Minister tells agencies to stay focused despite political season
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, has called on agencies under his ministry to remain dedicated to their duties and not be distracted by political activities linked to the 2026 election year. Speaking in Abuja at the end of the 2026 Sectoral Performance Review Retreat, he praised their achievements but warned against complacency. Tunji-Ojo emphasized the need for effective service delivery and collective responsibility among the agencies. He also highlighted the importance of border security, emergency response, and rehabilitation in correctional centres.
What we know
- Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo urged agencies not to let the political climate of 2026 distract them from their core responsibilities.
- He made these remarks in Abuja during the 2026 Sectoral Performance Review Retreat of the Federal Ministry of Interior.
- The minister stressed the need for agencies to maintain focus on service delivery and not rely on past successes.
- He tasked the Nigeria Immigration Service with strengthening border control and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps with protecting national assets.
- Tunji-Ojo also called for improved emergency response by the Federal Fire Service and better rehabilitation programmes in correctional centres.
