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Borno govt, NGO engages traditional rulers on peace building, reintegration process
Borno govt, NGO engages traditional rulers on peace building, reintegration process
By Ladi Dapson
The Borno state government has engaged the traditional rulers to provide a platform for sensitization, engagement and
dialogue on the peace building and reintegration process in Borno state.
The State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof Umaru Tar made this known during a one-day townhall meeting with traditional leaders on integration and sustainable peace in Borno State organized by Peace Ambassadors Centre for Humanitarian Aid and Empowerment(PACHE) held in Maiduguri on Wednesday.
Prof Tar said the aim of the town meeting was to have constructive discussions with traditional rulers on the way forward for the Borno State government on restoration with the regards to peace, security and development after more a decade of insurgency.
“The key recommendation is that the government should look inward and consult widely at the grassroots levels. The traditional rulers are the representatives of the people.
They said our approaches should be changed, “Top down approach to governance was discouraged by the townhall meeting, while bottom up to governance was strongly encouraged, so going forward state government will be speaking more to the grassroots consistuency and traditional rulers downward.
“So we invited the traditional rulers to give their input on the way forward, we have received a lot of suggestions on how to return the IDPs back to their homes, on how to secure our vital infrastructure as well as our are rebuilding process.”Prof Tar said.
He said that the Borno government state has switched from humanitarian to restoration mode, “we are recovering vital infrastructure, way of life and return of IDPs to their ancestral homes.
The President of PACHE, Ahmed Shehu stressed that as a Civil Society they observed the role of traditional institutions has not been well represented in the entire process hence the meeting and conversations became imperative.
“There are complaints that they have not been carrying along so instead of lamenting and apportioned blames so the whole idea is have honest conversations.
“We have more than 80 traditional rulers in this meeting and 56 of them are from the Borno Emirate so this tell you that it is a subject that everyone want to involve in the process. I think it is important that the state government listen to the people.”he advised.
Also, speaking the District of Yerwa, Engr Abba Sanda noted the traditional institutions play a vital roles in the society, urging the state government to adopt all inclusive approach that will gain the confidence of the citizens in the reintegration process.
” We need sit down with critical stakeholders and discuss with them to their problems and how to solve them, all inclusive approach is the answer to our problems.”he opined.
The townhall meeting with the Theme: “Together We Shall Build Borno Back Better”was sponsor by the British Council and implemented by Peace Ambassadors Centre for Humanitarian Aid & Empowerment in partnership with the Borno State Ministry of Information and Internal Security.
Borno govt, NGO engages traditional rulers on peace building, reintegration process
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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