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ARCAN Gives Award to Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, other top diplomats
ARCAN Gives Award to Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, other top diplomats
By: Michael Mike
Nigeria’s Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi and Ambassador Judith Attah have been nominated for the Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria (ARCAN)’s Special Award.
A statement on Thursday by the National Publicity Secretary of the association, Ambassador Folorunso Otukoya disclosed that the hybrid award ceremony would simultaneously holds on Saturday at the Rotunda Conference Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Nigerian Institute of International Affairs on Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island , Lagos and linked by zoom.
Those nominated for ARCAN Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award are Ambassadors O. Ononaiye, B.A. Adeyemi , Kabir Ahmed, Pius Ayewoh, Ambassador Monu, Sam Mustapha, G.S. Akunwafor, G.A.Falashas, E. Martins, O. Apata, O. Ani, T.D. Hart, Eineje Onobu, N. Wadibia-Anyanwu and Adenike Ukonga.
Nominated for ARCAN Posthumous Award, were Ambassadors Olu Adeniji, S.U. Yolah, Gabriel Ijewere, Ade Adekuoye, Ado Sanusi, J.K. Umar, S.O. Ogundele, A.D.J. Blankson, E. Fowora, Aisha Jimeta and Abubakar Gobir.
According to the statement, the annual Award night is one of the platforms of the Association employed to recognize and reward its past members and other prominent individuals in the society who during their time , have contributed in unique and outstanding ways to the promotion and advancement of Nigerian foreign policy and the operations of the foreign service.
The statement read: “This year’s ceremony recognizes those Nigerians whose life time have been dedicated to the pursuit of national interest whether living or dead. The recipients include members of the Association who devoted and dedicated their lives to the service of Nigeria as representatives of the country. Through this award we remember and honour them, some posthumously for their contributions to the advancement of the foreign policy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“The ARCAN Executive Committee congratulates all awardees for these recognitions and wishes them the very best in 2024 and beyond.”
ARCAN Gives Award to Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, other top diplomats
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation MESA, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, local vigilantes and hunters, have rescued a kidnapped civilian in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Security sources said the troops, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Udomi, responded to credible intelligence at about 9:00 a.m. on April 21 regarding the abduction of a civilian in the Amendokhian general area.
The troops immediately launched a search-and-rescue operation and successfully secured the release of the victim.
The victim has since been reunited with family members, while efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo During Search Operation
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped victim following a swift response to a suspected terrorist attack in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources disclosed that the troops, deployed at Abaji, acted on a report at about 1:45 p.m. on April 21 regarding an attack at Tumataa community.
On arrival, the troops engaged the suspected terrorists in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon the victim and flee the scene.
The victim was successfully rescued and has since been reunited with family members.
The sources added that troops are sustaining operations in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks.
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim in Benue
Troops Arrest Illegal Arms Manufacturers, Recover Weapons in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have arrested two suspected illegal arms manufacturers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources disclosed that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on April 22 at Gwandanu Village, following credible intelligence on illicit arms production in the area.
According to the sources, the suspects were apprehended while actively engaged in the fabrication of weapons.
Items recovered during the operation include two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, two generating sets, a welding machine, a drilling machine, a hand filer and a toolbox, among other items.
The suspects are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
The sources added that troops have intensified efforts to mop up illegally fabricated arms in the general area as part of ongoing operations to curb criminal activities and enhance security in the state.
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