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- The President reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to providing the armed forces with essential resources
- “Many of our finest have fallen in the line of duty. Some now lie in silence beneath the soil of a grateful nation.”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to take strong and immediate action against terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatist groups threatening the nation’s peace and unity.
Eko Hot Blog reports that while delivering the president’s message at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) held at Murtala Square in Kaduna on Sunday, Vice President Kashim Shettima conveyed Tinubu’s firm directive for prompt intervention.
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“To the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army, I say this with absolute clarity: the time to rise is now. You have my full authorisation and the trust of the Nigerian people to confront and defeat those who seek to undermine our nation. You are my confidence, my support, and my prayers,” the President said.
He cautioned that the challenges facing the country had escalated beyond sporadic acts of violence, describing them as existential threats to national stability and unity.
“These evils do not discriminate — they destroy churches and mosques alike, and orphan children without asking their tribe or faith,” he said.
The President reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to providing the armed forces with essential resources.
He pledged sustained investment in weapons systems, intelligence gathering, and personnel training to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty.
“We are not oblivious of the challenges that confront our nation. But let it be said plainly: our response must be united, calm and uncompromising. I assure you that this administration stands firmly with you on that path,” Tinubu said.
He also honored the memory of fallen and wounded soldiers, recognizing their sacrifices and unwavering commitment to preserving the nation’s integrity.
“Many of our finest have fallen in the line of duty. Some now lie in silence beneath the soil of a grateful nation, others carry the wounds of oath as living reminders of sacrifices made in our name. Their blood will not be shed in vain; their memory will endure through generations,” he said.
The President also expressed gratitude to the families of military personnel, as well as to support groups like the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) and the Nigerian Army Soldiers’ Wives Association (NASWA), for their unwavering support.
In his address, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, reflected on the Nigerian Army’s origins dating back to 1863.
He highlighted the institution’s growth in both structure and technology, while stressing that its true strength continues to reside in its dedicated personnel.
“The most enduring legacy of the Nigerian Army is the indomitable spirit, valour and unwavering commitment of the Nigerian soldier,” Oluyede said.
He explained that the theme of the 2025 NADCEL, Developing the Soldier First Concept: Imperative for the Nigerian Army Transformation Drive, underscores the importance of prioritizing troop welfare and training as a core element of the Army’s ongoing reform efforts.
“We cannot build a great army without well-motivated and well-trained soldiers. Their willpower, morale and sense of purpose are the bedrock of national security,” he added.
Oluyede reassured the public of the Army’s continued cooperation with other security agencies, emphasizing that these joint efforts have consistently thwarted attempts by criminal groups to establish control over any part of the country.
