By Augustine Ehikioya
Attending the opening ceremony of the Special Operation Forces Training in Kaduna State, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has pledged the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) continuous support for the school.
He also charged the trainees to redouble efforts towards achieving the purpose for which they came there.
The CDS, in a statement by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director Defence Information, and made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA), said “this ceremony is not just for the training and equipping of our Special Operation Forces but also for investing in the security and stability of our great nation by fostering excellence, resilience, and adaptability in the face of evolving security challenges.”
He added that the ceremony marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s commitment to enhancing national security and ensuring that the armed forces are well equipped with the necessary skills and capabilities to address contemporary challenges.
General Musa maintained that given the evolving and dynamics of modern warefare, it is imperative for our forces to be well-trained, equipped, and capable of responding swiftly to security demand.
He further added that he is optimistic the Special Operation Force will be pivotal to the Armed Forces of Nigeria efforts to defeat terrorism, insurgency, and other activities inimical to security
He thanked the Ministry of Defence for taking the bold steps in ensuring the success of the event.
It could be recall that about 800 gallant men of the AFN availed themselves of the trainee.
He described them as ” Vanguards of a New Chapter in our Defence Narrative.”
In another development, the CDS visited the site for the newly established Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State.
General Musa pledged enhanced security cover to enable the school to meet up with the presidential directive for September 2025 take off of the institution.
