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NARC SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWS AND SUBJECT EXPERTS MAKE PRESENTATIONS

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NARC SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWS AND SUBJECT EXPERTS MAKE PRESENTATIONS

By: Our Reporter

The Wednesday, 13 November 2024, edition of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) Weekly Subject Experts’ Presentation was held in the Board Room, TY Buratai Block, Abuja. The only presentation for the day was made by the Subject Experts on Southern Africa.

The only presentation for the day was made by Col OR Akerele (rtd), a subject expert on Southern Africa; he focused his presentation on how Botswana Battles for Food Security. The Voice Newspaper of Botswana, on 8 Nov 24, reported that Botswana is struggling to produce enough food to feed its people. Drought and food storage has, in the last two years, plagued countries in East Africa and most countries within the SADC, Botswana being the latest. Consequently, the government of Botswana continues to evolve new initiatives and programmes aimed at solving the food shortages.

In his analysis and lessons for Nigeria, Col OR Akerele (Rtd) noted that Nigeria has been dealing with food insecurity for decades, and the situation has been worsening in recent years. In the first quarter of 2024, over 100 million faced acute hunger. In January 2024, food inflation in Nigeria reached 35.41% (Aljazeera 2024). The conflict in the Northeast and Northwest regions has displaced most farmers and dwindled food productivity, thus increasing food insecurity in Nigeria. Moreover, floods and droughts have increased in frequency and severity, damaging agricultural output with a negative impact on food security. Rising poverty and unemployment have also made it harder for Nigerians to access food.

The WFP reported that 33 million Nigerians may face food insecurity by 2025. Nigeria’s dependence on imported food items has, therefore, increased over the past decade. Even though the government has set up various programmes and initiatives to boost food availability in Nigeria, monitoring efforts will, however, need to be made to ensure the objective of these efforts is achieved. Strengthening local production by cushioning the effects of climate change, environmental degradation and deforestation, improving the security of farmers on farmlands and setting up feasible initiatives to minimise poverty will also help in improving food security in Nigeria. (Banghart’s, John 2021).

He recommended that the Federal Government of Nigeria should set up an inter-agency committee of agriculture and food supply chain stakeholders to monitor the implementation and progress of all its programmes and initiatives to improve food security in Nigeria and also evolve policies and initiatives to cushion the effects of climate change, deforestation, floods, drought and other natural disasters.

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Hope in the Hard Times: Ashlee Momoh Foundation Spreads Easter Joy to Military Widows

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Hope in the Hard Times: Ashlee Momoh Foundation Spreads Easter Joy to Military Widows

By Comrade Philip O. Ikodor

The Ashlee Momoh Foundation (AMF), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the families of fallen officers, brought Easter cheer to military widows at Breden Estate, Airport Road, Abuja, on April 2nd, 2026. The event was a poignant celebration of hope, renewal, and the triumph of light over darkness, as Princess Ashlee Omonegho Momoh, Lead/Founder of AMF, emphasized in her address.

“Easter is the season of renewal, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness,” Princess Ashlee said. “It reminds us that even after the longest winter, spring arrives and even after the deepest sorrow, there is the possibility of a new dawn.” The outreach was designed to show support and encouragement to the military widows, and to felicitate with them on the occasion of Easter.

Princess Ashlee Momoh reassured the widows that while their loved ones are no longer physically present, their legacy lives on, and AMF is committed to standing with them, supporting them, and celebrating their strength. “Today, we celebrate you, our heroes’ widows, and the sacrifices you’ve made,” she said.

The event was filled with moments of joy and fulfilment, as beneficiaries received gift items, cash gifts, and scholarship opportunities. The Foundation also announced enlistment for skill acquisition and empowerment programs, aimed at equipping the widows with the tools they need to rebuild their lives.

The outreach was a testament to AMF’s unwavering commitment to supporting the families of fallen officers, and its dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of those who have made immense sacrifices for their country. As one beneficiary put it, “This Easter, we’ve received more than just gifts – we’ve received hope, love, and a sense of belonging.”

The Ashlee Momoh Foundation’s Easter outreach was a powerful reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope, and that together, we can overcome any challenge.

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Six die, 12 injured in Kwara road crash

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Six die, 12 injured in Kwara road crash

By: Zagazola Makama

Six persons have been confirmed dead and 12 others injured in a fatal road traffic accident along the Okolowo–Jebba expressway in Kwara State.

Police sources said the accident occurred at about 6:00 a.m. on April 2 near Danjuma Bakery area, involving a Toyota Hummer bus and a stationary truck.

According to the sources, the bus with registration number BTR-161-XA was conveying 18 passengers from Lagos State to Katsina State when it rammed into a parked truck with registration number BUU-495-ZD.

The truck was reportedly driven by Kamarudeen Abdullahi, said to be from Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The impact of the collision resulted in the death of six passengers on the spot, while 12 others sustained varying degrees of injuries.

The injured victims were rushed to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Oke-Oyi, for medical attention, while the remains of the deceased were deposited in the hospital morgue for autopsy.

Police said investigation had commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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Troops neutralise three suspected terrorists in Plateau

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Troops neutralise three suspected terrorists in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 2 Operation Enduring Peace have neutralised three suspected terrorists during an ambush operation at Karem village in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 9:00 p.m. on April 2 following credible intelligence on the movement of armed men on three motorcycles heading towards the community.

The sources disclosed that troops swiftly mobilised and laid an ambush along the route leading into the village.

“Contact was made with the terrorists, and troops engaged them with superior firepower, resulting in the neutralisation of three of the assailants,” the source said.

He added that a follow-up exploitation of the scene led to the recovery of the bodies of the neutralised suspects.

However, no weapons or motorcycles were recovered, as fleeing members of the group were believed to have evacuated them during the encounter.

The source said efforts were ongoing to track and intercept the fleeing suspects, with troops maintaining high morale and operational readiness.

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