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Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Nwaforj44(op): 6:50am On Nov 22, 2018
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has condoled with the Nigerian Army over attacks by Boko Haram on Sunday that led to loss of officers and men of the 157 Task Force Battalion in Maitile, Borno State.

He also declared an endowment to provide full financial scholarships to five children of the slain soldiers of the battalion up to whatever level they are able and willing to reach at the American University of Nigeria, Yola.

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a faction of Boko Haram, had on Sunday attacked a military base in Maitile, a remote village in Borno State.

The insurgents dislodged the troops from the base before it was reclaimed with aerial support.
The former vice president described the deaths of the officers as very painful, stressing that the loss of even one member of the armed forces pierces his heart, saying they did not have to die, because they volunteered to do a job that keeps this nation safe.

Atiku, in a statement he personally signed yesterday, called on the federal government to think about setting up a benevolent fund for the support of widows and children of the fallen military heroes, run by an independent body, to which the public and corporate bodies could pay in funds, saying this is the least that we owe these gallant heroes.

He stated, “The gallant men and women of our security services are our first and last line of defence against enemies of our nation and deserve the support and confidence of all Nigerians. We sleep well at night in our beds, because they stay awake uncomfortably in the fields.

“I feel immense sadness when I think of the families they leave behind and pray for Almighty God to grant their surviving family members fortitude to bear up in a time like this.

“These men and women gave their best and we must reciprocate their sacrificial giving. Therefore, instead of celebrating my birthday this year, which is coming up in a few days, I choose to rather celebrate our fallen heroes.

“As such, I hereby declare an endowment to provide full financial scholarships to five children of our fallen heroes from the 157 Task Force Battalion in Maitile up to whatever level they are able and willing to reach at the American University of Nigeria, Yola.”

Atiku also called on those who desire to celebrate his birthday to instead of sending him gifts, should donate their gifts and money to the widows and orphans of the fallen military heroes, also calling on all Nigerians, rich or poor to do what they can for the families of our fallen heroes.

Full details at https://www.akelicious.net/2018/11/atiku-awards-scholarships-to-slain.html

Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by iko123: 6:55am On Nov 22, 2018
I am beginning to like Atiku for this act of benevolence. I have resolved to give you My vote
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by oluwasegun007(m): 6:56am On Nov 22, 2018
Naija....we go scam ourselves Las Las grin grin grin
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Nobody: 6:57am On Nov 22, 2018
APC 3.5 million naira salary crew will still get Angry with this wonderful development.
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Kenekingisback: 6:57am On Nov 22, 2018
Amazing
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by datopaper(m): 6:57am On Nov 22, 2018
This is Nigeria way of playing politics. But it is corruption in disguise. We need to upgrade. If ...
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by healthern: 6:57am On Nov 22, 2018
Good
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by bitcoin215: 6:57am On Nov 22, 2018
Cool
But is he doing that now because of election,why not since

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Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Seetto: 6:57am On Nov 22, 2018
Scam!!!
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by phlame(m): 6:58am On Nov 22, 2018
grin
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by valentinenkem: 6:58am On Nov 22, 2018
Very good of him. Our next president
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Untainted007: 6:58am On Nov 22, 2018
Kudos Sir, BT I hope this is not temporary notice me to buy our votes. But if its going to be like this continuously. I pray God will grant you ur heart desires if only its the will of God.
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Ibcrown(m): 6:58am On Nov 22, 2018
Something he hasn't been doing before but because he needs to act it because of election. Dear Lord pls wipe away all those useless elders who don't mean well for Nigeria
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Trapnews: 6:58am On Nov 22, 2018
I know Nigerians are quite intelligent people and we also know Atiku's aim. I hope he fulfills his promise after losing to Buhari in February. Thieves cannot be trusted cry

Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Trapnews: 6:58am On Nov 22, 2018
When will Nigerians learn? undecided
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Niyinficient(m): 6:58am On Nov 22, 2018
Na now dya break..... Shior
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Nobody: 6:58am On Nov 22, 2018
oluwasegun007:
Naija....we go scam ourselves Las Las grin grin grin
you mean the way Buhari scam us for 2015


my brother your head dey there
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Seetto: 6:58am On Nov 22, 2018
Na today soldier they die, election matter,
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Nobody: 6:59am On Nov 22, 2018
Where is he getting the money??

Thus man will surely make back the money he spent on campaign back. When elected..

I fear those that spends heavily during campaigns
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Adaowerri111: 6:59am On Nov 22, 2018
This guys got a plan
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Adonis28(m): 6:59am On Nov 22, 2018
Up next, Buhari will support them too.... Copy cat APC
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Nobody: 6:59am On Nov 22, 2018
Trapnews:
When will Nigerians learn? undecided
At least let's try the lesser demon
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Elisojonugwa: 6:59am On Nov 22, 2018
Our next president come may 29, 2019.
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by spiritedtete: 7:00am On Nov 22, 2018
iko123:
I am beginning to like Atiku for this act of benevolence. I have resolved to give you My vote
This is propaganda.... He should have been showing this gesture before now... They will recover all benevolence investments once they are in power simple as A B C.
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by joeyswift(m): 7:00am On Nov 22, 2018
You can call it campaign strategy,but then he is doing what the government has failed to do. After sending their fathers on a goose chase war to die,you forget the family he leaves behind. What an inhumane government
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Magalan:
saying they did not have to die, because they volunteered to do a job that keeps this nation safe.
Even if some call it political gimmick, he has atleast raised the battered feelings Nigerians had for its military in the past three years..
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by sunnymix: 7:01am On Nov 22, 2018
Nwaforj44:
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has condoled with the Nigerian Army over attacks by Boko Haram on Sunday that led to loss of officers and men of the 157 Task Force Battalion in Maitile, Borno State.

He also declared an endowment to provide full financial scholarships to five children of the slain soldiers of the battalion up to whatever level they are able and willing to reach at the American University of Nigeria, Yola.

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a faction of Boko Haram, had on Sunday attacked a military base in Maitile, a remote village in Borno State.

The insurgents dislodged the troops from the base before it was reclaimed with aerial support.
The former vice president described the deaths of the officers as very painful, stressing that the loss of even one member of the armed forces pierces his heart, saying they did not have to die, because they volunteered to do a job that keeps this nation safe.

Atiku, in a statement he personally signed yesterday, called on the federal government to think about setting up a benevolent fund for the support of widows and children of the fallen military heroes, run by an independent body, to which the public and corporate bodies could pay in funds, saying this is the least that we owe these gallant heroes.

He stated, “The gallant men and women of our security services are our first and last line of defence against enemies of our nation and deserve the support and confidence of all Nigerians. We sleep well at night in our beds, because they stay awake uncomfortably in the fields.

“I feel immense sadness when I think of the families they leave behind and pray for Almighty God to grant their surviving family members fortitude to bear up in a time like this.

“These men and women gave their best and we must reciprocate their sacrificial giving. Therefore, instead of celebrating my birthday this year, which is coming up in a few days, I choose to rather celebrate our fallen heroes.

“As such, I hereby declare an endowment to provide full financial scholarships to five children of our fallen heroes from the 157 Task Force Battalion in Maitile up to whatever level they are able and willing to reach at the American University of Nigeria, Yola.”

Atiku also called on those who desire to celebrate his birthday to instead of sending him gifts, should donate their gifts and money to the widows and orphans of the fallen military heroes, also calling on all Nigerians, rich or poor to do what they can for the families of our fallen heroes.

Full details at https://www.akelicious.net/2018/11/atiku-awards-scholarships-to-slain.html
This is what a president say other than spitting lies..
Am already Atikulated grin..
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Nobody: 7:01am On Nov 22, 2018
Ennyhorlar:
Where is he getting the money??

Thus man will surely make back the money he spent on campaign back. When elected..

I fear those that spends heavily during campaigns
Worry more about how Buhari used 1billion DOLLARS to fight Boko haram with no meaningful results
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by SlimBrawnie(f): 7:01am On Nov 22, 2018
He has always been giving out scholarship na
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by lonelydora: 7:01am On Nov 22, 2018
Atiku doing what Buhari should have done
Re: Atiku Awards Scholarships To Slain Soldiers’ Children by Racoon(m): 7:01am On Nov 22, 2018
Humanitarian spirit.Do the failure Nigeria have today have such an attribute? Do he even have a scholarship chair? Check out the abysmal state of GSS Daura to make up your conclusion.

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