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I Will Recruit About I Million People Into The Nigerian Police, Army If Elected President – Atiku
I Will Recruit About I Million People Into The Nigerian Police, Army If Elected President – Atiku
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has on Wednesday, condemned what he described as the lopsided appointment of heads of security agencies by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
“PDP will form a government of national unity. We will bring members of the opposition who would have lost and then, of course, we will move on from there. This is when only the ways to unify this country and we will now begin to move,” Atiku said during an interactive session with members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors.
“Today, we have 17 heads of various security agencies. All of them come from the North; I will not do that. I will make sure that every geopolitical zone is represented in these security outfits. This is also another way you can unify this country and give every part of this country a sense of belonging.
“By the time you double the strength of the Nigeria Police Force, maybe you will be talking about 700,000 or so. You will have reduced unemployment. So, we will extend that operation to the armed forces. By the time you finish doing that, you will find that you would have taken more than one million people out of the unemployment market.”
He expressed his intention to continue with the economic policies the PDP embarked on between 1999 and 2007, which according to him includes liberalising the economy and promoting the private sector to create jobs and wealth in simple, straightforward terms.
“Liberalising the economy is broad. Empowering the private sector is broad, and of course, continuing with the privatisation of our public enterprises. In other words, (we will create) a more private sector-driven economy,” he added.
I Will Recruit About I Million People Into The Nigerian Police, Army If Elected President – Atiku
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ACTING COAS CONDOLES LATE LIEUTENANT GENERAL LAGBAJA’S FAMILY
ACTING COAS CONDOLES LATE LIEUTENANT GENERAL LAGBAJA’S FAMILY
By: Our Reporter
The Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has paid a condolence visit to Mrs Mariya Lagbaja and other family members of the late Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Nigeria’s 23rd Chief of Army Staff who passed on Tuesday 5th November 2024 after a brief illness. Gen Oluyede paid the condolence on Wednesday 6 November 2024, at the Flag Staff House, Niger Barracks Abuja, accompanied by Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters, Corps Commanders, and General Officers Commanding of the Nigerian Army.
Paying tribute to the late COAS, Gen Oluyede extolled his gallantry, dedication, and legacies throughout his service years in the Nigerian Army and the Armed Forces of Nigeria in general.
In a succinct message penned in the condolence register opened in honour of the late COAS, the Acting COAS stated, “It is with a huge sense of loss, albeit responsibility that I, on behalf of the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army commiserate with Mrs Mariya Lagbaja, the children and the entire Lagbaja clan over the passing of our dogged, gallant and extremely dedicated leader Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja (Nigerian Army Medal) the Chief of Army Staff of the Nigerian Army. Lt Gen Lagbaja, without doubt, gave his all to the service of our dear nation. This was evident in his dedication to duty and the legacies he has left behind. We only take solace in the fact that we cannot in any way querry the Almighty. We surely owe him a whole lot. Rest in peace, our leader and hero. You will surely be missed. “
It would be recalled that the Late Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja was on 19 June 2023 appointed Chief of Army Staff by the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and fully assumed command of the Nigerian Army as the 23rd COAS on 23 June 2023.
A seasoned Infantry officer, the late General Lagbaja, was commissioned in 1992 as a member of the 39 Regular Combatant Course of the prestigious Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna. He distinguished himself as a Special Forces Commander and a military leader per excellence who held several appointments in the course of his exemplary military career. Late General Lagbaja served as General Officer Commanding 82 and 1 Divisions of the Nigerian Army in Enugu and Kaduna, respectively. He also commanded 9 Brigade Ikeja and 2 Brigade Uyo as well as 72 Special Forces Battalion on two separate tours of duty. Prior to his assumption of command of the Nigerian Army as the 23rd Chief of Army Staff, he was the Chief of Operations (Army), where he coordinated all the operational activities of the Nigerian Army. As the then Chief of Army Staff, he worked assiduously to defeat terrorism, banditry, and other security challenges experienced across the nation.
ACTING COAS CONDOLES LATE LIEUTENANT GENERAL LAGBAJA’S FAMILY
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COMMANDER 2 BRIGADE HOSTS PARTICIPANTS OF NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE COURSE 33 AND NEW COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AKWA IBOM
COMMANDER 2 BRIGADE HOSTS PARTICIPANTS OF NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE COURSE 33 AND NEW COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AKWA IBOM
… Commend their contributions to National Security
By: David Adejimi
The Commander 2 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA)/ Sector 4 Joint Task Force South South OPERATION DELTA SAFE, Brig Gen Jafaar Ibrahim on Monday, 4 November 2024, hosted two significant visits, welcoming participants of National Defence College (NDC) Course 33 and the newly appointed Commissioner of Police of Akwa Ibom State at the Headquarters 2 Brigade, Mbiokporo Cantonment, Uyo.
Earlier in the day, the Deputy Commandant and Director of Studies NDC Maj Gen LA Fejokwu accompanied by other senior college Directors and members of Directing Staff led participants of NDC Course 33 who are currently undertaking a Geo-Strategic Study Tour of Akwa Ibom State with the theme ”Strengthening Institutions for National Security and Development in Nigeria: Akwa Ibom State in Perspective“ to 2 Brigade Uyo as part of their field study.
The NDC Participants, comprising high-ranking military officers, government officials, and strategic professionals, were received by Brig Gen Ibrahim, who provided a detailed briefing on the brigade’s key operations, accomplishments, and ongoing efforts to secure the region. This visit is integral to the curriculum of NDC Course 33, allowing participants to gain field experience, deepen their understanding of defence strategies, and observe the operational environment firsthand.
Equally, the newly appointed Commissioner of Police (CP), Joseph Eribo, made a separate visit to 2 Brigade to establish rapport and reinforce the partnership between the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police Force. This was the Commissioner’s first official visit to the brigade, and he was welcomed by the Commander, who briefed him on the brigade’s contributions to peace and stability in the state. The Commissioner expressed his commitment to closer cooperation with the Nigerian Army, emphasizing the critical role that inter-agency collaboration plays in combating security threats and protecting communities.
Both visits highlighted the shared goals between the military and police, reinforcing a joint commitment to public safety, operational synergy, and knowledge-sharing.
Brig General Ibrahim expressed his appreciation for both delegations, remarking on the value of cooperative efforts in addressing Nigeria’s common security challenges. He commended the NDC Course 33 participants and the Commissioner of Police for their dedication to advancing national security and supporting 2 Brigade’s mission.
Key points of the events included the signing of the Visitors’ book, presentation of souvenirs and group photographs.
COMMANDER 2 BRIGADE HOSTS PARTICIPANTS OF NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE COURSE 33 AND NEW COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AKWA IBOM
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE CONDUCTS OVERSIGHT VISIT TO AFCSC
SENATE COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE CONDUCTS OVERSIGHT VISIT TO AFCSC
By: Our Reporter
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Sen. Ahmad Lawan and his entourage conducted an Oversight Visit to the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji Kaduna on Monday, November 4, 2024. The visit, held at AVM AO Ogundana Officers’ Mess aimed to inspect and assess projects executed by the College.
In his address, the commandant AFCSC, AVM HI Alhaji welcome the committee. He further mentioned that the College was established with the mission to train tactical and operational level officers in standardized command and staff duties through professional military education to effectively accomplish the constitutional roles of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
During his remarks, Sen. Ahmad Lawan stated that in the current global landscape, security is paramount. Therefore, he pledged to continue prioritizing the nation’s security and military forces to ensure they receive the necessary support. “When we secure our environment, we can more easily and comfortably provide for other needs,” he said. The committee chairman also highlighted the AFCSC as a key institution for military training, providing education to officers at the tactical, operational, and mid-management levels, who go on to lead critical military operations. Sen. Ahmad Lawan stressed the importance of creating a conducive environment for achieving the College’s goals, underscoring that adequate funding is essential for success.
“There must be substantial investment in the AFCSC and other defence institutions like the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) and the National Defence College (NDC),” Lawan said. “These institutions attract people from all over the world for training, a testament to the excellence of our programs.” He called for more funding in the upcoming 2025 budget for defence institutions and security agencies, asserting that security should be the nation’s top priority.
Sen. Ahmad Lawan thereafter, commended also the Commandant AFCSC, his predecessors and members of the College Committee for their dedicated efforts in building and sustaining the institution since its inception.
Highlights of the event included inspection of the quarter guard, presentation of souvenirs, a tour of College facilities.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE CONDUCTS OVERSIGHT VISIT TO AFCSC
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