Buhari Hails Nigeria Army Commitment Towards Ending Insecurity

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Nigerian Army for its effort in ridding the country of all criminal elements.

Ekohotblog reports that Buhari, who spoke on Monday while virtually declaring open the chief of army staff’s annual conference 2020, said the year has been a troubling and tumultuous one.

He said the economy is in bad shape because of the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Buhari expressed gratitude to the Nigerian armed forces for their roles in restoring law and order during violence and unrest that rattled some states during the #EndSARS protests.

He said despite the challenges and predicament the country is facing, the army has remained committed and diligent in discharging the constitutional responsibilities saddled with it.

Buhari said: ”Despite this, I am pleased to note that the Army remained resolute in the discharge of its Constitutional roles and in keeping the wealth and welfare of our soldiers a priority.

”The Army’s support of Civil Authorities in the management of the COVID – 19 Pandemic is a case in point”

He also attributed the peaceful conduct of the gubernatorial election in Ondo and Edo the exhibition of professionalism by the security agencies.

”Also, the peaceful elections conducted in Edo and Ondo States would not have been achieved without the high level of professionalism displayed by all security agencies, including the Army,” he said at the conference themed “Human Capacity Development in Sustaining Professionalism and Responsiveness of the Nigerian Army in the Discharge of its Constitutional Roles.”

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He lauded the army for its commitment towards forestalling horrendous activities of insurgents, armed bandits, kidnappers, cattle rustlers and other criminals through ongoing exercises and operations in different parts of the country.

”I have also been briefed about the tremendous successes that have been achieved by troops during the ongoing Operation FIRE BALL in the North East,” he said.

”I charge you all to sustain these efforts until the full restoration of peace and security in the nation is achieved.”

The president also paid tribute to military officers who paid the supreme price and lost their lives while on duty.

While commiserating with their families, comrades and friends, he promised that his administration will make good its pledges to take adequate care of families of fallen heroes.

”It is in line with this that the Army as part of its welfare initiative and in line with the Federal Government’s housing programme is undertaking the Housing Scheme for families and next of kin of troops that were killed in action in the fight against insurgency and other criminalities in the country,” he said.

”I believe this initiative will act as a huge morale booster to the troops on the frontlines as well as project the Army in good light.

”On our part, I assure you that this administration will continue to do all within available means to provide for your operational and welfare needs.”