The Chief of Military Workers (COAS), Lt-Gen Waidi Shaibu, on Tuesday paid courtesy visits to former Heads of State, Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, in addition to Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger state, pledging enhanced safety and stronger collaboration.
Shaibu stated the visits have been a part of efforts to reaffirm the Nigerian Military’s dedication to operational excellence, improved safety and partnership with state governments and nationwide leaders.
The COAS stated the military is strengthening coaching, doctrine and operational readiness throughout its formations.
He stated ongoing workout routines throughout military coaching establishments are designed to offer sensible and mission-oriented coaching whereas assessing the operational disposition of fight items.
Based on Shaibu, the workout routines additionally assist determine gaps which will require further troops or the institution of latest formations.
Highlighting the strategic significance of Niger state, the COAS stated the military is deploying assets and know-how to sort out safety challenges.
His phrases: “We’re consolidating all obtainable assets and leveraging know-how to deal with safety challenges successfully.
“Niger state holds a particular place in our historical past; I’ve beforehand served right here as a coaching and doctrine commander, and lots of of my colleagues additionally share a deep reference to this state.”
He stated he additionally performed operational visits to the thirty first, eleventh and 18th brigades in Bida to evaluate gaps and supply assets to deal with latest insecurity.
Of their responses, Babangida and Abdulsalami congratulated Shaibu on his appointment and recommended his management.
They praised the Nigerian Military for sustaining professionalism and operational excellence.
Each former Heads of State prayed for braveness, knowledge and success for the COAS as he leads the military by way of present safety challenges.
Representing the governor, Yakubu Garba, deputy governor of Niger state, welcomed the COAS and recommended the military’s help in addressing insecurity.
Garba stated the state authorities stays assured that collaboration with the Nigerian Military would restore peace and stability.
“We’re assured that, with the partnership of the Nigerian Military, we’ll overcome present challenges and defend lives and communities,” he stated.