Abuja: President Bola Tinubu on Thursday charged the newly appointed service chiefs to be innovative and courageous in tackling terrorism and emerging security threats across the country. The President gave the charge while decorating the new service chiefs at the State House, Abuja, urging them to approach their assignments with the highest level of patriotism and dedication.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the ceremony signified more than a formal decoration but a renewed commitment to ensuring peace and security for all Nigerians. Tinubu emphasized that the event marked the beginning of a renewed effort to ensure the peace and security of all Nigerians.
The president acknowledged the sacrifices of the armed forces in defending the nation’s territorial integrity, noting that many officers had paid the ultimate price in service to the country. He commended the military for restoring peace to previously troubled areas and rescuing kidnapped citizens, noting their efforts had significantly weakened terror groups.
However, Tinubu cautioned that security threats were evolving, with new armed groups emerging in parts of the North-Central, North-West, and South. He urged that these new threats must not be allowed to fester and called for decisive and proactive measures to address them.
Tinubu encouraged the service chiefs to leverage technology and fresh strategies to stay ahead of those who threaten national peace and stability. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the armed forces with the resources needed to effectively execute their mandate.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, who responded on behalf of the service chiefs, assured of proper synergy in tackling the nation’s security threats. He expressed commitment to ridding Nigeria of all forms of criminality to ensure socio-economic endeavors can thrive.
Other service chiefs in attendance included Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, and Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lt.-Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye. The ceremony was witnessed by the spouses of the service chiefs, as their partners took the oath of allegiance and office before the President.
