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Drop Your Ministerial Portfolio, Bishop Tells Buhari …States Recipe For Herdsmen’s Killings
The Presiding Bishop, New Day College of Bishops Worldwide, Rt. Rev. Innocent Ochei, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to desist from acting as the Minister of Petroleum and President of Nigeria at the same time.
Ochei also asked Buhari to act like a true leader who is in charge by allocating offices to the ministerial-designates, without further delay, as Nigerians have had enough of his delay in appointing ministers.
He said that “dropping the Petroleum Ministerial position attached to his office has become very imperative as it sends a very wrong signal that no Nigerian, except him, is capable and competent to handle the position, just as it makes mockery of his position as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”.
Speaking during the consecration of Bishop Jude Obadile Ifechukwu, at Rock of God Healing Ministry, Ochei said there was no need for delay in appointing ministers months after the President was declared winner of the February 23, 2019 election.
“I have seen some presidents who released the list of their cabinet members within two weeks they took over as presidents. Unfortunately, what you and I see in Nigeria is totally a different thing all together.
“President Buhari’s delay in appointing his kitchen cabinet is not a good omen, and he must desist from acting as the Minister of Petroleum and President of Nigeria at the same time. It is a mockery, and belittling of his office as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Federal Republic of Nigeria”, Ochei argued.
He also frowned at a situation where some Nigerian priests make mockery of themselves over illicit affairs with ladies and women, saying that the cases of alleged sexual harassment and rape, levelled against priests or pastors of churches were becoming embarrassing to the church of God.
“Many pastors have been accused of one sexual harassment or the other; some may be true while some are lies, but whether true or false, men of God must refrain from sexually harassing and raping members; such acts drag their name and that of the church to the mud.
“So many men of God have women issues, but what I want to tell them now is, if you think you have ‘ministry of women’ that you cannot do without sex, you can resign as a pastor, and then, go fully into ‘women ministry’.
“Women are everywhere, some of these men that cannot do without women should go for them, and they are available; and allow serious men of God into church services.”
Also speaking, Rt. Rev. Ossy Michael while preaching the sermon during the consecration service, called on Christians all over the world to have fear of God in them, pointing out that anybody who does not fear God was not a Christian.
He prayed for unity of Nigeria, Anambra and Delta State, his home state, respectively.
In his speech, the newly consecrated Bishop, Rt. Rev. Ifechukwu, who was visibly happy, said he was convinced that his call was from God, and thanked Him for making him a bishop, just as he thanked God for His numerous blessings.
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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