***Praises Governor ‘s dedication to the welfare of the people..

The Honourable Minister of Defence H.E Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON mni paid a visit to Jigawa State Governor to commiserate with the state government over the recent flood that ravaged the state and which affected most part of the state and resulted to loss of life and properties of Jigawa citizens.

Badaru Abubakar expressed his sympathy over the flood incident , the severe flooding led to tragic loss of life , properties and destruction of farmlands across the state.

The Hon. Minister showed empathy with people and government of Jigawa State and in a gesture of solidarity and compassion he made a personal donation of N20 million naira on behalf of himself and his family to ameliorate the relief efforts of the state government to those affected by this flood disaster .

Furthermore, the Minister conveyed a special message from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to the government and good people of Jigawa State. The President condoled with the people and government of Jigawa State and reaffirmed the federal government commitment to assisting the state in this challenging period.

The Honourable Minister was accompanied by friend’s and well wishers and was warmly received at Government house Dutse by the state Governor H.E malam Umar A Namadi FCA.
Badaru appreciated the Governor whose leadership provided a swift response to the flood crisis. Your prompt action in providing relief to the flood victims is commendable.
The visit reinforced the strong bond between the Hon.Minister Badaru Abubakar and the people of Jigawa state and he will continue to keep faith with them.

***Describes It As Barbaric And Abominable Directs Military To Fish Out Killers

***Vows that the perpetrators must be fished out and punished

The Honourable Minister of State for Defence H.E. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle MON has strongly condemned the brutal killing of the Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto state Alhaji Isa Bawa describing it as heinous and unacceptable.

This was contained in a Press statement signed by Henshaw Ogubike Director ( Information and Public Relations).

“The killing of Alhaji Isa Bawa of Gatawa District is a senseless and brutal act that will not be tolerated,” the Minister said. “We will do everything in our power to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.”

Consequent to this, Dr. Matawalle has directed the Chief of Defence Staff to immediately launch a thorough investigation into the incident and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.

Security is one of the top agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and he has been giving full support to the military.

He assured the public that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will leave no stone unturned in fishing out the perpetrators of this heinous crime and bringing them to justice.

“We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all Nigerians,” Dr. Matawalle.

The Minister expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the late District Head , the people of Gatawa, and the entire Sokoto State Government.

The Honourable Minister of Defence H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON mni , has strongly condemned in totality the gruesome killing of the Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Bawa describing it as wicked and unimaginable.

In the light of this, the Minister has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators, assuring that the Nigerian military will leave no stone unturned in bringing them to justice.

“The killing of the District Head of Gatawa is a callous and cruel act that will not be tolerated,” the Minister said. “We will do everything in our power to ensure that those responsible are held accountable and brought to book.”

He reiterated the commitment of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to fully support the Nigerian Armed Forces in their efforts to combat insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, and other forms of terrorism.

Badaru opined that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has provided all logistics to the Armed Forces and that they will ensure that these bandits are neutralised and dislodged permanently.

“We are working tirelessly with the Nigerian Armed Forces and other Security agencies to ensure the safety and security of all Nigerians,” Minister Badaru said. “The recent flashes of kidnapping are signs that the kidnappers’ days are numbered. They will soon be defeated totally.”

While commiserating with family of the late District Head, the people of Gatawa, and the entire Sokoto State Government, he assured the family members of other kidnapped victims that everything possible is being done to secure their release safely.

****Get Involved In Results Oriented Initiatives For Self Development , Nation Building

The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni has charged youth to embrace dialogue and be involved in result oriented initiatives for self-development and nation building.

The Minister gave the charge when he received a delegation of Forum of Special Assistants/ Senior Special Assistants to Governors led by Special Assistant to the President on Youth Initiatives Hon. Titi Gbadamosi in Ship House, Abuja.

Badaru stated that the reform initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR are geared towards improving the lives of Nigerians.

He noted that part of the bold step he took was the autonomy granted to the Local Governments for effective accountable development at the grass roots and strengthening accessible governance to the people.

Badaru added that the President has also given different levels of palliatives like Social Security Intervention to states (Sub- Nationals), Post Subsidy Removal Presidential Grant and Loans Schemes to support Nigerians through their State Government.

The Minster recalled that Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) and other Skilled- up Artisans Initiatives (SUPA) were put in place especially for the youths’ development.

Badaru advised the Youths to collaborate with the Ministries of Information and National orientation for publicity, Ministry of Trade and industry, Humanitarian Affairs, Ministry of Youths, Minister coordinating the National economy and finance and other Agencies like BOA, Bank of Industries and SMEDAN to key into the programmes and initiatives they have for Youths.

Earlier, the leader of the delegation, the Special Assistant to the President on Youth Initiatives, Hon. Titi Gbadamosi Initiatives said the Forum is committed to advancing youth across the continent by fostering dialogue, innovation and collaboration.

According to her the event is slated to hold on 1st and 2nd of October, 2024 at International Conference Center, Abuja. She added that it is designed to catalyze the active participation of Nigerian Youths in a nation building and economic empowerment.

The Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Defence Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni has called for a deeper partnership between Nigeria and Walter Reed Army Institute of the United States of America on medical research for the benefit of the Military personnel and the civilians in Nigeria.

Dr. Kana stated this when he received the leadership of Water Reed Army Institute of Research USA at the Ship House, Abuja.

The Permanent Secretary noted that the current partnership between Water Reed Institute of Research and Ministry of Defence Health Implementation Programme has increased the relationship between the two countries and the the Military of both countries. “Your facility has been of a tremendous help not only to the military but to the entire nation,” he said

Speaking further, he called for more partnership in area of research not only in the treatment of diseases like malaria but as well as in the prevention. “We need to work on research of vaccine to prevent malaria which is one of the killer diseases of child of age five,” he said.

He said that such partnership woul work as the US was doing well in research development. “I believe our stronger partnership in the area of research will help a lot and we can work actively in the aspect of malaria prevention vaccine. The Ministry will be happy to launch such a research programme,” Dr. Kana said.

Earlier the Director-General of Ministry of Defence Health implementation Programme Brig -General Nathan Okeji (Rtd) described the support of Walter Reed Army Institute as excellent and has contributed in controlling the spread of HIV/ Tuberculosis.

In addition,the leader of the delegation of Walter Reed Army Institute, Colonel Cownell Eli Lozano assured the Permanent Secretary of the deeper commitment of the United States to continue to support the existing relationship with Nigeria.

He expressed appreciation to the Ministry for the support and commitment and emphasized the significant achievements resulting from the partnership especially in the establishment of the Defence Reference Laboratory (DRL) in Abuja.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana mni, has assured the Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State and Nigeria at large of the Federal Government’s continued support in the areas of security and provision of essential services.

This was made available in a statement signed by
Henshaw Ogubike Director (Information and Public Relations).

Dr. Kana made this statement when he received the Executive Chairman of Keffi Local Government Council, Hon. Muhammad Baba Shehu, and other council members at the Ship House, Abuja.

He commended the delegation for their congratulatory visit and promised to critically and objectively consider their demands.

Regarding the unsettled compensation claims for 177 Guards Battalion keffi, Dr. Kana promised to review the records at the Ministry before taking any decision. He emphasized that requests for payment must be based on available relevant records and encouraged the delegation to consider the benefits of the barrack to the community in terms of development, security and other ancillary benefits.

Earlier, Hon. Muhammad Baba Shehu congratulated Dr. Kana on his appointment as Permanent Secretary since 2021, praising his performance and commitment to duty. He also commended the Military and other security agencies for their swift responses in addressing insecurity threats in Nasarawa State.