President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Boko Haram insurgency has remained the most difficult challenge of his young administration.
Buhari, who noted that the objective of fighting terrorism cannot be realised without a credible and effective military, urged soldiers to be professional wherever they were deployed, be it locally on internal security operation missions or internationally in Peace Support Operation missions around the world.
The president, who made the remarks while addressing officers, troops and newly commissioned cadets at the Nigerian Defence Academy during the passing out parade of the 62 Regular Course and Short Service Course 43 of the Nigerian Army yesterday, also told the graduands to be prepared to play roles as junior leaders in tackling the prevailing security challenges with guidance and supervision from your superiors who were discharging their duties with diligence.
“On your shoulders therefore lies the mechanism to drive the junior leadership in our Armed Forces. The Armed Forces of Nigeria have a world-acclaimed reputation for valour, resilience and loyal service,” Buhari told the cadets.
Buhari, who also congratulated the 399 cadet graduates, which includes 20 female cadets and two foreign nationals from Togo, charged them to avoid any behaviour that would tarnish their honour and dignity as commissioned officers.
