Agbese urges Tinubu to honour military chiefs over security achievements. Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has called on President Bola Tinubu to confer the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), one of Nigeria’s highest national honours, on the country’s top military leadership in recognition of recent security achievements.Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State and serves as the Labour Party leader in the state, made the appeal during The State of Affairs gathering with security experts, professionals and security advocates held in Abuja on Sunday.
The lawmaker said the military high command deserved national recognition for what he described as significant improvements in security operations across the country.He cited the recent rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, as well as the successful foiling of an attempted mass abduction of students in Monguno, Borno State, as evidence of the armed forces’ growing operational effectiveness.According to Agbese, the recent successes reflect the commitment, professionalism and resilience of Nigeria’s military leadership in addressing the country’s security challenges.He urged President Tinubu to reward the service chiefs with the prestigious national honour, noting that such recognition would boost the morale of security personnel and encourage sustained efforts in the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities.
Joseph Akwagiobe is a media contributor from Cross River State, Nigeria, currently based in Abuja. He is a graduate of Microbiology and has earned several professional certifications across diverse fields, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and excellence.