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Ministry Of Defence, Solid Minerals Partner To Secure Mining Fields

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November 18, 2023

Joel Ajayi

In a show of solidarity, the Ministry of Defence will collaborate with the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development on securing the mining fields across the country to make the sector realize its goal of contributing substantially to the gross domestic product and increasing revenue accruable to coffers of the government.

The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, and his counterpart, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, Minister of State Defence; on a courtesy visit gave this assurance while answering questions from newsmen.

Alhaji Badaru said:” The purpose of the visit by the two of us is to discuss how we can provide security in the mining areas, we are working to provide Security on the farms; as well as provide Security in the mining sector, to make the country earn the much need foreign currency; mining sector is critical to help rejuvenate the economy”.

Responding to the initiative of creating mining police by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, the Minister of Defence lauded the concept, assuring it will receive the necessary boost from the military. He said ” we have to clear the territory as a military to ensure safety. When the Mining Police come, they can take it up from there and continue to provide security in those mining areas ”.

In his comments, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake reaffirmed: ” The main essence is to secure our minerals sector. I have been saying it, even to foreign and local investors. That we need to secure our mineral sector so that the operators both local and foreign can have an atree and unfettered atmosphere to operate so that we can derive maximum benefits from these God-given resources. And I have been saying that I am working in conjunction with the Ministry of Defence, inter-military agencies are involved, all the security architecture that we are reinvigorating.”

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Pakistan Ambassador To Nigeria Others, Pay Tribute To Martyrs, War Heroes On Defence Day

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September 6, 2024

The Gleamer

Tolu Tosin

The Pakistan diplomats in Nigeria have joined the rest of the diplomatic missions of Pakistan across the globe to observe the annual Defence and Martyrs Day paying tribute to the nation’s heroes including the armed forces and martyrs for their unmatched sacrifices and bravery to safeguard the country.

The day we started with a 31-gun salute in the country’s capital, Islamabad, and a 21-gun salute in provincial capitals, followed by prayers, wreath-laying ceremonies at the tombs of martyrs, and special prayers in mosques for the progress and prosperity of the country.

Pakistan on Friday celebrated its 59th Defense Day anniversary to commemorate the sacrifices of fallen heroes who defended the South Asian country.

For any Pakistanis, the day reflects Pakistan’s strong commitment to the defense of sovereignty as many pay tributes to the brave soldiers who thwarted the enemy’s attempts to harm Pakistan.

Speaking in Abuja at an event organized to commemorate the day, the Pakistan Ambassador to Nigeria, Retired Mag.-Gen, Sohail Khan said that the Martyred soldiers are heroes and their sacrifices and dedication cannot be forgotten.According to him, we are celebrating Defence Day to pay homage to the Armed Forces of Pakistan. I will just narrate certain facts for the information of all of you.

“Pakistan Armed Forces stands as the 5th largest standing Armed Forces in the world.

We have been the largest contributors to the UN peacekeeping operations since the 1960s.

“To protect the motherland from internal and external aggression, members of the Armed forces have sacrificed their lives and embraced martyrdom in the Global War Against Terrorism of which Pakistan has been at the forefront since the very beginning.,

“In terms of officers vs troops causality ratio Pakistan Armed Forces are at the top having lost/offered every other 12 ranks.

“Armed forces have always responded to the call of the nation during national calamities, earthquakes, floods, etc. They have been at the forefront of every nation-building and assistance task.

“Pakistan remains an extremely responsible 7th nuclear state in the world. Well-entrenched command and control systems are also being managed by the Armed Forces of Pakistan.

“This occasion is meant to pay homage to our members of the Armed Forces for their dedication and sacrifices.’

Speaking also at the occasion, was Defence Advisor an Attaché of the Pakistani High Commission in Nigeria, Col. Mushtag Kamran Col. Kamran Mushtaq expressed that, the 6th of September signifies the unflinching resolve, unity, and sense of sacrifice to defend the motherland at all cost.

“It is also to pay homage to those sons of the soil who sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom and sovereignty.

“Their actions continue to resonate urging us to strive for a better tomorrow

“Following the legacy of our Great Heroes in unison with the people of Pakistan we remain ever-ready and fully determined to squarely meet all external challenges to protect our ideological and geographical boundaries.

“Today, we bow our heads in reverence and gratitude for martyrs, who have the freedom that engraved their legacy in the anal of history, reminding us of the freedom that we cherish

“Let’s renew our pledge that following the footsteps of our martyrs, we will leave no stone unturned for the defense of our Motherland and we will always work, towards making Pakistan e great country.” He pledged

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