President Bola Tinubu urged the Nigerian Armed Forces to intensify their response to insecurity nationwide at the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Nigerian Defence Academy in Afaka, Kaduna.
In a statement titled ‘President Tinubu to the Armed Forces,’ released on Saturday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu reiterated the government’s dedication to supporting the welfare and operational effectiveness of the armed forces.
Highlighting the need to address the increasing security threats, especially in Abuja where kidnappings are rising, he stated, “Let me reiterate the urgency to upscale the fight against insecurity, which has robbed us of peace and progress.”
Acknowledging the military’s achievements in maintaining relative peace in conflict zones, he emphasized that the fight against insecurity remains ongoing until every part of Nigeria is secure.
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The President urged the armed forces to uphold their constitutional duty to safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity.
He stated, “You must shun any acts that are inimical to the wellbeing of our nation and acts which can destroy the gains of democracy which we have enjoyed in the last 20 years.”
Tinubu also commended the Nigerian Defence Academy’s role in training officers and fostering academic excellence.
He further declared, “I, therefore, charge the academic staff, both military and non-military, to transform the NDA into ‘Nigeria’s Silicon Valley,’ a hub for startups where ideas are not only incubated but also actualized.”
The President praised the Academy’s leadership and its historical importance in Nigeria’s military training, highlighting its crucial role in fighting criminal activities that threaten national security.
Founded in 1964, the Nigerian Defence Academy has evolved into a prestigious military education institution. It became a full-fledged university in 1985 and has significantly influenced the nation’s military leadership and defense capabilities.
