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.

Kayode Ishola     Afonja     Danladi     Lola Olabayo     Rafiu Ibrahim     AbdulHamid Adi     Saad Omo Iya     08001000100     Ndama Al-hassan     University Road     Razak Atunwa     Ita-Ore     Oyelere Oyinloye     Mohammed Abduraheem     Yusuf Abdulraheem     Kwara Pdp     Kwara State Internal Revenue Service     Barakat Community Secondary School     John Obuh     Aminat Omodara     Abdulrazaq Akorede     Idi-Ape     Na\'Allah     Bamidele Adegoke     Saidu Kawu     Awodun     EFCC     NTA Ilorin     Haleeman Salman     Akom Construction And Engineering Synergy Ltd     Kabir Shagaya     Gobirawa     Mohammed Haruna     Soffiyyallah Kamaldeen     Abubakar Usman Jos     Shonga     Lawal Olohungbebe     Muhammed Mahe Abdulkadir     Ibrahim Oniye     Kwha.gov.ng     Hassan Taiye Salam     Okin Malt     Arinola Fatimoh Lawal     Oloyede     Yahaya Muhammad     Photo News     Seni Saraki     Kwara Volleyball Association     Kwara State Football Association     Ayedun     John Dara     Agboola Abdulraheem     Kola Shittu     Abdulganiyu Oladosu     Olabode George Towoju     Bureau Of Lands     Tafida Of Ilorin     Raliat Elelu-Habeeb     Fareedah Dankaka     Oluranti Idowu     Lasiele Alabi Yahaya     AbdulRauf Keji     Just Law Forum     Trade Lenda SME Fair     Aishat Mohammed Lawal     Funmilayo Isiaka Oniwa     Okedare     Abdulrahman Abdulrasak     David Oyedepo     Joseph Offorjama     Oluronke Adeyemi     Saadu Gbogbo Iwe     NFAI     Muhammed Danjuma     Apata Ajele Secondary School     Femi Agbaje     Umar Adelodun    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

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

Egbejila     TETFUND     KW-GIS     Ajeigbe     Amos Sayo     Aasiyat Bello Oyedepo     Laboratory-to-Product     Abdulkarim Adisa     Maimunat Oloriegbe     Stephen Fasakin     Elese Of Igbaja     Lanwa     Adama Isa     Ilorin Durbar     Ajibola Ademola Julius     Kannike     Academic Staff Union Of Universities     Salihu Jibril Garbi     General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport Ilorin     Lanre Issa-Onilu     Bisi Oyeleke     Ahman Pategi     JSSCE     CT Ayeni     Rotimi Samuel Olujide     Tafida Of Ilorin     Abdulsalam Firdaous Amosa     Saduki Lafiagi     Shuaib Olarongbe     Plat Technologies     Presidential Election     GGDSS Pakata     Abatemi-Usman     Usman Alkali Baba     Folajimi Aleshinloye     Kwara State Polytechnic     Metro Park     Monthly Sanitation     Toyin Sanusi     Kwara Teaching Service Commission     National Union Of Road Transport Workers     Lateef Alagbonsi     Oluwarotimi Boluwatife Adenike     Femi Gbajabiamila     Ahmed Saidu Rufai     Baba Adini Of Kwara State     Quranic Recitation Competition     Durosinlohun Kawu     Igbomina     Michael Nzwekwe     Sobi FM     Okanlawon Taiwo     Kwara Pdp     Egbewole     AbdulRahman Saad     Madawaki     Dunmade     Age AbdulKareem     Ilorin Anchor Men And Women     Vishvas KOZ Tractors     Kwara State Internal Revenue Service     Onilorin     CACOVID Palliatives     Saliu Ajia     Okoolowo     Saka Abimbola Isau     Femi Oladiji     Bello Bature     Tanke Flyover Bridge     Oba Sulaiman Asude     Buari Edun     Hassan Abdulazeez Elewu     Mamatu Abdullahi     Salary     Kwarareports     Lanre Jimoh     Abdulmajeed Abdullahi