The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has called for a collaborative effort in addressing the nation’s security challenges.
Speaking at the 6th Edition of the Security and Emergency Management Awards (SAEMA) 2024 in Abuja, General Musa admitted that while progress has been made by Nigeria’s Armed Forces, much still needs to be done to curtail the threat of terrorism and banditry in the country.
In his keynote address, General Musa highlighted the global nature of security threats and reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ commitment to creating a safe environment for economic and social development.
He stressed the necessity of collaboration among all sectors, saying: “No single institution can solve these challenges in isolation.
“We aim to mitigate these threats and foster a conducive environment for growth,” he stated.
He underscored the importance of civil-military relations, citing the recent floods in Maiduguri as an example where troops were deployed for search-and-rescue missions, which helped strengthen trust between the military and the community.
The CDS also noted the significance of regional collaboration, emphasising Nigeria’s leadership in the ongoing African Military Games as a platform for unity in tackling insecurity across the continent.
“Through sports, African countries have come together to address insecurity as a united front,” he said.
The event, organised by Economic Digest Magazine in collaboration with the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), recognized individuals and institutions for their contributions to Nigeria’s safety and security.
