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Ex-Abia State Governor, Ikpeazu joins advisory board of Biochemistry Society in Nigeria
The immediate past Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has been appointed as a Member of the Advisory Body of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB).
The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated 20th September, 2023 and signed by the President of the Association, Professor Matthew Owhonda Wegwu.
According to the letter, Dr. Ikpeazu’s appointment was informed by “your age-long commitment to the growth and development of NSBMB and the wealth of experience acquired in your selfless service to the nation in different capacities.
The 27 member Advisory Body which includes eminent Professors and scholars of Biochemistry is chaired by Professor Abubakar Kaoje. Other members include The Tor Tiv, His Royal Highness, Professor James Ayatse, Professor Viola Onwuliri, Professor Obi Njoku, Professor Adenike Kuku, Professor Arabi Shehu, Professor A O Shodipo, Professor (Rev. Fr.) W. Madu, Professor Zaruwa Nsuk, etc.
An elated Dr. Ikpeazu described his selection into the Board as a clear validation of his deep passion for the study and teaching of Biochemistry over the years and promised to work closely with the other Board Members, some of whom, are his teachers, to advance the cause of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in Nigeria.
Dr. Ikpeazu who holds the Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate Degrees in different areas of Biochemistry, taught the course in different Nigerian Universities and was Head of Department of Biochemistry at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology before his sojourn into politics and public service.
He is the co-author of the Book, THE BIOCHEMISTRY OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION and has over 80 published articles in local and international Science journals.
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Police must pay transport fares, says AIG
” No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.
• The Assistant Inspector-General of Police(AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, speaking with transporters at Obalende garage, Lagos State, on Wednesday.
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has declared that officers must pay fares before boarding commercial vehicles, warning against abuse of authority.
Jimoh spoke on Wednesday at Obalende garage during a sensitisation meeting with drivers and transport workers marking National Police Day 2026.
He stressed that relations between police and the public must be based on partnership, not coercion, urging both sides to support each other voluntarily.
“No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.
Jimoh called for stronger cooperation to maintain safety and order on roads, insisting there was no conflict between officers and transport unions.
“I don’t collect money from officers. We don’t arrest people arbitrarily. If you have issues with any officer, report directly to me,” he said.
(Vanguard)
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Tinubu scurries to Jos after Mutfwang’s security brief
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave for Jos tomorrow to commiserate with the state government and residents over recent deadly gun attacks that lefts dozens dead.
This was following Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s security briefing to the President on the recent violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State.
During the meeting on Wednesday at the presidential villa in Abuja, Governor Caleb Mutfwang told Mr President that although security forces have restored calm after fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack that left more than a dozen dead and many others injured.
He said that investigations are continuing to determine the identities or motives of the attackers who are yet to be apprehended .
Presidency source said that President Tinubu was initially scheduled for a planned trip to Ogun State to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport on Thursday.
From Jos, the President will travel to Lagos to observe Good Friday.
On Saturday, April 4, he will visit Ogun State to commission projects including the cargo airport.
He will then return to Lagos during the Easter holiday to commission several state infrastructure projects, including the Ojota/Opebi Link Bridge.
Before heading back to Abuja, the president will visit Bayelsa State on April 10 to commission projects completed under Governor Duoye Diri.
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JUST IN: Tinubu Heads to Jos Tomorrow, Postpones Ogun Trip for 5-State Visits
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will tomorrow embark on a visit to Jos, Plateau State, as the first leg of a five-state tour across the country.
The Presidency announced that the President has postponed his scheduled trip to Ogun State to enable him to commence the series of official visits.
Details of the remaining four states in the tour are expected to be released by the Presidency in due course.
The development comes as President Tinubu continues nationwide engagements aimed at assessing development projects, interacting with stakeholders, and addressing key national issues in the respective states.
Further updates on the itinerary will be communicated as the visits progress.
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