- Tinubu To Deploy Emerging Technologies Against Insecurity
- Reaffirms Commitment To Modernising Military
- Promises Intelligence Driven Operations
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deploying emerging technologies and modernising the Armed Forces to combat insecurity and protect the lives of Nigerians.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima conveyed the President’s message on Monday during the grand finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2026 and the African Land Forces Forum (ALFF) held at the Liberation Stadium (Yakubu Gowon Stadium) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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The event, organised by the Nigerian Army in collaboration with the African Land Forces Forum, was themed “Protecting the Nation and Serving the People: A Way Forward for the Nigerian Army.”
According to Shettima, the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to strengthen the nation’s military through investments in modern equipment and enhanced capacity building for personnel.
“President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s firm resolve to deploy emerging technologies to crush contemporary security threats and protect the lives of all Nigerians,” the Vice President said.
He noted that the administration is committed to modernising the Armed Forces by acquiring advanced military hardware and improving the operational planning and combat readiness of personnel.
Shettima said the President also pledged to intensify intelligence-driven and technology-enabled operations as part of efforts to defeat insecurity across the country.
He added that the Federal Government remains committed to strengthening collaboration among security agencies while adopting modern warfare strategies to address evolving security challenges.
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