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COAS CHARGES NACOLM GRADUANDS TO JUSTIFY TRAINING INVESTMENTS, COMMISSIONS PROJECTS
COAS CHARGES NACOLM GRADUANDS TO JUSTIFY TRAINING INVESTMENTS, COMMISSIONS PROJECTS
By: Our Reporter
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has charged graduands of Course 22 of the Logistics Management Course and Course 2 of the Senior Leadership and Staff Officers Course 2024 to justify the huge investments made by the Nigerian Army (NA) in training them.
The Army chief gave the charge on Friday, 13 December 2024, while speaking at the graduation ceremony of the officers held at the Auditorium of the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management (NACOLM) in Ojo, Lagos state. The COAS commended the diligence and dedication demonstrated by the graduating students throughout their training in the college and urged them to put to good use, the knowledge acquired by initiating innovative ideas to solve complex problems for the benefit of their services.
General Oluyede lauded the college’s efforts in effectively delivering on its mandate to enhance the number of officers adequately equipped with requisite logistics, leadership, and staff duties skills. He expressed optimism that the officers will utilize their expertise in resource management and supply chain logistics for operational effectiveness in the face of dwindling resources.
The COAS, while stressing that Nigerian Army Training Institutions are key to his commitment and drive for a well trained Army, assured that the training institutions will be galvanized to sustain professionalism through realistic training and engagement of the right mix of personnel. He appreciated the Governments of The Gambia and Republic of Malawi for sending their officers to train in the college.
In his remarks, the Commandant NACOLM, Major General Wisdom Etuk disclosed that since its inception in 2003, the college has offered purely logistics training to officers of the NA and other sister services in line with its original training mandate. However, the college was subsequently handed an additional mandate to train junior and middle cadre officers of Direct Regular Commission in the NA. He maintained that the graduating students are well trained in logistics planning, leadership, and management as well as staff procedures, thus making them ready for deployment to the field in support of ongoing operational engagements of the NA.
The Logistics Management Course 22 of 2024 had 34 officers, out of which 29 are drawn from the Nigerian Army, 2 from the Nigerian Navy, 2 from the Nigerian Air Force, while one allied student is from the Malawian Defence Forces. The Senior Leadership and Staff Officers’ Course 2 of 2024 comprised 105 Nigerian Army officers and one allied student from the Gambia Armed Forces.
The COAS later commissioned several projects in the college aimed at creating a conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning in the training institution. The projects include an Ultramodern Auditorium, students’ hostel, and other facilities. The COAS also visited Ikeja Cantonment, where he commissioned the newly constructed Headquarters of 701 Transport Battallion.
The memorable event was graced by former Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, serving and retired top brass of the NA and other services, as well as stakeholders in the logistics industry.
COAS CHARGES NACOLM GRADUANDS TO JUSTIFY TRAINING INVESTMENTS, COMMISSIONS PROJECTS
KOGI YOUTHS CALL ANTI-AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S CAMPAIGNERS ENEMIES OF DEMOCRACY
· URGE NIGERIANS TO IGNORE ODODO, FANWO
· MOVE TO PREVENT KOGI CENTRAL SENATOR’S FOES FROM COMMITTING SUICIDE
By: Michael Mike
Youths in Kogi Central on Friday pounced on the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Kingsley Fanwo.
‘’The comments made by Kingsley Fanwo are offensive, bigoted and disgusting’’
They also described Governor Ododo as ‘’a man who can’t stand on his own feet without crutches.
‘‘Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and Yahaya Adoza Bello ought to know that in a contest at the grassroots level, they have not the ghost of a chance to win in Kogi Central’’
The youths in a statement in Okene advised Fanwo to tame his appetite for falsehood against Akpoti-Uduaghan.
‘’Kogi Central constituents represent a variety of viewpoints and temperaments. The home coming of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan shows how faithful the Kogi Central people are to the true spirit of democracy and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’’.
The statement issued by Kogi Central Youth Forum Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Jato scolded Fanwo for penciling a chit to the public, insulting civilization and presenting a shrouded and remote figure at the peak of an unintelligent bureaucracy as a responsible person.
‘’Nothing is more important for a politician than to command the necessary abundance of understanding and loyalty on the part of the people’’
They described the Ododo government as a model of poor administration.
‘’Kingsley Fanwo’s comments on Akpoti-Uduaghan are distasteful and provocative. The APC leaders in Kogi State are officious people. They need to imbibe the values and ideals of civilization and democracy’’.
Specifically, the youths applauded the Kogi Central senator for her patriotism, leadership style and tactful politesse.
‘’The senate president is not a person. It is an institution. Senator Godswill Akpabio should not jeopardize the institution’’
They denounced the absurd idea that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s home coming was to create crisis in the state.
The youths added that the future of Nigeria, particularly Kogi State lay with politicians who realized that the people are more interested in government than politics.
‘’We urge the public not to pay attention to what the Commissioner for Information and Communication is saying’’
The statement stressed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s simplicity, personal charm, courage and bubbling nature.
‘’Our task is to prevent those behind Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension and recall from committing suicide’’
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Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested six suspects following a clash between farmers and herders in Waduku, Lamurde Local Government Area, which resulted in injuries to a villager and 11 cattle.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on April 2 when some herders allegedly trespassed into a rice farm and caused damage to the crops.
In retaliation, angry youths from the village attacked the herders, injuring their cattle and wounding one person identified as Righteous Boti from Nzumoso Village.
Security personnel visited the scene and held an emergency meeting with local stakeholders to prevent further escalation of violence.
The arrested suspects include Rabo Buba, 31; Ahmadu Adamu, 20; Stephen Pwagwadi, 17; Shadrach Simon, 19; Lot Gad, 20; and Righteous Boti, 27.
The injured individuals received treatment at the Tingno Primary Health Care Clinic and have since been discharged.
Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected thief in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has died after being beaten by a security officer following his apprehension on April 2.
A Police sources said that a distress call was received at Karu Division about a suspected thief seen around Supreme Quarters in Karu at approximately 1:00 p.m.
The suspect was approached by security personnel who believed him to be involved in theft. When questioned, the suspect attempted to flee but was quickly chased and apprehended by civilian security personnel.
Kola Oba, a Man O’ War officer, then reportedly took the suspect into custody and subjected him to severe physical abuse. The suspect later succumbed to the injuries sustained during the beating and passed away.
The sources said that the Police detectives were dispatched to the scene, and photographs were taken. The body was subsequently transported to the hospital mortuary for preservation.
The suspect’s identity remains unknown, and efforts are underway to locate his family. The officer involved has been arrested.
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