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DNKI Calls for Urgent, Strategic Action to Tackle Nigeria’s Growing Challenges
Joel Ajayi The De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI) expresses deep sorrow, outrage, and grave concern over the disturbing state of national affairs, particularly the recent wave of violent killings in Jos, the prohibitive cost of political participation, and the worsening electricity crisis crippling the nation’s economy.
In a statement e-Signed: by the International PresidentDe Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI) Chief Oliver Patrick on Sunday in Abuja.
First and foremost, DNKI strongly condemns the recent callous and senseless killings in Jos, Plateau State, where innocent lives were brutally cut short in yet another avoidable tragedy.
These heinous acts represent not only a failure of security but a direct assault on our collective humanity and national unity. We mourn with the bereaved families and stand in solidarity with the good people of Plateau State in this moment of grief.
While we acknowledge and commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visit to Jos to commiserate with victims and demonstrate federal presence, albeit belated, we must stress that sympathy alone is not sufficient. The time has come for decisive, strategic, and sustained action.
We therefore call on the Federal Government to immediately fish out and bring the perpetrators of these dastardly acts to justice.
More importantly, there must be a comprehensive review and overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture and policies to effectively combat the persistent scourge of insecurity across the nation.
Furthermore, DNKI raises serious concern over the exorbitant cost of nomination forms by major political parties, particularly the ruling party, which has effectively placed democratic participation beyond the reach of the average Nigerian.
The additional stringent conditions attached to candidacy have further compounded this injustice, discouraging capable and well-meaning citizens from offering themselves for public service.
Democracy must not be reduced to a privilege for the wealthy few; it must remain an inclusive platform where merit, vision, and service to humanity take precedence over financial might. We call for immediate reforms to ensure affordability, transparency, and fairness in the electoral process.
Equally troubling is the persistent failure of Nigeria’s electricity generation and distribution systems.
The epileptic power supply has continued to suffocate small and medium-scale enterprises, forcing many to shut down operations and exacerbating unemployment and poverty. Entrepreneurs and business owners are left with no option but to rely on costly alternatives such as generators, which significantly inflate the cost of goods and services.
This energy crisis has also had a ripple effect on critical sectors such as healthcare, where hospitals and medical facilities are burdened with outrageous operational costs due to dependence on alternative power sources.
The consequence is an alarming rise in the cost of medical care, placing quality healthcare further out of reach for the average Nigerian.
DNKI therefore calls on all relevant authorities to prioritize and fast-track reforms in the power sector, ensuring improved generation capacity, efficient distribution, and sustainable energy solutions that will support economic growth and improve the quality of life for citizens.In conclusion, DNKI reiterates its unwavering commitment to the unity, peace, and progress of Nigeria.
We urge the government at all levels to rise above rhetoric and take bold, people-oriented actions that will restore hope, strengthen institutions, and secure the future of our great nation. Nigeria must work again for all.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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