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COAS commends traditional rulers’ roles in national unity
- The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Faruk Yahaya, has commended traditional rulers in the country for their fatherly roles in matters affecting national security and the corporate existence of the country.
Mr Yahaya gave the commendation when Oba Ahmed Oyelude, the Olowu of Okuta in Osun, paid a courtesy call on the COAS in his office at the Nigerian Army Headquarters in Abuja.
This was contained in a statement signed by Oba Oyelude.
Oba Oyelude quoted Mr Yahaya as pledging the renewed commitment of the armed forces to peaceful coexistence of Nigerians.
The Chief of Army Staff was also quoted to have lauded traditional rulers for rising above primordial sentiments on matters of national unity.
The COAS noted that the tremendous supports of the royal fathers had gone a long way in mitigating security challenges in different parts of the country.
He also commended the consistent efforts of the Olowu of Okuta in supporting the military and security forces in the country, saying his efforts of building bridges of understanding among Nigerians were worthy of emulation.
Mr Yahaya urged Oba Oyelude to intensify efforts at making the traditional institutions reliable partners in the Nigerian project, particularly the need to ensure citizens’ commitment to patriotism, socio-economic and cultural integration of her vast populations.
The Chief of Army Staff also said that the Nigerian Army would continue to discharge its constitutional duties professionally and dispassionately for the benefits of all Nigerians.
In his remarks, Oba Oyelude said that he was at the Army Headquarters to congratulate the Chief of Army Staff over his well-deserved appointment.
The traditional ruler said his competence and experience would come in handy in the discharge of his duties.
Oba Oyelude promised to rally other traditional rulers’ support for government policies and programmes that would guarantee the peaceful co-existence of Nigerians and be in the vanguard of ideas that would continue to secure the country from internal and external threats.
He called for more support for the Nigerian Army and advocated more synergy and cooperation among the military for peace, unity, security and development of the nation.
NAN
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday arrived in Katsina to receive the remains of the former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the entire Nigerian people following Buhari’s death.
In a message of sympathy, the Moroccan monarch described the passing of the former Nigerian leader as a “sad occurrence,” expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
King Mohammed VI hailed Buhari as “an illustrious leader who worked untiringly to serve his country’s best interests and lead his people toward further progress and prosperity.”
He added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the bereaved. I share your grief and want you to know how much I appreciated the working sessions I had with the deceased.”
Reflecting on their bilateral engagements, the king noted that his collaboration with Buhari led to the launch of promising development projects, “ushering a new era grounded in friendship and close cooperation between our two sister nations.”
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed London for Nigeria, accompanying the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday at a London clinic.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice-President.
“I can only confirm that the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, as directed by President Bola Tinubu, has departed London for Nigeria in the company of some family members of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari,” Nkwocha stated.
“They are accompanying the remains of the late former President for burial in Daura, Katsina State later today. Other members of the Federal Government’s delegation, as sent by President Tinubu, have also departed for Nigeria,” he added.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Federal Government has declared Tuesday a public holiday in honour of the late President, who passed away at the age of 82.
The holiday forms part of a seven-day national mourning period earlier announced by President Tinubu to pay tribute to Buhari’s life, leadership, and legacy.
Buhari’s death was confirmed in a statement by his former Special Adviser, Garba Shehu, on Sunday evening.
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