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Customs board approves appointment of 3 ACGs, promotes Spokesperson, 1, 489 others

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Customs board approves appointment of 3 ACGs, promotes Spokesperson, 1, 489 others

The Board of the Nigeria Customs Service has approved appointment of three Assistant Comptrollers General (ACGs).

This is contained in a statement by Superintendent of Customs, Mr Abdullahi Maiwada on behalf of Customs National Public Relations Officer, Mr Timi Bomodi on Wednesday in Abuja.

Maiwada said 1, 490 senior officers of general duty and support staff to various ranks were also promoted, among whom was the Customs Spokesperson, Mr Timi Bomodi.

A breakdown of the appointments according to Maiwada include ACG Greg Itotoh, ACG Festus Okun and ACG Shuaibu Ibrahim.

Some of the newly promoted comptrollers are Musa Omale, Zanna Chiroma, Stanley Nwankwo, Ajibola Odusanya, Paul Ekpenyong, Abubakar Umar, Maureen Ajuzieogu, MO Bewaji, among others,”he said.

He said 64 Deputy Comptrollers (DCs) were promoted to Comptrollers of Customs (CCs), while 128 Assistant Comptrollers (ACs) were promoted to Deputy Comptrollers (DCs).

He also said 89 Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSCs) were promoted to Assistant Comptrollers (ACs) and 220 Superintendents of Customs (SCs) were promoted to Chief Superintendents of Customs (CSCs).

Maiwada also said 107 Deputy Superintendents of Customs (DSCs) were promoted to Superintendents of Customs (SCs) while 302 Assistant Superintendents of Customs I (ASC I) were promoted to Deputy Superintendents of Customs (DSCs).

He said 223 Assistant Superintendents of Customs II (ASC II) were promoted to Assistant Superintendents of Customs I (ASC I) and 357 Inspectors of Customs (ICs) were promoted to Assistant Superintendents of Customs II (ASC II).

Maiwada further said in a similar development, the management of the service had earlier approved the promotion of 1, 252 men within the ranks of inspectors and customs assistant cadres.

According to him, the Comptroller General of Customs, retired Col. Hameed Ali, congratulated the newly appointed and promoted officers.

He said Ali charged them to redouble their efforts in ensuring that the service achieved its goals.

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Nigerian Army to Interr Slain Soldiers in a Solemn Ceremony at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja

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Nigerian Army to Interr Slain Soldiers in a Solemn Ceremony at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja

By: Babagana Wakil

The Nigerian Army is set to pay tribute to its brave personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty during a recent operation in Okuama Community, Delta State.

The fallen soldiers, who were killed in action, will be laid to rest on Wednesday, 27th March 2024, at 3:00 pm at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja.

The solemn ceremony, organized by the Nigerian Army, will be a poignant moment of remembrance and respect for the fallen heroes. Military personnel, dignitaries, and members of the public are expected to gather to honour the courage and dedication of these brave individuals who selflessly served their country.

The burial service will serve as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women in uniform to protect the nation and uphold its security. It will also be a moment to express gratitude for their unwavering commitment and bravery in the face of danger.

As the nation mourns the loss of these gallant soldiers, the Nigerian Army stands united in solidarity to commemorate their service and sacrifice.

Nigerian Army to Interr Slain Soldiers in a Solemn Ceremony at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja

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NAF nutrialised ISWAP terrorists in Marte, destroy logistics camp

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NAF nutrialised ISWAP terrorists in Marte, destroy logistics camp

By: Zagazola Makama

The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has destroyed a ISWAP Terrorists (BHTs), staging and logistics enclave in the fringes of Arinna Woje, in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.

Intelligence Sources told Zagazola Makama that attack was executed on Sunday March 24, 2024, following successive Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, which were aimed at identifying locations housing the insurgents as well as their rendezvous positions.

The sources disclosed that the Intelligence derived from the ISR missions led to the designation of buildings within Arinna Woje, that served as assembly areas for the terrorists from where they launched attacks.

Accordingly, the AC detailed its attack aircraft to engage the hideout, scoring devastatingly accurate hits which led to the complete destruction of insurgents building as well as the neutralization of several terrorists.

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Nigeria’s Armed Forces role, key to peace and stability in West Africa – Tuggar

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Nigeria’s Armed Forces role, key to peace and stability in West Africa – Tuggar

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has said the Armed Forces of Nigeria play a pivotal role in maintaining peace, stability, and social cohesion in West Africa.

Tuggar made the assertion during a courtesy call by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abuja.

He further stated that the partnership between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has become imperative given President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda with foreign policy doctrine anchored on the 4 Ds strategic pillars of Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora.

In his response, the CDS commended the Foreign Affairs Minister for providing practical foreign policy directives for the nation since his assumption in office and assured the foreign affairs ministry of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) ‘s readiness to partner with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the country’s outward-facing entity in discharging its mandate.

The CDS also used the occasion to restate the AFN’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property in Nigeria, the Lake Chad region, and the entire West African subregion.

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