Interior Minister restates commitment to providing infrastructure, essential services to border communities

By Palma Ileye

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has restated Federal Government’s commitment to provide neccessary infrastructures and other essential services, to Nigerians at boarder communities so as to improve their wellbeing.

Tunji-Ojo according to a press release issued yesterday by Afonja Ajibola Fatai, Head, Press and Public Relations Unit of the Ministry stated this commitment when the Chief Commissioner of Public Complaints Commission, PCC, Hon. Ambimbola Ayo Yussuf and State Commissioners paid a courtesy visit in his office, Abuja.

He disclosed that Nigerians at boarder communities were neglected hence the need to make provision of these adequate necessities saying that, he wants to make sure they feel they are part of the country.

Stating that he does not want to disappoint Nigerians and also the President who appointed him as the Minister of Federal Republic of Nigeria.

He said; “I don’t want to be remembered as the Minister that solve passport problem, but Minister that helped the President to secure boarders in Nigeria, that is legacy. Iam committed not to fail Nigerians, It takes lots of confidence, courage and determinations.”

He stated that Public Complaints Commission was known for integrity of Government institution as such all MDAs should partner with the PCC.

Speaking on the importance of feedback in workforce, he further stated, “I like criticism, but not destructive criticism, when you criticize in the aim of making the system better, the other person will not just be a winner, but winner for Nigerian as a country.”

The Minister commended the leadership of the PCC boss saying, “You cannot give what you don’t have, you only give what you have.”

Earlier, the Chief Commissioner of Public Complaints Commission, Hon. Abimbola Ayo Yussuf, congratulated the Minister on his appointment, describing him as an exceptional leader who is dedicated and committed to the service of the nation.

The Chief Commissioner said that the purpose of the visit to the Ministry of Interior was to collaborate to eliminate passport queues in Nigeria.

He further stated that, “It is in this capacity that the Commission wishes to partner and collaborate with you in your efforts and commitment to steer the Ministry to greatness, under your watch. It is hoped that the relationship between your organization and the Commission will be fruitful for the benefits of all Nigerians.”

In attendance at the meeting were, Director Joint Service Dr. Peter Ogbodo, who represented the Permanent Secretary and Staff of Ministry.