FG Setting-up Special Forces to Confront Boko Haram, Others – Jonathan

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Graduating students of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
Graduating students of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
Graduating students of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna

In your career ahead, the nation demands 100% loyalty, discipline and absolute dedication to duty. The welfare and safety of the men that will be under your command must therefore be top priority. You must make it clear to all, that we will execute a policy of zero tolerance to indiscipline and corruption. The military we are building is one that must at all times serve our people and our Nation, and not the self

September 14, 2014 – The Federal Government has said it is presently establishing a Special Forces Brigade as part of efforts to confront security challenges facing the country.

President Goodluck Jonathan made the remarks at the occasion of the passing out parade of Officer Cadets of the 61 Regular Course and Short Service Course 42 (Army) at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna.

“ In furtherance of our national security objectives, we are establishing a Special Forces Brigade to meet the challenges of new threats in the environment and thereby aligning our armed forces to greater citizen’s protection and national defence”, he said.

The President told the graduates that their chosen career demands 100 percent loyalty, discipline and absolute dedication.

“In your career ahead, the nation demands 100% loyalty, discipline and absolute dedication to duty. The welfare and safety of the men that will be under your command must therefore be top priority. You must make it clear to all, that we will execute a policy of zero tolerance to indiscipline and corruption. The military we are building is one that must at all times serve our people and our Nation, and not the self.

“ I congratulate each and every one of you for completing your training successfully. You have every right to feel proud and fulfilled on an occasion like this, especially against the background that some who started with you, could not conclude, as they lacked the fortitude to withstand the rigours of the physical, mental and intellectual challenges, which you gallantly endured.

“ Our officers are some of the finest in Africa and among the best in the world. It is a matter of national pride that our pioneer military institution has risen to the challenge of meeting the human resource needs of sister African countries including the training of officers from the Republic of Liberia, Uganda, Togo, Central African Republic, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe. I urge you to exhibit the high standard and professionalism the NDA is noted for, wherever you go”, he said.

The president extended his deepest of gratitude and appreciation of all Nigerians to the men and officers of the Nigerian armed forces for their service to our Nation.
“You are out there, fighting so that the rest of the country can live in peace and thrive. Our Nation will not abandon you. We are standing with you”, he assured them.

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