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ACAMB reelects Polaris spokesperson as president

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The Head of Corporate Communications at Polaris Bank, Rasheed Bolarinwa has been reelected President of the Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks.

This was announced on Wednesday after the ACAMB held its elections and annual general meeting in Lagos.

Bolarinwa is the incumbent president of the association, having been elected for a first tenure of two years in 2022.

After the swearing-in of new executives, Bolarinwa thanked members of the association for giving him another opportunity to serve.


He appreciated the immediate past executives and promised to consolidate on the gains and explore new frontiers to take the association to greater heights.

Bolarin anticipated fostering collaboration with both familiar faces and new voices, steering towards even greater success.

“With the new executive committee, we will continue to strive for excellence, explore avenues for growth, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.

“Our communication platform will foster flourishing ideas, strengthen relationships, and harness the collective wisdom of our diverse membership, from elders and past presidents to current members and associates, propelling us forward,” Bolarinwa declared.

Other elected executives include Oze Kalu, 1st vice president (FirstBank); Tolulope Onipede, 2nd vice president (Guaranty Trust Bank); Sipe Babajide, Secretary General (EcoBank); Ikechukwu Iheagwam, assistant general secretary (Access Holdings Plc.); Hadjia Ishaq, financial secretary (Jaiz Bank); Morolake Ladipo, treasurer (Wema Bank); Omede Odekina, publicity secretary (United Bank for Africa) and Utulu Ozena, social secretary (Heritage Bank).

In 2023, ACAMB generated approximately N14.5m, comprising N11m from dues and an additional N3m from successful debt recovery from members.

The association noted that it had a savings balance of N30m and received N8m in donations during the same period.

Established in 1996, ACAMB serves as the umbrella body for managers and public relations professionals within the Nigerian banking sector.

The association is actively engaged in developing a new constitution with the primary goal of enhancing collaboration among banks, the government, and the public.

The first Vice President, ACAMB, Oze Kalu pledged to execute all promises made, and more, as the association charts a course toward new heights.

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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.

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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.

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Tinubu scurries to Jos after Mutfwang’s security brief

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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

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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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