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COAS charges officers to uphold high standards of professionalism
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has charged the graduating officers of Logistics Staff Course 21 of 2024 at the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management, NACOLM, to maintain the high standards of professionalism and excellence instilled in them during their training.
Major George Okupe, College PRO, in a statement, while commending them for their dedication, emphasised that logistics is vital to contemporary military operations and called on the graduands to uphold these principles as they take on new responsibilities.
“The graduation ceremony, held on August 9, 2024, at the TY Buratai Hall of the NACOLM permanent site in Ojo, Lagos, marked an important milestone in the professional development of 32 middle cadre officers,” he said.
General Lagbaja, who was represented by the General Officer Commanding 81 Division, Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, commended the commandant, faculty and entire college community for their effective fulfilment of the college’s mission. He highlighted the significance of training more officers to fill logistics roles across various Army Headquarters’ departments, formations and units, crucial for sustaining effective operations nationwide.
He urged NACOLM to continue enhancing its efforts in this essential area.
General Lagbaja reiterated his command’s philosophy of “transforming the Nigerian Army into a well-trained, equipped and highly motivated force towards achieving our constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment.”
In his welcome remarks, Major General Wisdom Etuk, commandant, NACOLM, noted that the college is graduating 32 officers, comprising 29 officers of Nigerian Army, one officer each from Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air Force and an allied officer from the Gambia Army.
He emphasised that the presence of the allied officer reflects the Chief of Army Staff’s commitment to fostering strong military ties and enhancing regional security, particularly in West Africa.
Major General Etuk assured the COAS that the graduates were well-prepared to meet the leadership and staff demands of the Nigerian Army and encouraged them to continue building on the professional foundation established during their training.
The event also featured a presentation of certificates, awards and honours and the induction of graduates into the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria, CIPSM, and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, CILT.
CREDIT: DAILY POST
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- Spain vs Canada
- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
- Mexico vs USA
- North Korea vs Austria
- Germany vs Argentina
- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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