President Muhammadu Burhari on
Wednesday reiterated his commitment to improve the welfare of Nigerian Army to
enable them discharge their constitutional mandate of protecting the nation’s
territorial integrity.
Buhari gave the assurance while
addressing troops at Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri.
He said the troops were always on his mind,
adding that he had always woken up thinking about them and the conditions they
operated.
“I will support you to play your
constitutional role of defending the integrity of the country from both
internal and external forces.
“This is the oath you have taken
just as I took an oath as the President and Commander-In-Chief. “I assure you
that I go to bed and always wake up thinking about you and the conditions under
which you operate.
“Please, maintain your loyalty
and defend the country. Whatever happens, a military no matter how equipped or
how well led, without discipline is no use to the country,’’ he said.
While commending the troops over
their gallantry and sacrifices, Buhari urged them to increase their commitment
in engaging the outlaw Boko Haram insurgents, without further delay.
He said plans were on to adopt a
new enhanced salary structure for the military in recognition of their
contributions to security, social and economic development of the country.
The president also visited
injured troops on admission at the Military Medical Centre. Maimalari Barracks,
Maiduguri.
Buhari had earlier inaugurated
the 2018 Chief of Army Staff (COAS) conference and paid courtesy visit on the
Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Garbai Elkanemi. (NAN)
The people's president!!!
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ReplyDeleteSee how far away he is from the wounded soldiers. I am sure he can't go near them.
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