Let's jointly fight terrorism, poverty, not ourselves: Kwara Gov

Date: 2021-06-05

·hails military's roles in national unity

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday called on Nigerians to rally together in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and mass poverty, describing them as "our common enemies" and urging citizens to stop seeing one another as enemies that must be fought.

The Governor also commended the Nigerian military for its increasing, yet professional, roles in internal security and in protecting the territorial integrity of the country, saying the military remains a standing symbol of national unity.

AbdulRazaq expressed appreciation for the troops and other security agencies in the spirited fight against terrorism and banditry, observing that they are sometimes caught between strict adherence to evolving rules of engagement and keeping the country safe from elements that are bent on terrorising the people and tearing Nigeria apart.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of 2 Division Inter-Brigade Corporals and Below Competition 2021 held at Sobi Barack, Ilorin, on Friday, the Governor also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his strategic patience, support for the security agencies to discharge their duties, and commitment to national peace and security.

"The Nigerian security agencies, particularly the military, continue to symbolise the unity of the Nigerian people and the strength of the Nigerian state," he said.

"Everything must be done to continue to keep the Nigerian state united, stronger, and more successful. Our diversity should be deployed to our maximum advantage, while we join hands to fight our common enemies."

The General Officer Commanding, 2 Division of the Nigeria Army, Major General Gold Chibuisi said the platoons were selected from each of the divisions to compete in five areas of military competence, including drill, weapon handling, point-to-point, and obstacle crossing.

The GOC explained that competition was organised to prepare the officers for the present security challenges in the country.

"We are in very serious time now. Almost all the regions of our beloved country are having challenges and it behoves us to ensure that this is brought to the level when everybody will go about their lawful duties without being molested by criminals and other enemies of the state. So, with that training you have done, I believe you are better fine-tuned for the present-days challenges", he said.

Rafiu Ajakaye

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor

June 4, 2021

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Saheed Alakoso     Kayode Ogunlowo     Oniye     Suleiman Yahya Alapansapa     Ahmad Belgore     Esuwoye     Isapa     Jamiu Oyawoye     Moshood Mustapha     A.O. Belgore     Revenue Court     Onilupeju Of Ilupeju     Ayekale     Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore     Kolade Solagberu     Ilorin Airport     Unicontinental Construction Company     Yinka Aluko     Bluenile Associates     Ilorin Talaka Parapo     Baba Isale     Mustapha AbdulGaniyu     Dan Iya Of Ilorin     Shero     Agor     Abdulrazaq Magaji     Federal College Of Education (Special), Afon     Ibraheem Adeola Katibi     Kemi Adeosun     Kishira     Police Commissioner     Abdulquowiyu Olododo     Nigerian Correctional Service     Danhawa     Dairo Kunle Paul     KWIRS     Saka Abimbola Isau     Ekiti     AIT Ilorin     Kwara State Television (KWTV)     Ajikobi     REO CAKES     Government High School (GHS), Adeta     Falokun-Oja     Yusuf Arowosaye     David Adesina     Oba Of Jebba     Naira Redesign     Olokoba     Aisha Gobir     Muftau Akanbi Oke     Yemi Osinbajo     Baba Issa     Gbajabiamila     Prince Mahe Abdulkadir     Salihu S. Yaru     Hakeem Idris     VADA     Medinat Folorunsho Salman     Garba Ayodele Wahab     Radio Kwara     Mamman Saba Jibril     Busari Toyin Isiaka     Abdulfatai Ahmed     Nigeria Customs Service     Aasiyat Bello Oyedepo     Okasanmi Ajayi     Kwasu     Mufutau Olatinwo     Olayinka Olaogun     Oba Mogaji Abdulkadir     Aliyu Kora-Sabi     Bayo Lawal     Shade Omoniyi     Afetu Of Alabe     Kulende     Ganiyu Abolarin    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Diagnostic Centre     Moji Makanjuola     Tuesday Assayomo     Offa Grammer School     Saadatu Modibbo-Kawu     Amos Sayo     Cornelius Adebayo     Mahfouz Adedimeji     Ilorin Emirate     Trade Lenda SME Fair     Umar Ahmed Gunu     Mansur Alfanla     Tanke Road     Gbajabiamila     Idi-Ape     Erubu Oba Zubair     Wasiu Onidugbe     Saheed Popoola     Ayeyemi Sulaiman     Oloje     Osi     Rasheed Jimoh     Minister     Kola Shittu     Olabanji Orilonishe     Raheem Adaramaja     Moses Adekanye     KW-GIS     Haashim Initiative For Community Advancement     Sa\'adu Salahu     Shoprite     Aliyu Salihu     Chief Imam Of Omu-Aran     Idowu Laro     Ilorin Water Reticulation     Ilorin Curfew     Eleyele     Idiagbon     Ghali Alaaya     Abdulwaheed Musa     Ilesha-Baruba     Dorcas Afeniforo     Usman Rifun     Dar-Al-Handasah Consultants Ltd     Galland Marcias     Garba Idris Ajia     Bolaji Abdullahi     Maigida Soludero Transit     Biliaminu Aliu     Lanre Badmas     Air Peace     IQRA College     UNILORIN Alumni Association     Elerin Of Adanla Irese     David Oyedepo     Forgo Battery     Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye     Moses Afolayan     Salihu S. Yaru     Abdulrazaq Aiyelabegan     Aremu Bose Deborah     Olaitan Buraimoh     Third Estate     Aisha Abodunrin Ibrahim     Teachers Specific Allowance     Oke-Ode     Yoruba     Lateef Alagbonsi     Oluwole Dupe     Budo Egba     Fatimoh Lawal     Charles Ibitoye     National Information Technology Development Agency     Ayoade Akinnibosun     Olomu Of Omu-Aran     Is\'haq Modibbo Kawu     Sobi FM