The Asiwaju Mandate Group (AMG) has congratulated its National leader and Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as he clocks two years in office, describing his tenure at the Ministry as a defining moment in the nation’s quest for effective reforms, and modernised public service delivery.
In a statement issued on Thursday, through its director of Public Communication, Dr. Ayodeji Ologun, and signed by the Director General, Asiwaju Olumuyiwa Asagunla, AMG said that Tunji-Ojo has demonstrated exemplary leadership in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, turning the Ministry of Interior into a hub of innovation, reform, and people-centred service.
The group hailed the Minister’s bold reforms in the Correctional, immigration, Fire, NIMC and NSCDC, especially the clearance of over 204,000 passport backlogs in just three weeks, the introduction of a two-week processing timeline, and the rollout of home and office passport delivery services. These, AMG noted, have restored Nigerians’ confidence in the Immigration Service and positioned the country as a model in digital border management.
Equally lauded were his far-reaching welfare reforms for paramilitary officers, including the promotion of over 50,000 personnel, approval of 30,000 fresh recruitments, the introduction of a peculiar allowance, and the long-awaited alignment of paramilitary salaries with those of the Nigeria Police Force. According to AMG, these initiatives have boosted morale, enhanced productivity, and set new standards in fairness and equity.
On correctional reforms, the group celebrated the decongestion of correctional facilities through the payment of fines and compensation worth ₦585 million for over 4,000 inmates, as well as the transformation of custodial centres into true rehabilitation facilities. The introduction of a Digital Case Management System to streamline justice delivery was described as a life-changing step toward transparency and efficiency.
The group also commended Tunji-Ojo for modernising security architecture with landmark innovations such as the Safe Haven project, Smart Border initiatives, Disaster Response Units, contactless biometrics, electronic visas (e-Visa), E-Gates at airports, and the creation of a state-of-the-art Tier 4 Data Centre that supports integrated security and border management systems.
From the launch of Mining Marshal and the Special Female Squad in the NSCDC, to improved fire service response time that saved properties worth ₦1.9 trillion in 2024, AMG said BTO, as it is fondly called, has “redefined leadership with measurable impacts on lives, institutions, and communities across Nigeria.”
“The Asiwaju Mandate Group is proud of the giant strides of our Convener In just two years, he has shown how visionary leadership, backed by courage and innovation, can transform critical institutions and touch millions of lives. We celebrate him today, and we remain committed to supporting him as he continues to deliver hope to Nigerians.” The statement read.
