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NSIB boss lauds Federal Government on fire tenders for airports

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NSIB boss lauds Federal Government on fire tenders for airports

The Director General of the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Engr. Akin Olateru has commended the Federal Government for boosting aviation safety in the country with the recent procurement of fire tenders for airports.

According to a press statement signed by
Tunji Oketunbi, General Manager, Public Affairs, Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), said, giving this commendation yesterday in Abuja while receiving the executive members of the Nigeria Aviation Fire and Safety Association (NAFSA) in his office, the NSIB boss said this was in line with the safety recommendation made in the past by NSIB, which was formerly known as Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB).

According to Olateru, by this gesture, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation, has demonstrated her commitment to air safety and underlined the critical place of fire fighters in the safety of air travelers.

He recalled the Sosoliso crash of 2005 in which passengers, including school children, died in a most tragic manner and commended the Aviation Minister Senator Hadi Sirika for taking the bull by the horn to correct the error in the system.
Said Olateru: “Sosoliso crash is an occurrence, which nobody prays to experience again because it was not just that the aircraft crashed, not just that people were burnt to death but that parents watched while their children were burnt to death. They were helpless. That memory will be with any parent for life.”

Olateru commended the aviation minister and Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for implementing the recommendation, adding that although it is coming more than 15 years after, ‘it is better than never.’
Earlier in his remark, the president of NAFSA, Comrade Sunday Ugbeikwu commended NSIB and its leadership for the wonderful work of promoting aviation safety in Nigeria.

While underscoring the importance of fire fighters as first responders during occurrences, the NAFSA president sought collaboration between NAFSA and NSIB to further boost aviation safety in the country.
This partnership, according to him, will ensure an interface between fire fighters as first responders during air occurrences and NSIB as investigators, which will assist in delivering thorough investigation.

The NSIB boss lauded the critical role of the aviation fire fighters in air safety and urged them to assist NSIB in preserving the evidence at the crash sites.
The two organisations agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding as soon as possible to strengthen the relationship.

A committee to draft the MoU, which includes the NAFSA president, the NSIB Company Secretary, Alhaji Dalhatu Kakangi, and the General Manager, Safety and Security, Mr Olumide Osineye was constituted.

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Troops Of Op. Hadarin Daji Neutralized Bandits Recovered Arms And Ammunitions In Zamfara State

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Troops Of Op. Hadarin Daji Neutralized Bandits Recovered Arms And Ammunitions In Zamfara State

By Emmanuel Daudu

Today 6 June 2023, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI conducted an ambush operation to bandits’ hideout at KUMBO village in BUKKUYUM Local Government Area of Zamfara State. During an encounter, troops made contact with bandits and a fierce firefight ensued during which Troops neutralized (4) four terrorists and recovered four (4) AK 47 rifles, two (2) AK 47 rifle magazines, twenty-six (26) rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunitions, and four (4) motorcycles amongst other sundry items.

According to a press release signed by the Director
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters, Major General
Musa Danmadami today
commends troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on terrorists and all criminal activities within their area.

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ECOWAS stages a 3 day workshop on conflict resolve Support Programme for Africa in Lagos

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ECOWAS: Workshop on Planning, Coordination, and Monitoring of the ECOWAS Support Programme to Africa Peace

The European Union’s (EU) support of the African Peace and Security Architecture Program provides a continental framework for the African Union Commission (AUC), Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and Regional Mechanisms (RMs) to jointly prevent, manage and resolve conflicts in Africa.

The Workshop on Planning, Coordination, and Monitoring of the ECOWAS Support Programme to Africa Peace & Security Architecture (APSA) IV was held from 31 to 02 June 2023, at Park in Hotel by Radisson in Victoria Island, Lagos-Nigeria.

The Objectives of this workshop were to check the progress of the implementation of the project (Planning, Achievements, Challenges, Opportunities) to review the planning of ECOWAS APSA IV 2023 activities and to complete the ECOWAS Monitoring and Evaluation Matrix, to reinforce the ownership of the project by the respective stakeholders, to enhance the coordination and the visibility of the project and To prepare the upcoming Joint Monitoring Mission (JMM).

During the opening ceremony, Mr. Dieudonne Nikiema, Manager of ECOWAS Peace Fund, welcomed the Permanent Representative of ECOWAS to the African Union, His Excellency Francis Oke, the Directors, and the participants from the Directorates present for the workshop.

While speaking, he noted that APSA is an important Programme for ECOWAS, which started in March 2020 and will end in February 2024.

He pointed out that it includes a series of activities involving all the ECOWAS Directorates present for the meeting and the ECOWAS Representative to the African Union. Mr. Nikiema.

However, while concluding his remarks, he indicated that the meeting should be allowed to have the level of achievement required and to see the gaps.

Also speaking, SEM Francis OKE who was the Chairman of the Meeting, in his opening remarks thanked all the participants present and declared that this meeting will allow to get a better understanding of APSA IV.

SEM. Francis OKE indicated that due to the results and activities ongoing, this project needs to be extended.

The meeting was attended by, the Permanent Representative of ECOWAS to the African Union, the Director of Humanitarian and Social Affairs of the ECOWAS Commission, the Manager of ECOWAS Peace Fund, the Director of Strategic Planning, M&E of ECOWAS Commission Representative of the Directorate of political affairs, representatives of ECOWAS Directorate of Peacekeeping and Regional Security, representatives of ECOWAS External Relations Directorate, Representatives of ECOWAS Directorate of Early Warning, representatives of ECOWAS Directorate of Procurement, representatives of ECOWAS Directorate of Financial Reporting and Grants.

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NiMet Boss Re-elected As Member Of The WMO Executive Council

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NiMet Boss Re-elected As Member Of The WMO Executive Council

The Director General/ CEO Nigerian Meteorological Agency NiMet and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the WMO, Professor Mansur Bako Matazu has been re elected into the Executive Council of the World Meteorological Organisation,WMO.

Professor Matazu, who has been a Member of the Executive Council since his assumption of office, was recognized for his dedication and commitment to the advancement of the science of meteorology and to humanity, and so was unanimously elected to represent Regional Association I (Africa) of WMO alongside Kenya, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Eswatini, South Africa, Egypt, Burkina Faso and Cote d’Ivoire.

Professor Matazu’s election, which is for a period of four years,was held during the 19th session of the WMO congress.

The World Meteorological Congress, is the highest decision-making body of the World Meteorological Organization, comprising 193 Members States and Territories referred to as Members.

During the congress, members go through various technical documents and take decisions to make our land, atmosphere, and water safe, including the Early Warning for All Initiative of the United Nations, which WMO leads.

As it is the tradition of the organisation to elect a new Secretary General at the ongoing Congress.
After going through several rounds of ballots, Argentina emerged as the President of the organisation replacing Germany whose tenure elapses after the Congress.

In similar vein, United Arab Emirates, Ivory Coast, Ireland and India emerged as the First, Second and Third Vice Presidents respectively.
Other Members so elected to the Executive Council representing the remaining 5 Regional Associations of the WMO are China, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Republic of Korea, United Arab Emirates, India, Peru, Guyana, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, United States of America, British Caribbean, Curacao & St. Maarten, Jamaica, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Tonga, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Romania, Czech Republic, Norway, Italy, Turkey, and France
The next financial year of the WMO begins from January 2024 when the tenure of the current WMO Secretary General would have expired

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