The House of Representatives on Tuesday recommended
that a Nigerian soldier who died over the weekend be given a posthumous
promotion to be a colonel.Muhammad Abu-Ali died in a Boko Haram ambush on
Friday night as a lieutenant colonel.
The proposal by the House followed a motion of
urgent national concern raised by one of its members from Sokoto, Abdulsamad
Dasuki.Mr. Dasuki in his motion also said the Nigerian government should employ
his wife into the civil service and take possession of his children's education
forthwith.
The lawmaker also said all salaries and allowances
due to Mr. Abu-Ali should be immediately paid out to his family.Mr. Abu-Ali and
six others were killed in an attack by terrorists in Mallam Fatori, Borno
State.
During the discussion on the floor of the House,
Minority Leader, Leo Ogor, described the soldier as a dogged and patriotic
soldier.
"He proved that in any capacity you can serve
the nation with great enthusiasm and commitment," Mr. Ogor said.The House
observed a one minute silence in honour of Mr. Abu-Ali and other heroes who
lost their lives in the November 4 attack.The House adopted all the
recommendations sought by Mr. Dasuki for the family of Mr. Abu-Ali.
The lawmaker also said all salaries and allowances
due to Mr. Abu-Ali should be immediately paid out to his family.
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