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Mouktar inaugurates Area Council Football Board, advocates for more on grassroot development
Joel Ajayi
FCT FA chairman Adam Mouktar Mohammed has charged the newly inaugurated area council football boss to develop football in their locality to an enviable height and make the FCT a model to be emulated in discharging their duties.
Speaking during the swearing in ceremony of the elected FCT Area Council F.A board members in Abuja on Thursday , Mouktar described the occasion as a momentous and historic one.
The Area Council is the foundation and bedrock of football development and this mandate given to them is to ensure will deliver on our promises to develop football to the highest level”
“ The right people has been given the mandate because since after the election there is no rancour or enmity . They are credible people, they should bring all the stakeholders and join hands together to develop football. We need to develop referees , coaches, infrastructure and every other segment of the game to the highest order.
He profusely thanked the electoral committee for the excellent job in ensuring transparency and accountability with the right people winning the election.
“I sincerely commend the resolute confidence they build, development from grassroot , steadfast commitment and diligence.
“I thanked all the stakeholders especially in the Area Council -we have been enjoying undiluted peace and we will continue to deliver on development. I also appreciate the coaches, referees and other key stakeholders.
“We will continue to do everything to develop football in the FCT despite the challenges we are facing” he said.
The elected Area Council were given Certificate of Returns. They Area Councils are Bwari, Kuje, AMAC, Abaji, Gwalawlada and two others.
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Reps Security Session: Wale Raji Proposes Service Extension, Special Courts to Tackle Insecurity”
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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