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NARC SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWS AND SUBJECT EXPERTS MAKE PRESENTATIONS

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October 30, 2024

Ochuwa Ibrahim

NARC SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWS AND SUBJECT EXPERTS MAKE PRESENTATIONS

By: Michael Mike

The Wednesday 30 October 2024, edition of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) Weekly Subject Experts’ Presentation was held at Hall C, TY Buratai Block, Abuja. The only presentation for the day was made by the Subject Experts on Middle East/Turkey.

The only presentation for the day was made by Brig Gen S Musa subject expert on Middle East/Turkey who focused his presentation on, Israeli Soldiers Commit Suicide after Seeing Horrors the World Can Never Truly Comprehend. Israeli soldiers returning from Gaza are reporting severe psychological trauma, with some taking their own lives after witnessing what they describe as horrors that the outside world can never truly comprehend. Their harrowing accounts offer a glimpse into the brutal reality of Israel’s onslaught on Gaza and the mental toll that the violence being perpetrated against Palestinians is having on soldiers serving on the front lines.

In testimonies to CNN, soldiers returning from Gaza revealed the horror of Israel’s operations. They testified that troops had to “run over” dead or living Palestinians “in the hundreds.” They reporting being unable to eat meat following deployment, saying that the sight of it triggers memories of the gruesome scenes witnessed in Gaza. “When you see a lot of meat outside, and blood… both ours and theirs, then it really affects you when you eat,” one soldier told CNN. Eliran Mizrahi, a 40-year-old reservist, is one of a number of soldiers who committed suicide after returning from Gaza. D-9 bulldozer, a 62-ton armoured vehicle designed to withstand explosives and bullets. Guy Zaken, Mizrahi’s friend and co-driver of the bulldozer, provided some insight into their experience in Gaza. “We saw very, very, very difficult things,” Zaken told CNN. “Things that are difficult to accept.” Before taking his own life, Mizrahi struggled with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, including bouts of anger, sweating, insomnia and social withdrawal. The occupation army is said to be grappling with an unprecedented mental health crisis within its ranks.

In his analysis and lessons for Nigeria, Brig Gen S Musa noted that, In Nigeria for instance, our national experiences of complex and consummate security challenges and the long/overstayed involvement of military in quelling BHTsm and armed banditry among other challenges have led to an increasing cases of PTSD. Reportedly, 13.4% of Nigerian population experience PTSD (WHO, 2019), while 40.5% of BH affected individuals in the North East Nigeria experience PTSD (UNICEF, 2019), at the same time 25.9% of IDPs in the North East region experience PTSD (IOM, 2020). Militarily, some specific cases of PTSD are varied and wide spread across the globe, for example – In 2013, a US army veteran killed 3 people and injured 16 others at Fort Hood.

In 2014, a Canadian soldier with PTSD killed his family and then himself. In Nigeria, in 2017, a soldier with PTSD killed his colleague and injured 2 others in Borno state. In 2020, a Nigerian army major with PTSD was arrested for shooting and killing his Commanding Officer in Abuja. Recently, a naval personnel at FOB DANSADAU, on OP FANSAN YAMMA killed 1 personnel and injured 2 others in questionable circumstances (DHQ, DMO Centre, 24 Oct 24). These are in addition to growing incidences of PTSD-induced symptoms of mental disorder involving many military personnel in various fmns and units across the AFN. Therefore, because of its serious impacts to national security and overall national wellbeing of Nigeria, – ‘politicizing’ – securitizing or prioritizing PTSD is crucial in addressing the increasing menaces of PTSD. It is also crucial to ensuring operational effectiveness, promoting societal wellbeing and maintaining national security among other concerning that interests.

He recommended that the Federal Government of Nigeria should develop/review/enhance policies and guidelines for PTSD management and also consider PTSD as a priority in its national security permutations.

NARC SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWS AND SUBJECT EXPERTS MAKE PRESENTATIONS

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MAN OF THE YEAR Award By THISDAY Newspapers/ARISE Media Group

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January 22, 2025

Ochuwa Ibrahim

MAN OF THE YEAR Award By THISDAY Newspapers/ARISE Media Group

CELEBRATING PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU

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Nigeria Commiserates with Türkiye Over Devastating Fire Incident

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January 22, 2025

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Nigeria Commiserates with Türkiye Over Devastating Fire Incident

By: Michael Mike

Nigerian government has commiserated with the government and people of Türkiye over the fire incident at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort that resulted in the death of 66 persons injured over 50 others.

The condolence message was contained in a statement signed by the acting spokesperson of the federal ministry of foreign affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa.

The statement read: “The Federal Republic of Nigeria wishes to express deep condolence to the Government and People of the Republic of Turkiye over the unfortunate fire incident at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort.

“The fire, which claimed the lives of 66 persons and injured over 50 others in Bolu Province in Northwestern Turkiye, was reported to have started in the early hours of Tuesday 21st January 2025.

“The Federal Government of Nigeria sympathizes with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye and the families of the victims of the fire incident, and also wishes a speedy recovery of the injured.”

Nigeria Commiserates with Türkiye Over Devastating Fire Incident

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Yobe’s Commitment To Agric. Development very Impressive -Islamic Development Bank

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January 22, 2025

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Yobe’s Commitment To Agric. Development very Impressive -Islamic Development Bank

By: Mamman Mohammed

The Islamic Development Bank has expressed satisfaction with the preparedness of Yobe state government to partner the bank for an agricultural project.

Mr. Javed khan, Senior Agriculture Specialist of the Bank stated this at a courtesy call on Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, at the Government House, Damaturu.

Khan said the commitment of Yobe state government to meeting its obligations is quite impressive and encouraging.

Khan who led a team from the bank on assessment tour of the state to see for itself the documents developed and the preparations on ground for the project, said the team was convinced with government’s committment to the project.

“We were initially discouraged not to come to Yobe state citing insecurity but, we insisted on coming and are impressed with the peace and security, and the government’s commitment to the project.

“We are working towards a target in the next three months for the state to obtain approval from the bank for the project.

“The working synergy between our team and your team suggests that we will achieve our target within the stipulated time frame” Khan said.

Responding, Governor Buni commended the Bank for not listening to the enemies of progress of the state.

“l am glad you did not listen to them, some of whom have never been anywhere close to Yobe state but giving stories about what they don’t know.

“You are now here and you have seen things for yourselves and can tell the story better. We are ready for this partnership using agriculture to drive the economy of our state and the people.

“All the 17 local government areas in the state are now accessible and the people can access their farms and make this proposed project successful” Buni said.

The Governor explained the importance of agriculture to the people, adding “this project would guarantee food security and economic prosperity in our post insurgency recovery programme.

“The resilience exhibited by our people in embracing agriculture being their major preoccupation to rebuild their lives after the protracted insecurity is very encouraging and need to be supported” he said.

The Governor re-ephasized the readiness of his administration to partner the bank to make agricultural development in the state a huge success story.

Yobe’s Commitment To Agric. Development very Impressive -Islamic Development Bank