President Bola Tinubu has stated his administration would do all the pieces crucial to guarantee a big discount in the safety challenges confronting the nation throughout the shortest interval.
Tinubu, who disclosed this on the Grand Finale of the 2023 Nigerian Armed Forces Day Celebration (NADCEL) and a hundred and sixtieth anniversary of the Nigerian Army, assured Nigerians of his dedication to shield lives and property throughout the nation.
During the occasion held on the Maj. Gen. J. M. Inienger Sports Complex, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ibadan, Oyo State capital, the President, represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, promised higher funding, higher gear and sturdy welfare packages to advance the skilled effectivity of the navy.
International finest practices
He additionally urged the Army personnel to adhere to worldwide finest practices in their operations, in addition to enhance on military-civilian relationship, whereas tasking them on the necessity to be resolute, as their sacrifices wouldn’t be in useless
Tinubu stated: “As for the members of the Nigerian Army and the entire Armed Forces, I assure you of unfettered commitment to your welfare. I am aware of the issues of inadequate equipment and inadequate funding, among other factors constraining your operational efficiency.
“The Federal Government, under my leadership, has instituted a fair mechanism that will comprehensively address these shortfalls consistent with established national security objectives,” he disclosed.
The host and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, in his tackle of welcome, vowed to lead the Army with loyalty and pledged the unflinching assist of the Nigerian Army to democratic governance in the nation.
Lagbaja affirmed that the Nigerian Army had come a good distance, main up to its assigned constituency position and had continued to contribute to home and world safety via inner safety and peace conserving operations.
He said: “It is through our concerted efforts that activities of insurgents, terrorists, bandits and other forms of criminality that threatened the corporate existence of this country have been greatly reduced.
“The Nigerian Army has also made tremendous progress in the areas of profesionalism, administration and cooperation among sister services and other security agencies,” the COAS revealed.
He thanked the President, Vice President, Governor Seyi Makinde, the individuals of Oyo State and different dignitaries on the occasion for the assist to the Nigerian Army, saying their presence not solely added magnificence and glamour to the occasion but additionally demonstrated the depth of their affection to the Army.
The occasion additionally noticed presentation of Nigerian Army souvenirs to particular friends and the COAS Commendation Award, the best award in the Nigerian Army, to officers and males of the Army who distinguished themselves in the 2022/23 interval beneath evaluate.
Equipment show
The highpoint of the celebration was the static show by the Army troops throughout varied formations and departments, together with bodily coaching show session by the Directorate of Army Training, airborne operation, and engineers gear show, amongst others.
The occasion had in attendance the Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Christopher Musa, amongst all different Service Chiefs; Oyo State Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, who represented Governor Seyi Makinde; Kwara State Governor, Abdulrazak Abdulrahman; Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; and the Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, amongst others.
Royal fathers in attendance embody the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun; and the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, amongst others.
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