Minister Warns Paramilitary Chiefs of Accountability for Wrongdoing Says” I will hold you responsible”

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, has issued a stern caution to the heads of paramilitary services within the ministry, asserting that he will hold them responsible for any breaches within their agencies.

Tunji-Ojo conveyed this message on Monday while addressing the leaders of the agencies under the Ministry’s oversight shortly after taking up his role.

He urged them to carry out their responsibilities in accordance with established protocols, stating, “I am here to work but in working we must have a good environment. The work of this ministry affects everyone whether you are rich or poor.”

“I don’t lead from the back, I lead from the front. We will try, we will do our best to provide leadership, built on the foundation of your support.”

Tunji-Ojo emphasized his approach to leadership, stating, “I don’t lead from a position of detachment; I lead by being actively involved. We are committed to offering leadership founded on your support.”

He further explained, “I do not inherit enemies and I do not inherit friends. I make my own enemies and I earn my own friends. I am here to make a change and I am here to deliver results and I need you to help me to do that.”

Tunji-Ojo highlighted the reciprocal nature of accountability, indicating, “Just as Mr President will hold me accountable for whatever happens in the Ministry of Interior, I will never hold your subordinates responsible for anything; I will hold you responsible for anything that goes wrong”, he added.

By setting this expectation, the Minister underscored his commitment to ensuring effective governance and performance within the paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior…[CONTINUE READING HERE]>>