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NFSS trains 24,000 forest guards nationwide – CG
The Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) says it has trained more than 24,000 new officers nationwide as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen forest security.
The Commander General of NFSS, Dr Joshua Osatimehin, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, during the closing of a five-day National Capacity-Building Workshop held simultaneously across six geo-political zones of the country.
Osatimehin said said the training was the second quarterly exercise in the year, adding that it was also to improve local intelligence gathering in support of national security operations.
He explained that exercise focused on refresher courses, inter-agency collaboration, and intelligence gathering, particularly in forested regions prone to criminal activities.
”This year’s second quarter training has been a huge success. We have trained more than 24,000 new recruits across the federation.
”These men have been screened by the police, Department of State Service (DSS), and traditional institutions before undergoing compulsory refresher courses conducted by various security agencies,” he said.
The NFSS commander general also said that the training took place concurrently in key locations within the zones.
He added that the workshop showcased the agency’s collaboration with constitutional authorities and law enforcement agencies, including the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the military.
”Security agencies came at different times to lecture our officers on actionable intelligence, inter-agency cooperation, and prompt communication with law enforcement to tackle forest-based criminal threats,” he said.
He revealed that 6,836 operatives were trained in FCT, 4,122 in Plateau, 6,856 in Gombe, and more than 9,000 in the South East.
On legislative backing for the service, Osatimehin appealed to President Bola Tinubu to sign the NFSS Establishment Bill into law, following its passage by both chambers of the National Assembly.
”We are using this opportunity to appeal to His Excellency, the President, to assent to the bill establishing the NFSS.
”This will formalise our operations and give our officers the confidence and legal backing to operate decisively against criminals within Nigeria’s forests,” he said.
He urged newly recruited officers to serve with courage and integrity, stressing that Nigeria needed heroes who would rise to the challenge of protecting forest resources and communities.
“Nigerians need heroes, and these officers must wear their uniforms with pride and honour,” Osatimehin added.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Commander-General (Intelligence), Dr John Metchie, says Nigerians should expect improvement in security, adding that NFSS is committed to tackling crimes in the forests.
Metchie appealed for continuous support from the citizens to the service in the fight against insecurity.
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Sixteen people narrowly escaped death on Monday night in a crash involving a Camry car, a Suzuki bus, and a tricycle at Iron Market along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
Ota Divisional Commander of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, Mr Salau Hammed, confirmed the incident to News Agency Nigeria on Tuesday, noting that the crash occurred around 8:20 p.m.
He said the accident involved a Camry car, a tricycle, both with no registration, and a Suzuki bus marked KRD 246 YK.
He said that a total of 16 persons were involved in the accident; however, three persons, comprising two males and a female, sustained various degrees of injuries.
Hammed explained that the Camry lost control due to speeding and rammed into two other vehicles.
“Those who sustained injuries were immediately taken to Adetutu Hospital, Ilepa area for treatment,” he said.
Hammed advised motorists against speeding to prevent avoidable crashes.
He said that the vehicles had been removed from the road to ease free flow of traffic.
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Video – Nigerian Soldier Laments: “We Risk Our Lives Daily, Yet No Reward!” | Govt Rewards WAFCON Players with Millions
In this powerful and emotional video, a Nigerian soldier opens up about the harsh realities faced by the military – poor welfare, neglect, and lack of appreciation from the government, despite risking their lives daily to protect the country.
He compares their sacrifice to the recent reward of ₦160 million and 3-bedroom apartments given to Nigerian female footballers who played in the just concluded WAFCON tournament for only one month.
▶ Is this fair?
▶ Are Nigerian soldiers being sidelined?
▶ What does this say about how we treat our heroes?
This heartfelt outcry sparks a much-needed conversation about military welfare, equity, and the true value of national service in Nigeria.
🔔 Watch, share, and join the conversation in the comments.
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The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Tuesday warned some Nigerian governors not to underestimate the opposition coalition platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), because some of them will be removed from power if care isn’t taken.
Primate Ayodele made it known that the coalition platform has the power to take over some seats in Nigeria, and governors must work very hard to ensure they retain their states.
In a statement by his Media Aide, Oluwatosin Osho, the prophet made it known that some of the governors in Nigeria cannot win a re-election in 2027 except through rigging.
He said: “Some Nigerian governors will be removed from power by ADC if care isn’t taken; they will find it difficult to get a re-election in their respective offices. On a free and fair election, they won’t win; they can only rig.
“They should not underestimate the coalition platform; they may not see it now, but they must be very careful.”
It would be recalled that Primate Ayodele warned certain state governors two days ago about their re-election plans, stating that their bid isn’t certain and that only prayer can help them secure victory again.
“The governors of Akwa Ibom, Delta, Enugu, Cross River, Kaduna, Zamfara, and Ondo must work well to get a second term in office.
“It’s not certain for them except they work hard and pray. This is a hint of what they should expect.
“They need to work very well so that they won’t lose their second-term ambition,” he revealed.
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