By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: Nigeria Must Remain Giant of Africa, Tinubu Tasks Armed Forces
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
News

Nigeria Must Remain Giant of Africa, Tinubu Tasks Armed Forces

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
By Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Published: September 28, 2024
Share
4 Min Read
President Bola Tinubu
SHARE

President Bola Tinubu has charged the Armed Forces to engage the nation’s adversaries with more military gallantry and sophistication, saying Nigeria must maintain its status as the giant of Africa.

Tinubu gave the charge on Saturday in Kaduna at the combined passing out parade of the 71 Regular Course, Army, Navy and Air Force.

The graduands also included Direct Short Service Course 28 (Army) and Direct Short Service Course 32 (Air Force) Cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy.

Reports has it that 823 officers were commissioned into the nation’s armed forces.

- Advertisement -

Tinubu represented by the Speaker, House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, charged the members of the armed forces to remain focused in their operations, emphasising that elite militaries remained professional in democratic dispensations.

According to Tinubu, this is with the belief that the individuals charged with the nation’s leadership will do their job.

“We are the giant of Africa and must remain so,” he said.

Speaking further, Tinubu lamented that Nigeria as a country was faced with multiple challenges that have attempted to destroy the nationhood.

- Advertisement -

He said the economic challenges and deterioration in the standard of living, as well as unemployment and insecurity, top the list of problems that were besieging the nation.

Tinubu, however, said more than ever before, his administration was determined to do all it takes to ensure that Nigeria is united, secure and repositioned for development.

“Based on this, the present government remains resolute in its mandate to create better living conditions for Nigerians and to do this, it has begun taking several steps,” the president added.As a responsible government, Tinubu said, they were able to identify the crux of the nation’s problems, which was centred on some fundamental issues.

“As a government, we are working hard to confront these problems, including associated ones, to make our beloved nation more secure and improve the quality of life of the Nigerian citizen.

“We need the cooperation of all Nigerians for better answers in our interest,” he said.

Tinubu equally said that each time the government cast an eye into military barracks, what struck it most was the number of widows and their children whose husbands sacrificed their lives for the survival of the nation.

He, therefore, directed the leadership of the Nigerian armed forces to work out a robust policy proposal to the government.

This is with a view to alleviating the suffering of families of soldiers and officers affected by the trauma of the loss of their loved ones who paid the supreme price.

Tinubu equally lamented that since independence, Nigeria has had a mixed history of turbulence and fortune.

He said that his administration would change the course of history as it was determined to unite the country, where no one should be an exception.

Tinubu said the cadets of the NDA would not be an exception to this noble course, emphasizing that Nigeria has spent a lot to train them.

“The nation requires loyalty, commitment, dedication, resilience and service from you.

”Be aware that wherever and whenever the nation comes calling, you will answer,” he said.

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:Armed ForcesBola TinubuNDANigeriaTajudeen Abbas
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Tinubu to Commission Projects at UNILORIN
Next Article Tinubu Submits Names of North West Development Commission Governing Board Nominees to Senate

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,605.00
Sell Rate ₦1,620.00

Last updated: 4 days ago (June 3, 2025 2:33 pm)

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

USD/NGN Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Adeboye Shares Divine Directive: Leaving RCCG Could Lead to Tragic Loss
News
Anglican Bishop of Lafia Calls on President Tinubu to Address Root Causes of Nigeria’s Insecurity and Economic Woes
News
Egbe Bobakeye Okunrin Akile Ijebu Refutes False Claims About Queen Elizabeth II’s 1956 Visit
News
NRC Managing Director Warns Against Railway Vandalism: “We Don’t Have Scraps, We Have National Assets”
News
Tragic Head-On Collision in Jigawa Claims Nine Lives, Dozens Injured
News
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

Sport

Victor Osimhen Returns to Nigeria as Al Hilal Transfer Hangs in Balance Ahead of FIFA Club World Cup

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
News

Tinubu Urged by PDP to Cut Fuel and Electricity Costs Amid Eid-el-Kabir Festivities

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
Mike Ejeagha
News

Mike Ejeagha, Nigerian Highlife Maestro, Dies at 95

Muhammad A. Aliyu
Muhammad A. Aliyu
June 7, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?