Defence minister urges Service Chiefs to devise new strategies to combat terrorism
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd) has urged Chief of Defence and the Service Chiefs to intensify efforts and devise new and implementable strategies to ensure timely eradication
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd) has urged Chief of Defence and the Service Chiefs to intensify efforts and devise new and implementable strategies to ensure timely eradication of terrorism and insurgency in the country.
Musa gave the charge on Wednesday during the maiden edition of the newly introduced Monthly Operational Briefing at the Ministry of Defence,in Abuja.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Colonel Timothy Antigha (Rtd), the Defence Minister further cleared the air on the lingering concerns about the presence of the U.S AFRICOM in Nigeria.
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He reassured that the Americans are in Nigeria on a purely training assistance and advisory role, adding that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will be in command of all operations conducted within the country's territory.
Musa commended the professionalism, resilience, and gallantry of Nigerian troops and reaffirmed the commitment of the ministry to supporting troops welfare and improving the operational efficiency of the Armed Forces.
According to the statement the event provided the Minister the opportunity to review ongoing operations and provide strategic guidance to the Armed Services.
Defence Minister General Christopher Musa (rtd) in an handshake with the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Olufemi Oluyede during the during the maiden edition of the newly introduced Monthly Operational Briefing at the Ministry of Defence,in Abuja, on Wednesday .
Group photograph of the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa with Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede and Service Chiefs during maiden edition of the newly introduced Monthly Operational Briefing at the Ministry of Defence,in Abuja, on Wednesday.
