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Sylvester Oromoni: NDYC Wants Stricter Regulations to Guarantee Safety of Children
Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYC) have called for stricter government regulations of public and private schools to guarantee the safety of pupils/students alleging that the ugly incident that led to death of a student, Sylvester Oromono Jnr from Dowen College, Lagos could be happening in other schools as well.
The NDYC in a statement describing the incidence as barbaric and unfortunate said while the incidence has generated series of criticism and calls for the operating licence of the school, a deeper assessment of the situation was necessary.
Recall that a 12 year student of Dowen College, Lekki Lagos, Sylvester Oromono Jnr.
reportedly died from bullying and torture.
The statement signed by NDYC National Coordinator, Engr Jator Abido and Comrade Collins Ufuoma Achakpekri Director for International Relations pledged to partner with relevant security agencies to fishout school administrators that compromised safety of their pupils and students.
“We received with shock the incident that led to the death of 12 year student of Dowen College, Lekki Lagos, Sylvester Oromono Jnr. While we join other well meaning people to condenm the incidence and call for sanction of persons and institutions found culpable in the unfortunate act, we wish to appeal for a wholistic measure that will address the issue of children safety in schools.
“This singular situation should make the government reassess the laid down requirements for school operators. There are claims that many schools particularly private ones drug pupils of 3 years and below in order to have them under control as a result of limited personal in their employment.
“To this end, we as a council will take up the responsibility to monitor and expose such evil acts that put the health and life of the children at risk. We equally appeal to community leaders, religious leaders and every concerned citizen to join in the efforts to make schools safe for children”, the statement noted.
The NDYC further urged the government to ensure that justice in served by ensuring that anybody involved the evil act no matter how highly placed is made to face the law.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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