Late Lt-Gen Attahiru bin start cadet training for January 1984 and bin dey commissioned into di rank of Second Lieutenant for December 1986 as Infantry Officer. Yeah, thank you, Mr. Kunnu. All right. Then-Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi watch Pakistan's Air Force fighter jets perform during the Pakistan Day parade in 2022, A house in cantonment area in Lahore which was set on fire on 9 May, Imran Khan addressing the media from his home in Lahore last week, Police commandos escort former Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan as he arrives at the high court in Islamabad, People attend a candlelight vigil in Quetta on "Pakistan Martyrs Day" on Thursday, A rare insight into Hitler's private life. The appointment comes six days after Attahiru and ten other military personnel died in an air crash while on an official trip to Kaduna State. We try to rotate it regionally, and we align it with the priorities of U.S. AFRICOM, and their priorities are informed by the National Security Strategy. Its the first time weve held it back on the African continent since 2020, when we held it in Ethiopia. Thank you very much. on. MODERATOR: Well, thank you to both of our speakers today, and thank you for the to the journalists who joined. The Nigerian Army is the land force of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The current army chief has called it a "black day in the history of Pakistan". Breaking News Yahaha will replace Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, the former Chief of Army Staff who was killed along with 10 other military officers in a plane crash in Kaduna. You can find us on Twitter, @AfricaMediaHub; on Facebook at U.S. Africa Media Hub; and of course we hope youll always stay in contact with us at AFMediaHub@state.gov. The sudden death on Friday of the Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru, has thrown up a controversy over who becomes his successor. The next day another judge released him. Watch: Imran Khan's arrest saga in under 90 seconds. But thanks very much. REGIONAL STABILITY: UNDP, UN OFFICE FOR WEST AFRICA AND SAHEL . Again, I think it underlines your opening remarks about the jointness, about the shared about the common approach that we have looking at civil-military relations and how diplomacy, defense, and development come together in the United States as we engage with our African partners to ensure that security generally for all of us is increased. I wanted to ask our speakers if you have any final remarks before we conclude the session today. Im be graduate of di Nigerian Defence Academy, Armed Forces Command Staff College, Jaji and di Nigerian Army school of Infantry. As Yahaya begins his reign as the leader of Nigerian troops, here are a few things we know about him. General Staff Officer Grade 1 Training/Operations and as well as Staff Duties/Plans at the Headquarters 1, 2 and 81 Divisions of the Nigerian Army. He was Deputy Director Military Secretary 2 at the AHQ MS (A) and one-time Director Army Public Relations and Spokesperson of the Nigerian Army. Many of Khan's senior party leaders are under immense pressure to leave his PTI party. Ill start by answering with a quote from the President, where he mentioned that the U.S. is all in on Africa with Africa. So we have a question from Ms. Houmi Ahamed-Mikidache of ERA ENVIRONMENT in the Comoros. Makinde made the pledge on Sunday while addressing the congregation at the Cathedral of St Peter Church, Aremo in Ibadan. Thats difficult to do. He commenced cadets training in January 1984 and was commissioned in the rank of Second Lieutenant in December 1986 as an Infantry Officer. The U.S. Armys approach in Africa is partner-led and U.S.-enabled. This is the 11th iteration of the African Land Forces Summit. We dont want Minister of State again. Those journalists who reached out to us and some of them who were not able to be able to were not able to join us today, we will be sending a recording and transcript of this conversation. Some of di appointments wey im bin get during im time for di Army include: Commanding Officer 146 Battalion Nigerian Army (Operation HARMONY IV). The word sharing is key both to the question and to what you just said, General. General Todd R. Wasmund, Commander, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, Robert Scott, Deputy Assistant SecretaryBureau of African Affairs. We are committed and have been committed to assisting our partners, anybody who is facing these kind of challenges, to address the issues of resource sharing, of how to better utilize resources, of how to address climate change, of how to come up with some of the answers are drip irrigation: how do you use your water more wisely? Nigeria Chief of Army Staff (COAS) don officially begin work after di ceremony to mark im tenure happun for Abuja, di kontri capital on 28 May. Its no small task, and this years ALFS involved over 300 participants from land forces of 46 countries 39 African partners, five European partners, the United States, and Brazil. He also named an ISI general for being responsible for a failed assassination on him. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. E bin get chance to do tour duty wit di United Nations for Sierra Leone as military observer, dat na wia im facilitate UK military engagement for year 2000. They were in possession. De external site no concern BBC. So we did have some other questions which were submitted, from Mr. Kamel Mansari of Jeune Independent in Algeria. At the heart of the question is what are we doing in a world of decreased resources, of a need to share those resources and to negotiate our way into an agreement on how to do that? MODERATOR: Okay, thank you very much. Those journalists who reached out to us and some of them who were not able to be able to were not able to join us today, we will be sending a recording and transcript of this conversation. There are a number of states in the west of the United States which have had to negotiate and are currently in the process of negotiating water-sharing agreements on the Colorado River. And with that, I will turn it over to the Commander, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, U.S. Army Major General Todd R. Wasmund for his opening remarks. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara on Sunday condemned Saturdays bandits attacks on Sakiddar Magaji and Janbako communities in Maradun Local Government Area of the state. We like to include as many of our African partners as we can, and we work closely with the State Department to determine and verify that we are in accordance with policy when we send out invitations to participate in the conferences. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. But we always focus on the priorities of our partners and bringing everybody together helps us to understand the differences between the perspective of each partner, but also the similarities in the challenges that they face, and that helps us to chart a path forward after we leave at the end of the week. Its evidenced by recent visits from some of our most senior leaders, who have come to the continent to gain better understanding themselves about the challenges and opportunities here. General Attahiru has held several appointments on the staff, instructional and in command in the course of his military career. He had a tour of duty with the United Nations in Sierra Leone as a Military Observer, where he facilitated United Kingdom military engagement, Operation BARASS in September 2000. The word sharing is key both to the question and to what you just said, General. [2] The Chief of Army Staff reports to the Chief of Defence Staff, who also reports to the Defence Minister. Nigeria President Muhammdau Buhari bin appoint new service chiefs for January, 2021. And we did have a lot of interest in our topic. So we did have some other questions which were submitted, from Mr. Kamel Mansari of Jeune Independent in Algeria. Chief of Army Staff Major General Ibrahim Attahiru Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, with Army Number 8406, was born on August 10, 1966. Dozens of corruption cases, mass arrests and a clear message that by attacking the army, it is Khan who has crossed the red line. So lets go right into the question-and-answer portion of todays briefing. So shifting gears a little bit, just looking at the annual exercise, which is the the annual event, which is the African Land Forces Summit, can you describe a little bit about how this years summit differs from previous years and if there are any particular challenges or themes that show up from year to year with the summit? Thank you. Ambassador, thanks. 2023 BBC. The army has also tried to win hearts and minds by releasing a song saluting army martyrs - and celebrating a "respect for martyrs" day in response to the attacks on military installations on 9 May (critics point out that no soldiers were martyred that day, just a posh mansion ransacked by an angry crowd). Our team at the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, or SETAF-Africa, plans the event on behalf of General Williams, the Commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and on behalf of General McConville, the U.S. Army Chief of Staff. The Chief of Army Staff is the highest ranking military officer of the Nigerian Army MAJOR GENERAL WASMUND: So Ill start by sharing a little bit about how we choose the location each year. Thanks very much for that question. 22 May 2021 Nigeria presidency Messages of condolence don dey come in for di late Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru, wey die for inside plane crash as e dey travel go Kaduna from. So the United States is not exempted from this set of issues. So we all share these challenges. And so were excited to share the story and look forward to the next time we have an opportunity to do that. The sudden death on Friday of the Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru, has thrown up a controversy over . Copyright 20062023 Sahara Reporters, Inc. All rights reserved. Chief of Staff, 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sokoto. MAJOR GENERAL WASMUND: Johann, thank you, and thank you all for taking time from your busy schedules to talk to us today about the African Land Forces Summit. We are always concerned about the proliferation of arms, and Id like to ask Ambassador Scott to talk a little bit about how we approach that both from the Department of Defense and the Department of State. A senior general's house in Lahore was ransacked - Khan's supporters videoed themselves while setting his furniture and cars on fire. And then we talk with our partners who have capacity and are interested in showcasing their culture and their communities. The President is responsible for the appointment of The Chief of Army Staff and other Military heads. May 27, 2021. It was a rain of tributes for Prince Bola Ajibola, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and ex-jurist of International Court at Hague, Netherlands, who died in the early hours of yesterday, and was buried in his hometown of Abeokuta, Ogun State, according to Muslim rites. MAJOR GENERAL WASMUND: This summit is different in the sense that theres a little bit of a renewal. Imran Khan leaves court after being granted bail, Deadly violence in Pakistan as Imran Khan charged, The cricket hero bowled out as Pakistan's PM, Polarised politics are tearing Pakistan apart, Signal fault likely cause of rail crash - India minister, War with US would be unbearable disaster - China minister, Hong Kongers detained on Tiananmen anniversary. 27 May 2021 Nigerian Army Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari don appoint Major General Yahaya Farouk as di new Chief Of Army staff on Thursday. The Spokesperson for the police command in Ondo State, SP Olufunmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, confirmed the incident to newsmen. It had all the symbols of a revolution, except that it wasn't. This summit, like all of them, is all about partnership both within the U.S. Government and with our partners here in Africa. But ultimately, as the general pointed out, its a question of working with partners to address this joint threat. Dozens of corruption cases, mass arrests and a clear message that by attacking the army, it is Khan who has crossed the red line. One protester walked away wearing the general's uniform, another made away with his pet peacock. Good morning to everyone from the U.S. Department of States Africa Regional Media Hub. So how do you determine the sort of membership and participation of various countries in events like the African Land Forces Summit and how do we determine where the summit will take place each year? We also hosted parallel sessions for senior enlisted leaders on the role of the noncommissioned officer and how empowering enlisted leaders builds trust and effective teams across our army. It is like a condemnation, if you are in the office, they cant bring file to you, if you are having a gathering like this, you cant talk, you will seat down with your colleagues like a Mumu, you wont talk An angry mob, on Monday, stoned a 35-year-old man to death for allegedly killing two persons and injuring six others in an accident at Ijoka road, Akure, Ondo State capital. 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The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS) is the professional head of the Nigerian Armed Forces and the most senior uniformed military adviser to the minister of defence and the president of Nigeria. He was one time Theatre Commander Operation LAFIA DOLE (the Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency Outfit in North Eastern Nigeria). It is on record that he brought relative stability to the region with the surrender of several Boko Haram combatants. Global AIDS Coordinator and Global Health Diplomacy, Office of the U.S. Special Presidential Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, Special Representative for Syria Engagement, U.S. Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, Office of the U.S. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya was born on 5 January 1966 in Sifawa, Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto state. In this deadlock, it's the ordinary Pakistanis who have suffered - and continue to suffer. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday named Major-General Farouk Yahaya as the new chief of army staff. As I mentioned in my remarks, our approach is partner-led and U.S.-enabled, and we listen first to our partners what their priorities are. Major General Wasmund and Deputy Assistant Secretary Scott will discuss the 2023 African Land Forces Summit, which is themed Addressing security challenges through civil-military partnerships, and how U.S.-African partnerships are increasing security and stability on the continent. 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Gen Faruk Yahaya disclosed, at the Nigerian Army Finance Corps Bienn." For July 2015, wen im win election and become president, Buhari appoint Major-General Tukur Buratai as di Chief of Army Staff. He also served as the Principal General Staff Officer (PGSO) to the Honourable Minister of Defence, the Commander, Headquarters 4 Brigade and 29 Task Force Brigade (Operation Zaman Lafiya). And without the strength of those partnerships, we would not have as much optimism as we do about the future in Africa with our partners. And I want to let everybody know and remind everyone on the call, please stay in touch with us. 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Again, thank you to the general for inviting me and the State Department to this important conference. This is the 11th iteration of the African Land Forces Summit. MODERATOR: All right, thank you very much. I would like to welcome our participants dialing in from across the continent and thank all of you for joining this discussion. The relationships strengthened or, in some cases, made are what makes African Land Forces Summit an incredibly important event. Thats our email. John Owen Nwachukwu. He is a graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Armed Forces Command and Staff College and Nigerian Army School of Infantry. Thanks very much for your time and we look forward to taking your questions. The new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya was born on 5 January 1966 in Sifawa, Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto state. No, thank you, General Wasmund. So how come Imran Khan, despite facing dozens of charges, is still roaming free? 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Before that he had called the former army chief General Bajwa, who was instrumental in bringing and sustaining him in power, a traitor. But were really happy to get it back on the continent, and you can just see the enthusiasm all week long as we discuss some of these topics. Adesoji Omosebi He was later a Directing Staff and Chief Instructor at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji-Nigeria. So shifting gears a little bit, just looking at the annual exercise, which is the the annual event, which is the African Land Forces Summit, can you describe a little bit about how this years summit differs from previous years and if there are any particular challenges or themes that show up from year to year with the summit? The new Chief of Army Staff, Major General Farouk Yahaya has unveiled his vision and mission for the Nigerian Army. 0, Aare Gani Adams, You Goofed, Ayekooto fires Adams over his attacks on Asiwaju Tinubu, Nollywood Actress, Mercy Johnson uncover her new look (SEE NEW LOOK). But thanks very much. Our speakers join us from Abidjan, Cote dIvoire, where the summit is being held. He has held several appointments including Staff, Instructional and Command. Tukur Yusuf Buratai ( Listen) CFR psc (+) NAM GSS ndc (BD) (born 24 November 1960) is a retired Nigerian army lieutenant general, former Chief of Army Staff [1] (appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2015), [2] and Nigeria's Ambassador to the Republic of Benin. On the Instructional, he was privileged to be an Instructor at the Depot Nigerian Army, Nigerian Defence Academy and the Nigerian Army School of Infantry. This year is civil-military relations. COAS. [1] The position is often occupied by the most senior commissioned officer appointed by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. MAJOR GENERAL WASMUND: So Im fortunate that I have an expert, so Im going to ask Ambassador Scott to share his thoughts about this important subject. In fact, the centre can no longer hold in Abia and Enugu states chapters of the party. Our strategy really is focused on helping our partners to increase their capacity and their capability to defeat the threats, whether its violent extremism or other sources of instability, as weve discussed this week in the summit. The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Major General Farouk Yahaya as the Chief of Army Staff, COAS. He occupied the position for two years and a month, until September 2010. Again, thank you to the general for inviting me and the State Department to this important conference. He enrolled in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1974 and was commissioned into the Nigerian Army in 1977. The new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Faruk Yahaya, a major general, was born on January 5, 1966 in Sifawa, Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto state. SaharaReporters.com is an outstanding, groundbreaking news website that encourages citizen journalists to report ongoing corruption and government malfeasance in Africa. The country's first elected Prime Minister, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, was hanged, his daughter Benazir Bhutto was dismissed twice as a prime minister and her assassination, by a teenage suicide bomber, was never fully investigated. The themes are generally pretty consistent year over year even though we might approach it from a slightly different angle. Imran Khan has asked his workers to choose death over a life of slavery. And that is a bellwether for the importance and the priority thats given to it. Its evidenced by recent visits from some of our most senior leaders, who have come to the continent to gain better understanding themselves about the challenges and opportunities here. Despite Khan's repeated attacks on the army leadership, many believe that he doesn't really want to curtail the army's powers, he just wants the generals to love and support him and his party like they did before. Using photos, text, and video dynamically, the site informs and prompts concerned African citizens and activists globally to act, denouncing officially-sanctioned corruption, the material impoverishment of its citizenry, defilement of the environment, and the callous disregard of the democratic principles enshrined in the constitution. After Imran Khan's arrest his supporters did what no mainstream political force has done before. Imran Khan was first loved by the army, then shunned by them, now his supporters were settling their scores. And thats at the basis of this event here, is how do we go about this working together to try to ensure that goal. 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Pakistan's army is also looking within its own ranks for Khan sympathisers. Tok-tok pesin for di Army, Brigadier General Yerima Mohammed na im confirm di death of di COAS and crew members of di plane to BBC. This was contained in the full statement of the address of the COAS posted by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier-General Mohammed Yerima available to SOJ WORLDWIDE, http://www.sojworldnews.com, Yahaya, a major general, will replace the deceased Attahiru Ibrahim with immediate . The country didn't quite burn, but Khan's supporters took the fight to military cantonments. May 27, 2021 By: Kingsley Omonobi - Abuja **Appointment of Regular Course 37 Intake to Wipe Out 20 Generals of Course 35 and 36 Intakes Seven days after the demise of a fatal plane crash of former. We rotate the we rotate the host nation each year to provide an opportunity for land force commanders to showcase their capabilities and their culture. It was left empty for many years after Chief of Staff Tahar Zbiri attempted a coup against President Houari Boumdine. But were really happy to get it back on the continent, and you can just see the enthusiasm all week long as we discuss some of these topics. Today we are very pleased to be joined by the Commander, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, U.S. Army Major General Todd R. Wasmund, and by Bureau of African Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Robert Scott. Thank you very much, General. There are officers and their families within the army who are enamoured by him. 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Plot 1092 Mohammadu Buhari Way, Area 7, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria. The General is happily married and blessed with children. Read about our approach to external linking. Mr. Mansari, thanks very much for that question, and Im really glad that you drew attention to the priority that our President and our administration, our government, has given to meeting the challenges and the opportunities here in Africa. SOJ WORLDWIDE NEWS is an online news medium with a difference for sharing information on news, entertainment, politics, human interest, sports around the world especially in Nigeria as the news break devoid of sentiments or emotions. Thank you very much. Before im death, Lt-Gen Attahiru Ibrahim na im bin dey charged to spear head di fight against insurgency for Nigeria but who im be? Lawal made the condemnation in a statement issued in Gusau by his media aide, Malam Mustafa Jafaru-Kaura. Its a difficult one to negotiate through. Imran Khan might have ushered in a new kind of populist politics in Pakistan, but the army is using the same playbook to bring him down that it has used against his predecessors. I would be remiss if I didnt start by thanking our colleagues from the Department of State, who have been critical to not just helping us put on an event like ALFS here in Abidjan with our Ivorian co-hosts, but are fundamental to our military engagements across Africa. Arms are daily in proliferation across the continent and its a worrying evolution. So, the question of proliferation of arms and ammunition. In the past, reprisals against politicians who have taken on the army have been swift. Your email address will not be published. By arresting Shah and putting her behind bars, the army has sent a clear signal to army families to stay away from Khan's politics. MR. SCOTT: Yes. Caesarean by phone light - giving birth in a warzone. The Chief of Army Staff Special Civil-Military Cooperation Intervention project was drawn to Zabon Gari, Zaria, Kaduna State with a newly renovated Dogon Bauchi Model Science Pry School on Friday 2 June 2023 . Its in forums like this where we can exchange ideas, learn from each others experiences, and discuss ways to address shared challenges. Recent Post. I just wanted to thank, Johann, you and the team at the hub for arranging this. There are a number of states in the west of the United States which have had to negotiate and are currently in the process of negotiating water-sharing agreements on the Colorado River. Again, I think it underlines your opening remarks about the jointness, about the shared about the common approach that we have looking at civil-military relations and how diplomacy, defense, and development come together in the United States as we engage with our African partners to ensure that security generally for all of us is increased. 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