Aviation security set to bear arms

By Albert Akota

The Nigeria Aviation Security personnel are now bearing arms.

The Federal Government recorded the milestone in the aviation industry, with the passing out of the first set of arms-bearing Aviation Security (AVSEC) personel at the weekend.

Recalled that over two years ago, the Minister said the AVSEC will begin to bear arms to respond to rising terrorism in the country. Discribing the achievement as unprecedented in the promotion of national security, Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika noted that he was sure that all the graduands received the best training and are well equipped with the morals, the discipline and values that are expected from the training they received.

Dr. James Odaudu, the Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation in a statement said the measure will increase security in the state.

“In acceptance to be trained as aviation security personnel, you must realize that it is a privilege to serve your country at this level as the aviation industry is one place where adherence and commitment to rules and standards are applied strictly to the letter.”

The Minister also warned that the government will not tolerate conflicts with other security operatives at the airports and that what is required is collaboration and synergy between them for the safety and security of airport users and infrastructure.

“For us, our focus as a government has been to ensure that we are secure and safe at our airports.

Gbajabiamila salutes Nigerian workers, says their sacrifices won’t go in vain

By Christiana Ekpa

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has lauded the efforts of the Nigerian workers on the occasion of this year’s

International Workers’ Day.

Gbajabiamila said the Nigerian workers have paid their dues over the years, therefore, they deserved to be celebrated always, not just on workers’ day.

Recalling the sacrifices of the

Nigerian workers, Gbajabiamila said such would not go in vain, noting that they would continue to reap from their good works.

He said Nigeria would not have been what it is today if not for the diligence, dedication and commitment at various levels. He saluted them for their invaluable contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria even as he urged them to do more for the betterment of the country.

FCT: Sauka village head appeals to AMAC Chairman for clinic

By Usman Shuaibu

The village Head of Sauka community in Abuja municipal Area Council (AMAC) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Yusuf Magaji, has appealed to the Chairman of AMAC, Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu to build a clinic in the community to enable the people get access to medical treatment.

He also called on the leaderships of the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB) of well as Secondary Education Board (SEB) to build both Junior and senior Secondary schools in Sauka Village so as to enable the children have access to education there.

Magaji, who made the appeal in an interview with Peoples Daily correspondent in the community after his coronation ceremony on Saturday, further pleaded with AMAC Chairman to repair dilapidated roads within the communities

He then called for the establishment of market by the Administration of AMAC in order to boost the socio –economic development of Sauka Community, noting that the residents of the community have no big market for business activities.

He said as the Village Head of Sauka he would continue to respect the government of AMAC for the overall development of the community.

The royal father expressed with joy that he would administer the entire residents of the community with the fear of God and urged them to cooperate with him.

The Sauka monarch, however, begged the FCT Administration as well as the administration of AMAC to stop demolishing their houses in the name of restructuring the FCT for better.