October 09, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said his administration will continue to do everything within the ambit of law to stamp out all forms of violent crimes across the country.
The president gave the assurance in Kaduna during the passing out parade of 260 cadets of 68 Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA).
Buhari said: “As you are aware, our beloved nation Nigeria, is facing many security challenges at this period.
“We continue to face security threats and violent crimes such as insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and politically motivated killings which threaten our national integration. It is pertinent to state in this regard that, we have received new equipment in our fight against any form of insecurity from our friendly countries.”
He said the newly acquired military assets will be deployed to accelerate the fight against insecurity in all parts of the country.
President Buhari, who noted that tinsecurity has now assumed a global priority in governance and public policy, said his government will not be distracted from achieving the main thrust upon which it is elected.
He emphasized that for Nigeria to be peaceful, prosperous and democratic, to attract foreign investors, the citizens must be law abiding, committed and promoters of peaceful co-existence.
“This is a collective responsibility which will definitely yield the Nigeria of our dreams”, he added.
To the graduating cadets, Buhari said: “The world which you are entering is very different from that which confronted many of your predecessors.
“The contemporary security environment has been described as violent, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. Therefore, expect that the missions that you will be tasked to undertake will be similarly complex. Beyond these significant rationales, I am convinced that we have a real stake, and an abiding self-interest.”
Appreciating the parents of the graduates for their support, the president said, “Your support for them has not only allowed them to succeed today, but will help them to flourish and grow in the coming years.
“Officer Cadets, my hope is that each of you has a rewarding career, full of opportunities and challenges, which will sometimes stretch you to your limits.
“Though we continue to live in an ever changing, chaotic, unpredictable world, your training here will stand you in good stead to meet whatever lies ahead.”
The high point of the event was the presentation of awards to cadets who distinguished themselves in academics and training.
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