The permanent secretary said when created, the new defence ministry would see the various services operating under the same roof in a ‘Pentagon-like’ style, where both military and civilian staff would be working together.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Ibrahim Kana, has said the federal government had concluded plans to create a brand new Ministry of Defence, with a view to repositioning the sector.

Mr Kana gave the hint when he paid a familiarisation visit to the Army Headquarters on Wednesday, in Abuja.

He said his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari came with a mandate to implement the approved reform of the ministry and armed forces, to enhance efficiency.

Mr Kana added that when created, the new defence ministry would see the various services operating under the same roof in a ‘Pentagon-like’ style, where both military and civilian staff would be working together.

He said his assignment was to ensure full implementation of the reform of the armed forces and the ministry.

He added that the new reform would bring an end to the existing dichotomy within the services and the ministry.

Mr Kana said he would also facilitate the repositioning of health and educational facilities owned by the armed forces for optimal performance.

He pledged to work with the army chief to develop ways to move the Nigerian army to greater heights.

“On my appointment as the permanent secretary of this ministry, I was given a specific task of ensuring that I facilitate the work of the armed forces.

“I was also given the task of implementing the reforms, which had been carried out and approved by Mr President.

“The minister has decided to invite the major stakeholders to a meeting where we would look at the implementation strategy of the reforms documents, to see how we can commence the implementation.

“One of the important aspects of the reform which I have to state here is the creation of a new Ministry of Defence which will be like the Pentagon in the USA.

“If you enter the Pentagon, you see a mixture of military and civilians working together and that is going to be the nature of our new Ministry of Defence,” he said.

Responding, the Chief of Army Staff, Faruk Yahaya, commended the permanent secretary for his efforts so far and pledged to ensure good and harmonious working relationship with the ministry, to move it forward.

Mr Yahaya said the issues of education and health were important to the military, adding that the army was committed to improving on the existing facilities to better standards.

He said the army had been doing a lot to ensure that its schools remained schools of choice, adding that the army was ready to collaborate with the ministry to address the challenges.

According to him, health was very important for members of the armed forces because military personnel must be physically and mentally fit to be able to perform assigned tasks.

“We are already doing a lot in our medical facilities right from our hospitals, though we are ready to work towards improving and making them world class.

“We are always willing to interface with you on the legal issues with a view to strengthening them, where they exist.

“We are committed to tackling the security challenges headlong and our successes starting from the northeast are commendable, “he said.

The COAS assured the permanent secretary of the determination of the Nigerian army to tackle all security challenges bedeviling the country, saying the military would not be deterred.

He called on all Nigerians to support the efforts of the military by availing them with the relevant information needed to address the prevailing security situation.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Kana, who was appointed recently as permanent secretary, had earlier visited the Defence Headquarters, where he interacted with the Chief of Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor, and principal staff officers.

He also visited the Naval and Air Force Headquarters for a similar purpose.

(NAN)

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You'll always think and though this people have the interest of the masses at heart the way the dish out progressive plans on papers but the plan is just to siphon money and thief more money. Nothing else.
Please patronise us today for your power steering pumps of all car models. New or tokumbo

if dem like let them create minister of book haram all of them are incompetent

Waste of public funds. Why not settle varsity lecturers?

Instead of creating state police, they are beating about the bush

Another avenue to strengthen fulani hold on the military.

Any student that will still vote for APC in the next election is just not serious about his / her future.
This APC government have normalised University strike and nobody seems to be bothered.
I pity all these youths anytime I see them sitting at home

Ministry of defense that cannot defeat Boko haram and bandit, politics In Nigeria now affect every sectors.

The only thing creation of new defense ministry would do is increase the number of service chiefs that attend the useless security meetings. Moreover both the military and the civilian wing of the new defense ministry will be headed by Fulani. Doing this would just create opportunity for more Ibrahim Magu to emerge.

Okay

Madness for this apc regime

What a failed state

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The permanent secretary said when created, the new defence ministry would see the various services operating under the same roof in a ‘Pentagon-like’ style, where both military and civilian staff would be working together.




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Anoda wasteful venture. Does bubu has plan for dis country; NO. Doing thing by anyhow.

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It's well, I thought they say money no dey

Another means of carting billions

Clueless leaders

I still understand the reason for new government agencies/ministries when the old ones are not performing........

Confused sets of idiots.