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COAS charges officers to uphold high standards of professionalism
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has charged the graduating officers of Logistics Staff Course 21 of 2024 at the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management, NACOLM, to maintain the high standards of professionalism and excellence instilled in them during their training.
Major George Okupe, College PRO, in a statement, while commending them for their dedication, emphasised that logistics is vital to contemporary military operations and called on the graduands to uphold these principles as they take on new responsibilities.
“The graduation ceremony, held on August 9, 2024, at the TY Buratai Hall of the NACOLM permanent site in Ojo, Lagos, marked an important milestone in the professional development of 32 middle cadre officers,” he said.
General Lagbaja, who was represented by the General Officer Commanding 81 Division, Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, commended the commandant, faculty and entire college community for their effective fulfilment of the college’s mission. He highlighted the significance of training more officers to fill logistics roles across various Army Headquarters’ departments, formations and units, crucial for sustaining effective operations nationwide.
He urged NACOLM to continue enhancing its efforts in this essential area.
General Lagbaja reiterated his command’s philosophy of “transforming the Nigerian Army into a well-trained, equipped and highly motivated force towards achieving our constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment.”
In his welcome remarks, Major General Wisdom Etuk, commandant, NACOLM, noted that the college is graduating 32 officers, comprising 29 officers of Nigerian Army, one officer each from Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air Force and an allied officer from the Gambia Army.
He emphasised that the presence of the allied officer reflects the Chief of Army Staff’s commitment to fostering strong military ties and enhancing regional security, particularly in West Africa.
Major General Etuk assured the COAS that the graduates were well-prepared to meet the leadership and staff demands of the Nigerian Army and encouraged them to continue building on the professional foundation established during their training.
The event also featured a presentation of certificates, awards and honours and the induction of graduates into the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria, CIPSM, and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, CILT.
CREDIT: DAILY POST
The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Eko Bridge and Ramps for eight weeks to carry out essential asphalt resurfacing work.
Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, shared this information in a statement on Saturday. She noted that the resurfacing project is set to begin on Friday, September 20, at 7:00 a.m., and will continue until November 20.
Due to the closure, drivers will need to follow detours and alternative routes. Kesha advised that motorists traveling to the Island from Funsho Williams Avenue should utilize the service lane at Alaka to connect to Costain and access the Eko Bridge.
She explained that some sections of the bridge will be fully closed while others will have partial access.
“This important project aims to enhance road safety and improve the driving experience for motorists,” she stated. The work will involve milling the existing asphalt and laying down new asphalt on both the bridge and ramps to address wear and tear and create a smoother, safer roadway.
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appointed Akinwale Sarafadeen Adeyemi as the new Chairman of the Governing Council for Osun State College of Education in Ila-Orangun.
The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. The statement described Adeyemi as an experienced educationist and noted that he will succeed Peter Babalola, the former chairman, who was dismissed by the state government earlier this month.
Babalola, who was also a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, faced suspension from his local ward in Irewole due to public criticism over alleged financial misconduct before his removal.
The statement highlighted, “Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Mr. Akinwale Sarafa Adeyemi, a seasoned educationist, as the new Chairman of the Governing Council of Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun. Mr. Adeyemi replaces Dr. Peter Babalola, who resigned following a controversial term at the college.”
Adeyemi holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Education from the University of Ibadan and is a retired principal of the Federal Girls College in Ipetumodu. His swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday at the EXCO lounge.
The police have reported that their operatives apprehended political thugs and seized firearms during overnight operations in Edo State, where the governorship election is taking place today, Saturday.
They also vowed to address illegal weapons possession and prevent any disruptions to the electoral process in the state.
Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, shared this information in a statement on Friday night, along with images of the recovered firearms.
He identified the arrested individuals as Edwin Obanor, 43, and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member from Ugbogbo quarters in Igara Akoko, Edo.
“The Nigeria Police Force has made a significant breakthrough in combating electoral violence in Edo State with the arrests of Edwin Obanor, 43, and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member,” the statement noted.
According to DAILY POST, residents of Edo State will be voting for a new governor today, September 21, 2024, who will succeed Governor Godwin Obaseki after his eight-year term ends.
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