The Ministry of Defence has reiterated its commitment to support the Armed Forces and other security agencies in maintaining internal security in the country.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Ibrahim Kana stated this when the new Service Chiefs led by the Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Christopher Musa paid him a visit in Abuja.
While congratulating them on their recent appointments the Permanent Secretary urged them to work together with the Ministry to restore internal peace in the country.
“In addition we commit ourselves as the Ministry of Defence with the armed forces of Nigeria towards supporting other security agencies in maintaining internal security and of course counter terrorism in our country. The Service Chiefs we have here are veterans, tested and trusted, they have been on the war front therefore fighting terrorism and banditry is not new to them”.
Dr Kana who stressed the need for joint operations and synergy amongst all security agencies said the Ministry was embarking on series of programmes to reform the Armed Forces to assist government in growing the economy, as well as creating employment opportunities for Nigerians.
Earlier, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Musa who emphasized that the military’s cooperation with the civilians remains paramount, called on all civilians to support the military in ensuring that Nigeria thrives.
“Our operations will be guided by the rule of law, total regard for human rights, the Armed Forces of Nigeria belong to Nigerians, without Nigerians there can be no Armed Forces of Nigeria, So, therefore, we are appealing for the total support of the members of the Public the Armed Forces of Nigeria in carrying out the mandate given to us by the Mr President to restore peace to the country.
He added that they were at the Ministry of Defence to show their commitment to the set goals of the ministry and expressed commitment to achieving the mandate of the present administration.
Aisha Adesanya, Edited By Grace Namiji
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