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HMOD Flags Off Nigerian Army Career Transition Programme As CAS Strengthen Commitment To Personnel Welfare
HMOD Flags Off Nigerian Army Career Transition Programme As CAS Strengthen Commitment To Personnel Welfare
The Honourable Minister of Defence (HMOD), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on 23 March 2026 flagged off the Senior Executive Career Transition Programme (SECTP), an initiative of the Nigerian Army executed by the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre (NAHFC), designed to prepare senior officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria for a seamless transition to civilian life after active service.
The opening ceremony, held at Zuma Rock Resort, Suleja, was attended by senior military leadership, including the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, whose presence underscored the Nigerian Air Force’s sustained commitment to personnel welfare as a central leadership priority.
The residential programme, scheduled from 22 March to 4 April 2026, is structured to provide participants with critical insights into retirement planning, financial management, career reinvention, entrepreneurship opportunities and the psychological dynamics associated with transitioning from military to civilian life. It also features corporate immersion engagements, venture support initiatives and mentorship sessions with accomplished retired senior officers.
In his remarks, the Honourable Minister described the initiative as a strategic and proactive approach to human capital development, emphasising that the responsibility of military leadership must extend beyond active service to ensuring personnel are adequately prepared for life after retirement.
CAS Air Marshal Aneke
The participation of the Chief of the Air Staff further highlighted the Nigerian Air Force’s alignment with service-wide efforts to institutionalise structured career transition support mechanisms that enhance morale, sustain professional effectiveness and reinforce confidence among serving personnel.
The programme reflects the Armed Forces’ enduring commitment to honouring the sacrifices of their members through deliberate, people-centred welfare policies, while strengthening inter-service synergy in advancing long-term institutional resilience.
Senate President Akpabio Declares Three Senate Seats Vacant, Orders By-Elections
Three senate seats vacant. The Senate president directed the INEC to conduct by-elections within the stipulated constitutional timeframe.
Mr Akpabio made the announcement during Tuesday’s plenary, describing the development as a tragic loss to the legislature.
“These unfortunate events necessitate midterm elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fill the affected seats,” he said.
He cited provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, in declaring the vacancies.
Mr Akpabio said, “Enugu State—Enugu North Senatorial District is hereby declared vacant. Nasarawa State—Nasarawa North Senatorial District is hereby declared vacant. Rivers—Rivers South East Senatorial District is hereby declared vacant.”
Akpabio
The Senate president directed the INEC to conduct by-elections within the stipulated constitutional timeframe.
“The timeframe is approximately 30 days from the date of this declaration. May the souls of our departed colleagues rest in perfect peace,” he prayed.
Meanwhile, the Senate adjourned plenary until April 21 for the Easter break.
IGP Disu Led Nigeria Police Force On Walkathon In Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today led officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force on a walkathon from the Force Headquarters to the Unity Fountain, Abuja, in commemoration of National Police Day.
The event themed “Together We Walk, Together We Secure”, brought together police personnel and members of the public in a display of unity and shared commitment to promoting peace, security, and community partnership.
IGP Disu Led Nigeria Police Force On Walkathon In Abuja
The walkathon, which is being replicated across all Commands and Formations nationwide, forms part of activities lined up to mark the occasion, aimed at enhancing physical fitness and strengthening police-community relations.
EFCC Arrests Suspects, Uncovers Alleged Employment Scam Syndicate In Ilorin
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC has arrested one Bolaji Kazeem Akinwunmi, popularly known as “Bolaji Original,” for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting job seekers of the sum of ₦2,921,700 (Two Million, Nine Hundred and Twenty-One Thousand, Seven Hundred Naira Only).
EFCC
Akinwunmi was arrested alongside his accomplice and former lover, Kemisola Mary Akinbo. Investigations revealed that Akinwunmi, at different times, posed as an officer of the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Immigration Service, falsely claiming he had access to employment slots for interested applicants.
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