The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi
(retd.) on Friday said that the increased security challenges across the
country is the reason for the deployment of the military in the internal
security operation.
Magashi, however, commended the efforts of the military,
particularly, the Nigerian Air Force at focusing on doctrinal developments to
address the security challenges confronting the country.
The minister stated this at the graduation ceremony of 13
officers of the Airforce War College Course 7/2021 held at the Nigeria Airforce
officers Mess, Makurdi.
Magashi was represented by the director of military affairs,
Federal Ministry of Defence, Sunday Musa, who said that terrorism, kidnapping,
insurgency, as well as ethnic religion crises are the major challenges testing
the nation democracy.
He said, “Our country is currently experiencing different
forms of security challenges, these include terrorism, insurgency, armed
banditry and kidnapping. Similarly, our democracy is also being tested by
ethno-religion crises as well as incidents of farmer/herders conflicts.
The minister said that the present regime of the President,
Major General Muhammad Buhari (retd) has continued to support the military,
stating that the recent induction of new platforms including the JF-17 Thunder
and the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft were part of the efforts put in place to
decisively end the security challenges.
While commending the armed forces and security agencies for
their commitment to face security challenges the minister urged all personnel
to continue to strive towards excellence and professionalism.
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He said, “The changing nature of warfare poses new
challenges to security forces. Threats by non-state armed actors are on the
rise, creating a significantly more complex strategic environment both at the
global and regional levels.
“Your calling demands integrity, dedication, loyalty and a
high standard of discipline in the discharge of your duties. Indeed, you have
demonstrated all these qualities to a commendable extent, so I can only urge
you not to rest on your oars.”
Also, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao
explained that the Air Force War College which is the highest professional
military training institution in the NAF plays a significant role in fostering
purposeful training and human capacity development which is one of the key
drivers of his vision.
“Indeed, the NAF, like any other organization, cannot
satisfactorily fulfil its statutory mandate to justify its continued existence
without qualitative skilled manpower which is a critical requirement for
attaining professionalism.”
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