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Nigeria Tanzania Militaries Sustain Defence Collaboration
Joel Ajayi
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has expressed commitment to deepen its defence collaboration with the Tanzanian Armed Forces in order to address the contemporary security challenges bedeviling both countries.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor made the call today during the visit of participants of the 9th intake 2020/2021 of the Tanzanian National Defence College (TNDC) to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Abuja.
In a press statement issued by the Acting Director Defence Information Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu on Tuesday in Abuja
The CDS who was represented by the Director of Policy, DHQ, Major General Mainasara Masanawa said there was need for Nigeria and Tanzania Armed Forces to strengthen the existing defence collaboration, which he noted, dates back to when both countries gained their independence.
According to Gen Irabor, “As Africans, both militaries have to cooperate to enable them share knowledge and modalities for addressing diverse security challenges in order to promote peace and security on the African continent.”
The CDS noted that participants of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College Nigeria usually paid visit to Tanzania as part of their regional tour.
In his remarks, the leader of the TNDC delegation, Brigadier General Marianus Mhagama expressed appreciation to the AFN leadership for facilitating their trip to Nigeria in this critical period of global pandemic as well as the cordial and warm reception accorded him and his team.
Brig Gen Mhagama who is also the Senior Directing Staff of the TNDC, disclosed that Tanzania has over the years maintained harmonious relationship with Nigeria.
He eulogized the Nigerian Military for participating in several peace support operations and the stabilization of democracy in some African nations .
Commenting further on the tour, Brig Gen Mhagama said Nigeria, Ghana and the Republic of Congo were chosen due to their geographical locations as strategic neighbours.
He further disclosed that the 5-day study tour has exposed the participants, who are drawn from the military, Government Agencies, Ministries and Departments to be abreast with the history, politics, defence capabilities, foreign diplomacies as well as economic and social cultural behaviour of the people. He added that two officers from the AFN were among the foreign participants.
He however advocated for more training slots for personnel of the Tanzania Armed Forces in the National Defence College.
The participants were later briefed on the organization, roles and functions of the DHQ, where it was pointed out that AFN Research and Development drive is recording the desired feats in local manufacturing of military soft and hard-wares that have added impetus to the ongoing operations in the Northeast and other parts of the country.
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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta
Joel Ajayi
The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.
Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.
Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.
In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.
Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.
Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.
Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.
Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.
With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.
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