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RSNC GM Wants Youth To Embrace Dialogue
The General Manager, Rivers State Newspaper Corporation, Publishers of The Tide Newspaper, Mr Vincent Ake has called on youths in the state to embrace dialogue in resolving conflicts, instead of resorting to violence which is negatively affecting the development of the state and nation’s economy.
Ake, made the call when he received a delegation of a non-governmental organisation, Advocacy for Community Peace and Conflict Resolution, who paid him a courtesy visit at the corporation’s Headquarters, Port Harcourt, Wednesday.
He charged the group not to only to preach peace in the city of Port Harcourt, but should go around the remote part to preach the good message of peace, adding that there was need for the restoration of peace through negotiation and dialogue, which must start with those living in the remotest areas.
“Spread your tentacles to public places such as the schools, markets, remote and communities where children can be able to learn, understand what it takes to be peaceful and the people will inculcate this good moral that would make them responsible people to their society and nation at large., he said.
According to him, “the habit of been peaceful can only be achieved if we all learn how to live harmoniously with one another.” He therefore, urged all to inculcate the habit of being peaceful.
While advocating for peace to enhance development, he said where there is no peace, there is no development. He charged young men in the society to find something positive to do without getting involved in crime and criminality.
He commended the group for promoting peace in the Niger Delta and assured that RSNC would partner with them to ensure there is peace and development in the state and country at large.
Earlier, the Principal Advocate of the group, Bishop Konel Offong had praised the General Manager and its management team for the good works they were doing to sensitise and educate the public on current happenings.
He explained that the essence of the courtesy visit is to seek partnership with The Tide Newspaper, in spreading its advocacy for peace building in the state and nation.
Bishop Konel maintained that dialogue is the only potent mechanism for conflict resolution instead of resorting into violence and kills to resolve communal crises.
He urged politicians and all stakeholders concerned in the forth-coming 2019 general elections to embark on peaceful campaigns bearing in mind that the state and nation is more important than every other thing.
He noted that time has come for leaders and all desperados to shield their swords and be more compassionate towards the people they wish to lead, adding that one of the major factors of the crisis in the state is greed and the show of superiority over one another, which cannot give peace to the state and country at large.
“The peace of our nation supersedes the personal ambition of any politician or group of persons. We need peace during and after the elections,” he said.
He added that the vision of the group is to have a peaceful and prosperous society that is empowered through dialogue and with the mission of engaging people at the levels in dialogue that discourages violence and encourages peace and nation building.
Susan Serekara-Nwikhana
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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