Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo,
has urged military officers to defeat the ideologies that promote mindless
killings and anarchy in the country.
He added that they should support
the Federal Government’s effort in the war emerging security challenges
confronting the nation.
He said this yesterday during the
passing out parade of military cadets of the 64 Regular Course and Direct Short
Service Course 44 at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), in Kaduna.
Osinbajo, who was the reviewing
officer of the parade, said: “Nigeria is confronted by enemies whose identities
and motivations are unknown.
“Technology has advanced to the
stage whereby people can now learn production of explosive devices on the
internet.
“The military must be more
proactive in defeating ideologies that promote mindless killings and anarchy
under the guise of Boko Haram or Biafra.
“I urge you to be prepared to
play your roles in tackling the prevailing security challenges confronting the
nation.
“I charge you to exhibit high
sense of professionalism, patriotism, and loyalty which the Nigerian Defence
Academy is known for, in the course of your military career.
“Let me also warn you to always
operate by the rule of engagement and in accordance with Nigeria’s
constitution.
“I must again emphasise the fact
that the unity and indivisibility of Nigeria remain sacrosanct, in accordance
with our constitution.
“We therefore all have a
responsibility to eschew hateful, divisive speech and conduct, and every other
thing that might undermine our national unity and cohesiveness.
“The subordination of the
military to civil authority has been a cherished age-long practice that has
promoted military professionalism in all parts of the world. It is a tradition
that must be sustained and strengthened in our country.
“To achieve this, all our men and
women in uniform must continually re-dedicate themselves to the oath they have
sworn to and subject themselves to democratic and constituted authority.
“We must subsume personal
interests to the overall national aspirations of peace, unity, and justice.”

A total of 689 Cadets of 64 Regular Course comprising of the Army, Navy, Air Force was commissioned as officers at the ceremony with service chiefs, state governors and other dignitaries as guests.

A total of 689 Cadets of 64 Regular Course comprising of the Army, Navy, Air Force was commissioned as officers at the ceremony with service chiefs, state governors and other dignitaries as guests.
While congratulating the
graduating cadets on their enlistment as military officers, Osinbajo commended
the NDA for churning out highly disciplined military officers in the past, who
have contributed immensely to the security of the nation.
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