President Muhammadu Buhari has noted the last 12 years have been the most challenging in terms of the security for Nigeria.
Buhari spoke at the graduation ceremony of 247 students of the Senior Course 44 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji on Thursday.
He charged the new graduates to be ready with their newly acquired skills to join the fight to wipe terrorists out of the country.
The President, who celebrated the sacrifices and successes of the military in defending the country courageously, pledged his government would continue to provide the needed support required to wipe out terrorists and insurgents ‘‘off the face of the earth.’’
He described the specifics of their training, which focused primarily on countering security threats as very important, adding that ‘‘combating these prevalent security threats effectively demands that African countries continue to work together at all levels; be it tactical, operational and strategic.’’
Appraising the ongoing collaboration of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger Republic, Benin Republic and Chad in a multinational operation to combat the Boko Haram Insurgency in the Lake Chad region, the Nigerian leader said it has been productive, commendable and successful.
According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, the President said ‘‘the synergy achieved in operating together must have been enhanced by an understanding of the doctrines of the cooperating forces.
‘‘This occasion provides me another opportunity to briefly reflect on the state of the Nigerian nation, particularly regarding national security. The last 12 years have been very challenging for our nation, considering the different security threats that have besieged the country.
‘‘Our government is poised to promote national security and development, as well as to remain committed to promoting a vision of a secure, safe, just, peaceful, prosperous and strong Nigeria.
‘‘We shall be employing all elements of our national power in ensuring security, a just society, peaceful coexistence, national unity and sustainable development while promoting our good standing internationally”, he said.
