By David Peter
As the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji Ojo has been instrumental in executing President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda. His prime responsibilities include overseeing the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, Nigeria Correctional Service, and the National Identity Management Commission.
In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s public services, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo’s transformative leadership is significantly applauded under President Bola Tinubu’s led administration. One of Tunji-Ojo’s notable achievements in Tinubu’s administration has been addressing the backlog of over 200,000 international passport requests, demonstrating his commitment to efficiency and public service controversies.
Olubunmi’s contribution towards enhancing Tinubu’s Renew Hope agenda isn’t limited to, as detailed:
1. REFORMS IN THE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
Tunji-Ojo has been instrumental in initiating a series of reforms within the Ministry of Interior. These reforms aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the various agencies under his purview. Notably, he has made significant strides in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) by addressing a critical national crisis. He cleared a backlog of 204,332 passports within just three weeks and pledged to revolutionize passport processing by reducing the timeline to two weeks and introducing home and office delivery of passports.
2. ADVOCACY FOR EQUITABLE TREATMENT
On the international front, Tunji-Ojo has taken a proactive stance on reciprocity in visa processes, advocating for fair treatment for Nigerian applicants. He has challenged the inequitable privileges granted to foreign nationals and championed the rights of Nigerians seeking visas.
3. ENHANCING MORALE AND PRODUCTIVITY
Within the paramilitary forces, Tunji-Ojo has advocated for equitable compensation and initiated plans for a functional pension board, significantly boosting morale and productivity. His efforts to align paramilitary salaries with those of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) represent a pivotal step toward ensuring fairness and equity.
4. CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORMS
Tunji-Ojo has also focused on criminal justice reform, particularly in decongesting correctional facilities. He has worked on clearing fines, showcasing his dedication to improving the criminal justice system and addressing longstanding issues within correctional facilities.
The unbeatable stride of Honorable Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo recorded thus far has progressively propelled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s transformative policy thrust aimed at repositioning Nigeria as a prime global investment destination. Thereby, securing a future for Nigerians and Hope for the downtrodden.
Peoplesmind