Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force (North West) Operation Fasan Yamma (OPFY), Major-General W. B. Idris ordered troops of the 8 Division and Sector 2 OPFY to intensify their operations and ensure that armed bandits were completely stamped out from the North-west region. The directive was contained in a statement released by Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant-Colonel Olaniyi Osoba. The statement said the Theatre Commander issued the order during his maiden operational assessment visit to 8 Division and Sector 2 at Giginya Barracks, Sokoto. During his address, Idris explained that the purpose of his visit was not only to evaluate operational performance but also to review ongoing training efforts and assess the welfare of soldiers wounded in action.
He urged the troops to prepare for a more intense and demanding phase of operations, stressing that psychological readiness would be essential as the campaign escalated. He emphasised that the push to completely eradicate banditry was entering a decisive stage, one that would rely heavily on the courage, discipline, dedication, and sacrifice of the troops. The Theatre Commander further assured them that enhanced combat resources and improved logistical support would be provided to strengthen their operational capabilities. Idris also commended the General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 OPFY, Major-General Ibikunle Ajose, for his proactive leadership in countering security threats within the sector’s area of responsibility.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/canadian-money-the-currency-of-canada-commonly-called-bills-or-bank-notes-spread-out-right-canadian-and-the-quebec-flag-in-aut.jpg?id=60341323&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=97%2C0%2C98%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Groceries, rent, gas — <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canada-grocery-items-too-expensive" target="_blank">everything feels more expensive lately</a>. So how much are Quebecers actually earning in 2025, and is it <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/cost-of-living" target="_blank">enough to keep up</a>?</p><p>According to <a href="https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/250529/dq250529b-eng.htm" target="_blank">new data from Statistics Canada</a>, the average weekly salary in Quebec recently hit $1,244.05. That's about $64,690 a year — and a 5% jump from last year.</p><p>Sounds decent, but Quebec is still making less than a large chunk of the country. The numbers come from a federal report released May 29 that tracks payroll employment, wages, hours worked, and job vacancies across Canada, based on data from March. According to the report, the national average sits at $1,290.80 per week, or roughly $67,121 per year.</p><p>So, why the gap? <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/statistics-canada" target="_blank">StatCan</a> says it comes down to the types of jobs people have, how many hours they're working, and overall wage increases across industries. It's also worth noting that <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-minimum-wage-2025-may" target="_blank">Quebec's minimum wage increased to $16.10 per hour</a> on May 1, up from $15.75 — a change that could've contributed to the rise in average pay.</p><p>In terms of ranking, Quebec lands 9th out of 13 provinces and territories. At the top of the list is Nunavut, where the average weekly pay is $1,743.94 — or just over $90K a year. At the very bottom is Prince Edward Island, where folks are earning closer to $56,600 annually.</p><p><span></span>Here's how average weekly earnings (before taxes) stack up across Canada in 2025:</p> <ul> <li> Nunavut: $1,743.94</li> <li> Northwest Territories: $1,686.89</li> <li> Yukon: $1,487.23</li> <li> Alberta: $1,348.13</li> <li> Ontario: $1,327.20</li> <li> British Columbia: $1,306.10</li> <li> Newfoundland & Labrador: $1,274.94</li> <li> Saskatchewan: $1,253.20</li> <li> Quebec: $1,244.05</li> <li> New Brunswick: $1,156.30</li> <li> Manitoba: $1,154.95</li> <li> Nova Scotia: $1,134.34</li> <li> Prince Edward Island: $1,088.96</li></ul><div>The full report is available on <a href="https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/250529/dq250529b-eng.htm" target="_blank">statcan.gc.ca</a>.</div><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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