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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Remember departed, celebrate living personnel with Violence-Free conduct,says AUDA-NEPAD Boss
As we remember our heroes who paid the supreme price in keeping the nation safe from independence till date,let us also celebrate the retired and serving personnel of the armed Forces and security Agencies by embracing violence-free approach to our individual or collective views, says Princess Gloria Akobundu fsi, National Coordinator/CEO, African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development/African Peer Review Mechanism (AUDA-NEPAD/APRM) Nigeria.
Akobundu said in her goodwill message to the Management and staff of the Agency, marking the 2023 edition in honour of the fallen heroes shared in a statement signed by her Media Assistant, Abolade Ogundimu, on Sunday.
It will be recalled that the nation honours the fallen heroes every 15th of January since the end of the civil war in 1970.
According to the Agency’s Boss, there is need for the public to join the government in ensuring that internal crisis are avoided so that armed Forces won’t have to lose personnel while addressing challenges.
“It is another 15th January and we salute the courage of our fallen heroes but let us resolve to always come up with non-violent option while pursuing our individual or collective views for societal development.
“That will go a long way in ensuring that our security forces and the society will not be losing human and non-human resources to violence.
“As the 2023 general elections are fast approaching, we are urging the general public and other stakeholders to join us in our Campaign for Violence-free elections this year and beyond.
“Since the Electoral Act has been further strengthened to give confidence to the electorates and candidates, let everyone participate in the electoral process in a peaceful manner.
“Let the public join hands with AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria and other Agencies of government to ensure that violence is eschewed before, during and after the upcoming elections, as well as other programmes and activities in the country,” she said.
Akobundu commended the security Apparatus of the state for their sacrifices and patriotism towards keeping the nation safe,urging them to continue to be professional and law abiding while discharging their duties.
It will be recalled that in pursuance of it’s mandate of deepening democracy and good governance,Akobundu -led AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria carries out Sensitisation on Violence-free Elections before,during and after every election in the country.
The Agency has started the process since last year through interactions with the media and grassroot groups for a successful 2023 general elections.
Health
Ultimate Health HMO appoints 2 directors
Ultimate Health Services (UHS), a Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), has announced the appointment of Tosin Adefeko and Bolajoko Abiola-Odunowo as directors to its board to strengthen capacity and functionality.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UHS, Mr Lekan Ewenla, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
Ewenla said that the appointments, made by the HMO’s Board of Directors and shareholders, were in line with global corporate governance and best practices.
He said that it was also a reflection of the organisation’s ongoing commitment to enhancing diversity and empowering women in leadership positions within the organised private sector.
“The appointments of Adefeko and Abiola-Odunowo are in-line with the organisation’s commitment to promoting gender inclusivity.
“It is also in accordance with the global agenda for gender inclusiveness in the corporate world and political appointments,” he said.
Ewenla added that the appointments were intentionally done to enhance the organisation’s growth focusing on private and informal sectors, various groups and associations in the country.
He said that enrolment into the health insurance programme is now mandatory for all Nigerians and legal residents.
Ewenla described Adefeko as a corporate executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience.
“She has successfully led businesses and delivered impressive results in the financial services, print and broadcast media, marketing and communication industries.
“Adefeko is passionate about gender inclusion, equity, and female empowerment.
“She is an active member of Women in Managing Business; has served in several committees and chaired the communications committee for the annual conferences for three years,” he said.
The managing director equally described Abiola-Odunowo as a distinguished business executive with a multi-faceted career spanning over three decades in finance, law, and logistics.
He said that she would bring a unique combination of financial and legal expertise, and strategic business development into the board of Ultimate Health HMO.
“Abiola-Odunowo has vast experience in treasury management and financial analysis, with a strong understanding of financial operations and risk management.
“She has expertise in oil and gas, real estate, and environmental law, with a special focus on regulatory compliance and legal frameworks within complex industries,” Ewenla added.
NAN
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