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...

DEFENCE MINISTER, AIR CHIEF ARRIVE TURKEY TO FACILITATE SPEEDY DELIVERY OF ATTACK HELICOPTERS TO NAF.(PHOTOS).


DEFENCE MINISTER, AIR CHIEF ARRIVE TURKEY TO FACILITATE SPEEDY DELIVERY OF ATTACK HELICOPTERS TO NAF


Defence Minister, Dr Muhammad Badaru Abubakar and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar have arrived Turkey to facilitate the speedy delivery of the T-129 ATAK helicopters acquired for NAF by the Federal Government.

According to a statement by Director of Public Relations and Information of NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet says on the sidelines of the visit, the Minister held talks with his Turkish counterpart, Lt General Yasar Guler(rtd) on critical bilateral and defence co-operation issues.

General Guler(rtd) assured the Minister of every support required from the Turkish military defence companies to further strengthen and accelerate the defeat of terrorism and other criminal challenges facing Nigeria.

The Minister and the Air Chief also visited some selected Turkish companies, including Turkish Aerospace industries, MKE, Aselsan and Roketsan who are among highly rated global defence companies renowned for the production of quality defence and military equipment.

While at the companies, Dr Badaru Abubakar solicited for improved synergy between the companies and Nigeria through transfer of defence technology to Nigeria.

Recall that that the Federal Government procured 6 T-129 ATAK helicopters from Turkish Aerospace industry, out of which 2 are to be delivered to the NAF in the coming weeks, while the remaining helicopters are expected before the end of second quarter of 2024.

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