General Tukur Buratai, Chief of
General Tukur Buratai, Chief of Army Staff
Nigerian Army to Support Adhoc Defence
Think-Tank
The Chief of Army Staff, (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu
Buratai, has pledged Nigerian Army’s support to the Adhoc Defence
and Security Think-Tank with valuable recommendations that would
help it achieve its mandate. The COAS made the pledge today when he
received the committee, led by its Chairman, Major General AM
Jibril (rtd) today, Wednesday 5th December 2018, at the Army
Headquarters, Abuja. The COAS commended the Think-Tank for the
visit and described their role as important national assignment
that would enhance peace and unity in Nigeria. Speaking further, he
thanked them for the kind words of encouragement and condolence
over the loss of some heroic officers and soldiers of the Nigerian
Army in the north east, adding that the attacks that claimed their
lives were quite unfortunate and regrettable. He assured that the
Army had deploy measures to overcome such incidents in the future.
The COAS told the Think Tank, that the Nigerian Army would support
them to succeed in their national assignment.
Earlier in his remark, the Chairman of the committee, thanked
the COAS for receiving them, disclosing that the committee was set
up by the Federal Government of Nigeria to look into the general
security of the country, particularly elements of threats and
proffer solutions. He therefore requested for the cooperation and
support of the COAS through the provision inputs to enable the
committee achieve its goal. He also commiserated with the COAS and
the Nigerian Army over the loss of some soldiers during the fight
against terrorism in the north east and lauded the Nigerian Army
for its sacrifices and expressed hope that Nigeria will soon
overcome the security challenges in the country.
The Nigerian Army has pledged to collaborate with Intrepid
International Africa Services. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS),
Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, made the promise today,
Wednesday, 5th December 2018, when he received the management of
the organisation which was led by Senior Vice President, Vice
Admiral DJ Ezeoba (rtd), a former Chief of the Naval Staff, at the
Army Headquarters, Abuja. Lt Gen Buratai further indicated the
interest of the Nigerian Army to partner with the company, saying
it is a well-designed concept required to encourage local
production in the defence and security sector. He also added that
such partnership would boost Nigeria’s economy.
Earlier in his remark, the Senior Vice President of the company,
Vice Admiral DJ Ezeoba (rtd), thanked the COAS for receiving his
team, adding that they identified the gap in providing logistics
support to the Nigerian military that hamper the successful
prosecution of some operations. He also commended the Nigerian Army
in particular, for leading the counter insurgency operations in the
country, maintaining that the collaboration would further enhance
the maneuver capability of the Nigerian Army and further enhance
the capacity of the Nigerian Army in terms of the production of
military equipment. This he added would encourage economic
development in Nigeria.
The visit was witnessed by some Principal Staff Officers and
Directors of the Army Headquarters.
In another development, the Special Presidential Investigation
Panel for the Recovery of Public Property has promised to
collaborate with the Nigerian Army in order to get its landed
property recovered from unauthorized individuals and groups. The
Chairman of the panel, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, made the pledge
today, Wednesday 5th December 2015, when he led the management of
the panel on a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS),
Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, at the Army Headquarters,
Abuja.
Chief Obono-Obla who is also SSA to President on Prosecution,
commended the Nigerian Army for leading the war against terrorism
and insurgency, and other security challenges in other parts of the
country. He further lauded the Army under the leadership of General
Buratai for leading the campaign against fake news, stating that
exponent of fake news in the country were elements of corruption
fighting back. He called on all Nigerians to see corruption as
security and economic threat in the country. He also promised to
work with the leadership of the Army in carrying out its task,
disclosing that the role of the panel was to further complement
anti-graft agencies such as the Independent Corrupt Practices
Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
According to him, the Public Assets Declaration Act covers all
public office holders including personnel of the Nigerian military.
The Chairman further called on the COAS to support the organization
and to continuously encourage officers of the Nigerian Army to
declare their assets.
In his response, the COAS thanked the Panel for the visit,
assuring that the Army would partner with it. The COAS also
disclosed that he had long ago declared his assets and charged all
officers of the Nigerian Army to follow suit. He further expressed
happiness with the level of compliance with the directive and
expressed willingness to cooperate and support the panel. He also
commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his support in the fight
against Boko Haram insurgency, maintaining that the Nigerian Army
would not be distracted in its role to confront security challenges
in the country. He said that the Army will remain resolute and
support democratic process in the country, which he described as
the best for any nation. Some Principal Staff Officers and
Directors of the Army Headquarters were present during the
visit.
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Thank you for your kind cooperation.
SANI KUKASHEKA USMAN
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations