
…pledges to equip safety companies
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his authorities will proceed to equip the nation’s safety companies to allow the nation overcome its present safety challenges.
The president gave the reassurance on the 2025 Regimental Dinner Evening in honour of the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day in Abuja.
Represented by Deputy Speaker of the Home of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, the president mentioned that he’s commited to offering the army with the mandatory assets to sort out safety points successfully.
Tinubu recommended the dedication and professionalism of the Nigerian armed forces together with those that have paid the supreme value within the service of their fatherland, emphasizing that the challenges forward require braveness, power, innovation, and flexibility.
He pledged to prioritise the welfare and wellbeing of armed forces personnel, guaranteeing they’ve the mandatory assets and assist to hold out their duties successfully.
He mentioned: “It’s with nice honour and deep appreciation that I stand you tonight because the Particular Visitor of Honor of this outstanding gathering, the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day dinner and Award Evening for Officers.
“This gathering emphasizes not solely our shared dedication to safety and unity of our nice nation. But in addition numerous sacrifices made by our women and men who’ve served as nicely.
“Armed forces of Nigeria is greater than only a army institution, it represents the cornerstone of nationwide safety, the embodiment of collective results of hope, peace and integrity of our expensive nation.
“The dedication, professionalism exhibited by our service women and men ought to be a supply of pleasure and inspiration to all Nigerians. So, tonight as we have fun, allow us to additionally look into the longer term.
“The challenges we face not solely demand braveness and power however innovation and flexibility, however we should proceed to put money into the capabilities of our army, equipping them with the assets and assist essential to successfully deal with the evolving safety challenges that day by day confront us.
“The street forward won’t at all times be simple however collectively we are able to overcome any problem. Let me guarantee you that we’ll proceed to prioritize the welfare and wellbeing of our armed forces personnel. Guaranteeing that they’ve the mandatory assets and assist to hold out their duties successfully.”
President Tinubu additionally recommended some distinguished officers honoured with numerous awards by the Chief of Defence Workers, Gen. Christopher Musa for his or her resilience and dedication, urging them to stay steadfast.
“To the award recipients, being honored tonight, for exemplary service and dedication not gone unnoticed, use them as shining instance of what it means to serve this nation selflessly with distinction.
“Your work not solely contributes to the protection of our nation but additionally serves as motivation for others within the armed forces and past. You’re the lifeblood of our army, we have fun you with nice pleasure tonight”, he mentioned.
The president additionally known as for assist, charging Nigerians to strengthen the bond of friendship, mutual respect “that unite us all. Might we proceed to assist each other”.
Responding to requests by some dignitaries and former Service Chiefs together with the previous Chief of Military Workers, Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika to the parliament about growing the budgetary allocations to the army, the Deputy Speaker in his private capability mentioned that request will likely be processed by the Legislature.
“It’s the tradition of the parliament to gather wants evaluation of safety companies of this nation to search out options in order that we are able to plug the appropriate pegs into the appropriate holes particularly because it issues your funds”, he mentioned.