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Lawan applauds Tinubu’s expansion of army to 12 Divisions
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Lawan applauds Tinubu’s expansion of army to 12 Divisions

Senator Ahmad Lawan, a former Senate President and head of the Senate Committee on Defense, praised President Bola Tinubu for expanding the Nigerian Army to 12 divisions and recruiting 28,000 new soldiers. He stated that this move strengthens Nigeria's security infrastructure, improves the military's ability to respond to threats, and helps combat insurgency. Lawan emphasized that the expansion addresses the need for both superior firepower and manpower in modern warfare, noting that it aligns with the Tinubu administration's 'Renewed Hope Agenda.' The senator also highlighted the potential for the recruitment drive to provide employment for young Nigerians and reduce their susceptibility to crime and extremism.

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Vanguard Nigeria logoVanguard NigeriaIndependentCenter6 hr. ago
Lawan applauds Tinubu’s expansion of army to 12 Divisions

Senator Ahmad Lawan, a former Senate President and head of the Senate Committee on Defense, praised President Bola Tinubu for expanding the Nigerian Army to 12 divisions and recruiting 28,000 new soldiers. He stated that this move strengthens Nigeria's security infrastructure, improves the military's ability to respond to threats, and helps combat insurgency. Lawan emphasized that the expansion addresses the need for both superior firepower and manpower in modern warfare, noting that it aligns with the Tinubu administration's 'Renewed Hope Agenda.' The senator also highlighted the potential for the recruitment drive to provide employment for young Nigerians and reduce their susceptibility to crime and extremism.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a positive endorsement of a government initiative by a prominent political figure without overtly favoring any particular ideological stance. It focuses on the practical implications of the military expansion, such as improved security and youth employment, rather than taking a褒

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