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Abuja Varsity, NIDCOM Partners to Enhance Migration Management
Abuja Varsity, NIDCOM Partners to Enhance Migration Management
By: Michael Mike
The Vice Chancellor of University of Abuja Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah has disclosed the willingness of the university to partner the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) for better migration management through the newly established Centre for Migration Studies
Na’Allah stated this during a visit to the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission,(NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
The Vice Chancellor emphasized that the visit was to foster partnership for better migration management.
Na’Allah described the University as an institution with large impact, noting that it is the first to introduce Distance Learning the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to leverage learning opportunities for Public Servants and other Nigerians all over the country.
He added: “As an Institution situated in the centre of Nigeria, with over 50,000 students and also the first University the Embassies come to interact with, we are ready to partner with you on the job you do as a Commission.”
The VC stated that the Centre is willing to talk to Nigerians and educate them on regular migration with information on several ways to migrate legitimately.
He said: “We can work on joint research, joint sensitization effort to curb migration crisis, train your staff and other possible ways to best enhance migration management.”
Receiving the delegation on behalf of the Chairman/CEO NiDCOM, the Secretary to the Commission, Dr. Sule Yakubu Bassi, welcomed the initiatives with so much enthusiasm noting that the Commission is fully committed to better migration management.
Bassi described the partnership as essential, reiterating that migration is a natural phenomenon that cannot be stopped but can be beneficial if properly managed.
“Different factors such as push factor and pull factor leads to migration, what we do is to see how we can turn it into a win-win situation by encouraging those intending, to migrate regularly so they can contribute their own quota to National Development” Bassi noted.
He further urged the University to also look at means through which the Diaspora can be encouraged to maintain ties with their homeland.
“We engage with the over 20million Nigerian Diaspora by enabling them with knowledge on how to engage with Nigeria. They have the talents, resources and global exposure which can be harnessed for national development.” Bassi added.
The Secretary elaborated how the Commission continues to attract Nigerians back home and their investments through numerous programmes guided by the National Diaspora Policy, such as Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), Diaspora Investment Trust Fund, Diaspora Mortgage Scheme and the National Diaspora Merit Award amongst others.
Abuja Varsity, NIDCOM Partners to Enhance Migration Management
Troops Dislodge Terrorists in Konduga After Drone-Guided Strike
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have disrupted suspected terrorist movement and assembly in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State following a drone-assisted fighting patrol.
Security sources said the operation was launched at about 4:30 p.m. on May 1 after intelligence indicated movement and concentration of terrorist elements around Gallari community.
The sources disclosed that troops of 18 Battalion, deployed at Molai, advanced to the location on a fighting patrol and deployed an aerial surveillance drone ahead of the ground troops.
According to the sources, the drone sighted two terrorist gun trucks concealed under a tree within the area.
They added that troops immediately engaged the targets with 81mm mortar fire, forcing the suspected terrorists to retreat from their position.
The sources noted that the operation effectively disrupted the suspected gathering, while follow-up actions are ongoing to track fleeing elements and deny them freedom of movement in the area.
Troops Dislodge Terrorists in Konduga After Drone-Guided Strike
NA CAT Week: Army Flags Off Free Medical Outreach in Kaduna Community
By Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has commenced pre-event activities for its Combat Arms Training (CAT) Week 2026 with a free medical outreach for residents of Birnin Yaro community in Kaduna State.
Security sources said the outreach, which held on May 2, was flagged off by the Chief of Integrated Combat Arms, Maj.-Gen. G.M. Mutkut, as part of preparations for the CAT Week scheduled to take place at Jaji Military Cantonment from May 4 to May 8, 2026.
The sources disclosed that the programme provided free medical consultations and treatment for members of the host community, as well as personnel and their family members.
According to the sources, the initiative was designed to strengthen civil-military relations while improving access to basic healthcare services for underserved communities.
They added that senior officers, including the Principal Staff Officer from Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre and members of the Central Organising Committee for the CAT Week, were in attendance.
The sources noted that the event was conducted peacefully and without any incident.
NA CAT Week: Army Flags Off Free Medical Outreach in Kaduna Community
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists in Borno, Recover Phones and Charms
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected terrorists during a patrol operation in Ngamdu town, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 5:35 p.m. on May 2 by troops of 154 Battalion while on routine patrol within the area.
The sources disclosed that the suspects were intercepted and arrested during the patrol.
According to the sources, items recovered from them include one mobile phone, one keypad phone, a power bank, charms and other sundry items.
They added that the suspects are currently in military custody for further interrogation and investigation.
The sources noted that further action will be taken after profiling, while patrols in the area have been intensified to maintain security dominance.
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