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Tinubu Approves N18b Life Assurance Benefits for Families of Fallen Heroes

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President Bola Tinubu has approved N18 billion for the payment of the Group Life Assurance benefits and other entitlements to the families of fallen heroes.

Tinubu announced this at the launch of the Emblem and Appeal Fund for the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at the presidential villa on Wednesday in Abuja.

He said the country owed a debt of gratitude to its gallant troops, who have risen to the challenge of securing the country.

“In appreciation of the sacrifices of the men and women of our armed forces, and to underscore this government’s commitment to their welfare, I have approved the sum of N18 billion for the payment of their Group Life Assurance.

“The payment will also cater for the benefits and other entitlements to the families of service members who lost their lives in the line of duty.

“I also call on businesses to key into this patriotic spirit and support our service personnel, whether in the form of preferential treatment, discounts, or rebates on goods and services.”

Tinubu assured that his administration would continue to reposition and strengthen all Nigerian security agencies.

“It’s a commitment that we must take seriously. Our foremost objective is to provide a conducive environment, free from threats and criminalities, to enable all who reside within our borders to thrive and live in peace.”

Tinubu noted that the Defense Health Maintenance L.td. (DHML), was living up to its expectation in providing healthcare services to veterans.

“But we will do more. Equally important is the expansion of its services through the establishment of zonal and state offices and regular sensitization programmes.

“As a government, we will continue to prioritise the provision of quality healthcare services to our esteemed veterans and citizens.”

He commended the Nigerian Legion, under the coordination and supervision of the Ministry of Defense, saying “It continues to be a rallying point for veterans, to cater for the welfare of their ailing members.

“I enjoin the leadership of the Nigerian Legion to continue in this spirit and as its Grand Patron, I wish to pledge my full support and that of the Federal Government.”

He appreciated state governors and Patrons in their respective states, for the support they give to the Nigerian Legion,

The president urged them not to relent, but to improve on their efforts.

He also encouraged government agencies at the Federal and state levels to continue to patronise the services of the Nigerian Legion in the provision of security and other administrative services.

“The potential of our ex-servicemen remains enormous and can indeed be tapped for national development.

“The emblem remains a symbol of remembrance and a beacon of hope for a peaceful future in this country.

“It is also our humble way of appreciating the veterans and the families of their fallen colleagues.

“I therefore wish to call on all Nigerians and non-Nigerians residing in the country, irrespective of their political affiliation or religious belief, to adorn the emblem with pride, and identify with those who laid down their lives for the peace and security of our dear country.”

Tinubu also encouraged donors to contribute generously and support veterans and families of fallen heroes.

On his part, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, appreciated fallen heroes for the enormous sacrifices they made for the country.

“For the services they offered to keep our nation together, the President, leading other members of the Federal Executive Council, the service chiefs and the Minister of Defense, commemorate this day every year.”

Also, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, said that the event signified the concern and appreciation of the Tinubu government to the sacrifice of the Armed Forces.

“Because of their sacrifices, we have a lot of widows, a lot of orphans and those without breadwinners,” saying “this for us is significant because it tells us that we have not been forgotten.

“And then it also serves as a morale booster to those of them still in service that whatever it is that happens to you, the nation is solidly behind you.”

Similarly, Retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jubril, the National Chairman, Nigerian Legion, said “I feel highly fulfilled with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu,  for launching the emblem for the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.

“It is gratifying to note the huge turnout of people at the event, the pledges and contributions made in order to help the families of the fallen heroes.

“We are, therefore, very gratified with this achievement today. It’s very memorable for us.”

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FG to Set up Livestock Breeding Centers in Six Geopolitical Zones

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The Federal Government on Wednesday disclosed a plan to set up a livestock breeding center in each of the six geopolitical zones to enhance productivity and sustainability.

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Aliyu Abdullahi, disclosed this in Kaduna at a two-day interactive session on Government-Citizens Engagement, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation.

The event is themed, “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-Citizens Engagement for National Unity”

Speaking at a plenary on Agriculture and Food Security, Abdullahi said the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is intentional about investing in Nigeria’s livestock sector.

He reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to fostering synergy among key sectors to achieve the broad objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Abdullahi said his ministry is collaborating with the Ministry of Education to redesign curriculum for young farmers to adopt modernisation and boost the sector.

According to him, the initiative aims to equip the next generation with modern agricultural skills, technology-driven knowledge, and innovative farming practices to strengthen national food security.

Abdullahi said the synergy among the Ministries of Agriculture, Environment, Water Resources, Livestock Development, and the Marine and Blue Economy are imperative for delivering on the Renewed Hope Agenda.

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FCTA Reads Riot Acts to Health Management Organizations

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By Laide Akinboade, Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday said appropriate sanctions will be meted out to FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) Health Maintenance Organisation (HMOs), failing to promptly remit payments to Healthcare providers.

The FHIS is a social Health Insurance Programme, offering financial protection through access to quality, affordable and equitable healthcare to all FCT residents.

Free enrolment is open to staff of the FCTA and Area Councils as well as vulnerable persons, including pregnant women, while other members of the public can enroll upon payment of N22,500 as premium per annum.

In a bid to improve the quality of healthcare services provided to the FHIS enrollees, about N4 billion, being outstanding/backlog payments for capitation and fee for service for years 2022 to 2024, was approved by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and paid between last year and this year.

This was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka said the Benefit Package of the FHIS includes the Basic Minimum Package of Health Care services (BMPHS) ranging from promotive, preventive, curative and some rehabilitative care services.

The services include primary preventive care, screening, primary emergency services, and secondary level care such as dental, mental, eye, ear, nose and throat care, physiotherapy, surgeries, laboratory investigations, radiological investigations such as ultrasound scan, x-rays.

However, complaints have been received from some Healthcare providers concerning non-remittance of their payments by some HMOs, under the excuse that bank details of the hospitals were not available, an excuse not acceptable to the government.

Therefore, compliance of the HMOs to the prompt remittance of payments to Healthcare providers, as well as commitment of the Healthcare providers to the discharge of their duties to the FHIS enrollees will be monitored with a view to sanctioning defaulters appropriately.

On implementation of the FHIS in the last one year, there have been payment of all outstanding capitations and fee for service backdated to year 2022 by the end of 2024, improved timeliness in the payment of capitation to HMOs, review and increment of the capitation to Healthcare providers for improved service delivery to enrollees, free enrolment of vulnerable persons especially pregnant women and under-five, poor and indigents, who have started enjoying healthcare services, and accreditation visits to 100 Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities to expand the number of PHC facilities in FCT and improve access to healthcare services in the communities.

Also, all pregnant women who enrolled through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) Primary Health Care (PHC) Centres across the six Area Councils in the FCT will continue to enjoy free health education, medical consultation and treatment, routine antenatal drugs, laboratory investigations and delivery.

Referral for secondary care including caesarean section, blood transfusion, and treatment of other obstetric complications such as eclampsia, at all the 14 General Hospitals in the FCT is also provided at no cost to the patient through the BHCPF.

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NAF Airstrikes Decimate ISWAP Leadership Cell in Southern Tumbuns

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The Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has neutralized several high-value Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders and fighters in a decisive air interdiction in the Lake Chad region.

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), made this known in a statement in Abuja on Monday.

Ejodame stated that the mission, carried out on Sunday, targeted Arina Woje, a notorious ISWAP enclave in the Southern Tumbuns of Borno, known as a sanctuary for insurgent leaders.

He said the strike followed a series of credible Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) sorties that confirmed the return of terrorist elements to the area after recent inter-factional clashes.

According to him, ISR data revealed significant terrorist activities, including the movement of foot soldiers, reactivation of structures and the concealment of possible command centres and logistics depots beneath dense foliage.

He added that “acting on credible intelligence, NAF air assets were dispatched to undertake focused strike mission. Aircrew on arrival, acquired and prosecuted pre-selected targets using precision-guided munitions, achieving devastating effects.

“Preliminary battle damage assessment reveals the destruction of several structures housing key ISWAP leaders, fighters, and logistics storage facilities, effectively disrupting the group’s operational planning and resupply efforts in the region.”

The NAF spokesman said the operation reflected NAF’s continued resolve to dislodge terrorist elements, deny them freedom of movement, and support ground forces in restoring peace and stability across Nigeria.

He added that the operations also reinforced the value of intelligence-driven air power missions in modern counter-terrorism operations. 

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