Tag: $470m CCTV

Abuja Insecurity: H/Reps to probe failed FCT CCTV contract

Aminu Imam

Members of the House of Representatives have called for an investigation into the public funds expended on Close Circuit Cameras across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), amidst unabated killings of Nigerians by one-chance syndicates. The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a Motion on ‘Matters of Urgent Public Importance’, sponsored by Hon. Mudashiru Lukman on the need to address the death of Miss Greatness Oluwafemi by one-chance syndicates in Abuja. In his lead debate, Hon. Lukman who stressed the need for the Government to ensure the safety of…

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Kidnapping: “We’ll install CCTV cameras on all major highways” – Police Affairs Minister

Aminu Imam

The Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi says efforts are to install Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras on all major highways across the country to curb the rising cases of kidnapping. Dingyadi who disclosed this in an interview on a television programme, said President Muhammadu Buhari has given the approval for the project and the Federal Government has entered into an agreement with NPS Technology Company to re-fix the abandoned CCTV project. When asked if the CCTV will be in only major cities like Abuja, the Minister said, “The CCTV…

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Insecurity: FG moves to revive abandoned $470m CCTV project

Ishaku Yohanna

In a bid to tackle the growing insecurity challenges in the country, the federal government has concluded plans to resuscitate the abandoned $470million national public security communication system. The Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, said technicians were already inspecting the vandalised Abuja and Lagos Closed Circuit Television Cameras for repairs, adding that they were expected to present a report on their assessment soon. The contract for the CCTV project was awarded in 2010 to a Chinese firm, ZTE Nigeria Ltd., to provide audio, video and data information for use…

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