The Nigerian Army on Wednesday further
renewed it bilateral relationship with the United States of America
(USA) by inauguration a training assistance to selected units of the NA
by the US with a view to professionalising the Nigerian security forces.
Declaring
the special training package of 145 Battalion open, the Chief of
Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin said the relationship has led
to several joint initiatives one of which is the commitment of the US
and her military to assist Nigeria in professionalising the security
forces of Nigeria.
According
to the CDS, “As you are aware, the bilateral relationship between the
USA and Nigeria has existed since Nigeria’s independence. This
partnership has confined to improve in many important areas one of which
is in the security realm.
“The
training which is being inaugurated is one of the series of military
cooperation and initiative for the mutual benefits of our country,” he
said.
He
implored officers and soldiers of the battalion to make maximum use of
the unique training opportunity to improve on their skills and
capabilities with the consciousness of the possible range of tasks that
they would be given.
He
added, “the provision of appropriate equipment will enable this
battalion to be highly effective fighting force as this is the desire of
the leadership of both the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the Nigerian
government.
He
assured of the President’s commitment at ensuring that the Nigerian
Armed Forces is adequately equipped to enable it perform its
constitutional role of protecting the territorial integrity of the
country.
He
further noted that the training and the support that the Armed Forces
of Nigeria will be getting from the US which is the country’s strategic
partnership will be better put to use with the provision of requisite
equipment for which the support of American partners is continually
solicited.
On
his part, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai
said, the security challenges that have confronted the Nigerian Army in
contemporary times are remarkably different from the past ones noting
that the recent challenges require dynamic command and leadership
especially of junior leaders to overcome.
He
however implored the beneficiaries of the training to work hard towards
achieving the goals of the training adding that “I am confident that
the US training team with the support of the commandant and instructors
of the Nigerian Army School of Infantry (NASI) are prepared to give you
the highest quality of instruction.
He
also urged them to be attentive and committed in order to derive
maximum benefit from the training while assuring the Federal
Government’s resolve and indeed continued commitment towards providing
better platforms, logistics and welfare to the Nigerian Army.
He
added, “the gains made so far in the ongoing fight against Boko Haram
Terrorist in the North East and efforts to restore normalcy to all
liberated terrorists. The renewed onslaught against the terrorist group
by our compiled forces of NA and NAF in the past months has seriously
degraded their capabilities.
“All
that is required is the bold action from our troops to hold liberated
terrorist and consolidate on the success already attained. While
striving hard to rid our land of terrorist and activities of insurgents,
we remain committed towards strict observance of human right and
International Humanitarian Laws through educating our troops via the
Rules of Engagement and Code of Conduct Manuals produced for each
operation,” he said.
United
States of American (USA) Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwhistle said
that the Nigerian Military cannot solve the problem of terrorism.
He
however called on the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Government to find
a way of addressing the welfare of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
saying “only then can insecurity be addressed.”
He further reassured the continued support of the government of the USA in tackling insurgency in the country.
He
added, “the provision of appropriate equipment will enable this
battalion to be highly effective fighting force as this is the desire of
the leadership of both the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the Nigerian
government.
He
assured of the President’s commitment at ensuring that the Nigerian
Armed Forces is adequately equipped to enable it perform its
constitutional role of protecting the territorial integrity of the
country.
He
further noted that the training and the support that the Armed Forces
of Nigeria will be getting from the US which is the country’s strategic
partnership will be better put to use with the provision of requisite
equipment for which the support of American partners is continually
solicited.
On
his part, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai
said, the security challenges that have confronted the Nigerian Army in
contemporary times are remarkably different from the past ones noting
that the recent challenges require dynamic command and leadership
especially of junior leaders to overcome.
He
however implored the beneficiaries of the training to work hard towards
achieving the goals of the training adding that “I am confident that
the US training team with the support of the commandant and instructors
of the Nigerian Army School of Infantry (NASI) are prepared to give you
the highest quality of instruction.
He
also urged them to be attentive and committed in order to derive
maximum benefit from the training while assuring the Federal
Government’s resolve and indeed continued commitment towards providing
better platforms, logistics and welfare to the Nigerian Army.
He
added, “the gains made so far in the ongoing fight against Boko Haram
Terrorist in the North East and efforts to restore normalcy to all
liberated terrorists. The renewed onslaught against the terrorist group
by our compiled forces of NA and NAF in the past months has seriously
degraded their capabilities.
“All
that is required is the bold action from our troops to hold liberated
terrorist and consolidate on the success already attained. While
striving hard to rid our land of terrorist and activities of insurgents,
we remain committed towards strict observance of human right and
International Humanitarian Laws through educating our troops via the
Rules of Engagement and Code of Conduct Manuals produced for each
operation,” he said.
United
States of American (USA) Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwhistle said
that the Nigerian Military cannot solve the problem of terrorism.
He
however called on the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Government to find
a way of addressing the welfare of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
saying “only then can insecurity be addressed.”
He further reassured the continued support of the government of the USA in tackling insurgency in the country.
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