By Mohammed Tijjani
AVM Ebenezer Alade, immediate-past Commandant, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna, said the military had ,over the years, established itself as key factor to the development of the country.
Alade, who stated this during his pull-out ceremony in Jaji on Friday, observed that the Nigeria military had evolved from its humble beginnings to the present status as regional force under a democratic political authority.
According to him, the military has improved tremendously in its relations with the civil society, and in its ability to meet security obligations locally and internationally.
He said that these feats could be attributed to the resilience and dedication of officers and men, as well as the support provided by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The retired commandant said he was touched by the affection and loyalty displayed towards him by colleagues since his retirement.
“I must confess that I am highly touched by the affection and loyalty displayed towards me by everyone present here since my retirement.
“When I started my military career about 38 years ago, I never had any inclination that it will end up on a high note like this.
“All honour and appreciation to the almighty God, who made it possible for me to stand and witness this unique ceremony in my honour.
“At this point, I must recognise the sacrifices of my course mates and other colleagues that paid the supreme price, either flying, or on the battle field, in defence of our dear nation.
“May their gentle souls contiue to rest in peace as we remember them always, “Alade said.
He expressed gratitude to the College Commandant, AVM Olurotimi Tuwase, institutional heads in Jaji military cantonment, as well as all the 34 members of regular course, for honouring him.
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‘Terrorists will be crushed’, Buhari reassures Kaduna residents
Buhari urges El-Rufai to push on and not relent in his efforts to accelerate change and progress in Kaduna State.
President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured residents of Kaduna State that his government is determined to end terrorism and terrorists operating in the state and other parts of the country.
The president gave the assurance on Friday, January 21, 2022, while speaking at a State Banquet to commemorate his official visit to the state.
Buhari also commended the state’s support to security agencies.
‘‘I wish to assure the people and government of Kaduna State that the Federal Government is doing its utmost to contain and crush the terrorists menacing our citizens and their property in parts of the country. On behalf of the Federal Government, I commend the efforts of the Kaduna State Government to respond to the demands of development.
‘‘The relationship between our tiers of government represents an instance of successful collaboration between the national and State governments for progress, peace, and prosperity. I urge Malam Nasir El-Rufai to push on and not relent in his efforts to accelerate change and progress in Kaduna State.”
In his remarks, Governor El-Rufai called for further military action to stop terrorism in the state.
The governor said as the state tackles security, it needs to forward with the things to make life better for its residents.
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