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FG To Purchase Three Aircraft From Czech Republic For Border Patrol by msmon(m): 6:48am On Oct 15, 2014 |
Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro Senator Iroegbu, Adedayo Akinwale and Iribest Madaki in Abuja Despite the frustration Nigeria has faced attempting to procure military hardware from the United States and some of its allies for the prosecution of the war against Boko Haram in the North-east, the federal government said yesterday it had concluded arrangements for the purchase of three aircraft from the Czech Republic to combat the menace of terrorism in the country. The Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro disclosed this yesterday in Abuja, while playing host to the Czech Republic Ambassador to Nigeria and his team. Moro said aside from strengthening bilateral relations, the visit would also foster cooperation in taming the menace of terrorism in the country. According to the minister, the reopening of the Nigerian Embassy in Prague by President Goodluck Jonathan underscored the determination of the president to widen the scope of investment and international cooperation between the two countries He noted that this had underscored the desire of Nigeria to strengthen the economic relations with the Czech Republic with Nigeria’s appointment of Mrs. Catherine Okon as the Nigerian ambassador to the country. He said: “Let me state here that at the moment Nigeria has been grappling with the insurgency in the Northeast, and I am happy to note that as a result of my visit to the Czech Republic and the willingness of the country to cooperate with Nigeria in terms of fighting terrorism, we have proposed to purchase from the Czech Republic three aircraft for border patrol and management. “Therefore, there is need for us to work together in fighting terrorism, which is a global issue and manifesting strongly in Nigeria. Let me also state that the government of Nigeria is determined to win the war against terrorism.” Moro revealed that with the approval by relevant authorities, the aircraft would be purchased in the no distance future to complement the efforts of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in combating border crimes and security of borders to safeguard Nigeria’s interest. The minister revealed that his visit to Czech Republic last year saw a Nigerian that was incarcerated in a prison in Prague released on his intervention, stressing that it further went to demonstrate the determination of the two countries to work together in areas of mutual interest. He stated that in 2003, 28 Nigerians were languishing in various prisons in the Czech Republic whom he sought to be transferred to the prisons back home. The areas of mutual interest that could be explored by both countries was highlighted by the minister to include: possibility of transfer of prisoners, visa waivers between the two countries and other travel documentation, immigration and consular services, and internal security and border management. Earlier, the Czech Ambassador to Nigeria, Pavel Mikes, said the cooperation between both countries went beyond the insurgency, stressing that his country would be willing to cooperate with Nigeria in the area of border control and training. He said expatriates from his country would be sent down to Nigeria to help train the officers in handling the aircraft and provide other training programmes as regards to boarder control. |
Re: FG To Purchase Three Aircraft From Czech Republic For Border Patrol by manutdadex(m): 6:54am On Oct 15, 2014 |
msmon:abeg we need those aircraft sharpally |
Re: FG To Purchase Three Aircraft From Czech Republic For Border Patrol by Surplus90(m): 7:16am On Oct 15, 2014 |
I dey tells u |
Re: FG To Purchase Three Aircraft From Czech Republic For Border Patrol by Nobody: 7:18am On Oct 15, 2014 |
Okay, thats awesome. |
Re: FG To Purchase Three Aircraft From Czech Republic For Border Patrol by Onlinebizexpert(m): 7:23am On Oct 15, 2014 |
Hmm...good |
Re: FG To Purchase Three Aircraft From Czech Republic For Border Patrol by pendy79: 7:40am On Oct 15, 2014 |
I thought Nigeria can only procure arms and military hardware through covert and third party agents since we are now in the calibre of ISIL and the Mexican drug lords that can't do legitimate and verifiable military procurement. Ridiculous when Government spokesmen and illeducated and uninformed supporters try to place us along the likes of North Korea and Iran. Pariah states with UN resolutions/sanctions hanging on their head against international deals in military procurement. Nigeria as a member of the 15 Nation highest ruling body of the United Nation (the security council) now buy piece meal ammunition from a nation that equally buys arms from developed countries through unscrupulous and tinted individuals. Hmmm story for the gods. Anybody who believes the cover up in south Africa isn't a true Nigerian. We are a bonafide and respected country across the globe, we can buy arms and ammunitions from any country in the world ready and willing to sell to us as evidenced by this deal or was any Israeli involved again? Maybe na pastor oyedepo jet dem use ? We are not under any UN sanctions on arms and ammunition dealings yet we are told we need to.go covert to buy 10million dollars arms. 10million$ arms for the whole Armed forces of Nigeria? The truth about the SA embarrassment will be unravelled when power change hands in this country next year. |
Re: FG To Purchase Three Aircraft From Czech Republic For Border Patrol by 100Cents: 1:33pm On Oct 15, 2014 |
Which model ? Peugeot abi BMW ? |
Re: FG To Purchase Three Aircraft From Czech Republic For Border Patrol by size38: 2:29pm On Oct 15, 2014 |
So federal govt knows where to get legal arms? This is a clear proof that those cash were being laundered in South Africa. A sovereign nation like Nigeria buying arms the way Boko haram, Isis, Al shabab, Termil tiger rebels, Hazbola, south American drug cartels, Niger Delta Militants etc purchase their arms. |
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