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300 NSCDC Personnel On Hand As Bonke, Kolenda Storm PH
No fewer than 300 personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and other security agencies, have been deployed ahead of the forthcoming Christ For All Nations (CFAN) crusade by world renowned Evangelists, Reinhard Bonnke and his successor, Daniel Kolenda, which begins on Thursday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Chairman of security sub-committee, Apostle Eugene Ogu disclosed this when organisers of the crusade briefed journalists on their preparedness for the four- day event scheduled from Thursday to Sunday, November 11, 2018 in Port Harcourt.
Ogu, who is the General Overseer of Abundant Life Evangel Mission (ALEM) in Port Harcourt, said that 200 out of the 300 NSCDC operatives would be armed, advising people that would attend the crusade to conduct themselves in an orderly manner and obey security operatives and protocol officials.
Earlier in his address, co-chairman of the programme and General Overseer of Royal House of Grace, Apostle Zilly Aggrey, said the hosting of the four-day power-packed programme was the demonstration of how secure Rivers State is, adding that it would boost the spiritual upliftment of millions of Nigerians.
Aggrey thanked the state Governor, Barrister Nyesom Wike for “graciously approving the use of the newly sand-filled area along the LNG Road by Eastern Bye Pass for the power-packed crusade.
Aggrey said, “We are confident that the venue is very accessible, spacious, secure and divinely provided to accommodate our expected massive turnout of 750,000 to I million persons.
”Rivers State is peaceful and people will go about their normal activities. Let me assure you all that adequate security arrangements have been put in place with full backing of relevant security agencies to protect lives and property”.
The co-chairman expressed optimism that the programme will positively impact on Port Harcourt and strengthen the bond of unity among churches in the State.
Also, a member of the advisory board of Committee Archbishop of the Methodist Church in Port Harcourt, Archbishop Sunday Agwu, admonished Nigerians to be hopeful that God will bring deliverance to the people through the programme.
The event is in partnership with churches in Rivers State.
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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