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March 13, 2015

B/Haram: TBN canvasses support for Nigerian troops

By Dapo Akinrefon
THE Transformation Believers of Nigeria, TBN, yesterday canvassed support for Nigerian troops, who are currently engaged in the ongoing war against terrorism in the North-East saying there is need to crush the activities of Boko Haram.

The group, which organised a rally in Abuja to launch the “#WeCare” initiative, which aims to galvanize empathy and support for Nigerian troops and their loved ones, was attended by thousands of youths at the strategic Unity Fountain, opposite Transcorp Hilton in Abuja.

Addressing the rally, the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria National Summit Group, NNSG, Mr Tony I. Uranta, said that the gathering of the youth was a noble initiative in support Nigeria’s Fighting Forces.

According to him, “we need to build up our troops morale to fight terrorism. I care about our gallant fighting forces, hitherto betrayed by internal and global foes. I care about the widows, orphans and other traumatised relatives of these gallant men. I care about the Chibok Girls, the Alu Boys and thousands of other abducted, killed, displaced and dehumanised Nigerians and their loved ones who are victims of these on-going murderous national and international terrorism.”

Uranta further said that he cared about Nigeria’s future as a united, secure, peaceful and prosperous nation premised on the far-reaching Resolutions, that were passed consensually by the 2014 National Conference convened by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

ened, and they expose all of us to danger because they would be unable to optimally fight and sacrifice themselves for the rest of the citizenry.”

“These soldiers face death everyday, and must be made to feel that the people they are defending appreciate their sacrifice”, he said.