TUNJI-OJO REAFFIRMS INTERIOR MINISTRY'S COMMITMENT TO INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP AND NATIONAL SECURITY

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and President, Nigeria Computer Society, Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu during the courtesy visit to the Minister of Interior.

..... Calls on institutions such as the Nigerian Computer Society to play a more active role in supporting systemic transformation. 

..... Says “As a creation of law, you have a strategic responsibility in helping build a resilient public service architecture.” 

Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has reaffirmed the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to internal security coordination and innovative governance. 

Tunji-Ojo restated this when he received a delegation from the Nigeria Computer Society, lead by its President, Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu who visited the Ministry in Abuja.

Speaking during the visit, the Minister said the Ministry of Interior is a vital hub for internal security coordination and policy harmonization. 

The Minister, while highlighting the Renewed Hope agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, emphasized that governance under the administration of President Tinubu is not “business as usual” but rather “business unusual,” focused on creativity, intuition, and transformational leadership. “It’s about not taking people to where they want to be, but to where they ought to be,” he stated.

Reflecting on his achievements in office, particularly in leveraging technology to enhance the nation’s security architecture and public service delivery, the Minister lauded the President’s courageous reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of the exchange rate, which have stabilized the economy and created a predictable environment for long-term investment. 

He urged for patience and support for the President's long-term vision for national development.

He also called on institutions such as the Nigerian Computer Society to play a more active role in supporting systemic transformation. “As a creation of law, you have a strategic responsibility in helping build a resilient public service architecture,” he noted.

According to Tunji-Ojo, “Leadership is not about personal gain, but national survival. Sometimes, we must bury ourselves so that Nigeria can rise.”

The delegation from Nigeria Computer Society, led by its President, Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, commended the Minister for his dedication to technological advancement. The Society recognized the Minister’s contributions to digital transformation in Nigeria, particularly the modernization of immigration, correctional, and security systems.

Dr. Aliyu also reaffirmed the Society's commitment to supporting the Ministry through capacity building, advisory services, and collaborative projects. “The Nigerian Computer Society, with over 30,000 members spanning across academia, government, and industry, stands ready to partner with the Ministry to achieve its goals,” he stated.

This meeting sets a new standard for synergy between the government and professional associations, paving the way for transformative impacts on national development.

The delegation also briefed the Minister on the Society’s flagship programmes, particularly its annual international conference, which rotates across Nigerian geopolitical zones. Recent conferences have attracted over 1,500 attendees, with previous editions held in Rivers and Bauchi States.

Dr. Aliyu reaffirmed the Society’s commitment to supporting government efforts in the digital transformation of Nigeria through collaborative initiatives and policy input.

This is contained in a statement issued and signed by Ozoya Imohimi, Director, Press and Public Relations Department of the Ministry and made available to Naij News Alert in Abuja.