President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to reposition and strengthen the Nigerian Army as the country grapples with growing security challenges.
The President made the declaration at the closing ceremony of the 163rd Nigerian Army Day Celebration, held on Monday at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu said his administration would modernise the Nigerian Army by deploying emerging technologies and strengthening operational capabilities across all theatres of operation to improve military planning, combat readiness and the nation’s response to evolving security threats.
My administration is firmly committed to countering contemporary threats through the adoption of emerging technologies and the building of capacity across all battle spaces, thereby improving operational planning and combat readiness,” he stated.
He noted that ongoing investment in research and development within the Armed Forces, alongside efforts to advance technology and strengthen homegrown innovation, continues to gain traction.
Central to this drive, he said, is the revitalisation of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria, DICON, with the forum’s partnership expected to inject fresh momentum into local defence manufacturing, create skilled jobs and strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to support counter-terrorism operations through indigenous production.
Tinubu also welcomed the establishment of the African Land Forces Forum, describing it as a platform for strengthening security cooperation across Africa.
“This administration is committed to modernising our Army to enhance its capacity to meet contemporary security challenges,” Tinubu said, adding that his government shares the aspirations of the forum’s organisers to elevate Nigeria’s standing in defence diplomacy and enhance the Army’s combat readiness through shared expertise.
