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COAS Lt. Gen. Lagbaja Rejects Requires Navy Intervention, Emphasizes Military’s Dedication to Democracy
Uyo, Nigeria – The Chief of Military Employees (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has firmly dismissed latest requires the navy to overthrow Nigeria’s democratically elected authorities, stressing that the Nigerian Military won’t be swayed to undermine the nation’s democracy for the pursuits of some. Talking on the opening ceremony of the COAS Mixed 2nd and third Quarters Convention in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday, Lagbaja highlighted the Military’s dedication to upholding the nation’s democratic values.
Lt. Gen. Lagbaja famous that almost all of these advocating for navy intervention are younger Nigerians who haven’t skilled the detrimental results of Nigeria’s earlier navy regimes. He reiterated that the Nigerian Military is dedicated to sustaining the “new status” it has constructed over the previous 25 years, emphasizing that the Military won’t permit itself for use to undemocratically elevate any pursuits to energy.
“The Nigerian Military won’t permit itself for use to undemocratically sail some pursuits to energy. Because the Service that obtained essentially the most picture bashing as a fallout of earlier navy interventions in Nigeria, the Nigerian Military will not be poised to shedding the brand new status it has painstakingly constructed up to now 25 years, safe, and united,” Lagbaja acknowledged.
Assist and Welfare Initiatives
Lt. Gen. Lagbaja additionally highlighted the continued help that the Nigerian Military and its sister providers have obtained from the federal government at each nationwide and sub-national ranges. He pointed to the latest acquisition of two BELL UH-1 Huey Helicopters outfitted with superior sensors, which can improve the Military’s capabilities in reconnaissance, surveillance, logistics, and medical evacuation.
Along with these developments, Lagbaja assured that the welfare of widows and relations of fallen heroes stays a precedence for the Nigerian Military. He emphasised the significance of addressing each bodily safety and meals safety, noting that latest nationwide protests over starvation have underscored the potential for social points to escalate into bodily safety challenges.
Agricultural Coverage Assessment and Meals Safety Efforts
Responding to the latest starvation protests, Lt. Gen. Lagbaja introduced the Military’s plans to overview its agricultural coverage to higher place the Nigerian Military Farms and Ranches Restricted to considerably increase crop manufacturing. The aim is to launch grains into the market at sponsored charges in help of presidency efforts to handle meals insecurity.
“The Nigerian Military will, within the coming days, overview its agricultural coverage to higher place the Nigerian Military Farms and Ranches Restricted to considerably increase crop manufacturing in order that the Military can launch grains into the market at extremely sponsored charge in help of presidency efforts,” he mentioned.
He additional revealed that the Military Headquarters is exploring partnerships with authorities ministries, departments, businesses, and respected non-public organizations to collaborate on resolving the nation’s meals disaster.
Enhancing Safety Throughout Nigeria
Lagbaja additionally introduced the acquisition of further fight enablers, together with Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Automobiles, rifles, and ammunition, to bolster safety and strengthen navy operations throughout the nation.
Akwa Ibom State’s Dedication
Declaring the convention open, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, expressed his appreciation for the Military’s determination to carry the occasion within the state. He recommended Lt. Gen. Lagbaja for his management in guiding the Nigerian Military in direction of fulfilling its constitutional duties. Governor Eno additionally assured the state authorities’s readiness to help the institution of a proposed Military base in Akwa Ibom and supply the mandatory logistics to make sure its success.
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