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The Rise of General Olufemi Oluyede, Nigeria’s New Defence Chief

Hauwa Abubakar Anaja

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October 25, 2025

The Rise of General Olufemi Oluyede, Nigeria’s New Defence Chief

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on October 24, 2025, appointed General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as Nigeria’s new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding General Christopher Musa.

The appointment is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the nation’s defence leadership and enhance operational effectiveness across the Armed Forces.

The new Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, brings vast experience in military command, operational strategy, and peacekeeping to his new role, following a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades in the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Background and Early Life

He was born in 1968 and hails from Ikere, Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria.

He is widely respected for his professionalism, discipline, and commitment to duty, which have earned him recognition both within and outside the Nigerian military establishment.

Military Career

A member of the 39th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), General Oluyede was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1992 (retroactive to 1987).

Since then, he has held several key command, instructional, and staff appointments, including;

Platoon Commander, 65 Battalion
Company Commander, 177 Guards Battalion
Staff Officer, Guards Brigade
Commandant, Amphibious Training School
Commander, 27 Task Force Brigade, where he led counter-insurgency operations in the North East under Operation HADIN KAI

He has also served in international peacekeeping missions, notably with the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) in Liberia and Operation HARMONY IV in Bakassi.

Education and Training

General Oluyede is an alumnus of the prestigious Staff Course and a Member of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Nigeria’s apex policy think tank.

His training and experience have strengthened his capacity for operational planning, defence administration, and strategic policy formulation.

Honours and Awards

Promoted to the rank of Major General in September 2020, General Oluyede has earned several honours and decorations in recognition of his distinguished service, including;

Corps Medal of Honour
Grand Service Star
Field Command Medal
Field Training Medal
Chief of Army Staff Commendation Award

Current Role

As Chief of Defence Staff, General Oluyede is charged with coordinating the strategic operations of the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force.

He is expected to drive synergy among the services, strengthen joint operations, and enhance the nation’s defence architecture to address emerging security challenges.

Profile: Akomaye Parker Undiandeye, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Intelligence

Mercy Chukwudiebere

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October 25, 2025

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On October 24, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reappointed Major General Emmanuel Akomaye Parker Undiandeye as Chief of Defence Intelligence, reaffirming confidence in his leadership and expertise in strengthening Nigeria’s defence intelligence operations.

Major General Undiandeye first assumed command as the 17th Chief of Defence Intelligence on June 23, 2023, and continues to serve with distinction in the nation’s security architecture.

Born on September 2, 1968, in Bedia, Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Southern Nigeria, General Undiandeye hails from the family of Mr. Sylvanus and Mrs. Maria Undiandeye.

He began his military career at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, and later proceeded to the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, United Kingdom, where he completed his cadet training.

Major General Undiandeye has attended several professional military and strategic courses both locally and internationally, including the Nigerian Army College of Logistics, Lagos, and the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, for his Junior and Senior Courses.

His quest for advanced military education took him to the National Defence University (NDU), Washington DC, USA, and the National Defence College (NDC), Abuja, where he earned a Master’s degree from the University of Ibadan.

Major General Undiandeye also attended the Senior Executives National and International Security Programme at the Harvard Kennedy School of Executive Administration, USA, and the International Intelligence Directors Course in Chicksands, United Kingdom.

He holds a B.A. (Hons) in History and a Master of Arts in Strategic Security Studies. He is an International Counter Terrorism Fellow (ICTF) of the NDU’s College of International Security Affairs, Washington DC.

Throughout his distinguished career spanning over three decades, Major General Undiandeye has held several command, staff, and instructional appointments, contributing significantly to national and global security.

His notable positions include;

Chief of Staff, Headquarters Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps
Director, Lessons Learnt, Army Headquarters Department of Transformation and Innovation
Director, Foreign Liaison, Defence Intelligence Agency
Director, Psychological Warfare, Defence Headquarters
Deputy Commandant, Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre
Commandant, Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre, Jaji

Internationally, Major General Undiandeye has served as; Deputy Chief Operations Officer, United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL); Deputy Chief of Assessments, UN Headquarters, New York; and as a pioneer seconded officer to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), where he contributed to preventing full-scale conflict between South Sudan and the Republic of Sudan.

His professional excellence has earned him several awards and decorations, including;

Grand Service Star (GSS), Defence Meritorious Star (DMS),
Defence Administration Medal (DAM), Field Command Medal (FCM),
Training Support Medal (TSM), and the
United Nations Headquarters Medal (2013).

Major General Undiandeye is a Fellow of the National Defence College (fdc), Fellow of the National Defense University, Washington DC (fndu), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Administration (FCAI), Fellow of the International Institute of Professional Security (FIIPS), and Fellow of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (FNARC).

His vast experience in intelligence, operations, and strategic leadership equips him with a strong foundation to coordinate the nation’s defence intelligence architecture effectively.

Major General Undiandeye is happily married to Mrs Jane Ekor Undiandeye, and their union is blessed with three children. His hobbies include reading, golf, photography, and nature watching.

Profile of New Chief of Army Staff, Major General Waidi Shaibu

Mercy Chukwudiebere

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October 25, 2025

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On October 24, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Major General Waidi Shaibu as Nigeria’s new Chief of Army Staff.

The appointment follows his distinguished service as the Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic expertise in counter-insurgency operations.

Born on 18 December 1971 in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, Major General Shaibu was admitted into the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) as a member of the 41 Regular Course in 1989. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant into the Nigerian Army Armour Corps on 17 September 1994.

Academic Qualifications

Major General Shaibu holds several academic and professional qualifications, including;

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna (1993)
Postgraduate Certificate in Public Administration, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
M.Sc. Public Administration, University of Calabar
M.Sc. Strategic Studies, University of Ibadan
M.Sc. Security and Strategic Studies, National Defence University, Washington D.C., USA
Alumnus, Harvard Kennedy School of Government Programme in Leadership for the 21st Century: Chaos, Conflict and Courage
Advanced Executive Certificate in Applied Leadership and Strategy, National Productivity Senior Executive Programme
Ph.D. in Strategic Studies (in view), University of Ibadan

Military Courses Attended

Major General Shaibu has attended several professional and leadership courses both within and outside Nigeria, including;

Young Officers and Platoon Commanders Courses, Nigerian Army Armour School, Bauchi
Young Officers Course, Infantry, Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Jaji
Company Amphibious Operation Course, Amphibious Training School, Calabar
Junior Staff Course, Ghana
Company Commander’s and Battalion Commander’s Courses, Bauchi
Senior Staff Course, Jaji
Defence Resources Management Course, Kenya
Higher Defence Management Course, National Defence College, Abuja
Counter Terrorism Fellows Programme, College of International Security Affairs, Washington D.C., USA

Operational Experience

Major General Shaibu has participated in numerous local and international operations, including;

Operation Harmony
Operation Boyona
Operation Zaman Lafiya
Operation Lafiya Dole
Operation Tura Takaibango
Operation Hadin Kai
Operation Desert and Lake Sanity
African Mission in Sudan
United Nations Mission in Liberia
Nigeria’s Foreign Training Assistance Mission to Liberia

Appointments Held

Over the course of his distinguished career, the Major General Shaibu has held several command, instructional, and staff appointments such as;

Platoon Commander, 245 Recce Battalion
ADC to the General Officer Commanding 3 Division
Principal Staff Officer/Military Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of Liberia
Chief of Staff, 23 Brigade Headquarters, Yola
Chief Instructor, Nigerian Army Armour School
Assistant Director, Peacekeeping Operations, Defence Headquarters
Director, Coordination and Directing Staff, National Defence College, Abuja
Commander, 21 Special Armoured Brigade, Bama
Acting Chief of Training, Army Headquarters
General Officer Commanding, 7 Division/Commander, Sector 1 Operation Hadin Kai
Director of Defence Administration, Defence Space Administration
Current Appointment: Director of Armour Research, Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre (since 22 April 2025)

Honours and Awards

Major General Waidi Shaibu is a highly decorated officer with several honours, including:

Distinguished Service Star (DSS)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO-LR)
Foreign Training Assistance Medal (FTAM)
Pass Staff College (psc)
Fellow, National Defence College Dagger (+)
Command Medal (CM)
Purple Heart Medal (Counter-Insurgency Operations, North East)
Field Command Medal (FCM)
Field Command Medal of Honour (FCMH)
General Operations Medal (GOM)
Defence Operations Medal (DOM)

He is also a Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM).

Personal Life

Major General Waidi Shaibu enjoys reading, early morning walks, and deep contemplation.

He is happily married and blessed with children.

Niger State Reaffirms Commitment to End Polio

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October 25, 2025

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Niger State Reaffirms Commitment to End Polio

By Nura Mohammed, Minna

As part of the 2025 World Polio Day celebration, stakeholders in Niger State have restated their commitment to completely eradicate polio and ensure every child receives the required vaccines.

The event, held in Minna, the capital of Niger State brought together government officials, health workers, development partners, and members of the Polio Affected Persons Association.

A representative of the State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Usman Mohammed said the government is doing everything possible to support the fight against polio through improved logistics, manpower development, and community awareness.

He noted that Niger State, with 25 local government areas and 175 wards is working closely with partners such as UNICEF, WHO, Rotary International, and the Polio Survivors Group to reach every child, especially those in hard-to-reach communities.

“We are working hand in hand with our partners and traditional institutions from emirate councils to village heads to make sure no child is left behind,” he said.

“We appreciate the support of the state governor and the Ministry of Health for their proactive measures.”

He added that the state uses a ‘hit-and-run strategy’ to reach insecure and remote areas, using trained community members to safely deliver vaccines.

Also speaking, Habiba Garba, Women Leader of the Polio Affected Persons Association, said the group is using the day to reflect on achievements in the fight against polio and to plan ahead for complete eradication.

“We have over 100 members across the state. We are celebrating the day to thank our partners and to remind mothers to take their children for vaccination immediately after birth.”

She urged mothers to ensure their babies receive all vaccines to prevent diseases that can cause disability, adding that polio affects a child’s ability to walk and live a normal life.

Garba also encouraged persons living with polio to ignore stigma and live happily.

“People may mock or call you names, but don’t let that stop you. Be proud and stay strong what matters most is living a happy and healthy life.” She said

This year’s World Polio Day, themed “End Polio: For Every Child, Everywhere,” featured a large rally from the Emir’s Palace in Minna to the General Hospital, with health workers and stakeholders calling on parents to allow their children to be immunized.

House Committee Chair Lauds Nigeria’s FATF Grey List Exit

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Manomsi Mallum

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October 25, 2025

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House Committee Chair Lauds Nigeria’s FATF Grey List Exit

Gloria Essien, Abuja

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes, Mr Ginger Obinna Onwusibe, has lauded the Nigerian government and key institutions on the country’s historic removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, describing the development as a “national victory for integrity, resilience, and inter-agency collaboration.”

He commended the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), other law enforcement and regulatory agencies, as well as the Federal Ministry of Justice, for their dedication and cooperation throughout the reform process.

“This achievement is the product of years of hard work and synergy among our institutions. It restores global confidence in Nigeria’s financial system and demonstrates that our country can meet the highest international standards of transparency and accountability,” Mr Onwusibe said.

He also lauded the National Assembly for passing key legislative reforms, including amendments to the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, and the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act — all of which have strengthened Nigeria’s legal framework for combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and illicit financial flows.

He noted: “As Chairman of the House Committee on Financial Crimes, I am proud that our committee contributed to this milestone achievement through diligent and effective oversight of both the NFIU and the EFCC.”

Mr Onwusibe urged stakeholders to sustain the momentum to ensure Nigeria never returns to the grey list, reaffirming the Committee’s commitment to continuous legislative oversight and institutional support for financial integrity and reform.

Nigeria Mandates English Language For Learning Assessment

Nigeria

Oluwasola Akintonde

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October 25, 2025

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Nigeria Mandates English Language For Learning Assessment

Jack Acheme, Abuja

The Nigerian government has declared that only the English language will now be the country’s mother tongue for teaching in schools, as multiple languages will no longer be used for learning assessment.

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, stated this at the National Education Group (NEG) meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria.

The Buhari Administration had, in 2022, approved a new National Language Policy to make the local mother tongue that is dominant in an area, the compulsory medium of instruction in the first six years of basic education.

The Minister said the use of multiple languages for teaching in schools across the country is not practicable as it destroys educational foundations, stressing that the new Policy is being standardized across the country in the new direction.

He urged development partners in the country to respect the decision of the government and stop pushing for multiple mother tongues in the country’s education system. The

“Let me tell everybody again, and our development partners. A new position in the Ministry of Education is that we are not going to use multiple languages as a learning assessment. I want all our development partners to respect us and get that.

“We’re eliminating multiple mother tongues. Our mother tongue is now English. That’s the language of our instructions in schools going forward,” he said

“Any attempt for us to be pushed on this by our development partners will be met fiercely because we know what we need. This use of mother tongue is not practicable in our country. It’s not. It is a disaster. We’ve seen the damage that is being done. We’re destroying the lives of millions of people, especially in the northern part of the country,” he said.

According to him, “Nigeria has over 625 languages, and living together in different parts of the country, as such, it will be difficult for teachers to be recruited based on the concentration of a particular language in a place to teach in isolation of others.

“Let me give you an example. You go to Lagos today. You go to Ajegunle. What’s the mother tongue there? That’s where you have the population of people from the Southeast. Over 90% of their teachers will speak Igbo?. So it’s not practicable.

“You go to Shomolu. That’s where you have the population of people from the Southwest, then there they will be teaching in Yoruba?. Where are the teachers for all these languages across the country? We don’t even have the teachers,” he said.

He explained that the mother tongue policy, after many years, has only partially succeeded in the Northwestern part of the country, but not implemented in other parts.

“Go to the north central, they have not adopted any mother tongue. Go to the north east and south east, they are not teaching in any mother tongue. This policy has not succeeded,” he said

He acknowledged that there are evidences of marginal benefit when students are trained in their mother tongue in the earliest part of their school, especially from primary one to three, yet the policy is not feasible.

Retrospectively, the minister said 50 years ago, people went to school and studied with English language as the mother tongue, and education was complete.

He informed them that the learning assessment at the basic level, which has not been carried out since 2022, will now be carried out every two years, beginning from 2026

We’re going to do it from June 2026 and then 2028. For better coordination of learning assessment, National Assessment of Learning Achievement in Basic Education (NALABE) and the National Monitoring of Learning Achievement (NMLA) are being merged under the name National learning assessment (NLA),” said the minister

He highlighted that appraisals have indicated that the distribution of computer Tablets and Smart Boards to schools is enhancing learning in schools, and “efforts are ongoing with service providers for them to begin to use internet services with Zero data.”

He pointed out that enumeration is also ongoing to harmonize the Almajiri and out-of-school data to get the real figure, so that the country will not be hiding under estimated figures from international organizations.

On the ongoing National School Feeding programme, the Director in charge of Basic Education of the Ministry, Dr. Olatunji Davis, said the programme is going on without hitches as “funds for the year have been provided and being efficiently utilized.”

The UNICEF representative at the event called for continuous monitoring and evaluation of projects, promising to assist always in the process, while the Global Partnership for Education, GPE, sued for improved domestic financing of projects and programmes, adding that supporting national prosperity is the main agenda of the group in Nigeria.

The meeting brought together key education stakeholders to deliberate on policies and strategies aimed at strengthening the delivery and performance of Nigeria’s education sector.

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NDDC Commissions Projects in Bayelsa

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Hauwa Abubakar Anaja

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October 25, 2025

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A former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ikechukwu Ogalla has commissioned the nine state-of-the-art strategic security projects executed by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in Ayakoro, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, South-South Nigeria.

The former Navy Chief, represented by the Commander, Operation Delta Safe, Rear Admiral Noel Madugu, stated that the operational facilities handed over by NDDC would bolster the Nigerian Navy’s presence and security operations.

Ogbuku observed that Ayakoro was an important town located on the river, making it strategic and crucial for maritime security in the Niger Delta region.

He stated: “The event we are witnessing today is a statement of the existing close collaboration between the NDDC and the Nigerian Navy, which is geared towards addressing maritime security challenges in the region.

“I commend the vision and commitment of the leadership of the NDDC for citing the security project at Ayakoro with a view of addressing security challenges associated with the maritime environment in the region.”

“The Navy will spare no effort to ensure that objectives for which the security projects are provided will be fully realised.”

Ogbuku solicited community support in intelligence sharing to enhance the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Navy.

The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Duoye Diri, stated that the Niger Delta region contributes substantially to Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings, noting that it was evident that most of Nigeria’s maritime domain and international coastline outside of Lagos, all of which are within the Gulf of Guinea, are in the coast of the Niger Delta.

Governor Diri, represented by Brigadier General Eric Angaye (Rtd.), stated that the Niger Delta region was critical to Nigeria’s oil economy.

In his speech, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, emphasised that security and development are interconnected and that a strong partnership with security agencies was crucial for sustainable development in the region.

He reiterated the NDDC’s commitment to supporting security agencies in securing the waterways.

Ogbuku noted that the increased output of Nigeria’s crude oil was dependent on a secure marine environment, which required sustained collaboration with security forces.

He said that the NDDC has a history of providing infrastructure and other forms of support to the Nigerian Nav including Building jetties for naval operations, schools and other infrastructure within naval bases and Assisting in the completion of numerous other projects at naval installations.

The Managing Director said the need for collaboration to ensure that the Niger Delta region remained peaceful, noting that development could only take place in an atmosphere of peace and security.

Ogbuku stated: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to the peace and development of the Niger Delta region, and he has given us a matching order to embark on legacy projects that will stand the test of time and impact lives in the region. We cannot achieve this if there is no peace.”

“For us in NDDC, we will continue to collaborate with the security agencies to ensure that there is sustainable peace that will usher in development.”

Ogbuku stated that under the leadership of the current Board and Management, the Commission has demonstrated a commitment to achieving the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu, who is concerned about the development of the Niger Delta region.

Giving a brief overview of the projects, the NDDC Executive Director of Projects, Dr Victor Antai, listed the various projects scheduled for commissioning. “They are: fully Furnished Administrative block; Fully Furnished Accommodation block; Fully furnished 40-man houseboat with two units of 100kva Generators; two units of Gun Boats powered by 200 Hp units of Yamaha engines each;

The host community, Ayakoro, will give the Nigerian Navy hectares of land to build a Navy school; A 60kVA Solar inverter installed in the Administrative and Accommodation blocks, respectively, as backup power; A 30kVA Solar inverter installed in the 40-man houseboats as backup power; A full-option Toyota Hilux Vehicle for Operational use; A Newly Built Operational Floating Jetty.

He said the initiative aims to enhance maritime security in the region, addressing critical needs and ensuring the safety of both local communities and maritime activities.

The Acting Paramount Ruler of Ayakoro, Chief Micah Etebi, affirmed that the projects handed over to the Navy were testaments that the NDDC is impacting the people of the Niger Delta region.

Lawmaker Unveils Prizes for Edo South Unity Cup

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Mosunmola Ore

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October 25, 2025

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Lawmaker Unveils Prizes for Edo South Unity Cup

The Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District, Neda Imasuen, has unveiled prizes for the district’s Unity Cup at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the Edo State capital, as part of efforts to promote grassroots sports development.

Imasuen said that the Cup was conceived to empower young people and to provide a structured platform for them to showcase their abilities.

The tournament will kick off on November 20, and culminate on December 20, 2025.

The champion will receive a prize of ₦1million, while the runner-up will get ₦700,000.

The third-placed team will receive ₦500,000, and the fourth-placed team will have ₦300,000.

Imasuen said he would ensure international scouts were on the ground to identify talents among the youngsters.

” Our goal is to help them realize their potential and develop their skills to international standards,” he said.

According to the Senator, the tournament is designed to groom young football talents across the seven local governments in the Senatorial district .

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Dr. Soludo Urges Nationwide Awareness to Curb Hepatitis Epidemic

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Ejiofor Ezeifeoma

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October 25, 2025

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Dr. Soludo Urges Nationwide Awareness to Curb Hepatitis Epidemic

Chinwe Onuigbo, Awka

The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has called for urgent and coordinated national action to combat the rising prevalence of Hepatitis B and C infections in Nigeria, warning that millions remain unaware of their status.

Dr Soludo, who is also the founder of Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, raised the alarm during the 2025 National Hepatitis Summit held in Abuja.

According to a statement released in Awka, she said recent data indicate that an estimated 20 million Nigerians are currently infected with either or both types of the hepatitis virus.

“The fast-rising counts of Hepatitis B and C in Nigeria call for an all-time urgency of action,” she said. “Over 80 percent of those infected do not even know their status. This is largely because many Nigerians know little or absolutely nothing about hepatitis and its deadly impact.”

Dr Soludo stressed that early detection and treatment remain critical. Hepatitis B, she noted, can be managed effectively if identified in its early stages, while Hepatitis C can be cured using antiviral medications when diagnosed promptly.

She also highlighted the importance of public education and vaccination, noting that the hepatitis B vaccine is already part of Nigeria’s routine childhood immunisation schedule and is also available for adults in most health facilities.

“The good news is that the hepatitis B vaccine is safe, accessible and highly effective,” she said. “But if we fail to show commitment through education and strategic advocacy, we risk facing an even bigger health crisis in the near future.”

The Anambra First Lady joined other states’ First Ladies and health experts at the summit to discuss practical strategies for scaling up hepatitis prevention, testing, and treatment across Nigeria.

“Even though we are behind in this journey, we can still make significant progress if we begin now,” she added. “The time is now to push back the ravage of hepatitis in Anambra State and across Nigeria.”

As part of her ongoing Healthy Living campaign, Dr Soludo on Saturday led a “Healthy Living Walk” through communities in Anambra State to promote physical fitness, healthy eating, and disease prevention.

The event, which began at Aroma in Awka, drew government officials, health workers, students, and residents who walked through major streets to encourage lifestyle changes that support wellness.

Speaking after the exercise, Dr. Soludo emphasised that physical fitness and proper nutrition are key preventive measures against chronic diseases, including cardiovascular ailments and metabolic disorders.

“Communities in Anambra are beginning to understand that exercise is medicine,” she said. “Good nutrition and regular physical activity remain our strongest defenses against disease.”

Chartered Institute of Logistics Elects New Executive

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Manomsi Mallum

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October 25, 2025

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Chartered Institute of Logistics Elects New Executive

Glory Ohagwu

The Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria has concluded with the election of a new National Executive and the presentation of awards to distinguished members for outstanding professional achievements.

The newly elected President, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, pledged to consolidate the gains of the outgoing administration and pursue legislative backing to strengthen the Institute’s mandate.

“It will be greater. We have a lot of plans. We commend the outgoing president—she has done well. It’s a challenge, but we will make her happy and make the Institute stronger,” said Dr. Oyeyemi, a former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps.

He explained that one of his top priorities will be securing a legal framework for the Institute, noting that CILT currently operates without formal legislative recognition.

“Presently, CILT does not have legislative backing. We will work within the next few years to get it done so that all other achievements can be accomplished,” he stated.

Dr. Oyeyemi further assured that his administration would re-energise membership across logistics and transport agencies nationwide to make CILT “stronger, effective, and efficient.”

Outgoing President Reflects on Four-Year Tenure

In her valedictory address, the outgoing President and Chair of Council, Mrs. Mfon Usoro, reflected on her four-year stewardship, themed “Reform and Transform CILT Nigeria.”

“Our campaign motto when we boarded this ship four years ago was to ‘Reform and Transform CILT Nigeria’—to strengthen governance, enhance accountability, and restore the pride of membership,” she recalled.

She highlighted the Institute’s strategic partnerships with institutions such as the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, the Bureau of Public Procurement, and the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management, noting that these collaborations elevated CILT’s national and international relevance.

Mrs. Usoro also reported significant growth in the quality and inclusiveness of membership.

“We established a formidable, inclusive team of visionaries, innovators, and dreamers, comprising serving and retired university professors, industry titans, serving and retired military officers, Next Generation, and Women in Logistics across all six geopolitical zones,” she said.

On financial accountability, she noted that the Institute’s revenue improved significantly year-on-year.

“Accountability and transparency have been the watchwords of this administration. We are handing over an Institute that is stronger, more transparent, and more respected than when we took over,” she concluded.

Recognitions and Renewed Commitment

Several award recipients described the recognition as both humbling and motivating.

Dr. Kevin Okona, Acting Rector of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, who was honoured at the event, said: “This recognition is a call to higher responsibility. It means that what we do quietly is seen and valued. We’re ready to do more for CILT, for our institution, and for the industry.”

Mrs. Chinwe Ezenwa, Founder of Lelook Bags and recipient of the Legacy Award, expressed gratitude, saying: “It means everything. To be recognised like this while I’m alive makes me happy and honoured—it reminds me that impact never goes unnoticed.”

Hajia Moji Jimoh, who received an Excellence Award, described it as “a pleasant surprise and a new beginning,” while Maureen Afia, a Young Professional, commended CILT for uniting industry experts and inspiring young professionals.

Prof. Geraldine Okeudo, a multiple awardee, added: “I’m proud of CILT. This recognition affirms that my contributions have been seen, and I will always make the Institute proud.”

About CILT Nigeria

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) is the world’s leading professional body for logistics and transport, founded in 1919 in the United Kingdom with a presence in over 100 countries.

Established in 1958 and granted Territorial Status in 2014, CILT Nigeria operates in 13 states and focuses on human capital development through globally recognised professional courses in supply chain, transport, and logistics—awarding international certifications that affirm competence and global relevance.

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