CSOs urge FG to proritise funding for armed forces

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Civil society groups have called on the Minister of Finance and the Accountant General of the Federation to prioritise funding for the armed forces and the entire security sector.

They also commended the swiftness with which security agencies acted in resolving security challenges in the nation.

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Vice-President Kashim Shettima and other government officials will attend the grand launch of the Monoliza Sport Centre, slated for April 27 in Abuja.

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