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Insecurity; The Chief of Defence Staff Set to Visit IMO
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, will be in Imo State on Thursday.
The 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Obinze, Owerri, says all is set for the visit.
Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Babatunde Zubairu, said this in a statement on Wednesday.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, will preside over a security meeting with serving and retired senior military officers in the South-East geopolitical zone.
The parley was convened to profer lasting solutions to the prevailing security threats in the region.
“The security meeting will be attended by top senior military officers from Defence Headquarters, Abuja”, Zubairu added.
There have been several attacks on security personnel and facilities in the South-East resulting in deaths and destruction.
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Eid-El-Kabir; President Buhari Gifts Cows, Cash to Corp Members.
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday admonished Nigerians to pursue things that promote national unity rather than dissipate energy on divisive actions.
The President noted that despite cultural or ethnic differences, Nigerians were better off as a united people under one nation.
He described the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as one scheme that has, since its inception in May 1973, promoted national cohesion.
President Buhari spoke at his country home in Daura, Katsina State, when members serving in the ancient town paid him a Sallah homage in commemoration of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir.
He said the NYSC had broadened the horizon of citizens, opened up opportunities and enhanced the understanding of cultural differences.
The President added that he had consistently praised former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, for the initiative, which, according to him, has created more opportunities for uniting the country.
President Buhari urged NYSC members to make the most out of the opportunity of travelling around the country, especially in understanding different climates, cultures, languages, and the nation’s views on life.
