National Development: FG Blows Hot, Vows To Punish Saboteurs

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government, yesterday, warned that proven cases of sabotage of its efforts would not go unpunished as it was prepared to take big decisions against sabotage.

The government maintained that it would go ahead with its ongoing reforms in various departments and agencies for the growth and development of the country.

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who sounded the warning, said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu predisposes that it would not be business as usual in all aspects of national development.

Tunji-Ojo made the remarks shortly after the decoration of Mrs Kemi Nanna Nandap as the 19th Substantive Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Ministry of Interior, Abuja.

Specifically, the Minister told Mrs Nandap to discharge her duties effectively as she would be judged by how well she is able to protect the nation’s vast borders.

Tunji-Ojo said: “You have held command positions across the country, and that means you are conversant with the issues. Please, we believe in you. The president believes in you.

“On Tuesday, Mr. President specially recognised you and gave you a presidential handshake, therefore, to whom much is given, much is expected. I want you to also be a team player. This is not the time to remember the ills of anyone.

“We will judge you on how well you protect our borders. In the security of Nigeria, the NIS has a great role to play in the security architecture of the country. Please, be creative. Be innovative. Bring your certificates and training to bear on your job”.

Tunji-Ojo who urged officers and men of the service to cooperate with their new boss to enable her sustain the ongoing reforms in the Service, warned that the present administration would not hesitate to wedge the big stick anywhere there are proven cases of sabotage.

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