The Police Command in Oyo State has promoted 159 Inspectors to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police in honour of their dedication to duty and exemplary performance.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, CSP Adewale Osifeso, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan.

Osifeso stated that the promotion underscored Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun’s commitment to recognising exceptional performance and dedication among officers.

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According to him, Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, praised the officers’ remarkable courage, professional excellence, and dedication to duty during the decoration ceremony.

The CP highlighted the significance of an organised reward system within the police force, which aims to motivate officers to consistently pursue excellence in their service to the community.

“The promotion you have received today signifies not only the recognition of your hard work and commitment but also serves as a reminder to uphold these values in your ongoing career as law enforcement officers,” the CP said.

He urged them to continue to maintain the highest levels of professionalism and integrity as they take on their new roles.

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Osifeso said that the decorated officers thanked the Commissioner of Police for the recognition and reaffirmed their dedication to duty and upholding the force’s principles.

According to him, the command remains resolute in its commitment to promoting professionalism, rewarding exemplary performance, and celebrating the accomplishments of its personnel.

He said that doing so would enhance public trust and safety within the community.

Some of the officers promoted include ASP Eriarehmhien Ayishat, ASP Coker Bunmi, and ASP Tina Osuoza.

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The Federal Government has unveiled plans to strengthen interagency coordination and deepen community engagement as key pillars of the revised National Counter-Terrorism Strategy 2025.

Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at the final validation exercise for the draft strategy, National Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Major General Adamu Laka, said the updated framework was designed to improve collaboration among security agencies and foster public participation in preventing and responding to terrorism.

“The review of the National Counter-Terrorism Strategy represents a reaffirmation of our whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to counter-terrorism. It emphasises prevention alongside response, strengthens interagency coordination, and embeds resilience, inclusivity, and community engagement at the core of our security architecture,” Laka said.

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He explained that the review process, which began in February 2025, went through multiple stages of consultation, including workshops, committee reviews, and stakeholder engagements involving ministries, departments and agencies, civil society groups, academia, and international partners.

According to Laka, the validation workshop was intended to ensure that the strategy was “clear, realistic, and implementable” while reflecting national priorities and meeting international standards.

“We are here to confirm that every section of the strategy addresses the evolving threats we face and that it is a document we can all take ownership of,” he added.

Laka thanked all stakeholders for their dedication and collaborative input, noting that the strategy would proceed to editing and publication after validation.

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Speaking, the Director Policy and Strategy NCTC, Commodore Ahmad Madawaki, said the strategy is anchored on two main pillars, the whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches.

“The whole-of-government ensures that our counterterrorism efforts are coordinated, comprehensive, and effective.

“The whole-of-society, on the other hand, engages communities, civil society organisations, and the private sector in building trust, promoting social cohesion, and countering extremist narratives, ” he said.

Madawaki noted that the review incorporates good practices, gender inclusivity, and human rights, with input from UN Women and other stakeholders, to ensure the strategy is “inclusive, threat-responsive, and aligned with international best practices.”

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He stressed that all ministries, departments, and agencies must understand their roles in implementing the strategy once it is launched, adding that grassroots involvement is critical.

“We recognise the importance of grassroots involvement, and the Centre will ensure that state and local governments are actively engaged in the review process, especially in the final phases,” he said.

Madawaki also called for continued international support, saying, “Terrorism is a global phenomenon that requires international cooperation and support. The impact of the work that you do here today will resonate beyond the walls of this room.”

Wikipedia has officially listed United States–based Nigerian lawyer and finance expert, Chief Owolabi Salis, as the first Nigerian to travel to space.

The recognition follows confirmation by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, the global body that certifies aviation and space flight records, that Salis met its criteria for space travel.

The FAI defines space flight as crossing an altitude of 100 kilometres (62 miles) above sea level, the internationally recognised Kármán Line, and awards “astronaut wings” to those who achieve the feat.

Salis, who became the 702nd person in history to travel to space, undertook the journey on June 29 aboard the Blue Origin spacecraft NS-33, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

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The flight, which launched from West Texas, reached an altitude of about 105 km.

He was joined on the mission by Allie Kuehner, Carl Kuehner, Leland Larson, Freddie Rescigno, and Jim Sitkin.

Salis, who is also the founder of Soul Makers Ministry Worldwide, described the experience as “spiritually rewarding.”

Reacting in a statement on Tuesday, Salis expressed gratitude for the recognition, saying that the development will encourage others to achieve more feats.

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“This recognition is immensely gladdening and encouraging, considering the fact that our planet is approximately five billion years old and about 117 billion people have lived in it, out of which only about 720 have been to space,” Salis said.

Wikipedia’s records show that the first human to travel to space was Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961, followed by American astronaut Alan Shepard on May 5, 1961.

Plans are also underway to honour Salis with a monument by renowned California-based sculptor Steve N. Barber. Barber said the project, expected to last 1,000 years, would feature engraved inspirational citations and serve as a beacon for Nigerians and Africans aspiring to explore space.

The monument is scheduled for completion on July 4 next year, to coincide with the United States’ Independence Day celebrations, before being relocated to Salis’ birthplace in Nigeria.