NSF 2020: Edo To Engage 1,000 Cleaners

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6 years ago

January 24, 2020

The Edo Waste Management Agency has disclosed that it will engage 1,000 cleaners to take care of venues during the National Sports Festival tagged “Edo 2020”.

The General Manager of the agency, Charles Imariagbe, stated this on Friday in Benin saying that it was part of the agency’s preparedness for the event.

According to him, the agency is doing everything possible to discourage indiscriminate dumping of refuse in the state.

“We also have plans in place to ensure that all the venues for the games are taken care of, on a daily basis.

“Over one thousand personnel will be deployed for the exercise, there are further plans to get more hands to compliment the staff of the agency if there will be a need for it.

“We are also working closely with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) to identify areas that our services will be needed.

“For those dumping refuse on road demarcation, a task force has been put in place to check the activities of those involved in the act, anyone caught will be prosecuted”, he said.

Imariagbe appealed to Edo people to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse adding that the act was detrimental to their health.

However, the 2020 NSF is scheduled to hold from March 22 to April 1 in Benin.

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Reps Security Session: Wale Raji Proposes Service Extension, Special Courts to Tackle Insecurity”

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3 days ago

November 27, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, intensified its search for sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s worsening security challenges as lawmakers continued it’s Special Plenary Session dedicated to reviewing the nation’s security architecture and strengthening its legislative response to growing threats.

Contributing to the debate, Hon. Wale Raji Member Representing Epe federal constituency of Lagos State and the Chairman House committee on livestock development presented far-reaching proposal aimed at strengthening national defense and tackling the escalating wave of insecurity across the country.

Hon. Raji commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the recruitment of additional personnel into the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Army. He, however, stressed that beyond new recruitment, Nigeria must urgently retain the institutional memory and field experience of officers nearing retirement.

Raji proposed an extension of service years for retiring military and police personnel—provided they are medically certified fit—arguing that their expertise is indispensable at a time when national security is under severe strain.

“New recruits will require extensive training and time to gain experience,Meanwhile, we have seasoned hands whose skills and knowledge can still be harnessed. The Public Service Rules allow for this extension, and we can consider an additional two to five years for fit and capable officers.”he noted.

The lawmaker further pushed for the establishment of Special Courts or Tribunals to handle terrorism and banditry-related cases. He recommended that investigations, trials, and convictions be conducted within a six-month window to ensure swift justice and send a strong message to criminal elements.

Hon. Raji also urged the House to accelerate constitutional amendments to make state police a reality and called for stronger integration of local governments into Nigeria’s security structure. Citing successful community-based security models from Lagos, he stressed their effectiveness in tackling local crimes and aiding prosecution.

Responding to Raji’s presentation, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu praised the recommendations as “thought-provoking,” particularly the suggestion to re-engage retired officers whose experience the nation cannot afford to waste.

Kalu said the idea could lead to the creation of a special, highly trained force led by experienced officers who left the service due to promotions or political appointments.“It is a very stimulating suggestion,We will dissect it further and reflect it appropriately in our resolutions.”he said.

The House is expected to develop concrete actions based on these proposals as Nigeria presses forward in the fight against insecurity.

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