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Make Use of Your Structures To Fight COVID-19, FCT Minister Charges Political Leaders
Joel Ajayi
As community leaders, political leaders and our elected representatives, it is your duty to use your existing structures, your tentacles, within all the communities to sensitize and inform the general public of what every person needs to do because without this joint effort and community participation, there is no way the medical efforts alone will be successful”.
These were the words of the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello following a meeting held with the political leaders in the FCT on Thursday, 2nd April.
Present at the meeting were the FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, Senator Phillip Aduda, Senator representing the FCT, Hon. Micah Jiba representing AMAC Bwari Federal Constituency, Hon. Hassan Sokodabo, representing, Kuje, Kwali Gwagwalada and Abaji Federal Constituency, the FCT Chairmen of APC and PDP, the FCT Commissioner of police, other security chiefs as well as senior members of the FCTA bureaucracy led by the Permanent Secretary, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa.
The Minister reminded the political leaders that should the virus reach the grassroots level and attain community wide spread, it will become extremely difficult to fight. He therefore appealed to them to resuscitate their political structures and influence to sensitize the populace in the fight against the virus.
Malam Bello said “…that’s why I’m appealing to you to reactivate all your political structures in the 62 wards of the FCT. Use all your men and women that you used during your campaigns; use them now to help us all fight this pandemic because it is crucial and that is why we call upon you to support us”.
The Minister reiterated that COVID 19 can be defeated using a two pronged approach of heeding to medical directives and the distribution of palliatives to help the most vulnerable in society.
He therefore urged the political leaders to sensitize their people on the need for personal discipline and hygiene consisting of constant hand washing, maintaining social distancing and abiding by all other medical measures.
Speaking on the flouting of the stay at home directives, by some residents, Malam Bello directed the security agencies not to hesitate to arrest anybody found to be disobeying.
He said “we also emphasized the need for the security agencies to be very firm with anybody, individual or group that flouts the regulations enunciated by the Federal Government and the Presidential Task Force on COVID 19”
While appealing to the people of the FCT to come together and collectively fight the pandemic, Malam Bello said that was the only way it could be defeated. He also acknowledged the support the FCT Administration has received from the political leaders of the FCT.
In her own remarks, the FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, once more reminded residents to obey the anti COVID 19 measures put in place and stay at home. She also said that while fumigation of public areas have intensified, there was the need for residents to play their part by remaining indoors and stop the spread of the virus,
Speaking on the distribution of palliatives, Dr Tijjani Aliyu said that adequate arrangements have been put in place to ensure that only those who were entitled to the palliatives actually receive them. She said that the FCTA was working with the grassroots leaders made up of councilors, ward leaders, civil society, youth groups as well religious organisations in this regard.
She also said that several volunteers in the FCT have been donating their time and resources in the fight against the Coronavirus revealing that so far about seventy vehicles have been received and ready to be deployed along with vehicles from the FCTA and Area Councils to transport food stuff from five stores where they were currently being warehoused.
In his remarks, Senator Phillip Aduda commended the FCT Minister and Minister of State for the proactive measures the FCTA has taken in the battle against COVID 19 and pledged the support of all the political leaders of the FCT, regardless of political affiliation.
The Senator donated 1000 bags of rice and over 150 cartons of hand sanitizers for the fight against the virus.
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Alhaji Solademi Unveiled as PCRC FCT Patron for Safe School Initiative
Joel Ajayi
High Chief Alhaji Abdulmajid Solademi has been formally unveiled and inducted as the Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) FCT Safe School initiative.
The unveiling took place during the official launch of the PCRC Safe School programme on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Conference Hall of the FCT Police Command, Old CBN Road, Garki, Abuja.
Solademi, who is also the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club of Abuja and Chairman/CEO of Yajifarz Cargo, was honoured in recognition of his commitment to community development, youth empowerment and support for initiatives aimed at promoting a safer society.
The ceremony was led by the National Chairman of the PCRC, Alhaji Mogaji Ibrahim Olaniyan, alongside the PCRC FCT Command Chairman, Chief Rufus Ebegba, and the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Prof. Sanusi Mohammed.
The launch of the Safe School initiative is aimed at strengthening security within educational institutions and promoting closer collaboration among the police, schools, parents, communities and other stakeholders in protecting students, teachers and learning facilities.
Speaking after his unveiling, Solademi expressed deep appreciation to the leadership of the PCRC and the FCT Police Command for finding him worthy of the appointment.
“I am deeply honoured and humbled by this recognition and the confidence reposed in me to serve as the PCRC FCT Safe School Patron,” he said.
“Education remains the foundation of every progressive society, and our children deserve to learn in an environment where they feel safe, protected and free to pursue their dreams.
“I accept this responsibility with a strong sense of duty and commitment. I will work closely with the PCRC, the Nigeria Police Force, educational institutions, parents and relevant stakeholders to support every genuine effort aimed at ensuring the safety and security of our schools.
“As someone who has remained passionate about youth development through sports and other empowerment initiatives, I understand the importance of creating opportunities and safe spaces for young people to grow and realise their full potential.
“This appointment is not just an honour; it is a call to service. I pledge to use my experience, network and resources to support the Safe School initiative and contribute meaningfully to the protection of our children and the future of our nation.”
Solademi also commended the PCRC for its continued commitment to fostering cooperation between the police and members of the public.
The PCRC Safe School initiative forms part of the organisation’s broader commitment to service to the nation and humanity, with a focus on strengthening community participation in security and supporting efforts to create safer learning environments across the Federal Capital Territory.
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