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Why does the Nigerian Army logo, have arabic inscriptions in a secular state?

I don't even see the reason why Nigeria Army should have islamic affairs in their engagement here. Why? Nigeria isn't an islamic nation for God sake.

Nigeria is an Islamic nation
Majority of our population are Muslims

In the Nigeria navy, no form of Arabic inscription here. Tinubu government must do something about the Arabic logo on the Nigeria army logo

And why does the Naira has Arabic on them? 🤔
Is Nigeria an Arabic nation?

Arabic isn't part of language in Nigeria, why inputting it in our currency and Nigeria army logo. Things must be done fast.

Caliphate

OBJ,GEJ, BUHARI, and that late Yar Adua refused to change the Arabic,nah EMILOKAN, go come change am bah?

Truths9ja:
Why does the Nigerian Army logo, have arabic inscriptions in a secular state?

.... If you checked past post on nairaland,you may find it or you Google it up. The Arabic inscription was adopted by the British under Lord Lugard and incorporated into the Nigeria army emblem. It means " Victory is from GOD alone"..
The emblem was designed by General David Ejoor,an Urhobo by tribe from Niger Delta and a Christian.... So it isn't a Muslim that put it there and not because of Islam or any religion...

Truths9ja:
I don't even see the reason why Nigeria Army should have islamic affairs in their engagement here. Why? Nigeria isn't an islamic nation for God sake.

.. Also check nairaland past post, you will also find it or Google it up. The Nigerian army had clarified it. There's also the counterpart, The Nigerian Army School of Christian Affairs ..

badaru911:
.. Also check nairaland past post, you will also find it or Google it up. The Nigerian army had clarified it. There's also the counterpart, The Nigerian Army School of Christian Affairs ..

I have never seen that. Can you screenshot it here

badaru911:
.... If you checked past post on nairaland,you may find it or you Google it up. The Arabic inscription was adopted by the British under Lord Lugard and incorporated into the Nigeria army emblem. It means " Victory is from GOD alone"..
The emblem was designed by General David Ejoor,an Urhobo by tribe from Niger Delta and a Christian.... So it isn't a Muslim that put it there and not because of Islam or any religion...

it's not true at all

Abeg !! Which ever MOD is in charge of this thread, pls shut it down with immediate effect before dey go start another tribal & religious war there again
How many time we go treat the topic for NL

Most of Northerner can read Arabic

It is a regional/colonial army. Even the DSS too is sectional. If not, Kanu's parade after abduction from East Africa wouldnt have bee annonced in Hausa when English and French, our first and second Lingua Franca was there.

Truths9ja:
it's not true at all

.. Tell me what isn't true there ,prove it...

Truths9ja:
I have never seen that. Can you screenshot it here

...Nigerian Army Protestant Training School in Yaba, and the Nigerian Army Chaplain Catholic Training School in Ojo Cantonment, both in Lagos.
https://www.facebook.com/100082990291752/posts/pfbid0Ya2GutivLsJtx4w3VaqLC2qinRrCHZ6gCss175JiBztRyFV8voe9Fq1dmYpprxnTl/?app=fbl
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2024/07/nigerian-army-has-schools-for-both-islamic-chaplaincy-affairs-hqtrs/amp/?espv=1

Truths9ja:
And why does the Naira has Arabic on them? 🤔
Is Nigeria an Arabic nation?

IS NIGERIA AN ENGLISH NATION?

WHY SHOULD IT ONLY HAVE ENGLISH WRITING?

Kemetian:
IS NIGERIA AN ENGLISH NATION?

WHY SHOULD IT ONLY HAVE ENGLISH WRITING?

Nigeria is been colonised by English country (Great Britain)

It reads... Nasri mi na laha (Help is from God)

Truths9ja:
Why does the Nigerian Army logo, have arabic inscriptions in a secular state?

You have a good point

RealityKings1:
You have a good point

yes

Truths9ja:
yes

..You don't have any point, you haven't disapprove me. I want you to do that with fact, not just saying you don't believe it, it's a lie. Make your point to prove me wrong..

badaru911:
..You don't have any point, you haven't disapprove me. I want you to do that with fact, not just saying you don't believe it, it's a lie. Make your point to prove me wrong..

your point is pointless. Stop displaying your ignorance here

Islam army of usman dan folio. Usman dan folio invade Nigeria from niger republic

Nigerian army college logistics and management

Old picture of an officer and gowon wearing the logo of army

As I always say:
SHARIA LAW IS NOT A CUSTOMARY LAW. It claws every aspect of the general law and rights in Nigeria, not just the north.

Here's a small example of the effect of Sharia law on the Nigerian economy:

- Alcohol Ban, Full VAT Share ... Sharia states ban alcohol but get VAT from it.

- Destroy Goods, Take Tax... They seize alcohol yet share its VAT.

- Lagos Pays for North... Lagos funds Sharia states via VAT.

- Fixed Northern Fund... VAT supports NEDC despite zero local input.

- Policy Creates Dependency... Bans cut revenue; federal funds fill gap.

You see, sharia law is light years ahead of other customary laws. Actually, it is not a customary law as it's scope is wider. And the radicality of those who uphold it is light years of vawulance ahead of the radicality of other customs.

While you deceive yourself that sharia is customary, those who know what's going on in the background understand that Sharia is a Nigerian law, and totally NOT customary. That's what they make you believe while they laugh at you behind the scenes.

Dey Play. No worry.

Truths9ja:
I don't even see the reason why Nigeria Army should have islamic affairs in their engagement here. Why? Nigeria isn't an islamic nation for God sake.

The first bibles to be circulated in the north were written in Arabic and that is why most northern Christians bear the arabized biblical names.

Example: Yakubu Gowon which is Jacob hence why he was nicknamed Jack.

Before colonialism, Hausa kingdoms had libraries and court records were written in Arabic.

During regional government, Northern Nigeria Parliament sessions were conducted mostly in Hausa or Arabic.

The northerners you mock today have been literate since 700 AD .

They had libraries and schools of higher learning while your people were head hunting each other barely clothed in your SE.

badthinds:
As I always say:
SHARIA LAW IS NOT A CUSTOMARY LAW. It claws every aspect of the general law and rights in Nigeria, not just the north.

Here's a small example of the effect of Sharia law on the Nigerian economy:

- Alcohol Ban, Full VAT Share ... Sharia states ban alcohol but get VAT from it.

- Destroy Goods, Take Tax... They seize alcohol yet share its VAT.

- Lagos Pays for North... Lagos funds Sharia states via VAT.

- Fixed Northern Fund... VAT supports NEDC despite zero local input.

- Policy Creates Dependency... Bans cut revenue; federal funds fill gap.

You see, sharia law is light years ahead of other customary laws. Actually, it is not a customary law as it's scope is wider. And the radicality of those who uphold it is light years of vawulance ahead of the radicality of other customs.

While you deceive yourself that sharia is customary, those who know what's going on in the background understand that Sharia is a Nigerian law, and totally NOT customary. That's what they make you believe while they laugh at you behind the scenes.

Dey Play. No worry.

Their house, their rules.

As long as they are not forcing it in your region and state, I see no reason why it should bother you.

People make the laws they want.

You don't expect them to change society to fit you that is an outsider.

If after you have them remove sharia law , what next? Force them to allow prostutition, voodoo sacrifices , baby factories ?

If you don't like Sharia , then stay out of their state.