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NAF To Establish Special Operations Unit In Nasarawa
The Nigerian Air Force says it will establish a Special Operations Unit in Nasarawa State to curb the incessant security challenges in the state, especially along the border communities with Benue.
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, disclosed this yesterday when he led other officers of the Air Force on a courtesy visit to Governor Umaru Al-Makura at Government House, Lafia.
Abubakar said the decision to establish the unit followed the threat analysis conducted by the Air Force in 2017, where it identified the fringes between Nasarawa and Benue states as requiring more security attention.
He said that the headquarters of the Tactical Air Command and several other units were located in Makurdi, Benue, hence the need to have the special operations unit in Nasarawa State.
“The Air Force has established 10 units across the country in the last two years, to add value to society and create an enabling environment for people to pursue their legitimate aspirations without fear.
“We are also looking at establishing another unit in Taraba. All is geared toward safeguarding the people and their livelihood,” Abubakar added.
He said that 150 personnel of the Special Forces currently undergoing training would be deployed to the unit to be established in Nasarawa State, while more would be deployed subsequently.
“The Special Forces that are about graduating from training on February 23 will be immediately deployed to Nasarawa State.
“And that is why we are here with all the specialist directors to ensure that the necessary infrastructure are put in place to facilitate their operations,” the chief of air staff said.
He said the Air Force would establish Helipads in other identified villages as well as embark on medical outreaches where the villagers would be given free medical attention as part of the Air Force Corporate Social Responsibility.
He said although the provision of infrastructure for the special forces unit was captured in the 2018 budget, the Air Force required support from the State Government in terms of land and other logistics to ensure the smooth take-off of the unit.
Abubakar assured the governor that the unit would add great value to the security architecture of the state and ensure adequate protection for the people.
Governor Umaru Al-Makura commended the chief of air staff for the feat recorded in the fight against insurgency in the North-East and other security challenges in the country.
Al-Makura expressed optimism that the presence of Air Force in the state would end the incessant skirmishes, especially along the border communities with Benue.
The governor said that the proposed free medical outreach would endear the people in the rural areas to the Air Force, as the approach would be reassuring of care and security.
He assured the chief of air staff that the State Government would give the Air Force all necessary support toward the immediate take-off of the unit.
He donated a new Toyota Hilux van to the Air Force to facilitate the operations of the unit.
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PDP Opobo/Nkoro Hails Fubara On Peace, Projects
Stakeholders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Opobo/ Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State have commended the state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara for his disposition that has fostered peace in the State.
Rising from an expanded stakeholders meeting last Saturday in Opobo Town, the body in an eight-point communique signed by its Chairman, Hon. Benneth Daminabo, Chairman of Council, Rt. Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam and LG party Chairman, Warisenibo Godwin Pepple commended the governor for linking Opobo/Nkoro LGA to the national grid.
In addition, it lauded the effort of the governor in pursuing the 50.15 kilometre Dual Carriage Ring Road, Elelenwo internal road, Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo Road in Eleme and Andoni Road projects.
Despite the distractions, the stakeholders said they were impressed that the governor had equally done projects in health-the unveiling of Prof. Kelsey Harrison Hospital, Agric projects at Tai and Oyigbo and improving welfare of civil servants.
In their words, “members reaffirmed their unalloyed loyalty and implicit confidence in his administration.”
Condemning the unfriendly and discourteous utterances of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Tony Okocha in different fora in the State, the forum urged the duo to desist from such action in order not to heat up the polity.
The forum pledged to stand by the governor through, “thick and thin”, the stakeholders acknowledged the contributions of women, who through prayers for the government has impacted positively in the direction and posture of the governor.
Finally, the forum unanimously expressed gratitude to the Simplified Movement and other bodies that have thrown their weight behind the governor to ensure that the administration is stable and successful.
By: Kevin Nengia
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‘Rivers People Are Now Breathing Fresh Air Under Fubara’
Aformer Caretaker Committee Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Council of Rivers State, Hon Elamo Arogu, says under Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the people of the State are now breathing fresh air.
Hon Arogu said Governor Fubara has given Rivers people hope, considering the impactful and people-oriented projects being carried out by his administration.
The former CTC chairman made the assertion during the Simplified Movement’s thanksgiving service and rally held in honour of Rivers State chief executive last Friday in Abua .
Arogu said under Governor Fubara, the Abua/Odual people have the confidence that the dividends of democracy will definitely get to them.
He noted that the Governor has the strong will to change the narrative in Rivers State, being the reason he is receiving massive support across the State.
“The people of Abua/Odual are strongly behind him. Our doors ate open for everyone because there is government in place to attend to the needs of the people. I believe that he will develop Abua/Odual and other Rivers council areas, hence, the massive support. This government is business- oriented and we are ready to encourage him succeed and invest in our land. The issue of a bank; road networks and other necessities of life bordering on development as demanded by the people will be considered by Governor Fubara”, he said.
He called on the opposition to team up with Governor Fubara to build a stronger, united and viable Rivers State.
He maintained that ward nine under his leadership is Simplified.
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Rivers State University Cooperative Society Elects New Leaders
The United Port Harcourt Peoples Cooperative Investment & Credit Society Limited, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, has elected new leaders to pilot the affairs of the cooperative for the next two years.
They are Pastor Dr. Barine Aeba (President); Dr. Gift N. Nkweke (Vice-President), Dr. Kenneth Chima Adiele (General Secretary), Victor G. Banigo (Assistant General Secretary),
Rose Yeyeda Nwosu (Treasurer), Adaku Nwogu (Financial Secretary) and Stella Ereba (Public Relations Officer).
Inaugurating the new Management Committee after a keenly contested election held recently at the University Amphitheatre, the Director of Cooperatives in Rivers State, Dr. Elizabeth Chidi-Wike, congratulated the seven-member Executive for emerging winners at the election, charging them to uphold the bye laws of the Cooperative Society and hold regular congress meetings.
Dr. Chidi-Wike used the forum to commend the outgone Management Committee for reviving the Cooperative and placing it on an enviable pedestrial.
In her remarks, the Acting Registrar of the University, Mrs. Ibimonia Sotonye Harry applauded Cooperative members for keeping faith with the Cooperative Society, stressing that the goal of the society in helping members save for retirement cannot be over emphasised.
In his valedictory speech, the outgone President, Dr. Mie-Idala Jones Amachree expressed gratitude to God for the successful completion of his four-year tenure, thanking his fellow Management Committee members who gave him the needed support that transformed the Cooperative Society.
In his acceptance address, the President, Pastor (Dr.) Barine Aeba thanked the university management for providing the enabling environment for the peaceful conduct of the election, pledging that he will fulfill all his campaign promises.
A total of 165 Cooperative members participated in the electoral exercise which was conducted by an Electoral Committee led by Engr. (Dr.) Joseph D. Enoch.
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