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Tinubu sad over passage of civil rights legend, Rev. Jesse Jackson
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President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passage of renowned civil rights legend and Baptist preacher, Reverend Jesse Jackson, describing him as a servant-leader, activist, defender of human rights and a strong voice for the universal ideals of justice.
In a tribute issued on Tuesday, the President joined the global community in mourning the passing of the American civil rights leader at the age of 84.
“I join the rest of the world and the people of the United States of America to mourn the passing of civil rights icon and renowned Baptist preacher, Reverend Jesse Jackson, who passed away this morning at the age of 84,” Tinubu said.
He noted that Reverend Jackson captured global attention as a young activist alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., fighting for the dignity of Black people, the oppressed and the voiceless in the United States and beyond.
Although he built a career as a preacher and political organiser, Tinubu said Jackson became a national and global figure who consistently demanded improved social and economic conditions for African-Americans.
According to the President, Jackson carried forward the unfinished struggle of Martin Luther King Jr. in the fight for racial justice in the United States.
Recalling his time as a student in Chicago in the 1970s, Tinubu said he witnessed firsthand the impact of Jackson’s activism in challenging injustice and discrimination.
“As a faithful servant of God and humanity, he pointed the arc of American society to the great promise of the American dream,” the President stated.
Tinubu also credited Jackson’s political engagement with laying important groundwork for the eventual election of former President Barack Obama, noting that Jackson’s presidential bids in 1984 and 1988 helped break longstanding racial barriers in American politics.
The President described Jackson as a great friend of Nigeria and Africa, highlighting his opposition to apartheid in South Africa and his role in advocating for the release of Nelson Mandela and other African National Congress leaders.
He further recalled Jackson’s support for democratic governance in Nigeria during the era of military rule and his appointment as Special Envoy to Nigeria and Africa by former U.S. President Bill Clinton in 1997 and 1999.
“In Nigeria and across Africa, Reverend Jackson promoted civil liberties and advanced the cause of democracy and good governance,” Tinubu said, adding that he also strengthened ties between African leaders and the U.S. Congressional Black Caucus.
Tinubu said Reverend Jackson lived a remarkable life dedicated to justice and human progress, urging people to continue upholding the values he championed.
“Even as age and illness mellowed him, his voice still resonated, urging us never to stop fighting for what is right and never to lose faith in humanity. He wanted us to ‘keep hope alive’,” the President said.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the late civil rights leader.
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The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Aliyu Wadada has promised to revive the committee’s activities after acknowledging concerns over its prolonged inactivity.
Wadada spoke on Thursday at the end of the committee’s meeting in Abuja.
Specifically, the chairman admitted that the committee had been underutilised, noting that it had met only once in the last three years.
He, however, said issues responsible for the situation had been identified during a closed-door session and would be addressed.
“Of course I feel concerned about it, but when we got into the details in a closed-door meeting, we got to know where the problems are, and they will all be taken care of. The committee will be as active as it should always be,” he said.
Commenting further, the chairman said the committee would focus on its core mandate of promoting and strengthening legislative relations between Nigeria’s National Assembly and parliamentary bodies across the world.
According to him, the committee will deepen engagement with regional and international legislative institutions, including the ECOWAS Parliament, the Pan-African Parliament, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and other parliamentary organisations.
He disclosed that a new work plan had already been developed to guide the committee’s activities.
He added: “The direction is basically around the responsibilities of the committee, which is to promote and deepen legislative relationship within Nigeria and with other legislative bodies around the world”.
The chairman added that the committee’s first major activity would be a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation.
SINL NIgeria Online reports that Senator Wadada assured that the public would be kept informed of the committee’s activities as the new work plan is implemented.
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers has increased to N100,000 after the Federal Government reviewed their welfare package.
Musa made the disclosure during an interview with News Central ahead of his appearance on the NC Exclusive programme.
He said the adjustment was part of efforts by the government to improve the living conditions of military personnel.
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The former Chief of Defence Staff, however, said the country’s defence sector still requires more funding despite the improvement in soldiers’ earnings and welfare.
He stated that the current defence budget remains inadequate, adding that more resources are needed to effectively support the armed forces and their operations.
Musa explained that soldiers who previously earned about N49,000 monthly now receive at least N100,000 following the salary review carried out by the government.
The minister also called for tougher punishment for kidnappers, saying stronger measures are needed to reduce the increasing cases of abduction across Nigeria.
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