ISRAEL AND LEBANON AGREE TO EXTEND US-BROKERED CEASEFIRE BY 45 DAYS, STATE DEPARTMENT SAYS. (PHOTO).

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 Israel and Lebanon agree to extend US-brokered ceasefire by 45 days, State Department says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a U.S.-brokered ceasefire by 45 days, according to U.S. officials, in an effort to allow further progress in ongoing negotiations aimed at reducing hostilities along their shared border. A State Department spokesperson said the April 16 cessation of hostilities would be extended by an additional 45 days following what officials described as “highly productive” talks held in Washington on Thursday and Friday. The two sides are expected to resume negotiations on June 2 and June 3. The discussions mark the third round of meetings between Israel and Lebanon since renewed fighting escalated earlier this year, including Israeli airstrikes following missile fire from Hezbollah and subsequent Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon. While the conflict has continued in parallel with broader regional tensions, officials said violence has largely remained ...
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PRESIDENT BUHARI GREETS FIRST INDIGENOUS RAILWAY MD/CEO, ELDER NATH OKORO, ON 92ND BIRTHDAY.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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 PRESIDENT BUHARI GREETS FIRST INDIGENOUS RAILWAY MD/CEO, ELDER NATH OKORO, ON 92ND BIRTHDAY

 


President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with the first indigenous Managing Director of Nigerian Railways Corporation (NRC), Elder Nath C.U. Okoro, on his 92nd birthday, congratulating the veteran for his pioneering work on rail transportation in the country.

 

President Buhari felicitates with friends, family and associates of Elder Okoro on the auspicious occasion, giving glory to God for long life and strength, particularly considering his contributions to national development, with the commendable record of founding the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT).

 

As the former MD of NRC turns 92, the President notes his service to the country, and passion for ensuring an effective transportation system, serving as the Principal Consultant, Federal Urban Mass Transit Programme (FUMTP) and President of the Chartered Institute of Transport, Nigeria, now known as Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).

 

As the former Vice President, West Africa, of the Union of African Railways (UAR), the President extols Elder Okoro for representing Nigeria creditably in sub-regional and global associations, and ensuring that the interest of the country comes first in all negotiations.

 

The President prays that almighty God will grant Elder Okoro good health and strength to further see the fruits of his dreams for the railways.

 

Femi Adesina

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

March 12, 2023

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  1. Anonymous12 March 2023 at 20:03

    Mr Femi Adesina weldone. You are the one rejoicing and not the president who is in Quarta at the moment

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