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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has urged the Economic Community of West African States to unite in addressing the causes of insecurity in the region. He noted that between January and May 2024, over 7,000 people have died in more than 800 terrorist incidents across the region, with Burkina Faso, Niger, and
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has congratulated General Yakubu Gowon, former Head of State and elder statesman on his 90th birthday. A statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by Director Defence Information, DDI, Major Gen Tukur Gusau, stated that the CDS noted with delight that as the Nigeria’s Head of State
Gowon at 90: CDS Musa rejoices with the former Head of State
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has congratulated General Yakubu Gowon, former Head of State and elder statesman on his 90th birthday.
A statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by Director Defence Information, DDI, Major Gen Tukur Gusau, stated that the CDS noted with delight that as the Nigeria’s Head of State from 1966 to 1975, Gowon played a key role in promoting and maintaining Nigeria’s peace and unity despite all the challenges of the period.
Musa noted Gowon’s exemplary service and leadership have left an indelible mark in the history of Nigeria.
According to him, it is on record that Gowon’s commitment to peace and national reconciliation since his famous speech, ‘no victor, no vanquished’, at the end of the Nigeria’s civil war have contributed greatly to a stable and prosperous Nigeria.
Musa added, “As a detribalised Nigerian and peace ambassador, it is worthy to mention that General Gowon has sustained his good work to humanity through his NGO, the Yakubu Gowon Foundation.”
He explained that it is in recognition of the former Head of State’s numerous contributions to the country that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) honours his enduring legacy.
Musa further noted that Gowon’s virtues of discipline, dedication and patriotism as well as vision of a united Nigeria continue to inspire generations of Nigerian military personnel and civilians alike.
“As he celebrates this milestone, the AFN wishes him continued good health, happiness and peace,” the statement added.
Gowon at 90: CDS Musa rejoices with the former Head of State
Ahead of Saturday’s Governorship election in Edo State, Yiaga Africa, a civil society organization, has called on security agencies to ensure transparency and timeliness in the payment of and the provision of welfare packages for security personnel deployed before the election. DAILY POST reports that Cynthia Mbamalu, Director of Programs, Yiaga Africa, made the call
Edo Guber: Yiaga Africa urges prompt payment of security personnel
Ahead of Saturday’s Governorship election in Edo State, Yiaga Africa, a civil society organization, has called on security agencies to ensure transparency and timeliness in the payment of and the provision of welfare packages for security personnel deployed before the election.
DAILY POST reports that Cynthia Mbamalu, Director of Programs, Yiaga Africa, made the call at an engagement with media and civil society organisations in Benin City.
Mbamalu said there was a need for uniformity in payment for security personnel of the same cadre across each of the different security agencies deployed for the election.
She also urged that the security agencies deployed for elections should be adequately trained and operate with a sense of responsibility, professionalism, and neutrality.
“Yiaga Africa calls on all political parties to engage in issue-based campaigns and shun luring voters with unsustainable gifts that would not lead to the economic development of the state.
“Political parties and candidates should disengage themselves from encouraging thuggery and cultism through monetary gifts during campaigns as it encourages violence.
“Political parties should adhere to their commitment to the Peace Accord and promote peaceful participation of their supporters in the election”, she said.
She also urged media organisations to ensure fair coverage of all the candidates/parties contesting in the election without bias or prejudice.
The organisation, however, called on the Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, to continue to engage in get-out-the-vote campaigns to mobilise citizens to participate in the electoral process.
“Specifically, they should engage more in targeted campaigns to increase the participation of women, youths and People With Disabilities, PWDs”, she added.
Edo Guber: Yiaga Africa urges prompt payment of security personnel