The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reassured Nigerians that the military will soon overcome the prevailing security challenges facing the country.
He made this statement during the closing ceremony of the COAS combined second and Third Quarters Conference 2024 on Thursday in Uyo.
“The reassurance is based on the security briefings we received from different army formations and commands across the country,” Lagbaja said.
“I must say that the feedback from the various commanders is encouraging. They show that the prevailing security challenges facing our dear nation, though daunting, are surmountable and that we are indeed on the right path to victory.”
Lagbaja also reaffirmed the loyalty and commitment of the Nigerian Army to the country’s constitution and the promotion of national interests and values.
“I assure Nigerians of our resolve to continue to collaborate with its sister services and other security agencies to ensure security of lives and properties across the country,” he said.
Furthermore, he encouraged law-abiding Nigerians to continue supporting the government and security forces in their efforts to make the country safe and prosperous.
“I encourage the law-abiding Nigerians to continue to support government and the security forces in the efforts to make our country safe and prosperous,” he added.
Finally, Lagbaja thanked participants for their sincerity and passion during the deliberations and stated that the secretariat has adequately captured the decisions arrived at during the deliberations.