The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Badaru Abubakar, has applauded the Nigeria Armed Forces for its determination to secure Nigeria.
Badaru made the appraisal during the graduation of Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Course 7/2023 participants, on Friday in Abuja.
According to him, the military had displayed greater determination to tackle the threats of terrorism, banditry, vandalism, kidnapping, herders-farmers clashes, cultism, succession agitations, among others, in the country.
Abubakar said the asymmetric security challenges had forced the government to deploy the military across the 36 states and the FTC, in aid of civil authority.
“I must applaud you all for your long standing service to the nation.
“And also lauds all our troops in all theaters of operation who have exhibited unparalleled determination to decisively bring about peace and security across the country.
“The loyalty, commitment and doggedness in the various theaters of operation deserve every commendation and support from all Nigerians,” said the defence minister.
He assured that the federal government would continue to support the armed forces to develop the right set of skills and knowledge and make them better prepared to tackle the security threats.
“I know one thing for sure that the nation will overcome its challenges partly because of you, as you join your compatriot in the field.
“I enjoin you all to put in your best and make the nation proud.”
Abubakar noted that the war college had shown greater commitment to providing professional military education in line with its mission.
He challenged the participants to use their new status as strategic military leaders “to demonstrate confidence and character in every action they take as well as mentorship of the next generation of young leaders”.
