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2022 Children’s Day: NGO distributes clothes to children at National Hospital
2022 Children’s Day: NGO distributes clothes to children at National Hospital
An NGO, Project One, has distributed clothing to babies and children between the ages of one day and nine months at the National Hospital, Abuja to commemorate the 2022 Children’s Day.
Mrs Bisayo Busari-Akinnadeju, the Founder, said on Friday that the clothing of babies and their mothers with the branded clothes was its contribution to reawakening national consciousness.
Busari-Akinnadeju said that it was also part of the NGOs annual #IAMANIGERIAN conference programme to clothe children in hospitals and at Internally Displaced Person camps.
“We are here today at the National Hospital to clothe Nigerian babies as part of our culture during the #IAMANIGERIAN conference.
“On Thursday, we had the first of the conferences appreciating those who contributed in one way or the other to the development of this country.
“On Friday, we are at the wards, we believe we have to start from the cradle; we have to instil the right leadership values and fly the national identity,’’ she said.
Busari-Akinnadeju added that the branded items displaying Nigeria’s heroes’ past and the Nigerian colours would serve as reminders about Nigeria to organisations, the children and their parents whenever they wore them.
She explained that wearing the clothes on the children would help to grow their consciousness that they are Nigerians, and Nigeria cares for them, loves them and is looking out for them.
Mrs Ebele Odanwu, one of the parents who received some of the clothing, appreciated the group’s initiative to extend love and care to babies and their parents.
“I love what Project One is doing; sharing packages to children, their mothers or their parents, telling them that they are Nigerians.
“When they grow, they’d realise that they are from Nigeria and they would be proud of Nigeria,’’ she said.
Odanwu urged other NGOs and governments at all levels to extend succour to the average Nigerian to reassure them of a better Nigeria.
Dr Otuneye Tolulope, Head of the Department of Paediatrics at the National Hospital, lauded the NGO and encouraged it to sustain its corporate social responsibility to Nigerians.
“It is a laudable initiative and it is something that should be encouraged,’’ he said.
Mrs Eneji Maureen, Assistant Director, Nursing Services, also commended the humanitarian service rendered by the NGO to the vulnerable.
She encouraged parents of the babies to always remind their children, both young and old, that Nigeria is blessed.
“We want them to grow up to know that Nigeria is a blessed country and we would all one day have a good way forward,’’ she said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the items distributed included branded baby overall jackets, baby socks, baby caps, and other branded made-in-Nigeria baby clothing.
Military
COAS commissions 6 Division RSM House, reaffirms frontline leadership role of regimental sergeant majors
COAS commissions 6 Division RSM House, reaffirms frontline leadership role of regimental sergeant majors
By Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the critical role of Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) in strengthening discipline, leadership and operational effectiveness across the Nigerian Army.
The COAS made the remarks on Friday during the commissioning of the newly constructed 6 Division Regimental Sergeant Major’s House in Port Harcourt as part of activities marking the 163rd Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL 2026).
Speaking at the event, Lt.-Gen. Shaibu described RSMs as the backbone of regimental administration and custodians of discipline, standards and morale within the Army.
He said the provision of dedicated accommodation for RSMs was not merely a welfare initiative but a strategic investment aimed at enhancing leadership at the unit level and improving operational efficiency.
According to the Army Chief, RSMs play a vital role in translating command directives into action, maintaining troop cohesion and ensuring effective implementation of operational orders across various theatres of operation.
He added that the senior non-commissioned officers also serve as the crucial link between officers and soldiers, fostering professionalism, mutual trust and esprit de corps within formations and units.
Shaibu noted that the influence of RSMs in mentoring soldiers, enforcing discipline and sustaining troop morale remains indispensable to the success of military operations.
He stressed that providing conducive accommodation for key regimental leaders would enhance their ability to discharge their responsibilities effectively and contribute to improved operational readiness.
The COAS reiterated that under his “Soldier First” philosophy, the welfare of personnel, particularly those occupying critical leadership positions, remains a top priority.
He maintained that sustained investment in welfare infrastructure and leadership development would continue to strengthen the Nigerian Army’s capacity to remain a resilient, professional and combat-ready force capable of addressing the country’s evolving security challenges.
COAS commissions 6 Division RSM House, reaffirms frontline leadership role of regimental sergeant majors
Troops intercept cattle grazing in restricted area in Plateau, herders flee
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have intercepted a herd of cattle found grazing in a restricted area in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops of Sector 4 OPEP responded to a report of illegal grazing at about 3:30 p.m. on Friday in Nyerwie village.
The sources said that upon arrival at the location, the troops found a herd of cattle grazing in the restricted area.
The herders reportedly fled into nearby bushes on sighting the troops, abandoning the livestock.
The intercepted cattle were subsequently moved to a secure location for necessary administrative action, while efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the fleeing herders, the sources said.
Troops intercept cattle grazing in restricted area in Plateau, herders flee
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Vandals, Recover Stolen Construction Materials in Jos
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested two suspected vandals in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State for allegedly stealing construction materials from an ongoing road construction site.
Security sources said the suspects, identified as Arin Itse, 21, and Agwom Christopher, 19, were arrested at about 9:30 a.m. on Friday during a routine patrol by troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, along the Kwanga road in Jos North.
The sources said the suspects were intercepted while in possession of iron rods suspected to have been stolen from a road construction company handling an ongoing project in the area.
According to the sources, the suspects were taken into custody for further investigation, while the recovered iron rods were handed over to the construction company.
The sources added that investigations were ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft and whether other persons were involved.
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Vandals, Recover Stolen Construction Materials in Jos
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