REP BAGOS FINALLY FINDS CAMPAIGN BOOSTER IN JOS MAIN MARKET HAVING FAILED TO IMPRESS CONSTITUENTS

Dachung Musa Bagos, Member Representing Jos South/Jos East Constituency better known as “Member Representing Channels/AIT Constituency” (for spending his time on TV rather than in the Chambers) has finally found a campaign booster for his ailing, wobbly and unimpressive bid to return to the Green Chambers.

Bagos who has a high reputation for grandstanding and is a notorious specialist in using tragedy, misfortune and crises to access power and grab attention recently found the perfect booster in the discourse about the efforts to rebuild the Jos Main Market by the Lalong administration.

Although the initiative has not been finalised, Bagos who has been nowhere to be found in his Constituency and is in fact walking towards failure because of his disastrous performance, decided to latch unto the issue by creating, sponsoring and sustaining the false narrative and propaganda against the policy.

He went on to issue a press statement on 27th July where he made spurious allegations and raised politcally-infested questions about rebuilding the market by the Government.

Bagos also pretended to be patriotic by raising the mundane questions and even displayed his ignorance or mischief By questioning the powers of the Plateau State Government to rebuild the market instead of Jos North LGA since markets are under the Local Governments in the 1999 Constitution.

But he ignored the fact that the burnt Jos Main market which was built by the State Government in 1975 and managed by the Jos Main Market Authority (JMMA) has never been under local government or been contested by the local Government.

Despite consistent clarifications, explanations and engagement to put the records straight, Bagos and his sponsored hirelings continued to feed the gullible with the falsehood that Jaiz Bank will own the market for 40 years and that Plateau heritage is being mortgaged to Islamic Bank.

The facts however are different as the 40 years lease is for individuals that will buy shops from either the 40 percent of the Government (which is not putting 1kobo for the project aside the land) and 60% to be allocated to Jaiz Bank (which is funding the entire construction at the cost of 10 billion).

After he failed to gain traction with his propaganda, misinformation and disinformation, he has run to the courts to obtain an injunction stopping the Government from going ahead with the rebuilding the market.

This is novel, shocking and tragic. If one may ask, in what capacity is he instituting the action? Is he representing himself, House of Representatives or the Plateau State House of Assembly? Does he has the locus standi to usurp a Government policy yet to be implemented or even implemented by another arm of Government? What happened to the separation of powers? Well, the courts will decide.

While we await the court to determine his action, it is clear that Bagos who has gained notoriety in sponsoring protests and instigating incitements cares little about the progress and economic development of Plateau State but more about his wobbly political career.

We note that Bagos who gained political fortune by sponsoring and leading protest including the violent one that damaged the new Government House, has not made any impact in his Constituency since he was elected, hence his rejection by his constituents and by his god father at the PDP Primaries. It was only after his tearful repentance, begging, bribing and prostrating on the ground to the stakeholders that he was given the ticket again.

Now that he has no scorecard of achievements to use for the campaign, he has fallen back on his old tricks of using controversy, misfortune and deciet to try to hoodwink the gullible. He has found the Jos Main Market issue as his new constituency project that he hopes will fetch him another election. What a pity!

Now let’s ask Rep Bagos these questions:

1. What do you have to show since you went to Abuja? Are you in the same House of Representatives with people like Hon. Maje, Gagdi and Beni and Mwadkon who have shown their capacity?
2. How come it’s only after attacks and misfortune that you appear on TV or at the scene to shed fake tears or to grandstand and abuse Government?
3. Show us your performance card as Representative of Jos South/Jos East in the last 3-4 years.
4. What is your interest against the rebuilding of the Jos Main Market?
5. Why have you as representative of the people not moved a motion or tried to influence Federal, private or corporate funding to rebuild the market since it was burnt?
6. What do you personally stand to loose if the main market is rebuilt?
7. Who is bank-rolling your opposition to the development of your state?
8. Do you want to be on the wrong side of history by being remembered as the person who sought to stop the economic development of Plateau State?
9. Do you think this fruitless endeavour will fetch you reelection?
10. If you are a true Legislator, do you know the doctrine of separation of powers?
11. Are you happy with the way the market is looking now?
12. Does the land upon which the Jos Main Market market will be built belong to you or your family?
13. Are you now Member representing Jos North/ Bassa?

While you answer these questions, we pray God keeps you alive to witness the rebuilding of the market and even give you a shop or the money to go there and buy one thing or another. We assure you that no amount of intimidation, protests, court action or propaganda will stop the progress of the State under the leadership of Rt. Hon Simon Bako Lalong. Just like you failed to stop the British-American Flyover and Dualisation to Lamingo Roundabout Junction, you will fail more in this futile effort against Jos Main Market.

We advise you to look beyond immediate benefits and quest for political office and think generationally. You are still young and stand to benefit even more from the market. Not everything is politcal and in case you forget, every government needs money to serve the people. That is what exactly Governor Lalong is doing for the administrations that will come after him. He is thinking long term and you are there thinking not beyond your nose.

May God give you the knowledge to Think and Act Plateau.

Comrade Iliya Mark JP
Chairman

Tina Dabak
Secretary

For: Rescue Monitoring Team

Report by Wubunwe Yilji, Pankshin

The Member representing pankshin Kanke & Kanam in the green chambers presented the law establishing the new Federal University of Education Pankshin out of the federal college of education Pankshin amidst showers of accolades by Staff, Students, and community stakeholders constituting the three LGA’s of Pankshin, Kanke & Kanam.


while expressing the joy of the entire college community, the provost Dr Cirfat Bulus appreciated the distinguished PKK member and alumnus of the college for his tireless effort towards upgrading the college into a university.
Permit me on behalf of the governing council, members of management, staff and students to sincerely thank our own member, distinguished alumni for singlehandedly sponsoring a bill for the upgrade of the Federal college of education Pankshin to a University of Education… the college was established in 1974 as one of the pioneering colleges of education it started with a population of one hundred students and have grown over the years with about 15,000 currently with about 30 accredited NCE programmes and runs a Bachelor of education in affiliation with the University of Jos which am sure after this exercise it will fold… ” the provost says


The August visitor and distinguished alumnus, Rt. Hon Babayo Yusuf Gagdi member representing Pankshin, Kanke & Kanam and the sponsor of the bill in a rather nostalgic narration appreciated his teachers while in college for the impact and quality of teaching in the college. He says out of all the bills he sponsored the upgrade of FCE Pankshin to the Federal University of Education, Pankshin (FUE,Pankshin) is a dare one to his heart.
The member says ” first, my leader my boss, Olufemi “Femi” Hakeem Gbajabiamila the speaker has played a significant role in facilitating this project, again, the president of the senate has promised me that the bill will not stay long in the senate and within seven days the bill was passed in the Senate and transmitted to the president, however, everybody knows that Gagdi is Lalongs Boy, i must say this, Governor Lalong relocated to Abuja to make sure the president sign the bill”


Amidst stakeholders who witness the event, are pankshin, Kanke & Kanam Elerds advisory committee led by Nde John Gubak Mni, Management of the college, council members of the college, Unions on Campus, three L.G chairmen of PKK, staff, students and other politicians.

Nde John Gobak while speaking on behalf of PKK elders, appreciated the leadership virtue of the legislator, Rt. Hon Yusuf Adamu Gagdi and plead with the people to support him to do more, in the same vain, members of the university community and students all appreciated the Hon. Member and promise to support his re-election for a second term.

LALONG FUMES OVER ATTACK ON DANDA CHUGWI, DIRECTS SECURITY FORCES TO APPREHEND KILLERS

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has expressed outrage over the attack on Danda Chugwi village of Vwang in Jos South Local Government where some persons were reportedly killed and others injured.

Governor Lalong described the incident as callous and condemnable and also directed security forces to ensure that those behind the attack are apprehended and punished according to the laws of the land.

He said the action of the attackers is yet another desperation by crises merchants to instigate disharmony, suspicion, fear and orchestrate agony among the people leading to further violence.

According to the Governor, security agencies including the Police, Operation Safe Haven, DSS, Operation Rainbow have been tasked to work with the local intelligence and ensure that those behind this wicked act are fished out.

While sympathising with the families of those killed and those injured, Lalong directed the State Emergency Management Agency and the Peace Building Agency to visit the area and ensure that soccur is given to those affected and the community.

The Governor urged citizens to continue to cooperate with security agencies, the traditional institution, community leaders and others community security architecture in supporting Government towards making exposing criminals.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
1st August 2022.

By Prince Sekat,Jos

Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming 2023 Governorship election in Plateau State, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda on Saturday morning led his team- Generation Next to participate in the monthly environmental sanitation.

Our correspondent reports that the APC candidate personally pick dirt’s and ensure cleanliness of all the areas covered.

Dr Nentawe Yilwatda who championed the clean up of Tudun Wada and other parts of Jos, the state capital promised to better the lives of citizens of the state if elected.

He promised to review the environmental policy of the state in line with climate action of United States, when elected as governor.

Nentawe further added that his Generation Next agenda would fast track Plateau State development, promote unity and bring dividends of democracy to every ward.

He further promised to tackle insecurity and revamp most sectors of the state if given the mandate by the People of the state.

Nentawe appreciated the people of the state for their support and promised not to let the people of the state down if elected Governor come 2023 .

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OPERATION SAFE HAVEN COMMENCES MAJOR GENERAL IS ALI PEACE, UNITY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

The Special Task Force Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) has kick-start the fourth edition of the annual peace tournament nicknamed “Major General IS Ali Peace and Unity Football Tournament 2022 . The opening ceremony held today 30 July 2022 at Rwanpam Township Stadium Jos,was attended by dignitaries within and outside Plateau State.

Delivering his opening remarks, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division Jos and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General Ibrahim Ali disclosed that the tournament was significant in the peace-building process towards ensuring lasting peace on the plateau and in all the local government areas within OPSH Joint Operation Area. He noted that the core essence of the tournament was to use sports as a unifying tool to emphasize the benefits of peaceful coexistence, unity and teamwork.

Represented by the Deputy Commander OPSH, DCP Mohammad Rabiu, the commander described football as a universal sport that bonds people of diverse ethnic, cultural, political and religious affiliations together. He promised to do everything possible to ensure successes recorded in the peacebuilding efforts are not reversed.

The commander further urged the people to join hands together to move away from behavior that could subvert the collective growth of the people and enhance harmonious living.

Also speaking, the Chairman House Committee on Navy and member representing Kanke/Kanam federal constituency, Rt Hon Yusuf Gadi in his remarks, applauded Operation SAFE HAVEN for improving the security of Plateau state and other areas within its jurisdiction. He maintained that the
tournament would help to unite youths of diverse religious, cultural and political differences. He also pledged to continually support any initiative of OPSH designed to sustaining peaceful coexistence in the state.

Climax of the ceremony was the ceremonial football match between the 2021 Champions, Barkin-Ladi Boys and Zango Kataf FC.

You are please requested to disseminate this information through your medium. Thank you for your usual cooperation.

ISHAKU TAKWA
Major
Military Information Officer OPSH
30 July 2022

By Prince Sekat, Jos

The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) 3 Division, has trained women and Youths drawn from Maxwell Khobe Cantonment Jos, Miango and Jebbu Bassa communities of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau state.

The graduation ceremony which took place today 30 July 2022, at Salamatu F Yahaya Skills Acquisition Centre, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment Jos also witnessed presentation of free starter packs and certificates to the beneficiaries.

Delivering her address, the Chairperson NAOWA 3 Division Chapter, Mrs Hauwa S Ali said the training was conceived out of the desire of NAOWA to compliment the efforts of the Nigerian Army and the Federal Government to ameliorate poverty in the barracks and its surrounding communities through skills development programmes. She congradulated the trainees for being parts of the training and thanked the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army (NA)and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN for his untiring support to NAOWA aspirations.

Presenting Starter packs and Certificates to the graduands, the Special Guest of Honour, the GOC 3 Division and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General Ibrahim Ali noted that, the training will enhance the living conditions of the families of the beneficiaries. He said 3 Division is committed to empowerment and welfare development of the troops, their dependants as well as the host communities in line with the command philosophy of the Chief of Army Staff, LieutenantGeneral FarukYahaya. The GOC further urged the graduands to make good use of the skills and the starter packs acquired. He commended NAOWA for always fashioning programmes that impart positively on the welfare needs of the less privileged in society.

The participants received training in computer appreciation , Bag Making, Barbing, Catering, Hair Dressing, Make up and Tailoring.

The event was attended by the Brra Ngwe Iregwe, Rtd Rev Ronku Aka, the paramount ruler of Irigwe chiefdom and Chairman Bassa traditional council, the Acting Utu Ugo Kiche of Bassa, His Royal Highness Ati Adamu Ingmala and Principal Staff Officers from Headquarters 3 Division NigerianArmyJos.

You are please requested to disseminate this information through your medium. Thank you for your usual cooperation.

ISHAKU TAKWA
Major
Military Information Officer OPSH
30 July 2022

By Prince Sekat, Jos

The internal wrangling rocking the Plateau State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has taken a twist as 18 aggrieved gubernatorial aspirants and other stakeholders have formed a pressure group known as “Plateau Project 2” to pursue litigations and petitions arising from the gubernatorial primary of the party to a logical conclusion.

According to a statement signed by the Chairman of the group, Mr Omar Shittien, “the group represents a political movement to pursue the injustice perpetrated by certain forces in the party.

“We are dismayed over the blatant refusal of the party to conduct election of delegates before the conduct of the recently concluded primaries for all political offices in the state.”
Aggrieved Plateau APC guber aspirants, elders vow to fight injustice


“The Plateau Project 2 comprises the 18 aggrieved APC Governorship, State Assembly, Senate and House of Representatives aspirants as well as local government chairmanship aspirants who were deprived of their right to contest election after being cleared by the party.

“It is undemocratic for the party to have imposed party officials at the wards, LG, state offices as well as the national officers against the wish of the party members.

“We have therefore resolved that all petitions arising from complaints about these injustices shall be vigorously perused to logical conclusion.”

10 LIES YOU SHOULD NOT BUY ABOUT THE REBUILDING OF JOS MAIN MARKET

1. The Government is giving Jaiz Bank ownership of the market for 40 years.

THE TRUTH: The lease for 40 years is for those who will buy shops at the market. Jaiz Bank will not own a single shop. It will only build the market, sell its share of 60% shops and leave. The Government owns the market before during and after the construction.

2. Governor Lalong wants to mortgage the heritage of Plateau people.

THE TRUTH: Rebuilding the Jos Main Market is in no way mortgaging the future of Plateau State or removing ownership from the State. The Government is the eternal owner now and after the construction. Remember that the same Governor Lalong acquired the BARC Farms which was sold by previous administration. He is not known for selling the heritage of Plateau.

3. The sharing formula of 60-40 of the shops with State (40%) and Jaiz (60%) is unfair to Plateau State.

TRUTH: The Plateau State Government is not spending one kobo in rebuilding the market. Jaiz will fund the entire project. Considering the high cost of materials and inflation, funding the project may experience varying prices of goods. The 60-40 ratio has been assessed by business experts and relevant government technocrats as a fair deal for both parties.

4. The State Government does not have power to enter into agreement for rebuilding the Jos Main Market because markets are the responsibility of Local Governments according to 1999 Constitution.

TRUTH: The Jos Main Market has never been under the Local Government Authority. Jos Main Market Authority which managed the burnt market is a State Government parastatal under the Ministry of Commerce. There is nothing that stops State Government carrying out market projects especially capital intensive ones. This lie is dead on arrival as no local Government has ever made claim on the market.

5. The law establishing Jos Main Market Authority does not give the State Government right to enter into MOU with Jaiz.

TRUTH: This is turning logic on its head. The State Government established the JMMA to manage the market after it constructed it. Its responsibility is to manage it. As at this moment, the Authority is comatose because of the lack of a market to manage. In any case, if it had the powers above the State Government to enter into MOUs, what has it been waiting for?

6. The Government chose Jaiz Bank give the shops to Muslims only. Plateau people will be schemed out.

TRUTH: The shops will be sold to all willing persons who apply both Christians and Muslims and other religions. Both the Government and Jaiz will sell their allocations to willing off takers irrespective of religion, ethnicity or political affiliations. In fact, all Nigerians and foreigners are welcome to invest. This is business. The more the merrier. However, the Government will monitor to ensure that the citizens of the State are given priority while no one will be allowed to use religion in selling the shops.

7. Who is the contractor for the project and what is the interest of the Government in BUNYAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Ltd?

TRUTH: The Plateau State Government has no interest in the construction company apart from ensuring proper supervision for the quality, specification and timely delivery of the project. Since the cost of the project has been assessed by experts, the funding entity Jaiz Bank is the one to interface with the contractor.

8. The Government excluded other willing investors in favour of Jaiz Bank for the reconstruction of the market.

TRUTH: For many years the Government has been looking for investors to rebuild the market. Several companies came with proposals and presentations but after scrutiny, they backed out simply because they did not have the funds or wanted Bank Guarantee from the State. Others wanted the Government to give them counterpart funds and also buy off all the shops. For others, they wanted control of the market for as long as it takes to recover their money. Jaiz Bank which came later offered a better deal. No one was excluded.

9. Governor Lalong is rushing to sign the MOU at the twilight of his administration which is suspicious.

TRUTH: The tenure of Governor Lalong ends on May 29th 2023. Up till his last day in office, he will carry out business of governance according to the law. Besides, Government is a continuum. Those who take over from him can finish where he stops or stop the project entirely of they wish. After all, he completed many inherited projects from the Jang PDP administration and many others.

10. It is better to leave the market as it is than allow an Islamic Bank to reconstruct it.

TRUTH: The market has been down for 21 years without yielding a dime for the State Government or its citizens. Keeping it at its decomposing state will only deprive the State needed revenue which it needs to address its financial needs. Remember that the market accounted for up to 40% revenue of the State when it was operational. Is there a better time Plateau needs a better cash cow than now when the Federal allocation has dwindled?Besides, the market belongs to the Government before, during and after the construction.

Comrade Iliya Mark, JP
Chairman

Tina Dabak
Secretary

For: RESCUE MONITORING TEAM

PLATEAU, KEBBI, JIGAWA GOVERNORS & PROMINENT NIGERIANS ATTEND THE FUNERAL OF COURT OF APPEAL’S SON

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong, Governors of Niger, Kebbi, Jigawa as well as the Representative of the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria were among many sympathisers who attended the funeral of late Prince Paeke Shapnaan Dongban, son of the President, Court of Appeal Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem who died at the age of 38.

The funeral service which took place at the St. Peters Claver Catholic Church Demshin, Shendam LGA Plateau State was a sober moment as the friends, associates and family of the deceased payed their last respects to the late Paeke Shapnaan who was described as a kind, jovial, loving and helpful personality.

Speaking at the funeral service, Governor Simon Lalong said the death of Prince Shapnaan is a painful experience for not only the immediate family, but the entire State as he was one of the young professionals that the State groomed for national service.

He commiserated with the parents of the deceased HRH Miskoom David Isa Dongban, the Long Dorok of Dorok Chiefdom and Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem whom he said have had to bear another tragic death of a son having experienced similar loss some years ago.

He urged them to accept the demise of their son as the will of God and take comfort in the time they shared together as well as his contributions to the family, Plateau State and Nigeria during his years on earth.

Kebbi State Governor Atiku Bagudu who represented the Nigerian Governors Forum said the Forum is saddened by the death of the young Prince and commiserates with them at the moment of grief and pain.

Representative of the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria Hon. Justice A.A. Sankey said the entire Nigerian Judiciary shares in this moment of pain for the Dongban family and in particular Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem over the loss of their son.

The Long Gamai HRH Miskoom Martin Shaldas II who represented the Chairman of the Plateau State Council of Traditional Rulers said the Council was devastated by the loss of a Prince Paeke Shapnaan of the Dorok Chiefdom who has been called to glory. He condoled their colleague, the Long Dorok and his entire family, assuring him of their support and prayers.

In his homily, Rev. Fr. Miapkwap death is inevitable and as such the demise of Prince Shapnaan should not be seen as unusual despite his young age since it has been ordained for all to die one day.

He reminded the people to always consider death in their activities as no one knows the day or hour he will die just like Shapnaan who has gone to be with his maker.

He also consoled the family of the deceased asking them to continue to put their trust in God who is the maker of all humanity and has called home Shapnaan to a better place of rest and comfort where there is no pain and sorrow.

Representative of the Catholic Bishop of Shendam Most Rev. Philip Davou Dung said the demise of Paeke is painful but as believers in Jesus Christ, there should be total submission to the will of God.

He said the church will continue to pray for the repose of the soul of Prince Shapnaan as well as comfort for his family.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
29th July 2022.

By Prince Sekat, Jos

In an effort to reposition the Nigerian Army (NA) for operational efficiency and proficiency, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has approved the posting and appointment of some senior officers of the Nigerian Army to command, instructional and staff appointments across NA formations and units.

Those affected in the redeployment released on Thursday 28 July 2022, include some Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters, General Officers Commanding, Corps Commanders, Commandants of training institutions, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers, amongst others.

Some of the senior officers appointed as General Officers Commanding (GOCs) are Major General UT Musa from Headquarters 81 Division to Headquarters 82 Division and appointed GOC, Major General TA Lagbaja from Headquarters 82 Division to Headquarters 1 Division and appointed GOC, Major General OC Ajunwa from Nigeria Defence Section Brasilia to HQ 81 Division and appointed GOC , while Major General AS Chinade was redeployed from Depot Nigerian Army to Headquarters 2 Division and appointed GOC.

The newly appointed Army Headquarters Principal Staff Officers include, Maj Gen OW Ali, from Headquarters Command Army Records to Army Headquarters Department of Army Administration and appointed Chief of Administration (Army) Maj Gen S Muhammed, from Defence Headquarters to Department of Army Standards and Evaluation and appointed Chief of Army Standards and Evaluation (Army), Major General JA Ataguba from Army Headquarters Department of Army Standards and Evaluation to Defence Headquarters and appointed, Director Peace Keeping Operations, Major General AA Adesope from Headquarters Nigerian Army Finance Corps to Defence Headquarters and appointed Chief of Defence Accounts and Budget, Major General US Mohammed from Army Headquarters Department of Administration to Nigerian Army Resource Centre and appointment Senior Research Fellow.

Other senior officers affected in the redeployment are Major General PB Fakrogha, from Defence Headquarters Garrison to Defence Space Agency and appointed Director Policy Plans and Research, Major General MO Enendu, from Nigerian Army College of Logistics to Defence Headquarters and appointed Director Psychological Warfare, Major General AE Attu from Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Training and Operations to Defence Headquarters Garrison and appointed Commander, Major General BE Onyeuko from Defence Headquarters Directorate of Defence Media Operations to Defence Headquarters Department of Logistics and appointed Director Procurement

The newly appointed Corps Commanders are, Major General AM Alabi, from Nigerian Army Ordnance School to Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps and appointed Corps Commander Ordnance, Major General A Mohammed, from Nigerian Army Farms and Ranches Limited and to Headquarters Nigerian Army Electrical Mechanical Engineers and appointed Corps Commander Electrical Mechanical Engineers, Major General E Akerejola from Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport to Headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Transport and appointed Commander Corps of Supply and Transport, Major General AA Fayemiwo from Nigerian Army Welfare Holdings Limited by Guarantee to Headquarters Finance Corps and appointed Chief of Accounts and Budget (Army).

Senior officers newly appointed as Commandants of Nigerian Army Training Institutions are Major General PI Eze, from Defence Headquarters Department of Procurement to Nigerian Army Ordinance School and appointed Commandant, Major General AA Adeyinka from Army Headquarters Department of Army Logistics to Nigerian Army College of Logistics and appointed Commandants, Major General PP Malla from Army Headquarters Department of Army Administration to Depot Nigerian Army and appointed Commandant as well as Brigadier General UT Otaru from Defence Headquarters to Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport and appointed Acting Commandant.

The newly appointed Brigade Commanders are, Brigadier General DH Ndahi, from Nigerian Army Resource Centre to Headquarters 4 Brigade and appointed Commander, Brig Gen FS Etim from Amphibious Training School to Headquarters 6 Brigade and appointed Commander, Brigadier General EA Orakwe from Headquarters 6 Division to Headquarters 19 Brigade and appointed Commander, Brigadier General JO Are from Army Headquarters Department of Army Standards and Evaluation to Headquarters 3 Brigade and appointed Commander, amongst others.

The Chief of Army Staff has directed all the newly appointed senior officers to redouble their effort and commitment to duty in tackling the security challenges bedeviling the nation, as they assume their new appointments.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
29 July 2022