The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, on Saturday
assured Nigerians that the current security challenges occasioned
by insurgency, kidnapping, armed robbery and banditry would soon be
a thing of the past.
This was just as the defence chief tasked the Nigerian Army to
continue to uphold the virtues of selfless service and
professionalism to meet current security challenges.
Olonisakin spoke as the reviewing officer and special guest at
the passing out parade of 78th Regular Recruit Intake of the Depot
Nigerian Army Depot, Zaria, Kaduna State.
He noted that with the calibre of training given to the Nigerian
Army and their exploits in warfront, insurgency and other related
crimes would soon end.
He said the armed forces would not rest on their laurels until
the security challenges bedevilling the country came to an end.
The defence chief said, “As you all know, Nigeria is currently
facing numerous security challenges occasioned by the activities of
Boko Haram terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other criminal
elements.
“I wish to state that these security challenges will soon come
to an end as we will not rest on our laurels until the country is
safe for all of us.
“The Nigerian Army has given you much and the country is
expecting much from you, I urge you to remain focused and dedicated
to duty at all times.
“This realistic and result-oriented training that is being
imparted to young recruits here has been yielding positive
results.
“This is evident by the robust fighting spirit displayed by our
soldiers in various theatres of operations.
“The excellent display of drills and military skills exhibited
on this parade ground today shows you have acquired the basic
training that is required of you to be good soldiers.”
He also reminded the recruits of the oath of allegiance they
took, noting that by the oath administered on them, they had
acquired a status which subjected them to both civil and military
laws.
He charged the recruits to avoid anything capable of tarnishing
the enviable image of the military and the country in general,
adding that a lot would be required of them in terms of “loyalty,
selfless service, courage, discipline, integrity.”
Among the dignitaries who attended the passing out parade which
produced 4,832 soldiers were the Senate Committee Chairman on
Defence, Ali Ndume, Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai, and
the representatives of the Chief of Air Staff and Chief of Naval
Staff among others.
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