President Tinubu reaffirms commitment to modernising military equipment, intelligence, and welfare to strengthen operational capacity of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare and operational capacity of the Nigerian Armed Forces, saying his administration will continue investing in modern equipment, intelligence and human capital to ensure officers and personnel of the military are well armed.
He noted that while a country is as strong as the courage of those who defend it, the Nigerian Army has remained the spine of Nigeria’s sovereignty for the past 162 years, shaping the course of the nation’s history.
Speaking Sunday during the Grand Finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration at Murtala Muhammed Square, Kaduna, the President said the nation owes it as a duty to keep equipping and empowering those who defend it.
President Tinubu, who was represented at the event by Vice President Kashim Shettima, declared: “To the men and women of the Nigerian Army and the Armed Forces more broadly, I reaffirm my administration’s unwavering commitment to your welfare and operational capacity.
“We will continue to invest in modern equipment, in intelligence, and in the human capital that drives your effectiveness. This is not a favour. It is a duty owed to those who defend us.”
Hailing the theme for this year’s Army Day celebration, “Developing the Soldier First Concept: Imperative for Nigerian Army’s Transformation Drive,” the President observed that the theme is a reflection of both strategy and humanity, just as he said there can be no great army without building strong soldiers.
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