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President Bola Tinubu has promised to wield his constitutional muscle to supercharge the Nigerian military’s arsenal, capability, and overall effectiveness, thereby shoring up the nation’s defenses against evolving threats.
President Bola Tinubu emphasized the crucial role of visionary leadership in navigating Nigeria’s intricate web of security and development hurdles, stressing that strategic direction is paramount in overcoming these complex challenges.
President Bola Tinubu made the solemn pledge while addressing the graduating class of Course 32 at the National Defence College in Abuja, as the nation’s future military leaders received their diplomas.
Vice President Shettima, speaking on behalf of President Tinubu, called attention to the glaring infrastructure gaps at the National Defence College’s Piwoyi campus, acknowledging the administration’s efforts while emphasizing the need for sustained investment to transform the college into a world-class facility.
Vice President Shettima reiterated President Tinubu’s administration’s pledge to see through the ongoing enhancements and upgrades at the college’s permanent site, guaranteeing a world-class infrastructure that meets the institution’s esteemed standards.
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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”.
President Tinubu thanked the graduates of Course 32 for their input and contributions to his research aimed at providing “strategic options for harnessing the mining industry in Nigeria to enhance national security and development.
“We are already working with the fundamentals of your recommendations as we look forward to actualising our golden era scenario with substantial security assets supported by robust collaboration and institutional reforms,” he added.
The President praised the unique style of the National Defence College in consolidating knowledge through what he described as “a broad thematic area,” saying it has helped in finding “sustainable solutions to national security and development problems in Nigeria, Africa, and beyond”.
President Tinubu shared his administration’s accomplishments in tackling Nigeria’s challenges, including the successful rollout of the new national minimum wage, a move that will have far-reaching benefits for civilian workers, military personnel, and employees of security agencies, promoting economic well-being and stability.
He continued: “We are also working tirelessly to curb the menace of crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta. I have also tasked the Defence Headquarters and other security agencies with curbing the menace of crude oil theft as soon as possible. This will boost oil and gas production and achieve our desired economic stability
The government has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering a conducive business climate that promotes economic enhancement in the mining industry, and is collaborating with global stakeholders to devise initiatives that will unlock the sector’s potential for national growth and stability.
