President Bola Tinubu has charged the Armed Forces and other security agencies to intensify efforts at containing the multi-dimensional security challenges facing the country.
He restated his administration’s continued support to the nation’s security forces through the modernisation of their fleets, training and welfare of personnel.
A statement in Abuja by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity in the Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, said President Tinubu stated this during the induction of two TK-129 ATAK helicopters and a King Air 360i aircraft at the Nigeria Air (NAF) base in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.
President Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, recalled the commissioning and induction of four additional Diamond-62 surveillance aircraft into the arsenal of the NAF about two months ago.
He said this symbolised his government’s enduring commitment to the ideals of patriotism and investment in the nation’s security.
“Indeed, our solemn commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s security hinges upon the realisation that without vigilant attention to the needs of our Armed Forces, who are saddled with the maintenance of peace, law, order and stability, anarchy and lawlessness would surely prevail,” President Tinubu said.
Delivering the President’s address, Vice President Shettima noted that the acquisition of the helicopters and aircraft had become necessary to improve the strategic use of air power in combating terrorism, insurgency and other security challenges plaguing the nation.
