1980 AFCON CHAMPION CHARLES BASSEY DIES AT 71.(PHOTO)..

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 1980 AFCON Champion Charles Bassey Dies at 71 Charles Bassey, a member of Nigeria’s historic 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad, has died at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness. He passed away on Saturday in his hometown, Eket, Akwa Ibom State. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed his death in a statement released on Monday by its General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, describing the loss as part of a “day of double tragedy” following the earlier death of team captain Christian Chukwu. Bassey was part of the Green Eagles team that secured Nigeria’s first AFCON title with a 3-0 victory over Algeria at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 22, 1980. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching and managed several clubs, including Calabar Rovers, Mobil Pegasus, BCC Lions, Flash Flamingoes, Akwa United, and Wikki Tourists. His passing brings the number of deceased members of the 1980 squad to nine.

81 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY SET TO CONDUCT EXERCISE STILL WATER.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.



81 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY SET TO CONDUCT EXERCISE STILL WATER


In line with the Nigerian Army (NA) Training Directive for the year 2022, troops of 81 Division NA, including affiliated formations and units located within Lagos and Ogun States will be conducting Exercise Still Water from 12 October - 23 December 2022. 

The Exercise will be conducted jointly with Sister Services, Para-military  and other security agencies. The Exercise which will dovetail into a real-time operation is aimed at enhancing troops' level of professionalism and preparedness in curbing security challenges prevalent within areas of responsibility such as kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, ritual killings, and pipeline vandalism among others. 

The Exercise will involve the assessment of the effective application of the Nigerian Army Code of Conduct as well as strict adherence to Rules of Engagement ( ROE) in line with international best practices and Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities focused on the less privileged and schools. This would involve the movement of troops and military equipment within Lagos and Ogun States. Accordingly, the people of Lagos and Ogun States are advised not to panic during the period. The Division also wishes to solicit the understanding and cooperation of law-abiding citizens during the period of the exercise and beyond. The General Officer Commanding 81 Division NA Major General Obinna Ajunwa is expected to flag off the Exercise on Wednesday, 12 October 2022 at Foru Terminal Ikorodu Road, Ojota Lagos  by 10:30 AM.  Furthermore as part of the Flag Off there would be free medical services to the benefit of the host communities.

OLANIYI OSOBA
Major
Acting Deputy Director 
81 Division Army Public Relations
10 October 2022

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