President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to constructing a well-equipped {and professional} military as he tasked the Nigerian Military to make sure that violent teams don’t overpower peaceable and law-abiding residents.
Tinubu said this on Saturday whereas talking on the grand finale of the Nigerian Military Day Celebration (NADCEL) on the 3 Division Nigerian Military Rukuba, Bassa native authorities space of Plateau State.
He highlighted the very important function the Nigerian Military has performed from the colonial period to the current day in safeguarding the nation, including that this has been instrumental in sustaining the safety and growth of Nigeria.
“We’ve sacrificed our lives for the peace and unity of our nation,” Tinubu mentioned whereas acknowledging the rising safety challenges over the previous decade and praised the military’s efforts in addressing the problems throughout all states.
Represented by the Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the minister of defence, Tinubu introduced the approval of group life assurance funds to fallen troopers and the acquisition of recent assault helicopters and different important tools.
“We’re devoted to offering you with every little thing wanted to meet your constitutional duties,” he said.
The President additional expressed satisfaction within the military’s tools and dedication, urging the troops to proceed their skilled conduct in operations towards violent teams.
He additionally inspired collaboration with different safety businesses and the general public to realize nationwide safety targets.
Earlier, the Chief of Military Employees (COAS), Lieutenant Common Taoreed Lagbaja on the occasion, emphasised the significance of neighborhood help and collaboration with the navy. “Our expertise in ongoing operations nationwide highlights the necessity for a whole-of-society method to safety efforts,” Lagbaja mentioned.
He outlined the military’s current actions, together with public talking engagements, a literary competitors, free medical companies, and the commissioning of fast influence initiatives in host communities.
Lagbaja assured that the military stays targeted on eliminating threats to nationwide safety and pledged continued adherence to professionalism and moral conduct.
