A renowned UK-based educationist, Dr.Pacqueens Aisagbonhi has commended the National Association of Seadogs also known as Pyrates Confraternity towards it’s contribution to national development in addressing socio-economic challenge in the country.
Aisagbonhi made the commendation at the association’s annual “Feast of Barracuda, organised by the Edo-North branch of NAS held in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo, on Sunday.
Aisagbonhi said seadogs over the years has been empowering individuals and communities by promoting sustainable development practices in Nigeria.
“The National Association of Seadogs has been involved in various activities aimed at contributing national development in Nigeria.
“Some of these contributions included advocacy for good governance by promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance.
“The association has been in the forefront of advocating for policies that enhance democratic processes and uphold the rule of law,” he said.
Aisagbonhi however commended the association for its community development initiatives in the area of infrastructural improvement, education, healthcare, and sanitation in underserved communities across Nigeria.
He added that such initiatives are aimed at uplifting local communities and improve their quality of life.
He urged the association to continue its humanitarian assistance by providing humanitarian aid to alleviate suffering and rebuild affected communities.
In his paper titiled “Combating Insecurity in Nigeria” Brig Gen. Samuel Oviawa Rtd, said combating insecurity in Nigeria requires a multifacet approach that involves the government, military, law enforcement agencies, and civilians.
Oviawa noted that to overcome insecurity, the security agencies can enhance intelligence gathering, improve surveillances and collaboration with local communities to anticipate and prevent attacks.
This, according to him, “By adopting a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of insecurity and modernizes security capabilities and by so doing, Nigeria can effectively combat insecurity and ensure peace and stability for its citizens,”.
Also, Dr Sunny Eshiotse, in his paper titled “Re-imaging Nigeria’s Value for Fabric for National Rebirth” called on Nigerians to values human lives rather material things.
Earlier, the NAS Capoon, Hybrid Deck, Edo-North branch, Mr Dirisu Odion said the Feast of Barracuda embodies the organization’s values, promoting a sense of belonging, shared purpose, and commitment to societal impact.
Odion said the “Barracuda” represents a fierce and powerful fish, reflecting the group’s values of strength, resilience, and camaraderie.
He said the “Feast of Barracuda” is a significant event in the Pyrates Confraternity and is also a celebration of the organisation’s founding and its ideals, marked by elaborate costumes, music, and merriment.
“It has become an important tradition, symbolising the bond among members and non members and their commitment to the pyrates confraternity’s principles,” he said.
Odion also noted that the association is on the forefront of focusing on social welfare, community service, and charitable activities.
The NAS Capoon said the association’s ideology is to strengthens bonds among members and non members, fostering unity and solidarity.
He added that the association would continue to play its role in community services, cultural heritage, social justice and good governance.
Highpoint of the event was the feasting of the Barracuda fish by members and non members.