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TAC DG RESTATES CALL AGAINST NATIONWIDE PROTESTS AS AGENCY DEPLOYS MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO GUINEA BISSAU
TAC DG RESTATES CALL AGAINST NATIONWIDE PROTESTS AS AGENCY DEPLOYS MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO GUINEA BISSAU
By: Michael Mike
Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub has reiterated the call for the youth of the nation to embrace dialogue as against the plan for a nationwide protest scheduled to start from August 1.
Buba noted that President Bola Tinubu has in just one year in office made such copious achievements in many areas of our national life that his Administration deserves not only understanding, but tacit support from all Nigerians in order to bring home the targeted results .
The TAC boss, who spoke to journalists in Abuja, Monday, during the deployment of 17 Technical Aid Corps Volunteers to Guinea Bissau, described President Tinubu as a man with listening ears, who during his swearing-in ceremony as President hit the ground running by taking some necessary, but challenging decisions, including the removal of subsidy on petroleum products and the eventual floating of the Naira against other currencies. These, he said, were aimed at plugging the loopholes being exploited by a few rich Nigerians. He added that President Tinubu, by so doing, saved Nigeria over N6 trillion on subsidy removal alone.
“We acknowledge that it is the right of every Nigerian to protest, but, how do you protest when you are being heard? You only protest if the Government is not listening or doing anything about your problems. But in the case of the state of the nation today, we know we have a President that has a listening ear. He has in the past one year continued to deal with the issues that are being raised. He saved our country a whopping N6 trillion. He created the Ministry of Livestock to check farmer/herder crisis, kidnapping and mitigate insecurity. The minimum wage bill has just been signed into law. He brought the scholarship scheme for our youth and has also made available palliatives to the States. There is so much that he is doing to achieve the nation of our dreams.
“So, despite what we may be seeing as current challenges today, we are headed for a great future as a nation. I, therefore, appeal to especially our youths and all those supporting the idea of this protest to give the Government a chance. Ideally, there may not be any problems with protests, but the fear is that miscreants may likely hijack a well-intentioned exercise, as we saw in the past, and before you know it, there will be burning of properties and looting everywhere and even loss of lives. These are the reasons we appeal that we should come to the table with the Government,” Buba stressed.
Earlier, the former federal lawmaker, while admonishing the Guinea Bissau-bound Volunteers to contribute to the greatness of Nigeria by their actions and activities in their host country, Buba said the Federal Government considers the Scheme a very important one in its relationship with the recipient nations in Africa, Caribbean and the Pacific and had, therefore, put in place all necessary arrangements to make the 24-month Voluntary service a hitch-free one for them. He called on the 17 medical professionals to respect the laws of their host country, saying that the 37-year-old Scheme has been a major promoter of Nigeria’a foreign policy objectives, which has brought enormous pride to the nation these past years.
While thanking the Federal Government for finding them worthy of participating in the highly competitive Scheme, some of the Volunteers, among whom was the Team Lead, Dr.Mansur Aliyu Ramanan, a General Practitioner in Medicine, lauded the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps for its commitment to upholding the vision of the nation through the TAC Scheme. Others who spoke, including Mr.Mannasah Michael and Ms Abai Edidiong Michael, both of whom are practitioners in various fields of Nursing, said they were committed to giving their best in the service of humanity for the promotion of Nigeria’s image abroad.
Among those present at the colourful event were the Director of Programmes at TAC, Amb. Zakari Usman; the Resource Person at the orientation exercise and former Director of Programmes at the Agency, Amb. Mohammed Kangiwa; Mrs Rahila Ayuba Kaura, Acting Director in-charge of the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit as well as the Special Assistant to the DG on Protocol Matters, Lawandy Bala, among others.
TAC DG RESTATES CALL AGAINST NATIONWIDE PROTESTS AS AGENCY DEPLOYS MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO GUINEA BISSAU
Adamawa Court fixes Nov. 3 for Furore Emirate case defense
Adamawa State High Court IV sitting in Yola on Wednesday adjourned a case challenging the Adamawa government for the creation of the Fufore emirate council from Adamawa emirate to November 3rd and 4th for defense.
Justice Musa Usman who presided over the case said, this at the end of two days hearing from the principal witness, plaintiffs.
The case which was filed by the three traditional titles holders of Adamawa emirate; Alhaji Musa Halilu, Dujuma Adamawa, Mustapha Dahiru, Yarima Adamawa and Alhaji Mustapha Ahmadu, Sarki Noma Adamawa that due process was not followed before the creation of Fufore emirate.
Manga Nurudeen (SAN), counsel to the plaintiffs, told newsmen at the end of the seating that they had called four witnesses in the case and concluded.
“As you may have seen, the court has adjourned to 3rd and 4th of November for the defense, for the government and the new airmen to bring their own witnesses to be cross examined.
The defense counsel, state Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Afraimu Jingi, also said they have successfully taken the evidence of the plaintiffs during the two days of seating.
“They listed five witnesses they were able to call four and they closed their case.
“And fortunately we have been able to answer the questions to our mind that we thought we can discredit them to our mind which is left to the court to determine”, he said.
According to him, they were satisfied with the proceedings and they do not have any burden on them as the next agenda will be defense.
Adamawa Court fixes Nov. 3 for Furore Emirate case defense
NSCDC Promotes Grassroots Security, Community-Based Intelligence
By: Michael Mike
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening grassroots security and community-based intelligence across the country as tools for tackling insecurity.
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Audi gave the commitment during his working visit of Anambra State as part of his continued strategic operational tour of the South East.
Audi, who was received by the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo, noted that his visit was aimed at assessing the welfare of personnel, understanding field challenges, and reinforcing the Corps’ operational capacity in the region.
Speaking during the courtesy call at the Government House, Awka, the Commandant General commended the Governor for his administration’s proactive efforts in maintaining peace and stability. He also solicited greater logistical and infrastructural support to enhance the NSCDC’s performance in the state.
He said: “Security must begin from the grassroots. That is where the people live, work, and build the future. The Corps remains resolute in delivering quality service and ensuring that the confidence of Nigerians, particularly Ndi Anambra, in our operations is not misplaced.”
Soludo, in his response, commended the NSCDC for its professionalism, discipline, and resilience, especially in safeguarding critical national assets and public infrastructure.
He said: “Here in Anambra, the Light of the Nation, our greatest asset is our people: creative, enterprising, and innovative. They are the engine of our economy. Ensuring their safety and prosperity is a shared responsibility, and we appreciate the NSCDC for standing firm in that mission.”
The governor pledged continued partnership and support for the Corps, affirming that security remains the foundation for the state’s economic growth and innovation-driven development.
The Commandant General’s tour of Anambra is part of a nationwide operational assessment aimed at improving welfare, operational readiness, and synergy among security stakeholders. It underscores the NSCDC’s renewed focus on community trust, proactive engagement, and service excellence under Prof. Audi’s leadership.
NSCDC Promotes Grassroots Security, Community-Based Intelligence
Security forces rescue three kidnapped women in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have rescued three kidnapped women following a gun battle with bandits along the Anka–Bukkuyum road in Anka Local Government Area.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 6 p.m. on Oct. 7, when armed bandits blocked the highway and attacked a Golf vehicle with registration number RBC 22 ABUJA.
The assailants abducted the driver and three passengers before the arrival of the Anti-Kidnapping team led by Insp. Ibrahim Ubandoma.
The security team engaged the bandits in a fierce shootout, overpowering them and rescuing the three abducted passengers unhurt.
The rescued victims were identified as Lantana Abubakar, aged 70; Fatima Muhammad, aged 45; and Suwaiba Muhammad, aged 40, all residents of Gummi town in Gummi Local Government Area.
The victims were safely escorted to Anka town by the security team.
Efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining abducted driver, as patrol operations continue in the area.
Security forces rescue three kidnapped women in Zamfara
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