 Thanks for staying with us. Now on to security matters. Did you ever think that there is need to support and say prayers for our military men? Well, we all do. In this report, the Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, most revered Adil Wali Martyr said, it is important to pray and support the military for putting their lives on the line to safeguard the nation's territorial integrity. He said this during the visit of a media advocacy, as well as a prayer and support group for the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies. That's the more more has more. Nigerian Armed Forces have been faced with tremendous challenges in recent times, and they have shown readiness to confront the spate of insurgencies and other threats. In the wake of this, members of prayer and support group of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies paid a courtesy visit to the Archbishop. They were greeted with lots of encouragement. The Archbishop of Lagos, Adil Wali Martyr, spoke on the need to support the military at such a time like this. Because I think if we are going to get people to be fully involved and engaged, there has to be a synergy, there has to be a meeting of minds and that will be necessary when that measure of feedback is given. There is absolutely no doubt that the military men and other security agencies are making enormous sacrifices. Young men, women who put their lives on the line, many of them get killed that no one even knows apart from their families. The convener of this advocacy group, Mary Fatile, and other members spoke on the ratings of the military. She emphasized on the need of not castigating but praying for them. Like I always say, we should support our armed forces. We should support our security agents. It is not when you begin to castigate them to say, oh, what are they doing? They are not doing anything. They should remove them, they should do this. You don't match what you are using to castigate your armed forces. Use it to pray for them. Things will turn around in Nigeria. They need support. The populace, from everyone concerned, to assisting the military, the armed forces, as well as the agencies, to us ensuring there is peace in Nigeria. The advocacy is part of how we are going to support them with prayers, how we are going to support them appealing to the government to ensure that whatever is needed, that support is needed. The political way everything is given to the armed forces. Experts say there is need for the government to build on the capacity of the military and provide the needed support by equipping them with more arms and ammunition. Destiny Momo for Plus TV Africa. The thrust here is that rather than curse the military, why not say a word of prayer or something encouraging? Let's make it a habit, especially in this new year. The Secretary to the Biosystate government has called on the people of southern Ijoloku government area to put aside their differences and concentrate more on factors that promote peace and development. The former Speaker of the State House of Assembly also advised the federal government to address the issue which led to the rise of militancy and order agitations in the Niger Delta. The meeting is called at the instance of the SSG and a few stakeholders who are unhappy with the near absence of human and infrastructure development in southern Ijoloku despite its economic viability to Nigeria. Dr. Friday, combo with Benson, is bitter that most communities in the LGA have no schools, roads, health facilities and other basic amenities but most worrisome is the fact that the people have not been united to fight for their common good. He emphasizes love moving forward saying that they should come together to stop those whose actions are inimical to development especially the Yenugua-Opuroma Road. And what is paramount and very important to me and to all of us is for us to see ourselves as brothers and to continue to keep ourselves as brothers and sisters. Anywhere there is no peace, there cannot be development. Please, southern Ijoloku people, allow the government to walk I will call on the Agobri people to please talk to their children, talk to their women. If road network is what we need why should anybody come out to ask for compensation? The initiative is welcomed by stakeholders. It brings development and they should sit their swords so that the road can get to the upuruma and look at the government headquarters. It's very important that the government headquarters has been there for so long and government is now deserters of taking the road there. So we are begging them, we are talking with them and they are also sub-peddling. We are very sure after the festive period the road will continue. The interest of every good politician is to see how your place will develop. Okay, so this is a novel idea and we want him to continue to expand it to make sure that every son and daughter from Southern Egypt embrace it so that we can work as a team. The SSG also advises the federal government to create opportunities for the people for them to turn away from militancy and attacking oil and gas facilities. Jesse is saying, for plus Divya Africa. Now on water transportation, did you know that part of the reasons why Lagos residents do not consider using water as their means of transportation is lack of swimming skills and phobia? Well, head of operations at the Lagos State Waterways Authority, Ibrahim Fahmuiwa believes those factors are negatively impacting the patronage. He has showed that despite people's fears and reservations, the ferry remains the safest mode of transportation. The city of Lagos has navigable inland waterways, which if fully harnessed would help minimize road traffic congestion, pollution and provide low cost of long distance travel within the city. Here at the Five Curries terminal, the head of operations, Lagos State Waterways Authority, Ibrahim Fahmuiwa, spoke on safety measures put in place to avoid stories that touch. We don't really have any high turbulence that might tip a boat over in terms of safety. And the second thing is about the tides. So in and around Lagos State, I mean the inland waterways, the range of the tides fall around plus or minus one meter. But to be on the safer side, the Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Mr. Govno, Mr. Ushola Somulu, has done a lot in channelizing the priority routes. Passengers shared their experiences using the ferry. The only reason why I choose a water transporter is very fast. Though at times the gallop is too much and maybe it's because of the wave. It's a very sweet experience and it's the fastest means of transportation. And it's safe. You have fresh breeze, not like the downfall, but the shift, the heat and everything. I'm going to satellite town now and I'm telling you now before 12, I'll be there. But we're going by road. You might be there till like 2 o'clock. You may have even gotten to my 2. So I think water transport is one of the safest and easiest means of transport. For some time, I've been missing appointments. I've not been able to meet up my classes as a swimming instructor. But ever since they introduced it it's very, very, very liable for us. It's good. Famo Yua rated the use of water as mode of transportation. He records its too in a developing stage as lots of people are dealing with waterphobia. Inland waterways is safe statistically. It has a low accident data compared to the other modes. Unfortunately, negotiations do not have the culture of swimming. So water is still kind of like a phobia. So I think it will be good for the entire public negotiations to embrace the idea of swimming. It will help them overcome the phobia. The improvement of water transport in Lagos has the potential to help address the serious road congestion and its associated problems such as extended travel time, loss of man-hour and negative effects on the environment and human health. Well, I can't even remember the last time I swam. So, if you are like me, you might want to add swimming skills to your new year resolutions. And finally, on this edition of Flush Report, the Nigerian Custom Service has intercepted contraband worth over 26 million Naira of the Nigerian-Kamerunian border communities. The area controller, Niu, gave the scorecard of the command for the last quarter of 2021 combating smuggling details in this report. The Atamara-Taraba State's command of the Nigerian Custom Service is attributed the success of the seizure of the contraband items worth over 26 million Naira to the logistics support provided by the team. We are here to address you on the achievement niche combating smuggling in our area of coverage. Due to federal government policy, Atamara-Taraba is among the border that is still closed. Despite the closure, smugglers in their desperation always look for a way to engage in the various activities. The command with credible intelligence from the CIU in collaboration with other agencies was able to record 17 seizures with the duty paid value of 26 530,934 Naira 13 Kobo. This includes 1,334 by 25 Jericans of PMS product. In the borders, some Iran smugglers still find a way to pull through, leaving a question of the effectiveness of checks at the borders. Poor the area commander insisted his team is up to the task. I want to thank the CGC Colonel Hamid Ibrahim Ali retired and his management for all the support especially in the area of logistics. Recently about 72 patrol vehicles were purchased and distributed to various command. The command was given to of the vehicles in addition to the already available ones. Here, to whom much is given, much is as well expected. The command hereby pledged to improve on its anti smuggling efforts. I would like to advise that people should engage in legitimate trade or they will continue to face the wrath of the law. Thank you. And that's all on this edition of PLOS Report. But before we go let's remind you to follow us at PLOS TV Africa on Facebook and Instagram and to subscribe to our YouTube channel at PLOS TV Africa. I'm Jacinta Ubuuku. Thanks for watching.