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ACAMB reelects Polaris spokesperson as president
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.
A joint security operation against terrorists has led to the rescue of nine persons in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
According to inside sources, Forest Guards, under the supervision of the Directorate of Security Services and working with members of the local hunters and vigilante group, embarked on bush-combing operations. They discovered a hideout of the kidnappers and engaged them.
Nine persons were rescued in two separate operations in the forest of Obbo Aiyegunle. One of the kidnappers was neutralised while others fled with gunshot injuries.
One of the rescued persons is said to be receiving medical care at an undisclosed medical facility in the local government.
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Zamfara LG Chairman Abduction: Security operatives intensify rescue efforts
Security forces are currently conducting deliberate operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely rescuing the abducted Chairman.
• Family of the abducted Zamfara LG Chairman
Aliyu Danjal, Lieutenant Colonel Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed that on hearing gunshots, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded immediately and swiftly moved to the scene where they engaged in hot pursuit of the terrorists leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
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IGP Disu orders officers to shoot anyone carrying illegal firearms
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity.
Disu issued the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, saying the move followed President Bola Tinubu’s instruction that the lingering security crisis in the state must be brought to an end.
The police chief maintained that only authorised security personnel are legally permitted to carry firearms, warning that law enforcement agencies would no longer tolerate the unlawful possession of weapons.
” You cannot move around freely carrying arms as if there is no law and order in this country. It will not be tolerated,” he said.
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
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