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CDS, DG DSS, Others Honored for Outstanding Leadership in Combating Insecurity

From ThisDay · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff and DG DSS were honored for their leadership in combating insecurity.
  • Security experts urged citizens to support security agencies through patriotism and intelligence sharing.
  • The awards recognized individuals making significant, often unheralded, contributions to national security.

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi, were among distinguished Nigerians honored at the 8th Silent Heroes Awards in Abuja for their leadership in combating insecurity.

The ceremony celebrated strategic contributions to national security and efforts to promote peace and stability. Other recipients included DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd), Honourable Commissioner of the Police Service Commission. Speakers at the event, including security experts, called for greater citizen support for security agencies through patriotism, credible intelligence, and community collaboration.

The journey of the Silent Heroes began, as all great ideas do, with a thought. Our country bears peculiar complexities, which inevitably arise from its status as Africa’s most populous nation with one of the world’s most diverse ethnic compositions. Yet there has always remained space for another category of excellence, those who contribute just as profoundly, yet without the accompanying applause.

— Chief Sunday OditaFounder of the Silent Heroes initiative, explaining the vision behind recognizing individuals who contribute significantly without seeking public acclaim.

Chief Sunday Odita, founder of the initiative and Publisher of The Razor News, explained that the awards were established to recognize individuals making significant contributions to national development without seeking public acclaim. He emphasized the sacrifices of security personnel and the importance of acknowledging their service to inspire serving officers.

Chris Isiguzo, President of the Congress of African Journalists, received the Silent Heroes Leadership Award and stressed the importance of accountability and commitment to citizens' welfare. Commander John Onoja of the Mining Marshals urged Nigerians to prioritize national interest and emphasized that security is a collective responsibility involving information sharing and mutual trust.

Wherever you are, people are watching you. Conduct yourself in ways that inspire confidence and strengthen democracy through service to the people.

— Chris IsiguzoPresident of the Congress of African Journalists, urging leaders to remain accountable and committed to citizens' welfare.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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