By Prince Sekat, Jos

Officers and Soldiers of the Nigerian Army have been charged to work in synergy with other security organisations to surmount the current security challenges in the country. The charge was given today 8 September 2022, during inspection of a Joint military exercise codenamed EXERCISE ENDURING PEACE a Command Post Execise 2022, hosted by 33 Artillery Brigade Bauchi.

Speaking during the night Walk Round phase of the exercise, the Special Guest of Honour, Commander Armoured Corps, Major General Suleiman Idris commended the participants for imbibing team spirit and sharing professional experiences necessary for a sucessful operation. He said current security challenges requires continuous training and synergy amongst barious security agencies working to achieve a common goal. He urged the troops to take advantage of the exercise to improve their professional conduct in the field.

On his part, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army (NA) and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Ibrahim Ali said the improved synergy among security agencies have led to sucesses in current operations across 3 Division Area of Representatives. He noted that the joint training is necessary towards achieving the cardinal pillar of the Chief of Army Staff vision which is “To have a Professional Nigerian Army Ready to Accomplish Assigned Missions within a Joint Environment in Defence of Nigeria”. He said the dynamics of the current security challenges requires the various security agencies to train together and understand the roles of each in securing lives and properties of the citizens.

The GOC charged officers of the Division to live above the challenges posed by insecurity by synergizing with other security agencies deployed in their area. He also urged the paramilitary organisations to remain committed and dedicated to their duty.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Commander 33 Artillery Brigade Bauchi, Brigadier General John Adeyemo said the exercise was part of the Chief of Army Staff training directives aimed at upscaling training of troops towards ending the security challenges in the country. He said the training exercise has increased understanding of the roles of various security agencies during operations.

Other dignitaries present at the event were the Commandant Nigerian Army Armour School, Major General John
Ochai, the representative of the Air Officer Commanding Special Operations Bauchi, representative of the Commissioner of Police Bauchi state and heads of other security organisations.

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ISHAKU TAKWA
Major
Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 3 Division
8 September 2022

By Prince Sekat, Jos

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has on Wednesday 7 September 2022 performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Nigerian Army Drug Manufacturing Company ( NADMACO) new site at Nigerian Army (NA) Cantonment Epe in Lagos state, as part of efforts to expand NADMACO production capacity towards servicing the medical needs of the NA, the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the civil populace.

Performing the groundbreaking ceremony, the COAS stated that the establishment of NADMACO in 1994 became expedient in order to meet quality and affordable pharmaceutical needs of personnel, as well as curtail the dangers of adulterated drugs faced by personnel and their families. He averred that provision of adequate healthcare is a critical aspect of a soldier’s welfare, hence it is imperative to continue to improve the medical facilities of the NA. Gen Yahaya observed further, that the increased engagement of NA personnel in various theatres of operations across the country, necessitates the upgrading and expansion of the pharmaceutical company.

Speaking at the event, the Group Managing Director, Nigerian Army Welfare Limited by Guarantee (NALW/G), Major General Adekola Bakare disclosed that NA entered into private partnership to reposition the company for improved performance and production, which he said, had declined over the years, resulting from obsolete equipment and heightening cost of production.

The Managing Director, UZ Carlson Pharmaceutical Company, Mr Callistus Okafor, who is the Board Chairman of NADMACO, noted that the joint venture would upscale production within the next five years. He pointed out, that the pharmaceutical company would ostensibly mitigate the challenges of fake drugs and produce high-quality drugs of commercial value to promote local content.

Meanwhile, the COAS had earlier in the day commissioned various projects at the Nigerian Army Ordnance School in Epe Cantonment. The projects include Student Officers’ and Soldiers’ hostels comprising two blocks of 20 flats for officers and 2
dormitories for soldiers. He also commissioned the School’s Regimental Sergeant Major’s (RSM) official residence, as part of ongoing NA welfare program to provide suitable accommodation for RSMs in all Army formations.

Present during the ceremony were Principal Staff Officers from Army Headquarters, Corps Commanders, the GOC 81 Division, Council of Chiefs from Epeland, Chairman Epe Local Government Area and a host of others.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
8 September 2022

GAGDI: WHY TEACHERS’ SUPPORT GROUP FOR RT HON YUSUF ADAMU GAGDI IN MUPUNLAND ARE OUT TO MOBILIZE VOTERS COME 2023 FOR HIM

On a daily basis, the number of people buying into the candidacy of Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi are increasing and gaining grounds in communities that make up the Federal Constituency.

The latest is the Teachers’ Support Group for Gagdi in Mupunland who met with the Senior Legislative Assistant, Pharm Mizim Haruna Dagung on behalf of the peoples’ representative to express their support and assurance that its members are united behind Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi for 2023.

The group led by Letan Makplang Kusa, Chairman and Secretary, Istifanus Hosea openly declared their support when they met at EKAN Primary School , Abwor-Dyis on September 5, 2022 stated various reasons for this action.

The group said its members have long fell in love with the quantum of achievements that have been recorded in the space of three years in the National Assembly by Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi.

They noted that there have been exponential growth and development in more ways than in communities that make up PKK; and for which they are grateful to Gagdi for remaining focused since he got on the saddle.

While appreciating his commitment to the cause of the people, the group said as Teachers, they were indeed happy Gagdi invested in the lives of young people by giving them scholarships, ensuring that he took off the burden of the payment of fees for JAMB, NECO and WAEC for their wards.

For these reasons, and more, they have chosen to stick with him in order to mobilize the electorate to vote for his return to the Green Chamber in 2023.

GAGDI STRATEGIC MEDIA TEAM
September 7, 2022

TINUBU, SHETTIMA, LALONG VISIT APC NATIONAL SECRETARIAT

Presidential Candidate of the APC Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his running mate Senator Kashim Shettima and Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong on Wednesday 7th September 2022 visited the National Secretariat of the party in Abuja to meet with the National Working Committee.

While welcoming the team to the national headquarters, APC National Chairman Senator Abdullahi Adamu said the visit of the Presidential Candidate of the party was an important one because it provides the opportunity to discuss issues that will ensure the success of the party in the 2023 elections.

Speaking at the meeting with the APC National Working Committee, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu said he was at the National Secretariat to formally appreciate the party leadership for the successful organisation of the convention where he emerged Candidate.

He said apart from coming to appreciate the party hierarchy for their role in organising a successful convention, he was also at the Secretariat to interact with the officials on the role of members ahead of the lifting of the ban on campaign by INEC.

He said the engagement was to fine-tune and also submit the proposal of the Presidential Campaign Council to the party leadership.

Asiwaju commended the DG of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong, the Secretary of the Council, Hon. James Faleke and others for working assiduously to lay the foundation for the progress of the project.

Asiwaju Tinubu also debunked the insinuations that there is an argument between him and the National Chairman, Senator Adamu. He said they have come a long way and were Governors together who have also by God’s arrangement been put together on this project.

He assured that irrespective of such insinuations, there is no lie that can distort them from fulfilling the dream of making Nigeria a progressive nation.

The meeting later went into a closed door session.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State and DG, APC Presidential Campaign Council.
7th September 2022.

DOES PKK NEED TO TEST THE MIC ON RT HON YUSUF ADAMU GAGDI FOR 2023?

Those who work on sounds always have a way of assuring the audience that they may not be disappointed with the equipment in the course of an event.

Events may not meet the standards set for those attending because microphones sometimes fail to function and the impact may not be felt. Most times people return home variously disappointed.

Imagine the fact that your representative is not able to deliver; and can not stand up for you when it matters most. Surely, several questions may be asked; most times, regretting why such a one was sent to represent a people.

The Mic in PKK was long tested in 2019. It became noticeable that its functionality was not in doubt. Except for those who refuse(d) to listen, and pay attention, the majority of the constituents saw the efficacy and the quality of the man they sent to Abuja in more ways than the.

If Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi became an instant success, it was because he went prepared to serve. He arrived at the Green Chamber of the National Assembly willing to make an impact and not to warm the benches and disappoint his people in the end.

Notice the quality of representation he brought to bear, imagine the communities, students, men, youth, and women of various persuasions who are indebted to the services he has provided for the Federal Constituency.

If his services and efforts are recognized and assented to even at the highest level of governance in the land; without doubt his people did not vote him in vain in 2019.

With an eye for a return in 2023, there is no mincing words, the Mic would be louder and equally rewarding to all communities in PKK. Every community, have been assured, are in his debt to change the face of their problems if they Vote Gagdi Again (VOGA) in next year’s election.

If he did in his first tenure, PKK can be sure that the best is yet on the way, knowing so because we have always trusted in God.

GAGDI STRATEGIC MEDIA TEAM
September 4, 2022

By Prince Sekat,Jos

The attention of Plateau State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been drawn to a publication in the media about an unfortunate and regrettable incident of assault on one Mrs. Joy Owolabi, a shop owner around the Nanmua Junction of Abattoir in Jos, Plateau State by a personnel of the Corps.

Worried by this unfortunate incident, the State Commandant, Alexander Bissa Barunde, who described the incident as barbaric, unfortunate, regrettable and uncivilised has since directed a full investigation into the matter to ascertain the real identity of the suspect.

The State Commandant assured the general public that, he would invoke internal disciplinary mechanism of the Corps to deal with the officer involved in this babaric act against a harmless and helpless woman.

He condemned the act and wondered why an officer of the Command will condescend to the point of inflicting bodily harm on a woman under any circumstances.

Barunde affirmed the Corps’ commitment to the protection of lives and property of the citizens, stating that this is just an isolated case of an overzealous officer and the matter would be pursued to a logical conclusion and the concerned officer brought to book.

While apologising to the family of the woman concerned, he assured that the matter would not be swept under the carpet but that, decisive action will be taken against the culprit as soon as the outcome of the investigation is made available to him and the culprit identified.

He warned that he will not condone any indiscipline from any officers of the Command and charged them to remain civil in approach while carrying out their lawful duties.

He cautioned his personnel to be professional and to respect the fundamental human rights of the citizens because henceforth, any report of human right abuse by any civilian will attract very stringent punishment.

By Prince Sekat, Jos

It has been stated that politicians must have productive ideas to enable them change the course of the nation; even as they must make sure that they understand their environment if they want to play a role in the lives of the people.

This assertion was made by Prof Pam Dung Sha at the Tamara Event Center where the Nigeria Union ofJournalists, Plateau State Council on Thursday September 1, 2022 engaged in a discourse: Beyond Politicking: Harnessing Plateau Potentials.

Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi whose presence was felt in representative capacity told the audience that he has remained a friend of the media having copiously reported his activities over the years.

Talking about having productive ideas and knowing the environment, Rt Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi has remained one of the politicians seeking political office who has remained conversant with his constituents as well as their problems.

When you listen to him reel out the names, locations, problems identified and what he has been able to do in the 36 Federal Wards of PKK, you would think he was born in the three local government areas of the Federal Constituency at the same time.

Little wonder, that he has been able to visit the 36 Federal Wards repeatedly for upward of four times and in some cases even more, is an excellent indication of a representative that is bonded to his people.

This explains why as a result of identifying a number of problems facing PKK in the last three and half years of robust representation, who having turned them into practical reality of concrete solutions, his numerous projects are replete in communities.

Gagdi’s strides many know, are unprecedented, surpassing the expectations of his traducers. He has continued in the area of welfare for the people, socio-economic development, empowerment, contruction of different projects which has no equal in the history of the constituency.


GAGDI STRATEGIC MEDIA TEAM

September 2, 2022

NORTHERN GOVERNORS GREET SGF BOSS GIDA MUSTAPHA @ 66

The Northern Governors Forum has joined friends, associates and family of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Gida Mustapha in celebrating him as he marks 66 years.

Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong in a message described Boss Mustapha as one of the nation’s finest gentlemen who has deep faith and passion for the unity, development and stability of Nigeria.

Lalong said Boss Mustapha who is an accomplished lawyer, technocrat and Public servant has demonstrated high level of competence, responsibility and reliability in handling the engine room of Government under President Muhammadu Buhari.

He said the level of transparency, focus and dignify he has displayed in office is worthy of commendation and emulation given the fact that it has enhanced governance and service delivery.

Lalong also described Boss Mustapha as political leader with foresight and capacity to effectively engage, network and mobilise people irrespective of their differences in backgrounds.

According to him, Boss Mustapha remains one of the shining lights of the North who is doing his best in ensuring that President Muhammadu Buhari fulfills his intentions for Nigeria.

While wishing him many more years of God’s blessings and divine protection, Lalong said the Northern Governors Forum continues to draw from his wealth of experience and also enjoy his support towards addressing challenges facing the region.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State and Chairman Northern Governors Forum.
4th September 2022.

GOVERNOR LALONG, APC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE UNVEIL APC NORTHERN SPEAKERS DOOR-TO-DOOR FOR TINUBU/SHETTIMA 2023

Presidential Candidate of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his running mate Kashim Shettima as well as the Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Governor Simon Bako Lalong on Saturday 3rd September 2022 unveiled the APC Northern Speakers Door-to-Door for Tinubu/Shettima 2023 at the Sheraton Hotel Abuja.

Addressing the APC Speakers and members of the Northern States, Asiwaju Tinubu thanked the them for their show of support and solidarity which he said is very key to the victory of the party in both the Presidential election and other ones.

Vice Presidential Candidate of the APC Senator Kashim Shettima said the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and himself is a call for building a new nation which must not be missed.

He said Asiwaju apart from carrying people from all sections of the society along in governance, has over the years demonstrated capacity for transforming ideas into reality just like he did in Lagos State which is visible for all to see.

Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong said as leaders of the Legislative Arms of Government in various Northern APC States, the Legislators and all members have a unique position to not only connect with the people at the grassroots, but also carry out sensitization, mobilisation and enlightenment regarding the Candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and what he stands for.

He said many of them are fully aware of what the Jagaban has achieved as a political colossus in Nigeria over the years and how he has built the economy and human capital of not only Lagos State but the entire country.

Lalong said “Our Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his running mate Senator Kashim Shettima come along with wonderful records of achievement that are a clear signal to the journey towards a greater Nigeria. They are focused on building the economy, uniting the nation, tacking insecurity and addressing education and health challenges among others in a way that meets the yearning of Nigerians. As we get set to work for the success of our Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, I wish to remind you that there is so much that the APC has done both at the Federal, State and Local Government levels that will speak for us. It is therefore our duty to highlight these achievements just to remind Nigerians that our party has done a lot to change Nigeria for good in various ways”.

Deputy Campaign DG North and Governor of Jigawa State Abubakar Badaru also praised the Speakers for coming together to deploy their grassroots structures towards delivering the Tinubu/Shettima ticket at the elections in 2023.

He advised them to carry along Councillors of their various constituencies in order to deepen their reach out and consultations across the North.

Chairman, Northern APC Speakers Forum and Speaker Kaduna State Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani assured Asiwaju Bola Tinubu that they have resolved to deliver the party in the Presidential elections by going to the grassroots where they have direct contact with people.

Vehicles donated for the mobilisation and Campaign by the Northern Speakers Forum were unveiled and distributed to coordinators.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State and Director General, APC Presidential Campaign Council.
3rd September 2022.

By Prince Sekat, Jos


The National and States Assembly Election Petition Trial Tribunal sitting in High Court 4, Jos on Friday, nullified the election of Hon. Musa Avia Aggah of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The Court held that Hon. Agah was not validly nominated by the PDP for the Bye-Election conducted on February 26, 2022.
The Court equally held that Agah did not score the highest valid votes in the same election.

Details later.