Gov. Seyi Makinde’s recent outburst accusing President Tinubu of "wasting time" on State Police and claiming Lagos boycotted Amotekun for political points is just a masterclass in deflection. When a Governor is grappling with rising insecurity in his own state, the instinct to scapegoat the center is predictable.
Makinde claims Lagos ignored Amotekun to appease PBAT is entirely False with the President being the one of the voices that clamoured for a local security network to aid the federal efforts on Security.
Makinde praises Amotekun as his glorious "stop-gap," yet the reality in Oyo is tragic underfunding. While Lagos mobilizes billions for the welfare and resources of all security apparatus in Lagos state, Oyo sends brave Amotekun operatives into forests with pump-action rifles to fight AK-47-wielding syndicates. Press conferences don’t buy ballistic vests.
If Gov. Makinde cannot adequately finance, equip, and manage his own regional vigilante group, how does he plan to shoulder the colossal financial burden of a full-fledged State Police? State policing requires forensic labs, armories, pensions, and unassailable funding, not just loud rhetoric.
President Tinubu understands that constitutional security reform requires meticulous legality and rigid economic frameworks, not rushed politics to distract from local failures.
Before lecturing the architect of Nigeria’s most successful security funding model, Gov. Makinde owes the people of Oyo State a duty of care. Elevate Amotekun from a poorly funded political prop into a tactically superior force. Until then, the lectures remain hollow.
Fix Oyo first!!!
NELFUND Dashboard Report for 28th May 2026 and Acknowledgement of Institutional Loan Disbursement to Students by several institutions.
1,586,921 beneficiaries so far.
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FCTA PRESS RELEASE
FCTA Warns Event Centre, Hotel Owners Against Use By Illegal Organizations
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has sounded a note of warning to owners of Event Centres, Hotels and other public buildings in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to stop offering their facilities for use by illegal organizations.
The FCTA noted that allocations of lands in the FCT are strictly to carry out lawful activities, adding that "going forward, title documents of any event center, hotel or public building that is used for the gathering of illegal organizations will be revoked."
This was contained in a statement on Friday, by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
"In view of the need to further ensure the security of lives and properties in the FCT and sustain the efforts of security agencies in this regard, usage of Event Centres, Hotels and other public buildings will now be closely monitored.
"This is aimed at ensuring that they are not used by illegal organizations for gatherings capable of disrupting the peace of the nation's capital.
"Owners of these facilities are therefore urged to take cognizance of the legality of organizations seeking to use their facilities and the purpose before letting them out.
"For instance, in this political season, owners of Event Centres and Hotels in particular must ensure that they only deal with Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recognised leadership of political parties in respect of the use of their facilities, and proper records of transactions must be kept.
"Failure to comply with this directive will result to revocation of the title documents such properties."
Lere Olayinka
Senior Special Assistant
Public Communications and Social Media
May 29, 2026
Kaduna Polytechnic’s Combined Convocation and 70th Anniversary marked a meaningful homecoming, as His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, CON (@ubasanius), the Governor of Kaduna State, reflected on the institution’s profound influence on his personal and professional journey.
At the event, he highlighted the Polytechnic’s enduring legacy in technical and vocational education and its role in shaping values, broadening intellectual horizons, and strengthening commitment to public service.
He expressed gratitude for being awarded the prestigious Fellowship of Kaduna Polytechnic, dedicating the honour to the people of Kaduna State and their shared aspirations for educational excellence, youth empowerment, and inclusive development.
Senator Uba Sani reaffirmed his administration’s belief in education as society’s most strategic investment, citing initiatives such as sponsoring 775 students at the Polytechnic, establishing new vocational institutes in Rigachikun, Samaru Kataf, and Soba, and modernising the Panteka Skills Hub to boost innovation and technical capacity across the state.
In recognition of their outstanding achievement, all best‑graduating students announced at the ceremony received automatic employment with the Kaduna State Government.
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