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Technological Revolution Poses Threat To Junior Military Leaders -Commander
Commander, Infantry Corp of the Nigerian Army, Gen. Olufeme Oluyede, has said that technological revolution has further compounded the predicaments of junior leadership in the Nigerian Army.
Oluyede stated this, yesterday, while speaking as Guest of Honour at a week-long Leadership Training Week 2024 organised by the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre (NAHFC) held at Jaji military cantonment, Kaduna.
He explained that the revolution, spearheaded by the birth of the internet, integration of global systems and liberalisation of information amongst others, contributed to the predicament of junior leadership in the service.
The theme of the seminar is, “Effective Command and Leadership: Imperatives of Success in Future Battlespace in Joint Environments”
Oluyede said that non-state actors have increasingly deployed unconventional means in executing their agenda and challenging state authority, adding that the contemporary battlespace had become more complex,primarily because of the increased importance of the cognitive domain, “which is a direct result of the information age.”
He said the seminar was designed to equip junior commanders with skills and mindset required to better prepare and position them for effective leadership in the contemporary operating environment.
The commander noted that the Nigerian Army involvement in internal security operations posed significant challenges to junior leadership, “thus, pushing the Armed Forces of Nigeria into unfamiliar situation that requires novel skills and approaches.
“These among other situations, demanded junior leadership to be circumspect, adaptive and responsive.”
This, he said, was in line with the Chief of Army Staff’s command and philosophy “which is to transform the NA into a well-trained, equipped and highly motivated force constitutional towards achieving responsibilities within a joint environment.”
Earlier, the Director General of the NAHFC, Maj.-Gen. Obinna Ajunwa, said the lecture would familiarise the Nigerian military junior leaders/commanders to the contemporary security environment and their roles in mitigating them.
He said that would also prepare them for future security challenges.
Ajunwa explained that the NAHFC was conceptualised and established by the former COAS as part of efforts to address observed lapses at the tactical and operational level capabilities of the Nigerian Army.
He said the Nigeria Army has a very rich heritage and history which spanned through the Nigerian civil war and participated in several operations within and outside the country as part of UN peacekeeping missions in Congo, Liberia, Sierra Leone, among others.
He equally said global trends and practices also necessitated the need to establish a future casting centre for the Nigeria Army with the aim of proposing strategies for continuous modernisation to adequately prepare Army to win future battles and wars.
He said the centre was expected to act as loyal opposition to the Nigerian Army by constantly pointing out inconsistencies and flaws within the system and develop partnerships with sister services, universities and MDAs on security matters, amongst others.
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We’ll Drive Tinubu’s Vision in Rivers With Vigour – Fubara …Inaugurates Dualized Ahoada/Omoku Road ….Debunks Rift With RSHA
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that he will lead Rivers people to galvanize support for President Bola Tinubu to drive the vision and objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda in the State with vigour.
The governor, who joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, explained that his decision to join the APC was not for personal interest but for the overall benefit of Rivers State.
Fubara disclosed these while inaugurating the extension of the dualized Ahoada/ Omoku Express road in Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas of Rivers State.
He commended the contracting firm, Julius Berger, for timely delivery of the project, saying the project is a campaign promise fulfilled which will bring economic benefits to the people and tackle issues of insecurity associated with the route.
He said his administration has remained focused in delivering democratic dividends in the state despite facing glaring challenges.
The governor thanked the people of Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas for their continuous support, and urged his supporters to remain steadfast and also support President Tinubu who he said, has demonstrated love to Rivers State as a father.
Fubara denied having rift with the Rivers State House of Assembly, stating that his meeting with the lawmakers was stalled as a result of delay in the agreed meeting to be convened by former Governor Nyesom Wike and other stakeholders for him to meet with the state lawmakers.
“I have made every effort to meet with the Assembly members, but it is not within my leadership to initiate the meeting process.
“The arrangement was for my leader, Wike, and the elders led by Anabraba to call for a meeting with the the lawmakers.
“I’m a gentleman and principled. I can’t go behind to call them when we’ve already agreed. Whoever that tell them that I don’t want to meet with them, or I rejected proposal meant for them isn’t saying the truth,” Fubara said.
The Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry Works, Mr Austin Ezekiel-Hart, who gave the project description, said the delivery of the project was a fulfillment of long time dream by the people of Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas.
He said the road was previously a single lane and has now been dualised to 14.6 meters wide, complete with solar-powered streetlights with drainages.
He said the road significantly would reduce travel time between Ahoada and Omoku while improving economic activity in the region.
In his welcome address, Chairman of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area, Hon. Chuku Shedrack Ogbogu, described the road as a symbol of unity, oneness, and development, thanking the governor for fulfilling his campaign promises.
On his part, the Managing Director of Julius Berger, Engr. Peer Lusbash, said the project was awarded to his company in 2023 with a completion period of 18 months which was achieved in best quality.
He added that Julius Berger enjoyed a good support from the Fubara administration, and assured to complete all ongoing projects being handled by Julius Berger on specification, especially the Ring Road project which is a legacy project.
Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring good healthcare for the people of Rivers State.
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?Governor Fubara stated this when he played host to the Country Director of UNICEF, Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef and her management team in Port Harcourt, last Tuesday.
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?The governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba, said he would continue to provide the necessary facilities in order to ensure accessible and good health care for all Rivers people.
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?”We are constructing new zonal hospitals across the State. The Ahoada Zonal hospital will be commissioned in December and others are near completion.
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?”We are grateful to UNICEF for all they have done and believe we can always work together to care for the vulnerable in the society. We appreciate your physical presence, and believe that your staff working remotely, can also do more virtually. We have a capable Commissioner of Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, to help foster our relationship, communication and greater collaboration,” he said.
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?The Country Director for UNICEF Nigeria, Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, assured Governor Fubara of UNICEF’s support to the programmes of the State Government. She appealed that health facilities such as the Oxygen Plant at Eleme Local Government Ares and the New Born Care Units be solarized.
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?”Be assured that UNICEF will continue to work and support the programmes here in Rivers State. We have seen the Oxygen Plant at Eleme LGA which has been effective because of the Public Private Partnership. We appeal that the plant be solarized.
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?”I commend your leadership of the State and assure that we are here to support your effort and assure you that you can count on our support and partnership. Rivers State is one of the states we can showcase how things are working so others can learn,” she added.
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