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Bello Bala Shagari Reflects on Father’s Forced Exit from The Nigerian Army
In a poignant reflection on his father’s legacy, Bello Bala Shagari, son of retired Capt. Bala Shagari, shared memories of his father’s unwavering dedication to duty and the challenges he faced after being forcefully removed from the Nigerian Army in 1984.
Capt. Bala Shagari,was deeply passionate about his military service, but his career came to an abrupt end when his father,The President Alhaji Shehu Shagari, was ousted in a coup led by Major -General Muhammadu Buhari.
Recalling the tumultuous events of the past, Bello Bala Shagari highlighted that his father’s only offense was being his father’s son.
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Despite the injustice he endured, Capt. Bala Shagari persevered, surviving for years without any entitlements or support. Today, on his 75th birthday, Bello Bala Shagari honors his father’s resilience and strength in the face of adversity, wishing him a heartfelt “Happy Birthday Baba.”
The story serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by individuals like Capt. Bala Shagari, whose lives were profoundly impacted by political upheavals in Nigeria’s history.
Through Bello Bala Shagari’s words, readers gain insight into the personal struggles and triumphs of a man who remained steadfast in the pursuit of dignity and honor despite facing unjust circumstances.
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EDITORIAL: Killing Of 21 Soldiers And The Need For Commander In Chief To Take Decisive Action
The ambushing and killing of 21 gallant soldiers in Delta State this week is a serious disaster that calls for caution and decisive action to be taken by the Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmad Tinubu GCFR.
With its formation over 163 years ago, the Nigerian Army is among the most successful in the African continent in peacekeeping operations. It was the same Nigerian Army that fought the protracted Nigerian Civil War from 1967 to 1970, ultimately preserving the country’s unity.
The Army has restored democracy in many African countries, and when it comes to quelling internal security threats, the Nigerian Army defeated the Maitatsine rebellion in Kano in the 1980s and restored normalcy in many communities.
On March 14th, 2024, Nigerians woke up to the horrific murder of about 21 soldiers by the Okuama community in Delta, including a lieutenant colonel. Apart from the banditry that ravaged the Northwestern and North Central parts of this country, where many security agencies lost their lives, communities were not left out. At this time, the President and Commander-in-Chief must beat the drum of “no retreat, no surrender” against criminals trying to undermine the soul of our dear nation.
With the ambush of soldiers by those communities in Delta State, where a lieutenant colonel was killed, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, whom the constitution vests authority in deploying the armed forces, should ensure that the perpetrators of this unforgivable crime are brought to book.
Are militias in Nigeria more equipped and well-trained than the Nigerian Army, which many people are proud of, or is it the alleged corruption that has pervaded our security sector that led to the loss of Nigerian soldiers, including Lieutenant Colonel AH Ali?
The NIGERIAN TRACKER is of the opinion that the President should ensure heads roll regarding the barbaric killing of the army. Whoever is found complicit should be brought to book, and they should be dealt with decisively.
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Jigawa State Honors Prominent Women and Men for Contributions to Women’s Development
By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse
The Jigawa state ministry of women affairs incollaboration with AAH (ESPID), honoured 54 prominent women and five men for their contribution to the development of women in Jigawa state and the country at large rr.
The awards was presented to the awardees by Jigawa first lady Hajiya Hadiza Umar Namadi during the women summit and award presentation to mark International women day held on Saturday at Ahmadu Bello Hall new Secretariat Dutse.
Speaking at occasion, the Commissioner women affairs and social development, Hajiya Hadiza Abdulwahab said, the theme of the 2024 IWD is Acceleration gender equality through economic empowerment, aimed to inspire the participants on women inclusion.
The Commissioner commended governor Malam Umar Namadi for inclusion of women into various empowerment programs, adding that the awards was presented to them to acknowledge their concerns and contributions for the development of women.
Hajiya Hadiza Abdulwahab who excited with Caliber of participants in the occasion, maintained that, the awards will also encourage others to give more support to younger generation to achieve their future ambition.
She listed some of the awardees as Jigawa state governor Malam Umar Namadi, Professor Rukayya Ahmad Rufa’i, Professor Hafsaf Umar Ganduje, Senator Babangida Hussain, Hajiya Zahra’u Saminu Turaki, Chairman JiSOP Shuaibu Musa Kafin-Gana, and ESPID program manager Stella Esedunme
Others are six former commissioners including Hajiya Fatima Widi Jalo, Hajiya Ladi Dansure, Hajiya Rabi Ishaq, Hajiya Hassana Hussain Adamu, Hajiya Yalwa Da’u among others.
While delivering her remarks, the former Minister of education professor Ruqayyatu Ahmad Rufa’i, urged state government to redouble effort towards support to women in the state.
Also Speaking, Professor Hafsat Umar Ganduje who was represented by former commissioner on health and education in Kano state Hajiya Aisha Jafaru Yusuf urged husband to give more chances to wives like ex governor Ganduje did to Professor Hafsat for better development.
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