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Sights restored as over 2,000 benefit from NNPC/Shell Vision First outreach in Lagos community

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Sights restored as over 2,000 benefit from NNPC/Shell Vision First outreach in Lagos community

 

There have been testimonies of restored sights as more than 2,000 people accessed healthcare services in an outreach organised in Lagos as part of the Vision First initiative of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo).

 

“Now I can see clearly, I can see my beautiful wife again, after not being able to see her for some years very well. I am really happy,” a beneficiary, Ademola Alabi Joshua, said after surgery for cataract on his eyes. “When I got here, my first eye was operated, and I discovered that the second day I came, I could see very clearly, so I decided to go for the second eye, which was also operated yesterday, and today I discovered that my sight was regained back to normal. Thank you so much.”

 

Another beneficiary, Mrs Taiwo Onogu, said she was billed N1.4 million for the eye surgery which was eventually conducted free at the outreach.

 

The five-day outreach which held in Mushin Local Council Development Area, was the fourth in Lagos since the introduction of the Vision First initiative in 2022. Among other things, the medical team performed 245 eye surgeries, of which 198 were for cataract and 47 for Pterygium. Another 1,992 received laboratory services while the pharmacy dispensed drugs to 1,863 patients. Nearly 1,652 people received general consultation.

 

The latest milestones mean the programme has reached more than 6,000 people with over 400 eye surgeries and distribution of more than 2,000 eyeglasses since 2022.

 

SNEPCo Managing Director, Ronald Adams commented on the impact of the programme: “Vision is an important part of life, and we’re pleased at the testimonies from Mushin, which were the same positive feedback from the three earlier sessions. With the support of NNPC and co-venture partners, we will continue to implement impactful social investments which have been an integral part of our operations since we pioneered deep-water oil production at Bonga in 2005.”

 

The Vision First initiative aims to combat avoidable visual impairment through early diagnosis and treatment, against the background of a report in the National Eye Health Policy 2019 that, blindness in three out of four people in Nigeria, is preventable.

Cameroon’s Paul Biya, 92, says he will seek eighth presidential term

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Cameroon’s Paul Biya, 92, says he will seek eighth presidential term

Cameroon’s president, Paul Biya, who is 92 years old, has announced plans to run for an eighth term in this year’s presidential election on October 12.

Biya, who is the world’s oldest serving head of state, made the announcement in posts on X on Sunday in both French and English.

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“I am a candidate in the presidential election,” he wrote. “Rest assured that my determination to serve you matches the urgency of the challenges we face.”

Biya, who is seeking a new term that could keep him in office until he is nearly 100, came to power more than four decades ago in 1982, when his predecessor, Ahmadou Ahidjo, resigned.

His health is the subject of frequent speculation, most recently last year when he disappeared from public view for 42 days. His re-election bid had been widely anticipated but not formally confirmed until Sunday’s social media post.

Biya had been posting regularly on his verified X handle in the buildup to the announcement.

Members of the governing Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) and other supporters have since last year publicly called for Biya to seek another term.

But opposition parties and some civil society groups argue his long rule has stifled economic and democratic development. Two former allies have quit the governing coalition and announced plans to separately run in the election.

“President Biya’s announcement to run again is a clear sign of Cameroon’s stalled political transition. After over 40 years in power, what the country needs is renewal – not repetition. Cameroonians deserve democratic change and accountable leadership,” Nkongho Felix Agbor, a human rights advocate and lawyer, told The Associated Press news agency.

Sunday’s announcement is sure to revive debate over Biya’s fitness for office. He seldom makes public appearances, often delegating responsibilities to the powerful chief of staff of the president’s office.

Last October, he returned to Cameroon after a 42-day absence, which had sparked speculation he was unwell. The government claimed he was fine but banned any discussion of his health, saying it was a matter of national security.

Biya scrapped term limits in 2008, clearing the way for him to run indefinitely. He won the 2018 election with 71.28 percent of the vote, though opposition parties alleged widespread irregularities.

The cocoa- and oil-producing Central African nation, which has had just two presidents since independence from France and the United Kingdom in the early 1960s, is likely to face a messy succession crisis if Biya were to become too ill to remain in office or die.

Besides Biya, several opposition figures have also declared their intention to run, including 2018 runner-up Maurice Kamto of the Cameroon Renaissance Movement, Joshua Osih of the Social Democratic Front, lawyer Akere Muna and Cabral Libii of the Cameroon Party for National Reconciliation.

All have criticised Biya’s long period as head of state and called for reforms to ensure a fair vote in 2025.

Under Biya, Cameroon has faced economic challenges and insecurity on several fronts, including a drawn-out separatist conflict in its English-speaking regions and ongoing incursions from the Boko Haram armed group in the north.

I don’t have house help; I sweep, clean my house: Peter Obi

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I don’t have house help; I sweep, clean my house: Peter Obi

Peter Obi, a former Anambra governor and Labour Party chieftain, said on Sunday that he does house chores because he does not have house help.

“As governor, I always served others whenever we had events. Even now, in private life, I do not have a househelp,” said Mr Obi.

“When guests visit my home, I serve them myself. I live simply, I sweep, I clean, because for me, humility is not a campaign strategy; it is a way of life,” Mr Obi said in a statement on Sunday.

Mr Obi said this in the statement, days after a viral video of him serving food at an event. The politician stressed that serving food at the event seemed unusual, but it portrayed that real leadership lies in service.

He said, “My weekend activity of serving food at a special event has been generating interest, as expectedly, because leaders in our society have removed the service component in leadership.

“It’s sounding strange that I was seen serving food to people. Let me be clear, that event was not about me. It was called the Jubilee of Hope, and its purpose is straightforward: to remind us all that true leadership is service, and that those who have must never forget those who do not.”

The former Anambra governor, a perceived modest and frugal politician, explained that the event was organised for the rich and prominent in society to serve the poor.

He added, “Many well-meaning and distinguished Nigerians also participated; people like Cardinal Onaiyekan, Senator Osita Izunaso, former Chairman of Seplat Plc, Dr. A.B.C. Orjiako, and many others, quietly and sincerely. It wasn’t about the cameras; it was about conscience.”

“Let me restate the heart of the matter: the Jubilee of Hope is designed for the rich to come down from their high places, even if just for a moment, and serve the poor, not as a show, but as a symbol of the society we must build. A society anchored on empathy, equity, and responsibility,” Mr Obi said.

Mr Obi said he attended the event to serve, not for a publicity stunt, but some people in the crowd took photos and videos of him serving food and circulated them.

“When I attended the Jubilee of Hope in Imo State, it was a private service event. I did not post about it, nor did I invite media coverage. Unfortunately, some third parties, completely outside of my team, shared photos and videos. As expected, the usual naysayers and paid agents went to work trying to twist something sincere into something political,” Mr Obi said.

Nigeria sentences 44 people to hard labour for financing Boko Haram militants

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Nigeria sentences 44 people to hard labour for financing Boko Haram militants

Forty-four people in Nigeria have been sentenced to up to 30 years in prison for financing the jihadist militant group Boko Haram. The trials of 10 other people have been postponed, the country’s counter-terrorism agency said on Saturday.

The defendants appeared before four specially constituted courts set up on a military base in the town of Kanji, in the central state of Niger.

The sentences ranged from 10 to 30 years, all with hard labour, a spokesperson said. Nigeria has been conducting mass trials for terrorism-related offences since 2017 and has secured convictions against 785, official sources say.

Violent insurgency

Boko Haram’s campaign of violence began in northeastern Nigeria in 2002 and has since spread to neighboring countries including Cameroon, Chad and Niger, killing tens of thousands and displacing millions. The strict Wahabbi group opposes the Westernisation of Nigeria, which it blames for the country corruption.

Its tactics include suicide bombings and armed assaults, including an attack on the UN building in Abuja.

In 2014, Boko Haram kidnapped 276 schoolgirls in Chibok and burned down a government college, killing dozens of schoolboys who were trapped inside.

Tension as kidney failure hits first class COOU biz admin fresh graduate

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Tension as kidney failure hits first class COOU biz admin fresh graduate

. seeks N45m financial assistance for medical transplantation

By Chuks Eke

Fresh from the University, a 27-year old first class graduate of Business Administration from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, COOU, Anambra state, formerly Anambra state University, Igbariam, Ezechukwu Ifeanyi Raphael has been hit by kidney failure.

The kidney failure which was discovered recently after undergoing series diagnosis and medical examinations from various dialysis centers where medical experts recommended kidney transplant as the only possible remedy for Ezechukwu’s survival and continued living, has created tensions send shocking waves down the spines of the family members.

The medical examination had confirmed that Ezechukwu Ifeanyi Raphael, a native of Umuchi Village, Ekwulobia in Aguata Local Government Area of the state, has his two kidneys dead, and requires urgent transplantation with approximately a whooping sum of N45 million to save his life.

Confirming this development to newsmen at his No. 14 Ezendu Street residential home, off Mercedes Avenue, Nkpor-Agu, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state, the young Ezechukwu decried his ordeal, and called for urgent financial assistance so as to survive or else he would join his ancestors in no distant time.

He said, “I graduated barely a year ago, and ever since I left the school, I was down with kidney problems. At first, I didn’t go to hospital, because I thought it was malaria and I kept treating malaria until some months ago when the colour of my urine turned into pure yelow and my body started swelling.

“It was then that I alerted my mother, and we quickly contacted medical experts”.

“After series of laboratory tests and medical examinations, it was discovered that one of my kidneys was dead. We sought the opinion of the medical doctor on medical options available, and he said that I would be undergoing kidney dialysis to keep me alive. In the last few months, we did as much as 50 dialysis; but there was no improvement; rather, it was getting worse by the day”.

“Last week, the medical doctor told us that the other kidney has equally failed, an indication that none of the kidneys is functioning anymore. That was when he advised that we should solicit for funds to either travel abroad or go to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, for immediate kidney transplant. He said that with the condition of my kidneys, I can hardly survive for the next two months.”

Also speaking, Mrs. Nwakaego Stella Ezechukwu, mother of the patient, confirmed that her son had undergone 50 dialysis, and that the family had spent as much as N18 million on tests and dialysis, even as she urged well meaning Nigerians, as well as men and women of goodwill, groups and voluntary organizations the world over to assist her son to live.

“I don’t understand what is going on in my household,” Mrs Ezechukwu lamented, adding, my husband was bedridden for 11 years before he finally died. In the course of his sickness, my family sold everything we had to take care of his medical bills untill he died. We had only finished his funeral ceremony, and this one has cropped up again”.

“My family members have borrowed and borrowed and borrowed to the extent that nobody wants to lend us again. Medical report had confirmed that if kidney transplant is not done within one month, his chances of survival would not be guaranteed and I am once again begging public spirited individuals and charity organizations to come to our aid”.

She declared: “The information is that doing the transplant will cost about forty-five million naira (45m). Donors can contact me through my phone number: 08068282639. My account details are: Stella Nwakaego Ezechukwu. Access Bank: 0074363228. Those wishing to visit us at home could locate us at No. 14 Ezendu Street, off Mercedes Avenue, Nkpor-Agu, Idemili North LGA, Anambra state.”

Buhari : We have lost a patriot, father and nationalist – Dogara

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Buhari : We have lost a patriot, father and nationalist – Dogara

 

From Ahmad saka, Bauchi

A former Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives Right Honourable Yakubu Dogara has described the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari as a great loss not only to Nigeria but entire African Continent.

A condolence message signed by Dogara which was made available to reporters by his media Aide Turaki Hassan , Dogara said

“I received with shock the news of the passing of former President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR this evening, He was a patriot and a nationalist who did not only believe in, but worked all his life for the unity of Nigeria”.

Dogara said Buhari fought in the civil war to preserve the unity of the country as a military officer and later Head of state.

He said “When I was elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives just few days after he was inaugurated as president in June, 2015 though not an outcome he had anticipated , he nonetheless accepted the outcome and worked with us as a father and leader. “.

Dogara said “His death at this material time is a huge loss to Nigeria and Nigerians. We needed his elderly wisdom, counsel and experience to navigate these challenging times as a country but we cannot question the creator and giver of life”.

“I pray God to give Hajiya Aisha Buhari, his children and the entire family  the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and may God forgive his shortcomings.”

Buhari was a statesman, leader of great integrity — Akpabio mourns Ex-President

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Buhari was a statesman, leader of great integrity — Akpabio mourns Ex-President

 

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has expressed profound sadness over the passing of immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR describing him as “a statesman and leader of great integrity”.

Buhari died on Sunday at a London Clinic at the age of 82.

The Senate President in a statement personally signed by him condoled with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the government and people of Katsina state and Gen. Buhari’s immediate family over the demise of the former president.

“It is with profound sadness that I received the news of the passing of His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I am deeply pained that he died when his wise counsel is needed most in this country.

“On behalf of my family and constituents, the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the entire National Assembly, I extend my deepest condolences to the family of the late President, especially his wife, Hajia Aisha Buhari, and the children, friends and political associates, particularly President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Governor Dikko Umar Radda, the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar Farouk, the people of Katsina state and Nigeria generally, over the passing of this great man,” Akpabio said.

He described the departed former President “a fine military officer that served Nigeria with zeal and patriotism and upon retirement transited to a democratic icon.”

Continuing, the Senate President said: “Through hard work, patience, uncommon resilience and discipline, Gen. Buhari became the first opposition candidate to defeat a sitting president in the history of Nigeria. His leadership and legacy will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to our nation’s development and stability. His life signified honesty, truth and justice; he was indeed, the real ‘Mai Gaskiya’.”

Further eulogising the late former President, Akpabio said: “Buhari commanded an unprecedented cult followership in the political history of Nigeria due to his characteristic stance against corruption, unrelenting pursuit of genuine democratic ideals and his staunch support for the unity and stability of the nation.

“Having worked closely with former President Buhari as a minister under his administration, I can attest to the fact that he lived a Spartan life, thinking about the welfare of the people, especially the less privileged and was a leader worth emulating because he meant well for Nigeria and did his best to advance the cause of the people.

“May God comfort the family and his loved ones during this difficult time and may we continue to draw inspiration from his service to our great nation.

“May Allah grant him Aljannatul Firdaus in his eternal kingdom.”

 

Gov Bala Mohammed Tribute To Former President Muhammadu Buhari Who Passes Away at 82 in London

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Gov Bala Mohammed Tribute To Former President Muhammadu Buhari Who Passes Away at 82 in London

 

By: Daure David

Nigeria is in mourning following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who passed away on Sunday afternoon in a London clinic at the age of 82. His passing was confirmed by presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu and later announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

President Buhari, a retired Major General, served Nigeria both as a military Head of State from 1983 to 1985 and as a democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023. He was widely recognized for his anti-corruption stance, his efforts to stabilize the economy, and his commitment to national security.

In response to the news via his social media handle, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, Executive Governor of Bauchi State, expressed profound sorrow, describing Buhari as “a great leader who served Nigeria with commitment and a deep sense of duty.” He offered prayers for the late president, asking Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.

President Tinubu has ordered national flags to be flown at half-mast and dispatched Vice President Kashim Shettima to the United Kingdom to accompany the remains of the late president back to Nigeria.

Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family in accordance with Islamic rites. Tributes have begun pouring in from across the country, world, reflecting the deep impact Buhari had on Nigeria’s political landscape.

NUC Urges Soludo’s Intervention on Legacy University Road as School Holds 9th Matriculation Amid Success Stories

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NUC Urges Soludo’s Intervention on Legacy University Road as School Holds 9th Matriculation Amid Success Stories

 

By Izunna Okafor, Awka

It was an atmosphere of joy, growth, and academic pride as the prestigious Legacy University, Okija, in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, held its 9th matriculation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session.

The event, held at the main campus of the university, attracted dignitaries, government officials, religious leaders, education stakeholders, community leaders, parents, students, and security agencies, among others.

This year’s matriculation comes as a remarkable milestone for the institution, reflecting not only its steady growth since inception but also its unyielding commitment to academic excellence and moral upbringing of students. The well-attended occasion commenced with a solemn Holy Mass officiated by Rev. Fr. Basil Umunna (who is also the Registrar of the University), Rev. Fr. Jude Ezike (Rector of St. Paul’s Seminary, Ukpor), and Rev. Fr. Ethelbert Ifenatuora.

Delivering his homily, Rev. Fr. Jude Ezike reflected on his personal witness of the university’s founding and its remarkable journey of growth. Drawing inspiration from Matthew chapter 10, he emphasized Christ’s injunction to “fear not,” encouraging both the Management and the students of Legacy University to remain steadfast, undeterred by challenges, and focused on their mission. He recounted the hurdles encountered by the institution during the accreditation process, particularly the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of the NUC’s final accreditation team in 2012, leading to delay in the process. Despite that, the institution triumphed and blossomed, now matriculating over 400 students, compared to the smaller numbers in its early days.

Rev. Fr. Ezike admonished the matriculants to build themselves on good character, morality, and academic excellence. He urged them not to be disheartened by speculations of job scarcity but to diligently prepare themselves to create opportunities through hard work, self-determination, and faith in God. He told the students that their future commenced with the matriculation, stressing that “your first class starts today, and your future is in your hands.”

The Founder and Pro-Chancellor of the University, Dr. Leonard Nkameme, while addressing the gathering, described the matriculation as a celebration of resilience, vision, and strong dedication to producing globally competitive graduates. He recounted the harrowing moments following the 2012 plane crash, which nearly shattered their accreditation pursuit, but expressed gratitude that hope was rekindled to reposition the university for greatness.

He noted that the institution currently boasts an impressive accreditation status of over 95%, pointing to its high academic standards and quality assurance mechanisms. He proudly mentioned that the university has produced alumni who are excelling globally, including the pioneer SUG President, Chisom Okeke, making waves in Japan, and a manager at Dangote Refinery, Lagos, who is also a product of Legacy University. He revealed that on August 6, some of these notable alumni would be returning to the university to appreciate the institution that shaped them.

Dr. Nkameme also highlighted their partnerships, including with the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, in relevant medical courses, and the addition of new departments such as Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Cyber Security, Public Health Sciences, History and International Relations, and Software Engineering. He further disclosed plans underway to establish a Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.

While acknowledging the progress, he appealed to both the Federal and State governments for support in accessing interventions like the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Education Trust Fund (ETF) to tackle infrastructural challenges, even as he appealed to the state government for intervention, especially on the deplorable access road leading to the university. He also appealed for scholarships to assist indigent students and emphasized the necessity for parents to fulfill their financial obligations to enable the university maintain and improve its services.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Ezekiel Ihionu, congratulated the matriculants and reminded them that matriculation formally admits them into the university system. He urged them to remain focused, warning that the quality of their degree would reflect their dedication and commitment throughout their academic journey.

Prof. Ihionu affirmed that all programmes offered by the university are fully accredited, and that the 2024 re-accreditation exercise by the National Universities Commission (NUC) was successful. He expressed pride in the university’s growing academic offerings and infrastructure, including the establishment of the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences and plans to introduce Mass Communication soon. The VC sternly warned against cultism, improper dressing, and any form of misconduct, emphasizing the university’s zero tolerance for social vices.

He also joined the Pro-Chancellor in appealing for government intervention to fix the dilapidated road leading to the university, noting that the majority of the university’s students and staff are indigenes of Anambra who deserve such infrastructure and other social amenities provided by the state government.

On his own part The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, represented by Dr. Babangida Aliyu, commended the university’s efforts in sustaining high academic standards, while expressing confidence in the university’s future contributions to nation-building through sound education. He described Legacy University as a shining example of private education development in Nigeria, and commended it for its rapid growth, commitment to quality education. The Commission joined voice to appeal for the state government’s intervention on the dilapidated road leading to the university, which is nothing to write home about.

While assuring the institution of the NUC’s support in its continuous growth; Dr. Babangida also urged the matriculants to maximize the opportunity provided by the institution.

In an interview newsmen, the member representing Ihiala 2 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Eze Golden Chukwuebuka Iloh, lauded Legacy University for contributing immensely to education in the region and pledged to advocate for the government’s intervention in improving the institution’s infrastructure, especially the access road and other infrastructural needs. He also urged the students to aim to make their families, the institution and the country proud throughout their study years in the University.

In their separate remarks, the Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Legacy University, Chief Festus Onyima; the BoT Secretary, Sir Lawrence Obetta; and the Dean of Students Affairs, Dr. Ibe Chinyere, jointly reaffirmed their strong passion and commitment to promoting standard and accessible education in Nigeria. They emphasized that their sacrifices in advancing Legacy University stem from a noble vision of making quality university education accessible to less-privileged Nigerians, rather than a luxury for the wealthy alone.

According to them, Legacy University is not just focused on producing academically sound graduates, but also on creating an inclusive environment where indigent students can reshape their destinies through affordable education. They proudly noted that Legacy University remains one of the most affordable private universities in Nigeria — a deliberate policy aimed at easing the financial burden on parents while maintaining high academic standards. This, they added, forms part of the university’s broader mission of contributing to human capital development in the country and beyond.

The trio further disclosed that the Management constantly explores scholarship opportunities, collaborations, and partnerships to support brilliant but financially challenged students, expressing optimism that with more support from the government, private sector, and philanthropists, the university would expand more in both academic programmes and admission capacity for disadvantaged students.

While commending the Founder and Pro-Chancellor, Dr. Leonard Nkameme, for his foresight and resilience in establishing the institution on a solid foundation, they appealed to the Anambra State Government and relevant federal agencies to complement their efforts by addressing critical infrastructure needs, especially the access road to the university, which they described as a major challenge. They concluded by urging the new matriculants to take full advantage of the opportunities the university offers, excel academically, and uphold the core values of integrity, diligence, and service to humanity upon which Legacy University was founded.

The event also featured goodwill messages from various guests, including representatives of security agencies, community leaders, and educational stakeholders. Among others, major highlights of the event include the colourful procession of matriculants and staff, cultural performances by students, cutting of the matriculation cake, and the official oath-taking by the over 400 newly admitted students.

The matriculation ceremony not only reaffirmed the university’s commitment to raising future leaders but also solidified its position as a growing citadel of learning that stands resiliently on the legacies of faith, excellence, and service to humanity.

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Why Police Reform in Nigeria Demands a Socialist Revolution

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Why Police Reform in Nigeria Demands a Socialist Revolution

 

By: Joy Musa

In recent weeks, activist Omoyele Sowore and his allies have called for mass protests in support of Nigeria’s police force, citing poor pay and deplorable working conditions. While their intentions may appear noble, the strategy of instigating police action through protest is fundamentally flawed. The Nigerian police, like other public security institutions, are structurally bound to defend the interests of the state and the bourgeoisie class not the masses.

Historically, the police have never been instruments of liberation for the proletariat. Their loyalty lies with the capitalist-oriented democracy that sustains the ruling elite. Even if Sowore’s proposed protest materializes, it will not result in the police siding with the people to dismantle the capitalist state. The institution is designed to suppress dissent, not to empower it.

The Nigerian police force suffers from chronic underfunding, poor welfare, and systemic neglect. Officers are paid salaries that barely sustain them, with pensions as low as ₦35,000 per month. Yet, despite these conditions, the police remain loyal to the very system that perpetuates their suffering. Why? Because the capitalist state ensures their survival through control, not transformation.

The only viable path to genuine reform lies in replacing Nigeria’s capitalist democracy with a socialist-oriented democracy, grounded in Marxist philosophy. This transformation must come through insurrection, not negotiation. Once the capitalist structure is dismantled, public security institutions will be reoriented to serve the people not the elite.

Under a socialist democracy: The police will be accountable to the proletariat, not the bourgeoisie.Public security will prioritize community welfare over elite protection. Institutional reforms will be driven by collective ownership and democratic control.

This is not a call for chaos it is a call for justice. The Nigerian masses must recognize that piecemeal protests and appeals to the state will not yield liberation. Only through revolutionary change of voting through the ballots and ensure your votes count only then we can rescue our public institutions from decay under the APC led administration and align them with the needs of the people.

Let the police surrender not to the whims of the elite, but to the will of the people. Let them become servants of justice, not enforcers of oppression.

The time for socialist revolution through the ballots is now as we approach 2027.

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