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DEFENCE CONSULTANT – WILSON BABANGIDA ACKNOWLEDGES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION AT THE NIGERIA DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS (DHQ), HAIL THE OUTGOING CDS AND REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO WORKING WITH THE NEW CDS.

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  I, Wilson Babangida Agboti, MWCP, Defence and Development Consultant, and the organizations under my leadership, wish to formally acknowledge the recent transition at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ).   Over the years, we have enjoyed a cordial and productive working relationship with the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa . His leadership provided a supportive environment for collaboration, enabling us to implement initiatives aimed at promoting Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions within the Nigerian Armed Forces. We appreciate his openness to innovation and strategic partnerships that enhanced sustainable security interventions across the nation. His service, dedication, and professionalism will be fondly remembered, and we express our profound gratitude.  As the mantle of leadership is handed over, we warmly welcome the incoming Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede , and extend our heartfelt congratulations on his appoin...

WILSON BABANGIDA'S SHORT STORY: GROWING UP AS THE LAST BORN CHILD OF FAMILY OF NINE IN A REMOTE COMMUNITY IN SONG LGA, ADAMAWA STATE.

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 Growing up, there was a special time in my life when my daily routine revolved around caring for the animals we raised at home — chickens, goats, ducks, pigeons, and guinea fowls. As the last born, I had the freedom to choose roles that I found fun and interesting, rather than those imposed. I cared for our animals like they were part of the family — especially my pigeons, who were my beloved pets. Losing any of them felt just as painful as losing a family member. This pic depicts the kind of affection I had with pigeons in our home. I wish we had access to camera then... My mother had a beautiful system — every animal in our home was registered in the name of one family member or another. Whenever she needed to sell any to meet family needs, she would consult the “owner,” negotiate kindly, and ensure the animal was replaced with a younger one soon after. I took great pride in my duties. I would lead the goats to the grass areas of Bongo Rock, a few miles away from home, where the...