The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (retd.) on Friday said that the increased security challenges across the country is the reason for the deployment of the military in the internal security operation.

Magashi, however, commended the efforts of the military, particularly, the Nigerian Air Force at focusing on doctrinal developments to address the security challenges confronting the country.

The minister stated this at the graduation ceremony of 13 officers of the Airforce War College Course 7/2021 held at the Nigeria Airforce officers Mess, Makurdi.

Magashi was represented by the director of military affairs, Federal Ministry of Defence, Sunday Musa, who said that terrorism, kidnapping, insurgency, as well as ethnic religion crises are the major challenges testing the nation democracy.

He said, “Our country is currently experiencing different forms of security challenges, these include terrorism, insurgency, armed banditry and kidnapping. Similarly, our democracy is also being tested by ethno-religion crises as well as incidents of farmer/herders conflicts.

The minister said that the present regime of the President, Major General Muhammad Buhari (retd) has continued to support the military, stating that the recent induction of new platforms including the JF-17 Thunder and the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft were part of the efforts put in place to decisively end the security challenges.

While commending the armed forces and security agencies for their commitment to face security challenges the minister urged all personnel to continue to strive towards excellence and professionalism.

He said, “The changing nature of warfare poses new challenges to security forces. Threats by non-state armed actors are on the rise, creating a significantly more complex strategic environment both at the global and regional levels.

“Your calling demands integrity, dedication, loyalty and a high standard of discipline in the discharge of your duties. Indeed, you have demonstrated all these qualities to a commendable extent, so I can only urge you not to rest on your oars.”

Also, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao explained that the Air Force War College which is the highest professional military training institution in the NAF plays a significant role in fostering purposeful training and human capacity development which is one of the key drivers of his vision.

“Indeed, the NAF, like any other organization, cannot satisfactorily fulfil its statutory mandate to justify its continued existence without qualitative skilled manpower which is a critical requirement for attaining professionalism.”

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Na lie, a Nation that have people like local Yoruba mus.lims who are neither here non there can never progress

Same issues you lot have allowed to fester uncontrollably? May they all consume all of you and your family after your govt made this failed nation the 3rd most terrorised nation in the the world.

this is the height of negligence.

Very useless and brainless individuals did Mr president take six months in appointing as Ministers...Such a shame!

If it was a test why didn't you allow Gej spearhead this test since insecurity is glorious

The way these idiots battle to normalise evil shows their brain is congealed

ok now na when b the Exam abg...


So you people are the invigilators

Make them do write the exams make we enter holiday because this school nor easy o

But we are talking about people's life here Mr democracy testing

Wanka, u dis idiot may God punish you

Focus it on incompetent men in the hem of affairs and a slap to the security operatives in the country.
Bandits and kidnapping is not only a threat to democracy but to the country and her inhabitants.

Calm down Nigerians ...we will soon have new democratic dispensation in Year 2023.

E remain small

Separatist Groups Enjoying Global Sympathy, NSA Raises Alarm - Leadership Newspaper
Excerpt:
He said: “The activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Nigeria as well as the activities of Ambazonian separatists in Cameroon have attracted international sympathy mainly from sympathisers in the Diaspora.

“While we continue to extend dialogue as the main medium for resolving conflicts in the country, the Nigerian government will continue to discharge its responsibility of ensuring the safety of lives and property against any criminal activity by IPOB or any separatist group.”
More Read:
https://www.nairaland.com/6847669/separatist-groups-enjoying-global-sympathy

Please tell Mr Plesident he needs to be proactive in the fight against terrorism else, this country will be no more, sooner than later.

,,

Test with lives àbí.


I need a LAPTOP, I HAVE LESS THAN 20K... NEED IT FOR MY DIGITAL MARKETING CLASS..


PLS NAIRALANDERS

Are we talking about the same air force that air strikes innocent citizens and innocent cows ?

Funny, these are signs of a failed society Mr minister

BeeBeeOoh:


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Life sentence for all scammers . . . including paternity fraudsters!

How governments respond to these crimes is the true test of democracy and fairness. In cases where some group of criminals are treated with kid's gloves because they emanate from a certain region which bolsters their drive to mete violence on other regions, that is not a test of democracy. That is abetting crime and the government is culpable.

And in truth, these manifestations of violence are directly linked to the government's failure to equip the citizenry with education or training. Long before all of these started, I read a research paper that said that about 15 million Nigerian youths are roaming the streets with no education or craft. They will someday be a menace to the progress of the country. Well here it is. Banditry, terrorism and agitations are not a test of democracy, they are signs of a failed democracy and a failed nation. The beasts you bore has come home to roost. Brace yourself... When the poor have nothing to eat, they will eat the rich.

Holly Gram real matters. WTF MAN

We no pass the test na

Test at what cost?


These are people not chickens , I hope when his children are among the victims he will still say the same thing. These useless politicians need to feel the pain of the masses to understand that they can't live in a cocoon and talk rubbish.

Indeed.

Chai
Indeed, Nigeria is being punished with badass leaders.

Nigeria is a lost cause

When you have and idiot as a president don't expect much from his subordinates. Same flocks flock together.

Imagine what a defence minister is saying.

What rubbish is this one saying
Oh lawd epp us
Fulani drama no dey end