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NSCDC BOSS ADVOCATES SUSTENANCE OF WESTERN EDUCATION AS NORWAY SAFE SCHOOL TEAM VISITS NIGERIA’S RESPONSE CENTRE

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NSCDC BOSS ADVOCATES SUSTENANCE OF WESTERN EDUCATION AS NORWAY SAFE SCHOOL TEAM VISITS NIGERIA’S RESPONSE CENTRE

By: Michael Mike

The Commandant General (CG), of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, advocates the sustenance of western education in Nigeria as a panacea to growth and development.

He made the advocacy while playing host to the Norwagian Safe Schools team, led by the Senior Adviser, Save the children Norway, Mrs Samar Albarghouthi at the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Center (NSSRCC), domiciled at the Corps National Headquarters, Abuja.

Dr Audi who was represented by the Deputy Commandant General (DCG) in charge of Administration, Zakari Ningi, fdc, said that, there is need for collaborations and support to ensure the security of schools and students despite the security challenges in the country.

“No meaningful development can take place where there is insecurity, hence the need for the establishment of the center.

“All the major stakeholders in the safe school programme in Nigeria are working together to represent their respective stakes and ensure the safety of students and teachers,” he said .

The CG intimated that a vulnerability survey conducted by the Corps in 2021 revealed that, over 58,967 schools were without perimeter fencing or presence of any security apparatus.

He informed that the need to sustain education and ensure a conducive environment, necessitated the birth of the center wherein all major stakeholders in the safe school programme in Nigeria are working together in ensuring the safety of learners and teachers.

The Senior Adviser, Norway Safe school, Mrs Samar Albarghouthi pledges support to the center, promising to provide capacity building and mentorship programmes to aid Nigeria’s Safe School Initiative agenda.

Albarghouthi applauded the activities and giant strides achieved by the center and all stakeholders within its short time of existence.

“The establishment here is one of the best in the world which should be replicated locally and globally,” she said.

In the same vein, the NSCDC Commander of the Center, Dr Tersoo Shaapera, reiterated that so much efforts have been put in by major stakeholders to ensure the functionality of the center under the president Buhari’s administration.

He stated that the key objective of the center is to promote proactive intelligence for enhanced prevention of attacks on schools through commitment and practice, as prevention is better than cure.

NSCDC BOSS ADVOCATES SUSTENANCE OF WESTERN EDUCATION AS NORWAY SAFE SCHOOL TEAM VISITS NIGERIA’S RESPONSE CENTRE

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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.

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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

By: Michael Mike

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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