The FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, has assured the management of the Nigerian Law School, NLS, of maximum security at its Abuja campus located in Bwari, Abuja.
Wike made the pledge on Thursday during a visit to Abuja by an NLS delegation led by Director-General Prof. Isa Chiroma.
He explained that the FCT Administration has provided heavy security in Bwari Area Council, which houses the law school’s Abuja campus.
He stated that the security deployment was based on intelligence reports from security agencies and was intended to ensure the safety of residents as well as private and public institutions in the area.
“We didn’t want to take any chances at all, knowing fully well the intelligence we were getting.
“So, that is why there is so much security within Bwari area council.
“This is because if anything happens, it will be a setback to the entire country and the FCT,” the minister said.
Wike reiterated the Administration’s support to the NLS and pledged to consider the institution’s request for the construction of staff quarters and provision of vehicles.
He emphasized the importance of providing the necessary support to agencies within the FCT.
“Fortunately, the legal profession is my own constituency, so it would be out of place if they had problems that I couldn’t support.
“You should take it as granted that the FCT will support you,” Wike stated.
He directed the FCT Administration’s General Counsel to consult with school management to determine how the request for staff quarters would be incorporated into the FCTA’s 2024 statutory budget.
On the request for vehicles, the minister said that he would look at available vehicles and make some available for the school.
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Chiroma had earlier appealed to the minister to construct staff quarters and provide vehicles for Abuja campus of the school.
He also explained that the delegation was in Wike’s office to congratulate him on his appointment as minister of the FCT.
He added that the visit was also to inform Wike that he is among the NLS’ awardees to be presented at its 60th Anniversary.
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