Motunrayo Alaka, Coordinator,
Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism
Following the postponement of the Integrity Award that Professor
Yemi Osinbajo was shortlisted for, the Wole Soyinka Centre for
Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has admitted that the statement of
the Vice President was spot on.
WSCIJ takes responsibility for the “in-house communication gap
caused the difference in the use of language and we accept
responsibility for this.”
The WSCIJ executive director, Motunrayo Alaka earlier stated
that the reason for the postponement of the award was to align with
the protest against repression.
“… to align with protests against the repression of freedom of
speech in recent times especially the incident between the
Department of State Security (DSS) and Omoleye Sowore, Publisher of
Sahara Reporters, on Friday 6 December,” she said.
Osinbajo, however, said that though the award was for the
justice reform in Lagos, one of the reasons he would be absent was
because of his trip to Abu Dhabi for an international meeting.
“I am extremely grateful for the recognition and award of the
“Integrity Specialty of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative
Journalism’s Anti-corruption Defender Award of 2019” to me.
“The award, I note, is for our Justice reform efforts in Lagos
State. I had accepted the award with pride on behalf of the
excellent Justice Sector team we had.
“However, two reasons explain my absence. First is that I am
currently in Abu Dhabi for an international meeting under the
auspices of the government of the UAE where I am the keynote
speaker.
“Second, in view of the developments on Friday in the Sowore
case, I think it would be insensitive and inappropriate to attend
the ceremony.
“Please accept my heartfelt apologies and extend the same to the
other members of the organizing team. God bless you,” the statement
read.
WSCIJ identified the use of language as an in-house
communication gap.
“We were wrong and the Vice-President is right. WSCIJ accepts
the statement from the Vice President’s Office as the true position
on its intended award to the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo.
“An in-house communication gap caused the difference in the use
of language and we accept responsibility for this.
“The WSCIJ stands by its intention to award the Vice President
the Integrity Specialty of its Anti-Corruption Defender Award.”
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Service
The Management of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has
organized a valedictory session for the Deputy Comptroller General
of Immigration in charge of Visa and Residency, DCG Floreta O Anene
at the Service Headquarters today, 10th December, 2019.
The CGI, Muhammad Babandede MFR during the event, commended the
retiring DCG for her commitment and resourcefulness and also
appreciated the rest of the management staff for working as a
team.
He further described her as an integral member of his management
team who contributed remarkably to the tremendous feats recorded by
the Service under his leadership.
Signed
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Service Public Relations Officer
For: Comptroller General of Immigration