Pulse.ng : Zailani Congratulates New NSA, Service Chiefs, Commends President Tinubu

By Sani Idris

The Chairman APC Speakers Forum, Former Speaker Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani has applauded President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the appointment of new National Security Adviser and service chiefs in the country.

The former Kaduna Speaker congratulated the newly appointed National Security Adviser, Service Chiefs, whose names were announced on Monday by President Bola Tinubu.

The Newly appointed National Adviser in person of Malam Nuhu Ribadu while the Service Chiefs are Maj. Gen. C.G Musa Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. Gen. T. A Lagbaja Chief of Army Staff, Rear Admirral E. A Ogalla Chief of Naval Staff, AVM H.B Abubakar Chief of Air Staff, DIG Kayode Egbetokun Acting Inspector-General of Police, Maj. Gen. EPA Undiandeye Chief of Defense Intelligence.

Zailani specifically felicitated with Malam Nuhu Ribadu on his appointment as the new National Security Adviser, saying his professionalism, hard work and dedication to service, track record recommended him for the appointment.

In a statement by the former speaker personal Press Secretary , Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani, Zailani also described the appointment of Maj Gen CG Musa who hails from Zangon Kataf Local Government , Kaduna State, as deserving and a reward for sacrifice to the service of the nation.

“Maj Gen Christopher Musa is a core professional and an experienced military officer who has served the Nigerian Army in several capacities and had participated in different operations within and outside the country.

"Until his appointment as the Chief of Defense Staff, he was the Commander Nigerian Army Infantry Corps Center Jaji Cantonment, I strongly believe that his professionalism, hard work and dedication to service recommended him for the appointment,” he said.

Zailani urged the new National Security Adviser to ensure stronger collaboration within the Nigerian security system in the fight against insurgency and banditry, to ensure restoration of enduring peace to all troubled areas in the country.

He expressed optimism that the new appointees would bring to bear, their wealth of experience, knowledge and leadership skills on their duties.