The concerned group
of the Nigerians in Diaspora on security in the United Kingdom has pledged to
work with the Nigerian military through intelligence gathering and development
of software needed in its operations in the North East. The group, led by the
Chairperson House of Representative Committee on Diaspora matters, Honourable
Barrister Rita Orji made this pledge at the Defence
Headquarters Abuja, during the presentation of an award to the Chief of Defence
Staff General Gabriel Olonisakin.
Honourable
Barrister Orji stated that the award was given to the CDS in appreciation of
the gallantry and doggedness of the military in keeping the nation united
despite predictions of a break-up Nigeria before the 2015 general election. She
noted that Nigerians in Diaspora acknowledged the sacrifices the members of
Armed Forces are rendering towards keeping Nigeria safe from insurgency and
insecurity. The award of gallantry presented to the Chief of Defence Staff,
according to Honourable Barrister Orji, was to say thank you to the members of
Armed Forces through the CDS so as to spur the military to do more in this
noble endeavour.
Receiving the
award, General Olonisakin expressed appreciation to the group for identifying
with the military, especially at this trying period in our nation’s history. He
stated that the award was for the Nigerian military, both the dead and the
living, as well as members of their families who also bear the brunt of the
insecurity in the North East and other parts of the country.
General
Olonisakin noted that terrorism is a global phenomenon and therefore urged
Nigerians in diaspora and international community to rise up to challenges and
join hands to wage war against insurgency and terrorism. Present at the
occasion, apart from the group of Nigerians in diaspora, are some members of
the House of Rep Committee on diaspora and Principal Staff Officers of the
Defence Headquarters.
Signed
RABE
ABUBAKAR
Brigadier
General
Ag Director Defence
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