NUT PROTEST : WIKE WARNS AGAINST POLITICISING INSECURITY. (PHOTO).

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 NUT Protest : Wike Warns Against Politicising Insecurity The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned against politicising insecurity amid protests by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, FCT wing, over the killing and abduction of school staff and children in Oyo State. Teachers stormed the FCTA Secretariat in Abuja to condemn the killing of Michael Oyedokun and to demand the release of abducted pupils and teachers from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area. The FCT minister addressed the protesters on Tuesday, saying the federal government is on its toes working to secure the rescue of the schoolchildren and their teachers. Wike urged protesters to avoid turning the tragedy into a political issue and to give security efforts time to produce results. Chairman of the union in the FCT, Mr Abdullahi Shafa, explained that the nationwide solidarity protest was to condemn the killing of the teacher and abduction of the school chil...

ANGLICAN BISHOP OF MAIDUGURI DIOCESE COMMENDED THE NIGERIAN ARMY FOR COMBATING BOKO HARAM.{PHOTO}.


      The Anglican Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese, Rt Revd Emmanuel Morris has commended Officers and men of the 7 Division, Nigerian Army for the active role and services rendered by the Division in combating Boko Haram Terrorists adding that only God can reward them enough for the sacrifices. The Bishop gave this commendation during his courtesy visit to the Headquarters 7 Division of the Nigerian Army in Maimalari cantonment, Maiduguri Borno state.
The Bishop who is also an Ambassador of Peace noted that God used military to salvage the north East from Boko Haram invasion making it possible for the citizens to go about their lawful duties. ‘’We are not ignorant of your sacrifices to this nation and that is what necessitated this visit to show our appreciation. You are peace makers and peace is a concept that has to do with life. We as religious leaders will continue to offer prayers for divine protection over you and your household’’.
The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division , Brigadier General Ibrahim Manu Yusuf in his response thanked the Bishop for the visit which he said is a spiritual upliftment to the Division and the entire troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE. He noted that religious harmony is key to sustainable peace in a secular society like Nigeria and called for better understanding and tolerance among religious leaders in the country.
The GOC also used the opportunity of the visit to solicit for supports of the religious leaders in the ongoing operation to flush out Boko Haram in the region by giving relevant information that will aid the troops in their operation.
Colonel KINGSLEY MFON SAMUEL  
Deputy Director 7 Division Army Public Relations
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