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  • Organisation distributes food items worth N15m to FCT communities

    By Justina Auta, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA 
    A group known as Emmanuel TV Partners, on Sunday, distributed food items worth over N15 million in FCT communities.
    Mrs Ogechi Tagbo, Coordinator of the group, said that the food items were distributed in commemoration of the third anniversary of the passing of Temitope Joshua (TB Joshua), Founder of the Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN).
    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Emmanuel TV is the media arm of SCOAN
    According to Tagbo, the initiative is to honour the legacy of the late Joshua and support to the less privileged in the society.
    She recalled his humanitarian services and it’s impact both within and outside Nigeria, especially during natural disasters and conflicts.
    “Emmanuel TV Partners Abuja made a vow to continue spreading the love and teachings of Jesus Christ, as exemplified by TB Joshua.
    “Our outreach today is a testament to his selfless and generous spirit of our late Prophet. We aim to continue his legacy of love, faith, and support for the less privileged,” she said.
    She said that the essential items including 350 tubers of yam, 300 bags of rice, 350 cartons of noodles, wrappers, mobile phones for the elderly, bread, and beverages, drinks, toiletries and cash gifts were distributed.
    Tagbo said these would support the elderly, widows, and other vulnerable members in the community, especially with the economic challenges bedeviling the nation.
    Tagbo said that the group would also visit the Gifted and Talented Orphanage in Trademore and the FCT School of the Blind in Jabi to support the vulnerable groups as part of the evangelical outreach.
    She revealed that similar gestures would also be replicated by Emmanuel TV partners all over the world, where food items and livelihood support would be distributed to support the less privileged.
    Eno Ekanem, one of the partners, said that the outreach was to show love and give back to the community to show God’s blessing.
    “Our goal is to reach out to those who can not provide for themselves, especially the elderly and the downtrodden,” he said.
    Similarly, Nneka Mba, another member, commended the substantial nature of the donations in spite of the current economic situation.
    “Considering the current economic situation, we have managed to gather significant quantities of rice, beans, noodles, and other essentials.
    “Our contributions are valued between N15 million to N16 million,” she said.
    Japhet Akawu, traditional ruler of Tasha Village Jiwa Chiefdom, expressed appreciation for the gesture.
    “Today’s generosity from Emmanuel TV Partners signifies a turning point for our community. This act of kindness brings hope and is a blessing for us all,” he remarked.
     (NAN)

  • NAF@60: Tinubu made substantial investment in platforms, equipment – Minister

    By Sumaila Ogbaje, NAN
    The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru, says the Federal Government of Nigeria under Bola Tinubu, has made substantial investment in platforms and equipment acquisition for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).
    Badaru made this known at the opening of the 3rd African Air Forces Forum, organised as part of activities to mark the 60th Anniversary of the NAF, on Thursday in Abuja.
    The theme of the forum is, “Leveraging Strategic Partnerships in Aerospace Innovations for Regional Security”.
    “The technological and innovative solutions that will be displayed during the exhibition will be adopted towards addressing the merit of security challenges facing our dear continent.
    “May I at this juncture, place on record that the Federal Government of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu, has made substantial investment in platforms and equipment acquisition for the Nigerian Air Force.
    “This is also complemented with continuous support to the service to reactivate and upgrade its existing platforms via both local and international partnerships,” he said.
    Badaru said the forum also formed parts of efforts geared toward complementing government support to the service to maximally exploit available resources for enhanced operational effectiveness.
    According to him, the event will further deepen international cooperation and mutual trust between the NAF and other participating air forces and companies in a bid to achieve greater technological innovation and increase combat readiness.
    He reiterated that no effort would be spared in ensuring that peace and security are restored in the country, saying that security was one of the major pillars of the present administration.
    The minister said the nation and indeed countries around the globe were currently undergoing turbulent times with regard to security.
    He said the Nigerian air force had made significant contributions to the joint effort in countering terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and several other criminal activities that had threatened Nigeria’s corporate existence.
    “I am therefore pleased to state that a lot has been achieved in the internal security operation in the country, where the excesses of criminal elements are being curtailed.
    “The sophistication of those strikes and the rapidity with which they evolve and transcend international frontiers, underscored the need for the NAF to collaborate with other air forces and industry players for optimal efforts.
    “Therefore, I’m hopeful that in keeping with its theme, the discourse during this event will emphasise the importance of cooperation and collaboration between NAF and other air forces of other countries and nations.
    “This is critical to effective employment of air power capabilities in promoting stability and in border perspective, shaping the development of Nigerian Air Force and other air force on the continent,” he said.
    Badaru commended the NAF in the area of technological advancement and the renewed focus on research, innovation and self-reliance by Chief of the Air Staff.
    This, according to him is quite visionary and builds on a tradition that the NAF had established over the years to attain its enviable heights.
    “I am aware that the NAF also strives to extend its collaboration outside the military and by this I mean collaboration with the academia, think-tanks, civilian technology hubs and independent innovators and creators through strategic partnerships.
    “I am equally aware that many companies, including original equipment manufacturers as well as maintenance and repair organisation, will be part of this exhibition.
    “Events of this nature are parts of efforts geared toward complementing government support to the service in order to maximally exploit available resources for enhanced operational effectiveness,” he added. (NAN)