Security

Tap into Army veterans’ experiences to enhance national security – COAS

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Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya says the military is working towards a professional Nigerian Army that will accomplish its mission of defending the country. 

Lieutenant General Yahaya stated this at the 2021 Army Headquarters 4th quarter Seminar, held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State. 

Lieutenant General Yahaya who spoke through Chief of Administration Army, Major General Usman Muhammed, said the workshop was aimed at providing a forum for officers to tap from the wealth of experience of veterans in support of operations aimed at ensuring national security. 

He noted that through the combined efforts of veterans, servicemen and the civil populace, the army can overcome the temporal security challenges in the country. 

Lieutenant General Yahaya, therefore, enjoined the participants to use the opportunity to rekindle their efforts at making use of the experiences acquired over the years. 

General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Major General Gold Ndubuisi said the participants were drawn from the southwest of the country in other to tap from their wealth of experiences at tackling insecurity bedevilling the nation. 

He noted that the workshop was designed to gather support from the veterans in addition to engendering national cohesion in the communities across the country. 

Major General Ndubuisi stated further that the workshop became imperative as a follow-up on the issues raised in the 2nd quarter edition of the veterans’ seminar on national security challenges. 

Declaring the 5-day workshop open, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State said, the skill of the retired military officers needed to be harnessed to further enhance a solid and secured nation.

Governor Makinde represented by the Chief of Staff, Mr. Segun Ogunwuyi noted that the workshop was apt at the moment, considering the diversity of security challenges facing the country. 

The 5-day workshop with the theme “Harnessing Nigerian Army Veterans’ Influence to Enhance National Security and Cohesion” also had in attendance representatives of other security agencies. 

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

The Nigeria Army needs FG’s help – Senator Ndume

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The chairman, Senate Committee on oversight to Nigerian Army formations and units, Senator Ali Ndume says the military needs the federal government’s assistance to perform optimally at the war front.

Senator Ndume stated this when the committee visited the 2 Division Nigerian Army, Ibadan for oversight on how the army could be better financially and operationally. 

He noted that it is imperative for the Nigerian Army to use allocated money in the 2022 budget appropriately. 

Senator Ndume who went round the Odogbo Barracks with the committee members noted that there were dilapidated accommodations and other facilities that needed rehabilitation.

The host, General Officer Commanding, GOC, Major General Gold Ndubuisi appealed to the committee to be truthful in their observations to help the Army in procuring the needed equipment and platforms to prosecute the war against terrorism and other criminalities across the country.

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

Nigeria Army Enlists Support Of Ogun State Government In Improving Security

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The Nigeria Army wants the collaboration of the Ogun State government towards improving the security architecture of the state. 

General Officer Commanding, GOC, 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major-General Godwin Umelo who made the call in Abeokuta during a courtesy visit to Governor Dapo Abiodun said he was in the state for a tour of Army formations under his command. 

Major General Umelo who maintained that all hands must be on deck to secure the society also encouraged people of the State to enlist in the military. 

Responding, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun commended officers and men of the Nigerian Army for their efforts towards preserving the Country’s corporate existence and supporting other law enforcement agencies to maintain peace in the State.

The Governor promised to create more awareness on the opportunities and motivate the people of the state to enlist in the Army.

Bolanle Adesida

Security

Governor Makinde Hails Army’s Commitment to National Peace

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has said his administration would continue to maintain the cordial relationship with the officers and men of the Nigerian Army to keep the state safe and secure.

He stated this while speaking at a reception organised in his honour by the General Officer Commanding 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Anthony Omozoje, at the Tiger’s Den, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Odogbo, Ibadan.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa says Governor Makinde lauded the military for its dedication to the peace and security of Oyo State.

Governor Makinde again commended the Nigeria Army for being organized and disciplined in their duties, noting that these two attributes of the Army are similar to that of Engineering, the profession he belongs.

Earlier, the General Officer Commanding 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Anthony Omozoje, appreciated the governor for his continuous support for the Division.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

2019 Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship Begins

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Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment at ensuring a secured atmosphere for the citizens. 

General officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division Nigerian Army, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Odogbo Barracks, Ibadan, Major General Anthony Onozojie stated this while declaring open the 2019 Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship. 

He noted that the command has embarked on different programmes that would facilitates effective policing at combating security challenges facing the country.

While declaring the championship open, General Onozojie said training and retraining of soldiers would enable them to effectively discharge their duties to ensure a secured Nation.

General Onozojie stated further the championship which was a biennial programme was aimed at testing the participants’ level of weapon handling, marksmanship and battle preparedness towards challenges which might cause unrest in the country.

Earlier, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, who appreciated the Nigerian Army for securing the state against robbery, kidnapping, armed bandits and terrorism, pledged his administration’s support to maintain and sustain the effective policing enjoyed by the people of Oyo state through the Army and other security agencies. 

  • Gov. Makinde trying his hand at marksmanship competition

The ten competing formations promised to follow all the rules and regulations binding the championship and use the training judiciously at the war front.

The 5-day championship will include pistol competition, falling plates, person weapon practices and marksmanship completion.

Highlights of the programme included presentation of award to commissioner of Police, Mr. Shina Olukolu and other heads of all security agencies in Oyo state.

Rasheedah Makinde