The SAPS quarterly crime statistics said 1,223 murders and 2,369 sexual offences were recorded in Gauteng between January and March 2026.
Mr Mokwa said in August, Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), Hydrocarbon Tax (HT), Value Added Tax (VTA), CET Levies and Excise Duty increased significantly.
Mr Odebala prayed the court to exercise its powers in his favour.
The theme of the summit was “The Great Leap Forward: A 20-Year Economic, Infrastructural and Social Development Plan for the North Central Region.”
Ms Oduwole said Nigerian non-oil exporters recorded growth in both volume and value over the past two years.
The defence counsel urged the court to temper justice with mercy in sentencing the convict.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Ms Ahmed said the programmes were designed to empower women and girls through self-defence training.
The minister gave the subcommittee six weeks to complete and submit its report.
CEPI said more than 7,200 confirmed cases and over 3,500 deaths had been reported as of September 13.
