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NANS Calls On FG To Revisit Politicians Involvement In Wadume’s Kidnap Case

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6 years ago

August 25, 2019

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to revisit politicians involvement in Hamisu Wadume’ kidnap case.

National Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Association Mr Adeyemi Azeez, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday.

He commended the Nigerian police force for the giant steps taken to uncover the suspect.

“The widely celebrated arrest of the kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Wadume, has not only fuel our fire of trust in the Nigerian police force but has equally put a garment of honour on the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu.

“To this end, we are saying a very big thank you to the police boss for an honest fight against kidnapping in the country as history will not forget you.

“But, the Wadume’s confession of having links to politicians including a sitting Governor has subjected us as Nigerians, Students’ leaders and stakeholders in the country’s affairs as we found the need to discover the said politician(s) and ensure that they are brought to book.”

Azeez also called on the police force to revisit and investigated the Badoo menace which had been subdued through the effort of the security agencies and God majorly.

He said the investigation was necessary as the suspected kingpin was yet to either face the wrath of the law nor have his properties back if truly he was not guilty of the allegation leveled against him.

“The activities of this dreaded group remains fresh in our heart as many of our students lost their lives when the said group was ravaging most especially in the Ikorodu part of Lagos state.

“We, however, call on the IG to revisit the Badoo case so as to fish out all the evil politicians in the country as the country can’t be free of criminality until the politicians who have continued to stand as bedrock and financier of this unscrupulous elements are smoked out.

“We are also stating with every sense of commitment that we shall support the police if our help is sought for in this national project as security is not a one man’s business,” he said.

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PSIN Administrator Commends Yobe Government for Championing Leadership Continuity and Institutional Sustainability

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November 5, 2025

The Gleamer

Cyril Igele

The Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN), Barrister Imeh Okon, has applauded the Yobe State Government for its strong commitment to leadership continuity and sustainable governance through strategic investment in human capital development.

Barrister Okon gave the commendation at the opening of a Management Retreat for Yobe State Permanent Secretaries, held at the PSIN headquarters in Abuja.

The retreat, themed “Succession Planning, Leadership Continuity, and Institutional Sustainability in the Yobe State Public Service,” convened senior bureaucrats and resource persons to discuss strategies for strengthening leadership and governance within the state’s civil service.

In her remarks, the PSIN Administrator praised Governor Mai Mala Buni for his foresight and partnership in prioritizing public sector training and capacity development. She described the theme of the retreat as both “timely and visionary,” emphasizing that institutions endure only when leadership is continuous, knowledge is shared, and systems—not individuals—drive performance.

“Institutions thrive not merely on structures or policies, but on the deliberate cultivation of capable leaders who can sustain progress across generations,” she said. “By prioritizing leadership continuity and institutional resilience, Yobe State is leading by example.”

Barrister Okon reiterated PSIN’s mandate to build a competent, ethical, and innovative public service capable of delivering tangible results to citizens. She stressed that effective succession planning must be anchored in continuous training, mentorship, and exposure to emerging governance trends.

Citing best practices from Singapore and the United Kingdom, Okon noted that successful public service systems deliberately identify and nurture potential leaders through structured talent pipelines and transparent career development programmes. According to her, Yobe State’s initiative reflects its readiness to sustain excellence in governance.

She also highlighted PSIN’s flagship programmes—SMART-P, which builds administrative and technical capacity; LEAD-P, designed to groom emerging leaders; and the Exit from Service Masterclass, which prepares officers for life after service. Okon urged the Yobe Government to adopt the Exit Masterclass into its human resource framework to ensure a smooth transition for retirees, preserve institutional knowledge, and promote productivity through entrepreneurship and consultancy.

“Succession planning is not an event but a culture that must be institutionalised at every level of public administration,” she added. “When we prepare successors in advance and invest in continuous learning, we guarantee the sustainability of reforms and consistency in governance.”

Declaring the retreat open, the Acting Head of Service of Yobe State, Alhaji Abdullahi Shehu, reaffirmed Governor Buni’s commitment to building a results-driven and high-performing public service.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Public Service, Alhaji Shehu, the Acting Head of Service expressed gratitude to God and lauded PSIN as the “mother institution of public service learning.” He stated that Governor Buni has consistently directed the Office of the Head of Service to promote seamless succession planning and capacity building to enhance efficiency and accountability across government institutions.

“In line with this directive, we have brought the top echelon of the state civil service to PSIN—being the drivers and core implementers of government policies and programmes—to strengthen continuity and sustainability in our reforms,” he said.

He urged participants to fully engage in the retreat, share experiences, and cascade the knowledge gained to officers across ministries, departments, and agencies. The exercise, he explained, forms part of a deliberate strategy to institutionalize effective succession planning within the Yobe State Civil Service, thereby ensuring sustained productivity and improved service delivery to citizens.

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