The Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi, has assured Nigerians that the war against terrorism and insurgency will be won noting that with every danger courage should rise.
The Minister, represented by the Chief of Defense Staff, Lucky Irabor, made this known at the 2021 Nigerian Air Force seminar to mark its 57th-anniversary celebration in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.
He said that the current leadership of the Armed Forces has put in place modalities that would soon end the ongoing acts of terrorism and insurgency in the country.
The Minister noted that the Nigerian military has played very critical role in the security architecture of the country and has continued to ensure the country’s stability, peace and unity over the years.
Magashi said that Nigerians must continue to have fate in those that have sacrificed time, energy, and sometimes their families for the peace of the nation.
He said the NAF has continually justified its establishment by complementing the roles of other Services; thereby becoming a key player in the airpower equation in the West African sub-region
Earlier, in his welcome remarks, the Chief of Air Staff, Oladayo Amao said NAF has recorded many laudable achievements and made significant contributions to the development of the Nigerian Nation in her 57 years of existence.
Amao disclosed that the theme of the NAF @ 57 celebrations “Enhancing Nigerian Air Force Airpower Capabilities for Effective Joint Operations” was deliberate as they aimed at focusing on how they can effectively and efficiently in joint operations quickly end security challenges in the country.
“The specific objective of this Seminar, therefore, is for us to critically reflect on our operations over the years while taking stock of our achievements and challenges with a view to charting a way forward in delivering critical airpower capabilities in support of sister Services and other security agencies conducting operations across the Country.
“It is therefore incumbent on us to dutifully and constructively engage with the presentations that will be delivered today, which focus on doctrinal development as well as standardization of training and interoperability of equipment of the Armed Forces, respectively, with a view to proffering strategies that would engender more effective joint force employment.”
The Chief of Air Staff further assured Nigerians of their unflinching commitment and determination to ensure that a secured united and prosperous Nigeria was guaranteed.
