President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to invoke his constitutional powers to continue to equip, arm and empower the Nigerian military.
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| Vice President, Kashim Shettima, represents President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the graduation ceremony of the Course 32 participants at the National Defence College, Abuja. Photo: @FMINONigeria |
He acknowledged “the importance of strategic leadership in addressing the complex security and development challenges” confronting Nigeria.
President Tinubu made the vow on Friday during the graduation ceremony of the Course 32 participants at the National Defence College, Abuja.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the event, the President decried the state of infrastructure at the National Defence College’s permanent site at Piwoyi, Abuja, noting that, while his administration has made substantial progress, there is still more work to be done in the school.
Accordingly, he restated his administration’s commitment to ensuring ongoing work and upgrading of the facilities at the permanent site are completed.
Vowing to arm and equip the nation’s armed forces, the President said, “Under my watch, members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have made remarkable sacrifices and recorded significant achievements in protecting Nigeria’s territorial integrity and securing the lives and properties of our citizens.
“I will continue to do everything within my constitutional powers to ensure that the Nigerian military is well-resourced and fit for purpose”.
Stanley Nkwocha
Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications
(Office of The Vice President)
23rd August, 2024
