President Muhammadu Buhari says
he is “looking into” the poor welfare of soldiers fighting Boko Haram
insurgents in the north-east.
The president’s comment comes in
the wake of an investigation on how soldiers beg “enemies” for food and
wear slippers to the battlefield.
In his Independence Day speech,
Buhari said he remains committed to the well-being of soldiers and other
security operatives in the frontline.
He said: “I want at this point to
pay tribute to the men and women of our armed forces, the police and other
security and law enforcement agencies, who have been working under the most
difficult conditions to keep the country safe.
In the process, many have made the supreme sacrifice.
“As their commander-in-chief, I
assure these our gallant men and women that I will continue to empower them by
deepening their professionalism and providing all the necessary force
multipliers and enablers required for them to prevail on the field.
“I am looking into all reported
cases of inadequacies in relation to their entitlements, their welfare and
those of their families.”
Following the report by thecable, the
defense headquarters had said soldiers on the frontline in the war against
insurgency should not expect to live in luxurious conditions.
In his Democracy Day speech, the
president also touched on the recurring conflict between herders and farmers,
saying the issue is being addressed.
“The age-long conflict between
herders and farmers that was being exploited by those seeking to plant the
seeds of discord and disunity amongst our people, is being addressed
decisively,” he said.
“In this context I must warn that
the perpetrators of murder and general mayhem in the name of defending or
protecting herders or farmers will face the full wrath of the law.”
On the economy, the president
said his government is relying less on oil and heavily diversifying.
“We are diversifying away from
reliance on oil to increased manufacturing capacity, solid minerals
development, and agriculture,” he said.
He added that “efforts are on
course in the Niger Delta to clean up polluted lands, restore hopes of the
youths in the region and re-establish livelihoods, and strengthen their
capacity to guarantee for themselves and for our country a brighter future”.
The president also noted that his
government is fighting corruption and recovering looted funds.
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