CHRISTIANS ENJOINED TO SEEK GOD'S FACE DESIST FROM NEGOTIATING ONE'S DESTINY WITH THE DEVIL. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Christians enjoined to seek God's face desist from negotiating one's destiny with the devil By Ezumezu Nonyelum  Christians enjoined to seek God's face desist from negotiating one's destiny with the devil. Converts encouraged to refrain from secret sin that deprives them from mercy of God. The Officiating Priest of St. Michael Parish Awkuzu, Rev. Fr. Michael Okoye stated this in a homily during a 6.00am mass on November 15. Fr. Michael Okoye hinted that some Catholic faithfuls have deny their destiny for worldly pleasures, sins, money to satisfy their flesh. He reflects on Mathew's Gospel that"  fear is debilitating indeed". The other servants who were not governed by fear took risk and made wonderful returns", he said. Fr. Okoye emphasized in the parable of 5 talents, 2 talents and 1 talent that Christians should not seen others most favoured than others. He added that some human being regard themselves as less endowed for achieving the purpose for ...

AHEAD OF 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS, DSS HOLDS STRATEGIC WORKSHOP FOR ITS STATE DIRECTORS AND HEADS OF INSTITUTIONS.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.




 AHEAD OF 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS, DSS HOLDS STRATEGIC WORKSHOP FOR ITS STATE DIRECTORS AND HEADS OF INSTITUTIONS 



The Department of State Services (DSS) has held a 4-day Strategic Workshop for its State Directors of Security and Heads of Institutions at its National Headquarters, Abuja between 18th and 21st January, 2023. The workshop, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP gathered, was part of the Service’s preparedness for the general elections.


During the strategic workshop, the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu presented a keynote address on the preparation of the Commission towards the election. He assured the Service of the Commission's determination to deliver free, fair and credible election.


Also, the Commission, through its Director of Legal, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, educated participants on the Electoral Act 2022 and its implications for Security agencies. The Service reviewed the security situation in the country and assured INEC of its support which is in line with the President’s pronouncement to the world to bequeath a free and fair election.


In the same vein, related trainings and courses have been outlined for midlevel officers. The Service's PRO, Peter Afunanya shared: 'For the period, a capacity building seminar in Public Relations was declared open by the DGSS today, 23rd January, 2023 for mid-level officers drawn from the State Commands. Resource persons from the media, public relations practice and the academia are participating in the seminar.'


The DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi CFR fwc used the occasions to reiterate the need for professionalism and neutrality of personnel in the discharge of the Service’s mandate before, during and after the general elections. Of note was that at the end of the strategic workshop, participants pledged to work in collaboration with sister agencies, INEC and all relevant stakeholders to ensure that peaceful elections are conducted across the country.


In a related development, NAOSNP gathered that the DSS commenced a two-week Joint Service training programme at the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Abuja on 16th January, 2023. Participants are drawn from the country's Armed Forces, Police and other law enforcement and response agencies. The Course was initiated by the Service to strengthen interagency relations in view of their separate and combined roles in the forthcoming elections. The Joint Service Course is designed to promote interagency collaboration and efficiency during the elections.

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