CCTV For Abuja? About time
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Posted by Felix Okoli on January 04, 2011 at 08:42:43:
Recently I wrote about the need for improved security Nigeria's Federal capital by the use of CCTV systems. It's insulting to think that there is very low level of security in West Africa's leading military power for 2 bombings to happen within a space of 6 months. My! this is the 21st Century!
Even if it was not available everywhere, at least they should have been CCTV cameras at the Army barracks and the mammy market and other important places where bombings have been taking place. Similar strategies could also have been used in places like Jos, Benue, Kaduna and other places where they have been rising political and religious violence that remains unsolved.
Even if the unreliability of Nepa would be an issue, by now, Abuja should have had it's own little grid or power holding company. I mean, with all the money we have been making from oil for over 50 years or at least in the first, second and third republic, Abuja should be a much safer haven than now. If Abuja is not safe by now, then where in Nigeria is safe?
I read the Sun Newspapers today that Jonathan has ordered the immediate installation of CCTV units in public establishments in the country. Well, this took a long time in coming and by now, we should well be aware that we are not immune from the global war on terror which is affecting most developing countries. This is a good step and they can help security agents and the police work better in fishing out criminals in our good country.
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Recently I wrote about the need for improved security Nigeria's Federal capital by the use of CCTV systems. It's insulting to think that there is very low level of security in West Africa's leading military power for 2 bombings to happen within a space of 6 months. My! this is the 21st Century!
Even if it was not available everywhere, at least they should have been CCTV cameras at the Army barracks and the mammy market and other important places where bombings have been taking place. Similar strategies could also have been used in places like Jos, Benue, Kaduna and other places where they have been rising political and religious violence that remains unsolved.
Even if the unreliability of Nepa would be an issue, by now, Abuja should have had it's own little grid or power holding company. I mean, with all the money we have been making from oil for over 50 years or at least in the first, second and third republic, Abuja should be a much safer haven than now. If Abuja is not safe by now, then where in Nigeria is safe?
I read the Sun Newspapers today that Jonathan has ordered the immediate installation of CCTV units in public establishments in the country. Well, this took a long time in coming and by now, we should well be aware that we are not immune from the global war on terror which is affecting most developing countries. This is a good step and they can help security agents and the police work better in fishing out criminals in our good country.
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Re: CCTV For Abuja? About time
Posted by lamidi nafiu baale
on January 11, 2011 at 23:28:27:
It is saddening that nigeria is lagging behind in this era of technology.it is not late.my advice is that all the states should follow the good step taken by Mr president.it should be urgent. I commend oyo state governor for providing
Security equipment for the police