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Senate Committee Chairman applauds military in fight against terrorists
Sadiq Abubakar, Maiduguri
The Senate Committee on Army Chairman, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume has on Wednesday applauded the Nigerian military for their doggedness and resilience in bringing peace back to the ravaged North East region, particularly, Borno State, the epic center if boko Haram Insurgency.
He also assured the Nigerian Army of
continuous support by the National Assembly and Federal Government in an effort for the military to continue to protect the sovereignty, integrity and security of the country.
Senator Ndume stated this at the Theater Command Headquarters, Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri when led the Senate Committee on Army members who were in Borno State on constitutional Responsibility of oversight function to ensure the NA are provided with all the necessary logistics, welfare, equipments, trainings, weapons, Allowances, salaries and accommodation facilities among others to motivate and encourage them out in their best in service to the nation.
He also disclosed that despite the efforts and sacrifices of the NA in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency, N17 trillion has been budgeted this year alone for the Nigerian military while lamenting the living conditions and welfare of the NA today compare to the past.
The Federal lawmaker however called on the Nigerian military to checkmate the activities of terrorists very well in the State and region as information reaching the government and National Assembly revealed that Boko Haram terrorists are voluntarily surrendering and weakening, while the ISWAP members are rather consolidating and strengthening gradually. Where if not checkered, they could tomorrow be a formidable force that will be difficult rid.
Ndume noted that apart from the National Assembly, even the presidency has been pressurized to continue to support the NA to accomplish its mandate across the country while stressing that , the National Assembly is ever determined to support the Nigeria Army.
He added that the National Assembly and Federal Government are fully aware of the difficulties and challenges the NA has been facing in terms of training, welfare, equipment, logistics, accommodation and mobility among others, pointing out that, that is why a lot of money has been expended in the NA and still being expended to fund and encourage the over 40,000 military personnel in the counter Insurgency.
While describing the counter Insurgency fight as a difficult and unconventional one, the Chairman said it is more or less a kind of gorilla war where lots of equipment, logistics, personnel and funds have been lost in the fight.
Responding, the Theater Commander JTF Operation Hadin Kai, Theater Command Headquarters Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri, Major Gen. Chris G. Musa appreciated the Senate Committee’s visit and commended the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume for his representation of the NA at the National Assembly and Presidency.
He reassured the theater commands commitment and determination to bring to an end the 12 years Insurgency this year 2022, noting that, no stone will be left unturned in an effort to rid the stat and region of all criminalities and insurgency.
While at the 7 Division NA Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri, rh Acting GOC, Maj. Gen. Abdulwahab A. Eyitayo appreciated the Senate committee members visit and appealed for more support to the NA to end the war.
He also thanked the federal lawmakers , service chiefs and presidency for thwi support and encouragement to the division in the fight against insurgency.
The Senate Committee on Army was earlier at the Government House Maiduguri Wednesday to pay a courtesy visit to Governor Zulum where it commended the governor for his unique and outstanding leadership as man of honour and dignity worthy of emulation.
The members appreciated the governor for his excellent performance despite the security challenges on ground in the state and assured the governor that the national assembly will continue to support the NA return permanent peace in the state and region while thanking the governor for his support and cooperation with the NA since he assumed office to date leading to the relative peace being enjoyed in the state.
In his remark, Governor Zulum thanked the Senate Committee for the visit and appealed to the lawmakers to impress on the NA to strengthen it’s capacity and operations against the new entrance of ISWAP in the state and region while BHTs are voluntarily surrendering.
Zulum also urged the military to intensify efforts to open Damboa Road , Malam Fatori, Abadam and Kukawa axis which is still being controlled by the BHTs as his government plans to resettle all the IDPs along the axis in order for them to start a new life even with or without livelihoods support with available Security.
The governor further commended the NA for its sacrififces and efforts in restoration of peace in many parts of the state compare to the past , noting that, the NA operations have been very vital and benefitting to communities in the restoration process.
Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District, Jibrin Isah Echocho, has congratulated Muslim faithful for the successful completion of this year Ramadan fast, urging them to celebrate the Sallah in love, and unity across our communities.
Echocho in a statement madeavailable to CAPITALPOST in Lokoja o Sunday, described the Ramadan period as stressful, but deserving, because it is the only period for spiritual reflection on abstinence from immorality, sincere sacrifice and supplications to Allah.
He added that, Ramadan symbolises Allah’s way of teaching humanity on virtuous living, where people keep away from all forms of comfort to appreciate what the less privileged experience and deprivation they suffers daily.
He task Muslims to extend the lessons of Ramadan to the way we live with our neighbours.
“Let’s seek peace at all times and promote unity of purpose in our society” the Lawmaker demanded.
“May the celebration brings sustainable peace to our homes, my district, Kogi State and Nigeria, he concluded.
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has commended Senator Basheer Lado, for redefining the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, stating that, for the first time in a long while, the office is fully meeting its expectations.
Speaking during his visit to the office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters accompanied by distinguished senators, Akpabio described the visit as a significant step in strengthening Executive-Legislative relations.
He praised the Special Adviser and his team for maintaining the confidentiality of communications between the President and Senate, and also, ensuring a seamless flow of information. He further emphasized that the office is now more result-oriented.
Additionally, he acknowledged the office’s diligent efforts in tracking all Bills passed by the Senate and assented to by the President, underscoring its critical role in legislative efficiency.
Expressing his satisfaction, Akpabio noted that he and the Senate delegation were proud of the office’s achievements and looked forward to sustaining the existing cordial and productive relationship between the Executive and the Legislature throughout the administration.
In recognition of his exemplary leadership, Senator Lado presented an Award of Excellence to Senator Akpabio.
In his remarks, Senator Lado reaffirmed his commitment to fostering a harmonious working relationship between the Executive and the Legislature. He lauded Akpabio for his unwavering dedication to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda—defending it with clarity, articulating it with passion, and advancing it through legislative action.
Ahead of the 2025 political party Congresses, Plateau State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) stakeholders has endorsed the defection of the candidate of the party in the 2023 general elections and the leader of Justice and Rebirth, Barr Gyang Zi SAN, to the All Progressive Congress (APC) with the view to key into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
They made the call in a communique issued at the end of the enlarge meeting of the stakeholders from Plateau North senatorial zone at the residence of Barr. Gyang Zi in Rayfield Jos.
The communique which was jointly signed by Dr. Ayiki Sati Director General, Justice and Rebirth and
Barr. Samuel Galadima- 2024 Chairmanship candidate of Jos East LGA among others said the call became imperative on the sideline of the leadership tussle at the National Level which violates the core principles and values for the formation of the Party as an alternative for Nigeria for the protection, sustenance of democracy and Social Justice.
They regretted that the leadership tussle has also divided the party into factions leaving party loyalists and supporters in the state of despondency and confusion not knowing where they belong.
Our correspondent reports that the gathering included LP candidates from the 2023/2024 general elections, party executives, and support groups from the six local government areas of the Northern Senatorial District.
Besides, the focus of the discussions was centered on the state of the Labour Party at both national and state levels and the need for political realignment ahead of the 2025 party congresses and conventions.
The stakeholders further frowned at the structural weaknesses in LP and resolved to advise Barr Gyang Zi, to leave the party and join the APC while expressing confidence that the APC would provide him with a platform to advance good governance in the state .
The communique also emphasized the importance of political consultations, particularly with APC leaders at both state and national levels. It called for collaboration with Plateau State APC leaders, including Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, Sen. Simon Bako Lalong, Sen. Diket Plang, and other party officials.
According to the communique, supporters of Barr Gyang Zi also pledged to mobilize grassroots support for the APC, stating that their leader’s defection would strengthen the party in the state.
They urged the APC leadership to formally receive Gyang Zi and his supporters into the party, marking their official transition from the Labour Party.
Stakeholders also reiterated the need for inclusive governance, ensuring that youths, women, and less privileged individuals are sidelined in the democratic process and accordingly officially denounced their membership in the Labour Party, declaring their support for the APC.
They assured that all LP structures aligned with Gyang Zi would follow suit, shifting their loyalty to the ruling party in the state and at the National level.
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