President Bola Tinubu has elevated his newly appointed
service chiefs with their new ranks, decorating them in the presence of their
family at the Presidential Villa Abuja.
Among those decorated are: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS),
General Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Taoreed
Lagbaja; Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, and Chief of
Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla.
The colourful ceremony was conducted on Monday in Abuja,
with the President charging them to sustain the spirit of teamwork to ensure
peace and stability in the country.
The Senate had previously confirmed their appointments prior
to the inauguration ceremony.
Tinubu used the brief ceremony to underscore the importance
of teamwork, noting that it has culminated in the gains recorded in the
security sector so far.
He lauded the dedication, commitment and steadfastness
displayed by the Armed Forces, acknowledging their significant contributions to
the nation’s peace and stability.
His words, ”There are obvious gains being recorded, positive
results in our security challenges because of your dedication, commitment and
steadfastness”.
He assured the new Service Chiefs that the government is
committed to supporting them in their responsibilities.
The President underscored the value of virtues such as
positive team thinking, unity, and selfless service to the nation, declaring
that despite the current economic challenges, a better future awaits Nigeria.
The President also urged all members of the Armed Forces to
view themselves as one single family, regardless of their diversity.
He also emphasized the importance of honest service to the
nation, which he said everyone in government, including the service chiefs must
embrace, adding that he is working very hard to solve the current economic
challenges being faced by Nigerians.
”We are committed to serving you and not to rule over you,
the President said.
Speaking on behalf of the Service Chiefs, General Musa
expressed their unalloyed commitment to ensure the security and defence of the
nation in their respective positions.
”Our appointment is a clear manifestation of the confidence
reposed in us and recognition of our humble abilities to deliver for our dear
nation. We pledge to carry out our duties with utmost dedication and full
loyalty.
”I assure Mr. President that the Armed Forces of Nigeria is
100 per cent loyal to the government. We will go wherever we are ordered,
whether by air, sea or land.
”We will ensure that Nigeria is projected in good light. May
God bless Nigeria and guide the Armed Forces in our efforts to guard our
nation’s territorial integrity, and ensure peace and security reigns supreme,”
he said.
The event was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima,
Secretary to the Government of Federation, Senator George Akume, Chief of Staff
to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu
Ribabu, senior government officials, members of the immediate families of the
Service Chiefs, and other heads of security and intelligence agencies in the
country.
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