President Muhammadu Buhari says the federal government will
not rest on its oars until Nigerians are free from the menace of terrorism.
Buhari spoke in Daura, Katsina state when he virtually
inaugurated the 700 Ashok Leyland troop-carrying vehicles.
The president also commended the role of the armed forces in
maintaining law and order at the just concluded presidential and national
assembly elections.
He said the war against terrorism and criminality in the
country would be sustained and boosted with supplies of hardware and better
care for security agencies.
“I wish to commend
the resolve of our armed forces towards the defeat of insurgency and its
support in maintaining law and order as was demonstrated in the just concluded
presidential and national assembly elections,” he said.
“I want to assure you all that your labour will not be in
vain. The administration will continue to support you in every respect,
including improving your welfare.
“Moving forward, I charge you to consolidate on the gains we
have achieved, towards sustaining the peace and stability of the country,
“Let me firmly assure
Nigerians that the federal government remains steadfast and committed to
winning the war against insurgency and other criminalities.
“Surely, the federal government will not rest on its oars
until Nigeria and indeed Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora are free
from the menace of terrorism and other forms of harm.”
Buhari noted that the vehicles would increase the capability
of the armed forces, especially their combat efficiency level.
“I am pleased to be invited here today as the special guest
of honour at the commissioning of the 700 Ashok Leyland troops carrying
vehicles, procured by the Federal Government of Nigeria,” he said.
“These vehicles, I
understand, were assembled by Stallion Motors Limited at Ojo, Lagos. This is an
important milestone in the annals of the armed forces of Nigeria, especially
the troops engaged in operations in various theatres.”
Buhari noted that in the past seven years plus, the federal
government has been able to revitalise the armed forces for the full
restoration of Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
“Some of you may recall that in my inaugural speech as
president, I promised to put an end to the Boko Haram insurgency which hitherto
had posed a grave threat to Nigeria’s territorial integrity,” he said.
“In fulfilling this promise, I made professionalism and
capacity building of the armed forces a major security policy thrust of my
administration.
“Training and the acquisition of brand-new platforms and
other supporting equipment for the armed forces of Nigeria and other security
agencies were intensified.
“The procurement process of military hardware was
simplified, thereby removing inefficiency and corruption.
“This was in
practical fulfilment of my promise to re-professionalise and adequately equip
our military so they could effectively discharge their constitutional
responsibilities.”
The president thanked Bashir Magashi, minister of defence;
Lucky Irabor, chief of defence staff; and personnel of the armed forces for
their achievements.
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