FG deports 7 Korean nationals ‘for life’ – TheNigerialawyer

The Federal Government has carried out the deportation of seven
Korean nationals “for life”.

The deportation was executed by the Comptroller-General of
Immigration, Mr. Muhammad Babandede, on the orders of the Minister
of Interior, Ogbenu Rauf Aregbesola.

A spokesperson for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr.
Sunday James, a Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, who made the
announcement in a statement Wednesday, gave the names of the
deportees as follows:

Jo Sun Phil,
Jang Sung Chol,
Che Chun Hyok,
Pak Yong Gon,
Ri Yong IL,
Ri Hak Su
Ri Tong Nam.

He said the minister exercised the power conferred on him by the
Immigration Act 2015.

“The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service Muhammad
Babandede, MFR, has carried out the deportation of the following
seven (7) Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) nationals
from Nigeria for life,” James said.

According to him: “They were deported by the order of the
Honourable Minister Of Interior based on the powers conferred on
him by the Immigration Act 2015.

“They were deported to their country of origin on the available
flight on the 15th October, 2019 through Nnamdi Azikiwe
International Airport, Abuja.”

President Buhari Appoints New Aides for the First Lady
of Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of the
following aides to the First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
1) Dr. Mairo Almakura – Special Assistant on African First Ladies
Peace Mission (AFLPM)
2) Muhammed Albishir – Special Assistant on Organization of African
First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD)
3) Wole Aboderin – Special Assistant on Non-Governmental
Organizations
4) Barr. Aiyu Abdullahi – Special Assistant on Media and
Publicity
5) Zainab Kazeem – Special Assistant on Domestic and Social
Events
6) Funke Adesiyan – Personal Assistant on Domestic and Social
Events
The appointments take immediate effect.

Suleiman Haruna
Director of Information
to First Lady of Nigeria
State House
Abuja

Regional Secretariat of AFLPM will soon be a reality

First Lady of Nigeria, Dr. Aisha Buhari has expressed her
resolve to construct a regional secretariat for the African First
Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM). The Mission, which was established
after the Beijing Conference of 1995, has been in the custody of
Nigeria, with leadership rotating among African First Ladies.

She was speaking during a solidarity visit by First Ladies from
the states at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, 16th October,
2019.

“I have successfully secured 2.7 hectares of land in Abuja for
this purpose and the foundation laying will soon be conducted in
the presence of African First Ladies” said Mrs. Buhari.

Speaking on the advocacy project for the improvement of maternal
and child health, which is supported by Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation and implemented by Future Assured Programme in
partnership with the states First Ladies, Mrs. Buhari said it will
come to an end in December 2019.

She used the opportunity to commend the first ladies for the
good work they have been doing in their various states, and the
successful collaboration they did with Future Assured, calling on
the new First Ladies to do the same. She called on them not to
succumb to distractions by social media.

Commenting on the videos circulating on social networks, Mrs.
Buhari extended her apology to her children, her immediate family
members and all well-meaning Nigerians over the embarrassment that
the videos had caused.

She expressed appreciation to the President for approving a new
set of aides to assist her in carrying out her various
responsibilities.

Earlier, First Lady of Borno state, Mrs. Falmata Umara Zulum
representing Northern First Ladies Forum and Mrs. Betsy Obaseki,
representing Southern First Ladies Forum spoke during the
occasion.

Mrs. Zulum said they were at the Villa to welcome her back after
a long absence, and expressed their unalloyed loyalty and support
to her initiatives especially through the Future Assured Programme,
which she said has made her a role model even to other African
women.

Mrs. Obaseki on her part said they received news of the First
Lady’s return with great excitement, praying God to continue to
protect her. She used the opportunity to thank the President for
approving additional special assistants for her, saying this is an
indication of the regard he has for her work.

The event was attended by wife of the Vice President, Mrs.
Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Maryam Ahmed
Lawan and wife of the Speaker, House of Representatives, Mrs.
Salamatu Gbajabiamila, as well as wives of Governors and wives of
Legislators.

Suleiman Haruna
Director of Information
to First Lady of Nigeria
State House
Abuja