Defence Minister Vows to Prioritize Armed Forces Welfare in Nigeria

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has pledged to give more priority to the welfare of armed forces personnel in Nigeria.

The statement was made on March 8, 2024, when the minister received members of the House of Representatives Committee on Defence during an oversight function.

The Nigerian military has been facing numerous challenges in the fight against insecurity, including terrorism, banditry, oil theft, and kidnapping.

However, the minister reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s determination to eliminate these threats and called for more support from the National Assembly.

Badaru emphasized that the ministry would do everything within its power to ensure that the Armed Forces’ welfare and entitlements are given at the right time.

This, he believes, will serve as a motivating factor for the military personnel in their ongoing fight against insecurity in the country.

The Defence Minister commended the National Assembly for their harmonious working relationship with the ministry, stating that the modest achievements recorded would not have been possible without their cooperation.

The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Ibrahim Kana, presented the achievements and challenges of the ministry to the committee.

The Chairman of the committee, Mr. Babajimi Benson, stated that the purpose of the visit was to identify areas of challenges and assist the ministry in tackling them.

As Nigeria continues to face security challenges, the commitment of the Defence Minister to prioritize the welfare of the armed forces is a crucial step towards achieving a safer and more secure nation.