By BASHIR ADEFAKA
The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) held its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at its alma mata, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Jos, on Saturday 19th June 2021.
This was according to a statement issued and dated Sunday 20 June, 2021 by Brigadier General Sani Usman Kukasheka (Rtd), AANI National Publicity Secretary.
Members of AANI NEC shortly after the meeting on Saturday 19 June 2021.
*Members of AANI NEC shortly after the meeting on Saturday 19 June 2021.
Gen. Usman Kukasheka, who is Sarkin Yakin Kanwan Katsina, said the meeting, which was chaired by AANI President and former Inspector General of Police, Muhamnad Dikko Abubakar, deliberated on a number of important AANI and national issues some of which include members welfare, AANI’s efforts towards enhancing Nigeria’s national unity, the general security situation in the country and several other burning national issues, as well as AANI Multipurpose Cooperative Society, amongst others.
The NEC is composed of all the National Executive Committee members, the Chairmen of the various state chapters and the immediate past President of AANI.
In a communique issued, signed and dated 19th June 2021 as the meeting ended by Abubakar Ismaila Isa, the AANI NEC resolved to prioritise the welfare of all members, and in this regard, the group’s life and health insurance schemes were being introduced.
*A cross-section of the members of the NEC during the meeting on Saturday 19 June 2021.
The NEC ratified and approved the operations of AANI Multipurpose Cooperative Society and also noted with great concern the lingering insecurity and divisiveness in the nation but appreciated the governments’ efforts at all levels towards alleviating the situation.
However, there is need for more efforts in addressing these security challenges in the country, it said.
The communique stated that: “In support of the Government’s efforts, NEC resolved to convene national dialogues to discuss national unity in all the country’s six geo-political zones.
A cross-section of the members of the NEC during the meeting on Saturday 19 June 2021.
“NEC encourages AANI State Chapters to have robust engagements with their various state governments and other stakeholders on critical issues, given their training and experience at the National Institute.
“NEC commends the Federal and State Governments and other institutions for appointing AANI members into key positions of responsibility. It also urge for more of such appointments, including Board membership of parastatals.
“NEC notes the ongoing consideration of the private member’s bill at the National Assembly for the amendment of the Act establishing the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru and resolved to make relevant inputs aimed at strengthening the National Institute.
“AANI appreciates the management and staff of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, for hosting NEC meeting, and their efforts towards strengthening relationship with the alma mata.”
