The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mrs Nuratu Batagarawa, says the country has continued to witness progressive return of peace to the North East through the efforts of the armed forces. Batagarawa stated this while inaugurating the National Planning Committee for the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration in Abuja on Wednesday.

She said that the country had been contending with diverse internal security challenges while grappling with the unconventional warfare waged against it by the Boko Haram terrorist group in the North East. According to her, the country has been able to sustain her peace support efforts at the Sub-regional, regional and global levels. “The situation has tasked the capabilities of our Armed Forces with attendant losses of our gallant officers, men and women in the line of duty.

“It is heartwarming to state that in recent times we have witnessed a progressive return of peace particularly to the North eastern part of the country ravaged by insurgency. “Civil institutions that were destroyed are being rebuilt while the return of normalcy to most of the affected areas has paved the way for the return of sizable Internally Displaced Persons to normal life.

“The Armed Forces have continued to contend with the challenge of repelling pockets of sporadic incursions by insurgents who had since been degraded by superior fire power. “Our gallant officers, men and women should be commended for the efforts in the northeast, other parts of the country and the world at large,” she said. Batagarawa explained that the membership of the National Planning Committee had been very carefully selected to ensure enhanced success on the planning and implementation of the activities marking the 2020 AFRDC.

She gave the assurance that government would do all within its power to honour the memory of the departed heroes. She said that government placed high premium on the efforts of the gallant officers, men and women of the military. The permanent secretary added that government would also take steps to cushion the effects of the loss of the departed on those they left behind. She said that the committee was expected to come up with suggestions on ways of improving the lots of the families of the departed heroes and heroines.

“The event is celebrated in Nigeria on January 15 annually to honour the fallen heroes who laid down their lives in service of humanity during the First and Second World Wars, Nigerian Civil War, Peace Support and Internal Security Operations. “The occasion involves a series of activities commencing with the Press Briefing by the Honourable Minister of Defence and culminating in the Wreath Laying Ceremony by Mr President and other dignitaries at the National Cenotaph.

“The 36 state governors will also lay wreath simultaneously in their respective states,” she added. Responding, the Chairperson of the committee, Mrs Olufunmilayo Mustapha, Director, Joint Services, said that the committee would give its best to ensure a memorable 2020 AFRDC. Mustapha said that the sacrifices of the fallen heroes and veterans for national peace and security were worth remembering, adding that it behoves on the society to recognise them by such events.

“To this end, all segments of the society will be mobilised by the NPC to participate in the activities marking the 2020 AFRDC. “More importantly, the public and corporate Nigeria will be encouraged to reach out to soothe the families of our fallen heroes/heroines, who bear the brunt of the sacrifices their bread winners made for peace and security in Nigeria,” she said. (NAN)

Read more: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/nigeria-witnessing-progressive-return-of-peace-to-north-east-fg.html

Madam,try to relocate to NE before spilling gibberish.
Tell the dullard to stop recruiting repented BH back into the NA.

Hmmm

Good progress. There’s more to be done but a drastic difference from what occurred 5 years prior.

So many mad people in this country.this one that spend all his life in Abuja and in enjoyment that don’t even know what the common man is passing through is here spewing gibberish. Nor be una fault.

Wao good job
I will soon move to Maiduguri
That aid worker killed is just a soft target
His family have nothing to worry about.

Of course, of course...that's why Boko Haram is Occupying 10 out of 12 Local govts in Imo State.

Ndi Ara!

Because a lawmaker said territories in Borno are under occupation, they have come to counter with propaganda!

that is very good it call for celebration wetin concern me about north east business the people of north east corroborated that with their votes in the last election shebi you no wan get sense ni you go get when boko boy chase governor out of government house and take over Adamawa and yobe

Liars, deceivers and scammers.Believe this lying government and add to your stupidity.

Are they referring to the 6 local govts been governed by the boko boys....lies and propaganda is the order of the day in this government

Yahoo Yahoo men

The person saying this should be used to prove this by paying frequent visit to the north east without security

Na so moving to east /south

no peace for the wicked..

this country cant have peace cause we are all wicked entities.

Nonsense liars

Okay.

Liars

What do we even gain from a lying government officials
Borno is under attack almost every Week and what we hear is that security has been restored. What a shame!

Just yesterday an APc senator from the region made it clear that more local government areas are under Boko government......



Fg is a lying machine

Bbbwings:
Wao good job
I will soon move to Maiduguri
That aid worker killed is just a soft target
His family have nothing to worry about.

Buhari is evil

Bolowolowo:
Good progress. There’s more to be done but a drastic difference from what occurred 5 years prior.

Why not u go and enjoy the progressiveness by relocating to their with ur Perm sec.

Who is fooling who?

Bbbwings:
Wao good job
I will soon move to Maiduguri
That aid worker killed is just a soft target
His family have nothing to worry about.

This your sarcasm is ,hmm.

Lies Boko Haram controls More LGs in the North East than the Govt does.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2V-l47ccA4



https://guardian.ng/news/boko-haram-occupies-eight-lgs-in-borno-nigerian-lawmaker/

This govt & lieing, na like
garri & groundnuts; always walking
hand in hand .

BIG FAT LIE

Lol, the joke is on them.

May Allah punish whoever issued this statement.

These people will just be deceiving us.

hey,
u pipu shood stopit o!
belle dey pain me!
ahn ah.
c laf.
if I land hospitu, I go teh dokto say na una o!
Haba!