AN APPRECIATION OF THE ARMED FORCES: WEEKLONG ACTIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE THEATRES. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 An appreciation of the armed forces: weeklong actions across multiple theatres By Bayo Onanuga Some Nigerians and armchair analysts are often quick to criticise the Federal Government for perceived shortcomings in security, highlighting isolated incidents such as kidnappings, improvised explosive devices, suicide bombings, and attacks in parts of the country. Such perceptions, however, tend to downplay and discount the heroic exploits of members of the Nigerian armed forces, saddled with the responsibility of countering the evil machinations of God-forsaken non-state actors, who operate like guerrillas.  My position is reinforced by the security reports I receive daily from Zagazola Makama, a journalist who has emerged as a counter-insurgency expert in Nigeria. This past week alone, Zagazola inundated me with reports from multiple theatres, indicating that our troops are making significant gains in the asymmetrical war against insurgents, terrorists, ISWAP, Boko Haram, IPOB, ...

BENUE STATE GOVERNMENT AWARDS CONTRACT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF MORE ROADS IN MAKURDI AND THREE MAJOR TOWNS.{PHOTOS}.

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      The Rehabilitation of Township Roads has shifted to Otukpo, Gboko and Katsina Ala Local Government Areas with the award of contracts.
Also to be rehabilitated are three more Township roads in Makurdi Metropolis.
The total contract sum for all the work is put at over N1.4 billion Naira.
The roads to be given attention in Makurdi are from Wurukum Round-About to Airforce base, Bush Bar to Adaka and Customary Court of Appeal to George Akume road.
In Otukpo, the Amstrong Avenue, Commercial and Och'Idoma roads are earmarked to be rehabilitated,while in Katsina-Ala,The Takum Junction to Juladaco Roundabout to College of Education, Juladaco Roundabout to General Hospital to Zaki-Biam road as well as Atim Atedze road will be given attention.
The Captain Downes,Adekaa,Bristow Roundabout to Union Bank Roundabout down to Tor-Tiv garden in Gboko are also be rehabilitated.
At the Contract Signing Ceremony, The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works,Transport and Energy, Mr Ityosange Akaagerger who signed on behalf of the State Government,said the decision was in line with the present administration's determination to make all roads within the townships motorable.
Mr Akaagerger explained that all rehabilitation works are to be completed within six months and charged the companies to adhere strictly to contractual agreements.
He assured them of all the necessary professional and technical support from the Ministry to ensure timely completion.
Responding separately, Project Manager of P. W Nigeria Limited, Martin Whyte,Chairman of Ghas Integrated Services Limited, Hassan Garba , Managing Director of Privent Construction Company, Engineer Steven Akange and that of Zateco Construction Company, Engineer Joseph Zendesha, who endorsed for their respective companies,all assured of quality and timely delivery of work.
High points of the events was the signing and handing over of contract documents to the contractors.
NOTE:
-Makurdi roads are awarded to Privent Construction Company
-P. W. Nigeria Limited is to handle the roads in Otukpo
-Ghas Integrated Services Limited is to effect repairs on the township roads in Katsina -Ala, while Zateco Construction Limited will repair the roads in Gboko.
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