The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, says the military will continue to support and sustain Nigeria’s democracy.
Irabor made this declaration as a result of the increasing military takeover in some African countries.
The CDS who spoke during a television program, reiterated the military’s commitment to democratic rule in the country, insisting that democracy has come to stay in the country.
“Today, I believe that Nigerians are no longer in doubt as to the subordination of the military to civil rule; I believe that no one is in doubt that democracy has come to stay,” he said.
“I believe that no one is in doubt any longer that the current military leadership, and of course, since the democratization in 1999, that the military is well focused to perform its constitutional roles.”
He said the misperceptions in certain quarters by some Nigerians concerning the military will begin to change.
“I am sure you also know that issues that have to do with civic responsibilities still require a little push; I am sure you know that literacy level in the nation still requires a little push; and so when you bring these factors among several other things, you know that quite a lot of work needs to be done,” adding that
