The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says the Nigerian Army will continue to pursue both kinetic and non-kinetic lines of operations to improve the security situation across the country.
Shaibu gave the assurance at the inauguration of a 36-classroom Government Day Girls’ Secondary School upgraded by Maj-Gen. Mamman Galadima, under the Army’s Special Intervention Civil-Military Cooperation project in Maradun, Zamfara on Thursday.
“I reaffirm that under my leadership, the Nigerian Army will continue to pursue both kinetic and non-kinetic lines of operations in collaboration with other security agencies and well-meaning citizens to improve the security situation across the country.
“The relationship between the people and the Army must be collaborative because the people need the Army, and the Army cannot make the desired impact without the people.
“Therefore, I urge Nigerians to maintain their trust in the Army and not to relent in their support for our efforts,” Shaibu said.
The Army chief was represented at the event by Maj.-Gen. WB Idris, Commander, Theatre Command, Joint Task Force North West, Operation PANSAYAN YAMMA, OPYA, Gusau, Zamfara.
Speaking on the project, Shaibu said, “Today, we recognise and honour the meritorious and unblemished service of Maj.-Gen. Mamman Galadima through the inauguration of this project.
“The idea of the Chief of Army Staff Special Intervention Civil-Military Cooperation Projects was borne out of the need to support communities of Nigerian Army senior officers who, through dedication, diligence and service to the nation, have attained the enviable rank of Major-General.
“I am glad that Today, Zamfara is privileged to have a highly respected senior officer of the Nigerian Army, in the person of Maj.-Gen. Mamman Galadima.”
According to him, the Nigerian Army recognises the people as critical partners in progress.
Shaibu said the projects also served the strategic purpose of encouraging communities to maintain their support for our operations and other endeavours.
The COAS explained that the Nigerian Army’s approach of collaborating with benefitting communities at all stages of such projects, would ensure strong local interest and to evoke a sense of ownership of the project.
He thanked the Government and good people of Zamfara, especially the people of Maradun, for always supporting the Nigerian Army.
Shaibu, however, urged the people of Zamfara to remain forthcoming with timely and useful information to assist security agencies in the State to provide safe and secure environment for socio-economic activities to thrive.
He assured that the Army would continue to work with the government at all levels to resolve the current security challenges across the country.
COAS assures kinetic, non-kinetic approach to tackle insecurity
