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President Tinubu Orders Nigerian Army to Confront Terrorism and Threats

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a clear order to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to decisively confront and defeat terrorists, bandits, and insurgents threatening the peace and unity of the country. Speaking at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) in Kaduna, Tinubu charged the military to rise to the occasion without hesitation, pledging that under his watch, the welfare, morale, and operational capacity of the armed forces would remain an overriding priority. He vowed sustained investments in modern equipment, intelligence capabilities, and human resources to ensure the military remains battle-ready to defend Nigeria's sovereignty.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Tinubu has given a clear order to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to confront and defeat terrorists, bandits, and insurgents.
  • The President pledged that under his watch, the welfare, morale, and operational capacity of the armed forces would remain an overriding priority.
  • Tinubu vowed sustained investments in modern equipment, intelligence capabilities, and human resources to ensure the military remains battle-ready to defend Nigeria's sovereignty.
  • The President highlighted the threat posed by terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and separatist agitations, describing them as "grave existential dangers" that destroy churches and mosques alike and orphan children without regard to their tribe or faith.
  • Tinubu paid glowing tributes to fallen heroes and wounded soldiers, vowing that their sacrifices would never be in vain.
  • The President praised the Nigerian Army Officers' Wives Association (NAOWA) and the Nigerian Army Soldiers' Wives Association (NASWA) for sustaining morale on the home front.

Statistics:

  • The Nigerian Army has a long history dating back to 1863.
  • The Army has undergone significant structural and technological evolution over time.
  • The theme of this year's NADCEL, "Developing the Soldier First Concept: Imperative for the Nigerian Army Transformation Drive," highlights the importance of troop welfare and professionalism in reforms.
  • The Nigerian Army has consistently denied criminal elements any chance to carve out territories or undermine Nigeria's territorial integrity, in synergy with the Navy, Air Force, and other agencies.

Sources:

  • "President Tinubu Orders Nigerian Army to Confront Terrorism and Threats" - Available on various news websites and news agencies, citing the original statement by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
  • News reports from the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) event.

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