Emma Agu
I am told that in the military, it is sacrilegious to write the testimonial of your senior. So I am inclined to believe that if there were no exceptions to that rule, Nigeriaâs new Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao would not have said what was credited to him, on the occasion of his takeover of the helmsmanship of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF from his predecessor, Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar.
On that occasion, referring to Abubakar, Amao said: âLet me specially thank the outgone Air Chief for his unprecedented and exemplary leadership throughout his tenure. Sir, you have no doubt left indelible marks in the sands of timeâ. Not to leave anyone in doubt about the âindelible marksâ, the new Air Chief who insiders describe as a thorough straight talker and strategist said: âYour undeniable drive for human capacity building, infrastructural development, research and development, amongst others, is a testament to your
Service chiefs nominees assure Nigerians, international community on adoption of new security strategies tribuneonlineng.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from tribuneonlineng.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Insecurity: Flush out all criminals in your state, Buhari tells Akeredolu
On Notes it hasn’t been easy to keep election promises President meets Makinde, Akeredolu, Ooni over insecurity in S-West Why Akeredolu visited Buhari Ondo Govt We’re only after criminals, bandits Makinde Ooni warns against politicizing security issuesl40 Generals face retirement Removal of service chiefs not caused by public pressure Presidency New service chiefs not enough to fix Nigeria’s insecurity problems, say Northern Elders, ask Buhari to meet govs, security chiefs to de-escalate tension in South-West
By Kingsley Omonobi, Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Luminous Jannamike
PRESIDENT Muhammad Buhari, yesterday, asked Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, to flush out all the criminals in his state, especially the forest reserves.
TODAY
January 27, 2021
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of the State of Osun has congratulated Air-Vice Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao, on his appointment as the new Chief of Air Staff by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Oyetola said Amao’s professionalism, hard-work and dedication to service recommended him for the appointment.
The governor also felicitated with other service chiefs appointed by the President.
They are Major-General Leo Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff; Major-General Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff; and Rear Admiral A.Z Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff.
Oyetola in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, described the appointment of Amao, who hails from Osogbo, as deserving and a reward for loyalty, sacrifice and dedication to the service of the nation.