The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has assured the Nigerian Army (NA) of the commitment of the Tinubu-led administration to support it, so as to boost its operational efficiency in mitigating security challenges across the country.
The minister gave the assurance on Tuesday 24 October 2023, after receiving a brief on the operational engagements of the NA during his maiden familiarization visit to the Army Headquarters, Abuja.
The defence chief explained that FG’s support would be especially through interventions in the provision of accommodation, manpower, logistics, and combat enablers to boost personnel morale and operational efficiency.
Badaru Abubakar, who was accompanied by the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, lauded the troops for their sacrifice and selflessness in tackling security challenges in the country.
He also congratulated the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, for the successes so far attained, and reiterated that the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will continue to support the NA to achieve its constitutional responsibilities. He urged the troops not to relent in restoring the desired peace to the country.
In his remarks, the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle called on Nigerians to appreciate the efforts and sacrifices of the military and security agencies, who give their all in protecting the nation, adding that the NA approach to ending insecurity should be all-of-society approach, as non-Kinectic approach will facilitate holistic decisions, to enhance peace and tranquility in the country.
The Minister of State also advocated for intelligence sharing among security agencies in the country to enhance ongoing operations.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, while expressing gratitude to the Honorable Minister and Minister of State for Defence for their support to the NA in its strive to combat insecurity, noted that the NA has thus far received visible interventions from the Federal Government, which he maintained, has been positively impactful on NA operations.
He pledged that the NA in synergy with sister services and other security agencies will not fail the nation in providing adequate security to attain peace in the country.
