PIC.8. FROM LEEFT:CHIEF OF AIR STAFF, AIR VICE-MARSHAL SADIQUE
ABUBARKAR; CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF,VICE-ADMIRAL IBOK ETE EKWE IBAS;CHIEF
OF ARMY STAFF, LT.-GEN. TUKUR BURATAI AND THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE
STAFF,GEN. ABAYOMI OLONISAKIN, AFTER THEIR DECORATION AT THE
PRESIDENTIAL VILLA IN ABUJA ON THURSDAY (13/8/15).
President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday gave the newly decorated service chief three months to stamp out the terrorist group called Boko Haram from the shores of the country.
Buhari gave the order inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja while decorating the new Service Chiefs.
PIC.1. FROM LEFT: CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF, AIR-MARSHAL SADIQUE ABUBARKAR;
CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF, GEN. ABAYOMI GABRIEL OLONISAKIN; VICE
PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO; PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI; CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF,
LT-GEN. TUKUR BURATAI AND CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF, VICE-ADMIRAL IBOK ETE
EKWE IBAS, AT THE DECORATION OF SERVICE CHIEFS AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA IN ABUJA ON THURSDAY (13/8/15).
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The President stressed that the officers were equal to the task before them considering their sterling leadership qualities as first class senior officers.
Buhari affirmed, “You are all aware of the various security challenges facing our nation. These challenges include the activities of Boko Haram terrorists, armed banditry, kidnapping and militancy of various forms, to mention a few.
PIC.5.PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI (L) AIDED BY WIFE OF THE CHIEF OF
DEFENCE STAFF, MRS OMOBOLANLE IN DECORATING THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF,
GEN. ABAYOMI GABRIEL OLONISAKIN, AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA IN ABUJA ON
THURSDAY (13/8/15) WITH THEM IS VICE-PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO.
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“The activities of these misguided groups and individuals have resulted in wanton destruction of lives and property of our citizens as a disruption of social economic lives of millions of Nigerians.
“The increasing incidence of attacks and destruction perpetrated by these insurgents has led to the deployment of various instruments of national power in a bid to contain their activities and restoring law and order in every part of the country.
“Rightly, the armed forces have been in the vanguard of the fight against terrorism.
“While commending the efforts of the armed forces so far, you need to brace up and continue to team up with other stakeholders to come up with a well-coordinated joint effort which will bring a desired end to these insurgencies within three months.”
Buhari stated that the chiefs must be accountable for the men and equipment under their command while carrying out the responsibilities saddled on them.
He urged them to ensure that the welfare of their men was adequately taken care of.
Buhari stressed that efforts should also be made towards judicious use of resources that were available to them in search of solution to the current security challenges.
The President disclosed that his government was ready to support the military in order to defeat Boko Haram.
“You will recall that I have been to several countries with the sole aim of canvassing for global support to eliminate terrorism from Nigeria.
“These efforts, which include establishment of the Multi National Joint Task Force, should be complemented by you. You should therefore re-professionalise your force and give your troops creditable training so that they can perform their job creditably.
“You should also ensure that they abide by the newly enforced rules and regulations of international standards while carrying out their assigned tasks. In particular you must protect innocent civilian in the theatre of conflicts.
“This, no doubt, will earn you the support of local communities and the respect of our allies and support of international community. Get back to work and make Nigerians proud,” Buhari disclosed.
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