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Navy thwarts fuel smugglers’ activities in Badagry

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Smugglers

By Oladapo Udom

The Forward Operating Base (FOB) of the Nigerian Navy, Badagry has foiled the activities of suspected PMS smugglers in Tongeji Island in Lagos.

The suspected smugglers were preparing several jerry cans on Tongeji Island for onward movement to Benin Republic.

The Western Naval Command’s spokesman, Cdr. Abdulrasheed Ahmed, in a statement, said that the activities of the smugglers was foiled on Wednesday night.

According to Ahmed, FOB Badagry Quick Response Team was deployed to Tongeji Island, based on credible intelligence where they raided “Only God Jetty” in Farasime.

“The suspected PMS smugglers, on sighting the Nigerian Navy personnel, tried to resist but later ran into the bush due to the resolve of the personnel.

“The personnel acted professionally to prevent collateral damage and protect innocent people without the use of firearms,” he said.

The spokesman said that the action of these economic saboteurs and their collaborators would not deter the Nigerian Navy from discharging its constitutional mandate of protecting the nation’s economic interest.

He said that the Nigerian Navy warned those engaged in such illegal economic activities to desist or they would soon be arrested and handled according to the law.

“Also, the Nigerian Navy assures law-abiding citizens of its protection as they go about their lawful businesses,” Ahmed said. (NAN)

Edited by Christiana Fadare

UK reaffirms strong defence ties with Nigeria

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By Hamza Suleiman

UK Minister of State for Defence, Lord Vernon Coaker has reaffirmed the longstanding defence partnership between his country and Nigeria in the fight against terrorism and counter insurgency operation in the North-East.

Coaker, who is on a working visit to Nigeria, stated this at the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in Maiduguri on Wednesday.

The minister accompanied by other senior officials of the UK government, highlited the importance of the bilateral relationship between the two countries to address security challenges.

“The presence of the Honour Guard was a moving experience, symbolising the respect and partnership between the Nigerian and British militaries.

“His Majesty’s Government recognises Nigeria as a key ally and a leader in West Africa. Together, we stand for democracy, human rights and the rule of law,” Coaker said.

 

UK Minister of State for Defence, Lord Vernon Coaker visits Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Theater Commander, Joint Task Force OPHK

The minister reiterated the UK government commitment to support Nigeria in the fight against terrorism and shared impact of global security challenges.

“Your conflict is our conflict and your security is our security. The work you are doing to combat terrorism, particularly through initiatives like Operation Hadin Kai, is commendable.

“We are proud to provide training, expertise and equipment to support your efforts,” he said.

Coaker listed the UK’s contributions to counter-insurgency operations to include counter improvised explosive devices training, provision of equipment, and mentorship towards the establishment of the Counter-IED Coordination Cell in the North-East.

Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, the Theatre Commander, OPHK, commended the UK for its sustained support in combating insurgency in the region.

UK Minister of State for Defence, Lord Vernon Coaker visits headquarters of the Joint Task Force OPHK in Maiduguri

He described the visit as a testament to the longstanding cordial relationship between Nigeria and the UK.

“It gives me great pleasure to welcome Lord Vernon Coaker and his distinguished entourage to Maiduguri, the ‘Home of Peace,’ which also hosts the Headquarters of JTF (NE) OPHK.

“This visit validates the strong partnership between our nations.”

Shaibu said the mandate of the task force was to restore normalcy to the region, provide enabling environment for socio-economic activities to thrive, as well as resettlement of displaced persons to their ancestral homes.

He noted that the fulfilment of the task force mandate required not only material resources but also regular training and retraining of troops to keep them updated on evolving security challenges.

Technical session during the UK Minister of State for Defence, Lord Vernon Coaker visit to the Joint Task Force OPHK in Maiduguri

The commander lauded the establishment of the Counter-IED Coordination Cell, supported by the UK, which became a hub for intelligence gathering and dismantling insurgent IED networks.

“This hub, equipped with detection tools, laptops, tactical intelligence kits, and other resources, has been vital in detecting, neutralising, and disarming IEDs effectively,” he said.

Shaibu also commended the Instructor Development Programme being implemented in collaboration with BDS-WA, to fast track training of personnel from Nigeria and the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF).

UK Minister of State for Defence, Lord Vernon Coaker visits Joint Task Force OPHK in Maiduguri

“The programme fosters synergy and camaraderie among troops from the Lake Chad Basin countries, strengthening regional cooperation,” he said, adding that the UK government’s timely and relevant support were imperative towards achieving the task force mandate. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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U.S. Peace Institute advises on combating insurgency

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By Diana Omueza

The United States Institutes of Peace (USIP) has urged the Nigerian military to explore non-kinetic community-based approach to fight the war against insurgence in the country.

Dr Chris Kwaja, the Country Director of the Institute said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.

Kwaja lauded the Nigerian military over the recent successes against insurgency, banditry, secessionist movements, organised crimes and other forms of criminality.

He, however, said that the challenge of harming citizens in the process of combating insurgence called for concern.

“We applaud the military for the success made; but there is a real challenge to these responses which is simply about the harm against civilian population in the form of collateral damage.

“The direct military assaults, or air to ground attacks that are often described as “mistakes” calls for concern.

“While human errors might sometimes be understood under such situations, the frequency with which they occur raises questions about the extent of planning that goes into such efforts,” he said.

Kwaja said that the call by the Chief of Defense Staff, Gen Chris Musa, on the need for the military to protect, rather than harm civilians, was commendable.

He said there was also an urgent need for the armed forces to develop a comprehensive military strategy on “Civilian Harm Mitigation and Action Response Plan”.

This, he said, would capture issues around the duty and obligation of the military as they plan, command and control, rights of citizens and redress mechanisms among others.

He advised on the use of community-based intelligence, adding that the use of kinetic force to fight insurgency and organised crime was insufficient.

According to him, the military must work to regain the trust of communities because they need the support of communities to fight the war against insurgence.

“Criminal groups rely on communities for hide outs, local support is very important for them, it serves as oxygen for their own survival.

“We are calling on government to invest in winning the hearts and minds of the citizens by ensuring public trust,” he said.

He called for the sustenance of unified efforts in the fight against insurgence, banditry and terrorism, adding that there was need for the government to also address the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) 2024 crimes report. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ifeyinwa Okonkwo/Ekemini Ladejobi

NIPSS boss calls for data harmonisation, utilisation to address national challenges

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By Sumaila Ogbaje

Prof. Ayo Omotayo, Director-General, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), has called for harmonisation of data for all agencies of government to utilise in addressing national security and developmental challenges.

Omotayo made the call at the opening of the Leadership Course in Data Mining and Geospatial Intelligence, organised by the institute in collaboration with Peace Building Development Consult (PBDC), on Monday Abuja.

The course was being hosted by the Defence Space Administration (DSA).

He lamented that there were different organisations holding large and fertile sets of data that were not connected with any other organisation making it difficult to readily have access to needed data at a given time.

According to him, we find ourselves looking for data that already some people have gathered and that they surely have, that they can easily use.

Omotayo said the course was designed to build an ecosystem of data miners to conserve resources, and be able to interrogate things.

“Our research efforts have shown that a whole lot of data in Nigeria is sitting in isolation. That is, we have data centers that are lonely and have important data on Nigerian citizens on the space and the rest of it.

“So we decided to run this course because we feel that there is a need for synergy amongst the agencies that gather data.

“If you have data sitting at different critical spaces in Nigeria, there should be a need for us to link this data together for the security of the nation.

“Your NIN number should follow you anywhere you go so that whatever you do in the Nigerian space, we can find you at that point, wherever you interact on any space, economic or social.

“We believe that for those who engage in nefarious activities, it will be easy to find them,” he said.

The NIPSS boss said the course was also designed to develop leadership skills in bringing together those who run data centres and those who took critical decisions concerning Nigerian citizens, growing the economy in the business world and everywhere.

He said the institute was partnering with the Defence Space Administration as a critical data centre for Nigeria.

On his part, Mr Kayode Bolaji, Executive Director of PBDC, said the course helps participants to understand their strengths and weaknesses with a view to combining strengths to be able to provide security for the nation.

Bolaji said that data was not just about security and intelligence gathering but also about geo-locating where resources were and knowing which agency or industry to connect with, to be able to assess a particular resource.

He said the current course, being the second in the series, had participants for the private sector, as well from security, intelligence and other government agencies.

He said the course would take advantage of the DSA’s facilities to conduct study tours of all its units to broaden the knowledge of the participants.

“We also expect that they will find a way to connect with security agencies to be able to use some of the data that they have to help in security management.

“That is not something that is common in Nigeria,” he said. (NAN)

Edited by Yakubu Uba

Police Act: Experts review report on changes in Nigeria Police Force

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By Angela Atabo/Emmanuel Olorniruha

Experts in the security sector, on Monday, held a peer review meeting to assess research report on the changes in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) since the enactment of the 2020 Police Act.

The workshop, which was organised by International Alert in Abuja, was supported by the UK Integrated Security Fund, Nigeria Stability Programme.

Dr Paul Nyulaku-Bemshima, Country Director of International Alert, made this known at a Two-day Workshop on Peer Review of Research Report on Changes in the Nigerian Police Force Since 2020 and Draft Training Curriculum.

According to Nyulaku-Bemshima, the peer review meeting emanates from a research project.

He said that project was carried out by International Alert in the last three months in 19 states including the FCT, to assess the changes that have happened within the NPF since 2020.

“It brought out very key points in terms of the internal changes that have happened.

The changes relate to policy, the institution itself; the practice and the relationship between the police and the public.

“We brought together a range of actors to present these reports from the different geopolitical zones and to interrogate it to make sure that it speaks to the very issues within the context.

“It is to also track these changes and ensure that what we are presenting in these reports is policy relevant,” he said.

Nyulaku-Bemshima said International Alert initiated a mutual accountability and community scorecard project.

“What that simply says is that public safety and security is about mutual accountability.

“The public have a responsibility as well as the police in the discharge of their responsibilities,” he said.

He said International Alert was currently doing this in nine states, including the FCT adding that the police are happy to engage in the conversations in many locations.

“We have seen the public very excited in Abia, Kaduna, Sokoto and Lagos states .

“We have seen the willingness to sit together collaboratively because the public recognises the importance of the police in internal security,”he said.

Also speaking, Prof. Magdalene Dura, Dean of Law, Bingham University, said that the peer review meeting would also help in drafting training curriculum.

Dura said that having interacted with police academies and colleges of training; the concern was on how to impart the Police Act knowledge to trainees for effective assimilation to translate into operational service.

According to her, they also raised the issue of a gap in gender training.

“So, the training curriculum is supposed to enhance their ability and capacity to transmit knowledge to their trainees.

“It will also help to train them in such a way that they are able to imbibe practical skills for field operations when they graduate. So, the training curriculum now looks at the police act,” she said

Prof. Olu Ogunsakin, Director-General, National Institute of Police Studies, Abuja, said that the Police Act 2020 had helped to standadise police operations in the country.

According to Ogunsakin, in the past, we would say that we have 350,000 police officers, and we have 350,000 different ways of policing.

“But now, we are trying to standardise it.

“I think that what the police act has introduced is to have standard policing, taking into account the differences in different zones and different people and tribes within the country.

“This is because there are different value elements that we bring to fore. So, the strategy itself is to be able to police people according to their needs and values,” he said.

Ogunsakin said that International Alert had been able to bring together experts to dialogue on the best ways to implement the various research works around the Police Act.

“This will assist us to put things into perspective. By putting names and labels on the types of reforms we are advocating for and the kind of behaviour we are trying to change,”he said

Prof. Isaac Albert, Lead Researcher, Institute for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ibadan, said that the research focused on public perception of the police

Albert said that it also focused on the police perception of themselves, and would asses NPF’s response to the Act.

He said that existing studies focused largely on demonisation of the police.

However, the police is playing more roles than the society is aware of,” he said.

He therefore, said that the research would gauge the extent to which the police force is changing, using indicators of the positive changes, the gaps to be filled and how to fill those gaps.

“So the peer review is aimed at assessing these gaps. We want to know the gaps we blame on the police personnel, the gaps we blame on government and the gaps we blame on the society.

“This will help in correcting the misleading impression that all the blames of policing is on NPF,” he said.(NAN)(nannews.ng)

Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman

Germany, UNDP inaugurate 1,900 IDPs resettlement houses in Borno

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By Hamza Suleiman

German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annet Günther and Nigeria’s UNDP Country Representative, Elsie Attafuah, have unveiled 1,900 resettlement houses and an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) centre in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the projects were undertaken by the international partners in conjunction with the Borno State Government.

The initiatives also underscore their collaborative efforts to rebuild and stabilise communities impacted by insurgency.

Speaking at the inauguration, Günther commended Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno for the initiatives, which she said would have a great impact on communities affected by insurgency.

“This housing project is a shining example of collaboration between the Borno State Government and international partners.

“Funding for the housing units comes from both the state government and international donors,” the envoy said.

Also speaking, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Country Representative, said the projects aligned with the UN agency’s regional stabilisation efforts aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Lake Chad region.

”The facilities that we are commissioning today represents a model of collaboration among UNDP, Borno State Government and our development partners, particularly the Federal Government of Germany.
 ”We remain grateful for your strong partnership and financing which has ensured sustainable impact and resilience in Borno State and the Northeast region.
”I wish to specifically commend the Governor of Borno State for his sense of duty and commitment to the development and restoration of peace and stability to his state and people,” Attafuah said.
According to her, the state government has often reinforced RSF funding with state resources to accelerate development in conflict-affected communities of Borno State.
”I am pleased to state that of the 1,000 housing units that we are commissioning today, the state government and UNDP constructed 500 each.
”In addition, UNDP constructed 900 semi-permanent shelters and 375 solar-powered streetlights for improved community security, especially for women and children in night hours.
” Furthermore, the state government complimented with a modern vocational and skills acquisition centre to promote a holistic development and socio-economic welfare in the community,” the UNDP country representative said.
According to her, this initiative will help to uplift the dignity of the affected population, decongest IDP camps, as well as promote their safe and voluntary return.
She said that it would also create conducive environment for reintegration of repentant Boko Haram and associates, enhance socio-economic wellbeing of the host community and building community social cohesion and resilience.

Earlier, Zulum stated that “the housing estate consists of 1,000 Two-Bedroom Low-cost houses and 900 Semi-Permanent Shelters.’’

The governor said that the houses would be distributed to 1,874 households selected from 18 communities who had been living in IDP camps for years.

Zulum said that the German government funded the construction of 500 permanent housing units in 2020 and added 900 semi-permanent shelters in 2023.

According to him, the Borno government built another 500 houses and provided complementary amenities such as a health centre and solar-powered boreholes.

“A Letter of Agreement (LOA) was signed in 2020 under the RS German Initiative to kick-start the construction of 500 houses.

“In 2023, another LOA was signed under the RSF German reintegration funds, enabling the completion of the 500 housing units, 900 semi-permanent shelters, and the installation of 375 solar streetlights,” the governor said.

He added that the efforts would support the voluntary decongestion and eventual closure of IDP camps in Monguno, enabling smooth reintegration of displaced families in their ancestral homes.

Zulum commended the Governments of Germany, the UK, Sweden, the Netherlands, Egypt, and the European Union for their continued support, as well as the UNDP for its unwavering partnership in stabilising the region.

Other dignitaries at the ceremony included the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohammed Foud; Sen. Mohammed Monguno; the Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator, Esty Sotyoko; and Mathew Alao, UNDP Team Lead, Governance, Peace and Security.

Traditional rulers, community leaders, and residents of Monguno also attended the event.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Abdullahi Mohammed

DEPOWA trains officers’ wives on military protocols, ethics

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By Sumaila Ogbaje

The Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), on Friday trained its members on the application of military protocols and emotional intelligence to their conduct as wives of serving officers.

The training was aimed at creating self awareness for them to be able to avoid breach of protocols and military ethics at functions and in all their activities.

The President of DEPOWA, Mrs Oghogho Musa, said in Abuja that the training was important for them to be more aware of themselves, be able to relate with one another and avoid disorderliness.

She said that the training protocol and ethics was to remind the women that the armed forces was about orderliness and protocol.

“If you know the order, if you know what to do, how to relate and whom to address at different times, it will help you more and you will know where you are meant to be at a particular time.

“You will not infringe on anybody’s right. You will not get people angry. Also, you will not get yourself into trouble,” she said.

Musa said that wives of officers often navigate unique challenges and responsibilities that require strength, resilience and compassion, hence the need for training on emotional intelligence.

She said the training was carefully planned to address a key factor necessary in achieving the assigned goals for the year.

According to her, emotional intelligence remains a vital aspect of personal and professional growth that  impacts on well-being, relationships and interactions with others.

“Today’s training is designed to help us enhance our emotional awareness and refine the social skills necessary to build deeper and more meaningful connections with our loved ones, colleagues and the broader society.

“Emotional intelligence is a skill set that allows us to understand and manage our emotions as well as recognise and explain the emotions of others,” she said.

The DEPOWA President urged the leadership of all associations to ensure that the training was replicated in the various chapters.

The immediate past President of DEPOWA, Mrs Vickie Irabor, who delivered a lecture titled, “Protocol for Armed Forces Spouses and DEPOWA Members”, emphasised the need for understanding of protocol in the military.

Irabor said that the spouses of the military and police officers must be thoroughly abreast with the rule and regulations that guide their conducts, warning military wives against use of husbands’ staff cars.

She also warmed them to desist from the act of giving their hand bags to orderlies or using soldiers to do demeaning jobs like house chores. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Stanley Nwanosike/ Yakubu Uba

Armed Forces Remembrance: Shettima, Akpabio, others honour fallen heroes

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By Sumaila Ogbaje/Salisu Sani-Idris

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led the Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, members of the Federal Executive Council, National Assembly, service chiefs and diplomatic corps to honour the nation’s fallen and living heroes.

The event, which involved the laying of wreaths at the National Arcade in Abuja, was the climax of activities for the 2025 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD).

First to lay the wreath was the Vice President, followed by the Senate President, Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas represented by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu and Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kerere-Ekun.

The wreath was also laid by Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, his Federal Capital Territory counterpart, Nyesome Wike, and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle.

They were followed by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa; Chiefs of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, and Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

Other dignitaries, who also performed the wreath-laying ceremony, are members of the diplomatic corps, the Nigerian Legion and widows of late officers and soldiers represented by the Interim President, Military Widows Association (MIWA), Olubunmi Ese-Okiti.

There was also the firing of three volleys in honour of the fallen heroes which has its origin in the old custom of halting fighting in the warfront to remove the dead from the battlefield.

The Vice President, thereafter, signed the anniversary register and released the ceremonial pigeons as a symbol of national peace and freedom.

The celebration started with a series of activities including the Jumma’at prayer on Jan. 10 at the National Mosque and the Interdenominational Christian service on Jan. 12.

This year’s celebration also featured other activities, such as social and award evening for soldiers, ratings and airmen and Regimental Dinner and Award night for officers organised by the Defence Headquarters, among other activities.

The defence Headquarters also held a lecture and art exhibition as well as display of some locally produced military wares on Tuesday in Abuja.

The event, formerly known as the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, but now changed to Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day to create an avenue to also celebrate and honour the serving personnel of the armed forces.

It is celebrated globally to recognise and appreciate the sacrifices made by citizens for the cause of peace.

In Nigeria, Jan. 15 is set aside annually to honour the fallen heroes, who laid down their lives in service to humanity during the First and Second World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War, peace missions and various internal security operations.

The event is also used to honour veterans still alive and as a medium for soliciting financial, moral and material support for the families of the fallen heroes.

Edited by Remi Koleoso and Yakubu Uba

FCTA bans scavenging, suspends pantaker operations in Abuja

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By Philip Yatai

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has banned scavengers from operating in the territory.

The Commissioner of Police in FCT, Olatunji Disu announced the ban while briefing newsmen after the FCT Security Committee Meeting in Abuja on Monday.

Disu said that the scavengers were allowed to operate only on dumpsites located in the outskirts of the city and the suburbs.

“All security agencies have been tasked with ensuring that this order is enforced, beginning from Jan. 14,” he said.

The commissioner added that the committee also banned the operation of pantaker markets for two weeks, beginning from Tuesday across the FCT.

Pantaker is a market for the sales of fairly used items and scrap iron, including furniture and home appliances.

He explained that the two weeks suspension was to allow security agencies to profile the pantaker operators.

This, he said, would ensure that only legitimate operators operate in Pantakers across the FCT.

He said that the committee had concluded that everybody arrested for vandalising public infrastructure would be charged to court and tried for economic sabotage and if possible, attempted murder.

He noted that because the punishment for such offences was usually community service or fine, the offenders return to commit more crimes.

“The punishment given to them is so menial that we notice that we are recycling these criminals.

“The activities of the vandals are enough to kill residents of the FCT because when they remove manhole covers on the road, it can cause the death of people driving at night,” Disu said.

According to him, anybody vandalising public infrastructure is vitalising the joint property of all residents of the FCT.

“Numbers have been given out; if you see anything, say something.

“Let’s join hands to ensure that we protect all government infrastructures.” (NAN)

Edited by Mark Longyen

Go after criminals wherever they enter – CDS charges troops

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By Sumaila Ogbaje

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged troops to intensify efforts in combating criminal activities across the nation, stressing the importance of pursuing and neutralising threats wherever they may hide.

He made the call during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Social and Award Evening for Soldiers, Ratings, and Airmen in Abuja on Sunday.

Musa emphasised the need for a more proactive approach in addressing security challenges, adding that the military must make a significant impact in operations against insecurity in 2025.

“We are not where we want to be, but we’re heading there, and I can assure you that by working together, we shall overcome all acts of evil.

“Our task is to look for the bad guys and take them down. I have encouraged all our commanders this year that we must make a great difference in all our operations.

“We must step out of the temple, look for the criminals wherever they enter, and go after them,” said Musa.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, reinforced the military’s crucial role in ensuring peace and stability and reminded the troops of their oath to serve the nation with loyalty and resolve.

“We must go wherever lawfully sent by land, sea, or air.

“We must remain resolute in our fight against terrorism, insurgency, secessionism, and other threats to our collective peace as Nigerians,” said Oluyede.

Oluyede also emphasised the importance of supporting the government’s efforts to improve the lives of Nigerians, noting that the military’s commitment was crucial in achieving national aspirations.

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, reassured Navy personnel of the military leadership’s commitment to their welfare and operational readiness.

He revealed plans to introduce new assets and enhance surveillance capabilities to improve operational efficiency and boost troop morale.

“We will continue to rejig our operations, introducing new assets and improving surveillance capabilities to support our personnel in overcoming the enemy,” Ogalla said.

The Chief of the Air Force (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, represented by the Chief of Administration, AVM Idi Sani, lauded the troops for their resilience and loyalty to the armed forces and the nation.

He emphasised that the military’s responsibilities went beyond defending territorial integrity to include maintaining stability, fostering unity, and driving the nation’s progress.

“In spite of the dynamic nature of our security challenges, your unwavering commitment ensures that our nation remains secure and strong,” said Abubakar.

He also highlighted the success of collaborative efforts among the services, which have led to significant achievements in counterinsurgency operations, disaster response, and other national missions.

Abubakar reaffirmed that the Nigerian Air Force was committed to the welfare, training, and operational readiness of its personnel, recognising that a highly motivated and well-trained force was the backbone of military success.

Edited by Abiemwense Moru

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