chairman, House Committee on Finance, Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi, Chairman of the committee, Hon. James Faleke, co-chairman, Senator Sani Musa and Senator Simon Bako Lalong, during the joint Committee on 2025 budget defence, at the National Assembly in Abuja, yesterday… Photo: Anayo Opara .
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L-R: Co-chairman, Joint Committees on Interior, Hon. Abdullahi Ahmed, Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Adams Oshiomhole and member of the committee, Sen. Danjuma Goje during a joint committee seating for 2025 Budget Defence of the Ministry of Interior at the National Assembly in Abuja yesterday.
L-R: Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration Service, Kemi Namdap, Permanent Secretary Federal Minister of Interior, Magdalene Ajani and Minister of Interior Olubunmi Ojo during a joint committee seating for 2025 Budget Defence of the Ministry of Interior at the National Assembly in Abuja yesterday.Photos: Anayo Opara .
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From left: Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence Gabriel Tenimu Aduda, Minister of State for Defence Bello Mohammed Matawalle and Director of Legal Services Ministry of Defence Adegbola Odugbesa, during the 2025 Budget Defence of the Ministry with the House Committee on Defence at the National Assembly in Abuja ,on Tuesday.
From left: Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Defence Babajimi Benson, Clerk of the committee Musa Aliyu and a member of the committee Sada Soli, during the 2025 Budget Defence of the Ministry of Defence with the committee at the National Assembly in Abuja … Photos: Anayo Opara.
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