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COVID-19:Dilichukwu Sensitizes Residents of Bwari Rehabilitation and Vocational Center.

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6 years ago

June 21, 2020

Joel Ajayi

As part of activities to raise awareness concerning COVID-19 in Federal Capital Territory, Acting Executive Secretary of Social Development Secretariat, Mrs. Dilichukwu Onyedinma has taken the Campaign to nooks and crannies nation’s capital, sensitizing the populace of the need to take preventive measures in the fight against coronavirus.

Onyedinma was in Bwari rehabilitation and vocational center in the company of Director Social Services, to educate the residents of the center on the need to follow laid down protocols as government battle to defeat the dreaded pandemic.

Speaking at the center , Dilichukwu said ‘ I want to encourage you to regularly wash your hands with soap under running water while in the absence of soap use sanitizers and regularly wear a facemask to prevent transmission through sneezing or body contact and also avoid shaking hands during this period’.

She went further by reiterating that coronavirus is real and people should not take it for granted because many people have died from it the disease is real and don’t listen to anybody who says is fake because people are dying every day from it but if you take these necessary precautions it will keep you safe.

She also promised to regularly visit the center and work with the team on the ground on how to make life better for the destitute, beggars, rehabilitated inmates who are undergoing training that is being handled by the center.

Dilichukwu went ahead by having lunch with residents while donating some essentials to the center which include facemask, sanitizers, infrared thermometer, noodles, corn, beans, millet, Soap, oil and liquid handwash which are meant to cushion the effect of lockdown.

The principal, Bwari Rehabilitation and vocational center, Mr. Bala Musa thanked the Acting Executive Secretary of SDS for deeming it fit to pay them a visit and also coming along with gifts is a wonderful gesture which is laudable but he, however, call on the government to assist in renovating their facilities because so as to meet up with their responsibility to the community.

Bala said ‘ we need the government to come to our aid by helping us to fix the door to some of the rooms which are bad, need machines at the vocational center to aid training, renovation of the compound and payment and employment of staff because at present we are just only two running the center.

The center has about 149 inmates with 111 of them already receiving rehabilitation while 48 have just been brought in from the street which is made up of beggars and destitute.

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Alhaji Solademi Unveiled as PCRC FCT Patron for Safe School Initiative

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1 month ago

August 29, 2026

The Gleamer

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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