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CDS meets northern governors, seeks inclusive approach to solve insecurity

CDS meets northern governors, seeks inclusive approach to solve insecurity | Daily Report Nigeria

The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has again, advocated the need to embrace the Whole-of-Society approach to solve the prevailing security challenges bedeviling the country.

Musa made the call on Monday when he attended the meeting of the Northern Governors Forum in Kaduna.

This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Monday in Abuja.

The CDS said the country could only overcome the challenges by working hand in hand to pave the way for a better future for the nation.

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He added that collaboration between the government, community, traditional and religious leaders was essential in fighting insecurity.

He also called for sustained support to the armed forces with a view to bringing a lasting peace to the country.

“The armed forces of Nigeria is here to support all actions and initiatives that will be carried out by the governors, traditional and religious leaders,” he said.

The defence chief added that the newly formed theatre Command of Operation FASSAN YAMMA would further strengthened the military’s resolve to bring lasting peace to the region and nation at large.

He commended the 19 States Northern Governors for their relentless support to the Armed Forces.

He also thanked President Bola Tinubu for his continous support, while pledging the unalloyed loyalty of the military to the president.

Musa said that the recently inaugurated presidential livestock programme would provide a transformative opportunity to bolster the agricultural sector, particularly in the context of livestock production.

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He added that the initiative had potential to enhance food security and drive economic growth and create sustainable livelihood for citizens.

The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, thanked the armed forces for their unrelenting efforts in combating insucurity in the region.

He also praised President Tinubu for establishing the North West theatre command, Operation FANSAN YAMMA to address lingering security challenges in the region.

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