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Nigerian army pledges to enhance standard of military school

The Nigerian Army has pledged to continue to provide the needed support for the Nigerian Military School (NMS) Zaria to produce high quality manpower for the armed forces and the nation.

The Chief of Administration (Army) Maj.-Gen. Usman Muhammed, gave the assurance at the Maiden Edition of Ex-Boys Congress and award night on Saturday in Abuja.

Muhammed, who is also the Chairman, Governing Board of NMS, said the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, had continued to show commitment towards addressing all the needs of the school.

He urged the commandant of the school to bring forward all issues affecting the progress of NMS, assuring that all the needs of the school would be addressed.

“I think it is a worthwhile thing for us to see products of NMS doing well and I am always sad when I hear that products of NMS are not doing well.

“So myself and the commandant have sat down and we are doing a lot to improve on the quality of those who go into and also those who graduate from NMS.

“This is to ensure that at the end of the day, when they come out, they can stand up to anybody anywhere and you can beat your chest and say you are the best around.

“We will do everything possible and we are open to new ideas about anything you think we can do to improve on the quality of NMS,” he said.

The Commandant of NMS, Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Aun, said the school had undoubtedly produced seasoned military officers of repute and highly experienced technocrats that had contributed and are still contributing to the development of Nigeria.

Aun said that NMS has become a national asset which served as a nest to hatch and nurse national unity apart from supplying the quality manpower needs of the Nigerian armed forces.

He said the admission policy of NMS had ensured equity in the intake of boys across the federation, adding that it had created bridges for permanent relationships emanating from trust built over the years.

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According to him, it is in NMS that a young boy from Ogbomosho can have a master from the far northern town of Numan and vice versa.

“This creates mutual trust and confidence which reinforces the vision of the founding fathers to remove prejudices in all forms for national development,” he said.

The commandant said the resuscitation of military training in 2016 after a little setback when it was suspended in 2011, had realigned the school to its mission and vision of harnessing future leaders.

“Today I am proud to represent the modern NMS that has been fully upgraded in terms of facilities and learning.

“Having served in NMS for 4 different times, I must state that the current interventions in infrastructural development can be best described as unprecedented.

“The barrage of infrastructural interventions by the COAS have provided the required facilities for teaching and learning and indeed further beautification of the school.

“The intervention projects include the construction of 2000 sitting capacity Dining Hall, 2000 sitting capacity Multi purpose hall, the completion of the Computer Based Test Centre, construction of NMS Officers’ Mess, WOs/Sgts’ Mess and Soldiers’ Club,” he said.

Aun pledged to sustain the current momentum to ensure that the school remained the best.

He also commended efforts of the different sets of Ex-Boys including those in diaspora who had undertaken projects and donated equipment for the training of students.

“Morally, I stand here tall to testify that all of you have exhibited moral and financial commitments to the development of your Alma Mata.

“Many of you here have gone out of your ways to influence interventions or spearhead the collective interventions by your classmates or sets.

“Currently, the Chairman of the Governing Board who is an Ex-Boy has encouraged and made strategic efforts to secure the recent development in the school.

“Individual Ex-Boys have greatly contributed to the development of the school. Recently an Ex-Boy, Mr Sani Usman, an engineer, facilitated through the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) for the reconstruction of 3km road network in the school.

“Hitherto, Ex-Boys like His Excellency the Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Bello, had intervened by constructing a hostel (the new Calabar Coy) in the school,” he said.

The National President, NMS Ex-Boys Association (EXBA), Mr Femi Ikuponiyi, said their Alma Mata had remained the only reputable institution churning out noble leaders and pacesetters across the nation as well as a citadel of excellence across all endeavours.

Ikuponiyi said that NMS Ex-Boys was an assemblage of like minded, success driven epitome of professionalism and patriotic Nigerian citizens devoid of tribal and religious sentiments and united in their diversity.

He said the prevailing challenges of insecurity and economic imperfection was progressively beckoning on their participation across all spheres of the Society.

Ikuponiyi urged the Nigerian army to ensure that NMS remained as the benchmark for academic excellence, character molding and symbol of national unity that it was known for.

According to him, the results and reports emanating from the school has shown a great improvement at restoring the glory of the school.

“We must as exboys continue to pull together our efforts and resources to restore and reposition the vision and Pride of the Nigerian armed forces.

“In terms of infrastructural interventions, the school has received a good share of benevolence from various individuals and class sets,” he said.

The reports also gathered that the maiden Ex-Boys congress featured the election of new executive committee, reunion, dinner and awards to some deserving members.

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By: Our Reporter

This morning, the Borno State Scholarship Board, led by its Executive Secretary, Malam Bala Isa, appeared before the Borno State House of Assembly Committee on Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation to defend its 2025 budget proposal.

The budget defense session was chaired by the Committee Chairman, Engr. Mohammed Gambomi Marte, representing Marte Constituency, with support from other committee members, including Hon. Mohammed Kawajjafa, representing Hawul Constituency.

During the session, the Scholarship Board outlined its proposed budgetary allocations and key initiatives aimed at improving access to education for Borno State students. The discussions emphasized the importance of continued scholarship programs to enhance educational opportunities and human capital development across the state.

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Three newly appointed Principal officers of the Borno State University, have been presented with their letters of appointment.

The presentation which was performed by Professor Emeritus Abubakar Mustapha on behalf of the Pro – Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Alh. Dr. Muhammadu Indimi follows approval of their appointment by Visitor to the University and Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on recommendation of the University’s Council.

Those appointed are Hajiya Jallaba Musa Sheikh as Registrar, Malam Kyari Dunoma Dunoma as Bursar and Dr Hamsatu Kadala Ali as the University Librarian.

Their appointment is for a period of five years with effect from 16th December 2024.

The new Registrar Hajiya Jallaba M. Sheikh is an indigene of Maiduguri Metropolis. Until her appointment she is the Director and Head, Admissions office, University of Maiduguri.

The new Bursar, Kyari Dunoma Dunoma, hails from Manguno Local Government of Borno State. Until his present appointment, he was a Deputy Bursar at University of Maiduguri.

The new University Librarian, Dr Hamsatu kadala Ali on the other hand, hails from Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State. She was acting Librarian Federal University Gashua for five years. Until her present appointment she was the Head of Department Library and Information Science, Federal University Gashua.

In their separate remarks both Prof. Emeritus Abubakar Mustapha and the Vice-Chancellor BOSU, Prof. Babagana Gutti, congratulated the new appointees and urged them contribute their quota in the progress and development of the University.

The outgoing Registrar, Zanna Mustapha Kashim commended all that sat for the interview as they have all done well and urged the new appointees to help management build a verile University.

The new appointees in their separate acceptance remarks pledged to put in their best to move the University forward.

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2 DIVISION COMMAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS HOLD QUIZ, DEBATE COMPETITION 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

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2 DIVISION COMMAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS HOLD QUIZ, DEBATE COMPETITION 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

By: Polycarp Okoye

Headquarters (HQ), 2 Division Nigerian Army (NA), organised quiz and debate competition for Command Secondary Schools within 2 Division Area of Responsibility (AOR) for 2024/2025 academic session. The event was held at the Division’s Auditorium from, Monday 18 – Thursday 21 November, 2024. It afforded participating schools and students the opportunity to compete amongst themselves, featuring varied questions from different academic fields, including Information Communication Technology (ICT), current affairs and general Knowledge.

While declaring the one week event open, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division Nigerian Army (NA), Major General Obinna Onubogu, noted that exposing students to quiz and debate competitions amidst their academic activities, remains a major driving factor that challenges their thinking mechanism, while redoubling developmental processes with appropriate and effective career prospects for achieving desired result. He said that, quizzes and debates, are empirically proven to reinvigorate continuous and effective education system that give students a break from the normal traditional classroom learning, and prepare them to excell in practical and realistic circumstances. He added that the academic competitions would serve as strong interactive and motivational platform for students to imbibe team spirit, acquire knowledge, and embolden their speech and communication skills.

General Onubogu, further said, that the competition was aimed at exposing students to critical thinking, and make them appreciate the importance of extensive research for improved innovation and intelligence. “This event, is therefore another forum through which schools can expand their students’ frontier of knowledge; making them even famous amongst their peers”, he said. He implored all students to utilise the opportunity to develope themselves, and as well earn glory to their respective schools and families.

The GOC, expressed deep appreciation to the Acting Chief of Army Staff (Ag COAS) Lieutenant General Olufemi Oloyede, for his unwavering support towards the competition; while applauding the Director, 2 Division Education Services (DDES), Colonel AO Sofoluwe, as well as teachers and organisers of the event for their priceless contributions to human capacity development. He
urged the panel of judges to be fair and firm in order to ensure a balanced, honest and realistic result.

The participating students at the competition, represented Command Secondary Schools (CDSS) Odogbo, Mokola, Akure and Ijebu – Ode. Others were, CDSS Ede, Esan – Ekiti, Saki, and Ibadan. Students in the senior category, competed in English language, Mathematics, Phisics, Chemistry, Biology, General paper, and current affairs; while those in the junior category, slogged it out in English language, Mathematics, Basic Science, Basic Technology, Agricultural Science, General knowledge, and current affairs. After three days of intense intellectual battle, winners in the different categories emerged.

For the junior category, CDSS Akure and Ijebu – Ode came 3rd and 2nd runner ups with 139.95 and 141.1 points respectively; while CDSS Ede came first with 143.65 points. In the senior category, CDSS Mokola and Odogbo finished 3rd and 2nd positions, with 73.61 and 73.70 percentages respectively; while CDSS Saki, took the day with 77.50 percent. Winners in the two categories were duly rewarded with appropriate trophies, awards, and cash prices to motivate them, and increase commitment for improved future performances. Their teachers and organisers equally received cash gifts as appreciation for the efforts they invest in training the children.

The DDES, who delivered vote of thanks, appreciated God for sustaining the committee in its various engagements towards preparing for the event. He further thanked the GOC for his unwavering support; saying the competition was inspired by his (GOC’s) burning interest to ensure that NA schools across 2 Division AOR, and beyond, are well positioned to meet up global standards. Colonel Sofoluwe, also appreciated the Schools Commandants, organising committee members, panel of judges, and teachers for their contributions towards the success of the event. Principal Staff Officers, Units and Formations Commanders, as well as Officers and Soldiers of the Division’s HQ witnessed the competition.

2 DIVISION COMMAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS HOLD QUIZ, DEBATE COMPETITION 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

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