The Nigerian Army said on Friday it has contributed immensely to the democratic process in the country through robust participation in peace support and internal security operations.
The army said it contributed to the nation’s democratic process by consolidating, especially in the last one year on the gains so far achieved in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency and other domestic threats.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, made the remarks at a news conference to begin the 2017 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), which holds on every July 6.
The army which came into being in 1863 is now 154 years old.
Represented by Maj.-Gen. Christopher Jemitola, the Chief of Policy and Plans, Buratai said the 2017 event was organised to sustain the rich history, traditions and values of the army.
The theme of this year’s event is: “Sustaining the Successes of the Nigerian Army in Tackling Contemporary and Emerging Security Challenges.’’
“This theme was deliberately chosen to reflect on the successes recorded by the Nigerian Army in the fight against insurgency in the North East and other forms of criminalities across the nation.
“The liberation of all parts of the country hitherto claimed by the Boko Haram terrorists and the eventual collapse of the once dreaded Sambisa forest are clear testimonies to this fact,’’ Buratai said.
He said the annual event was an opportunity for the army to take stock, assess its performances, inter-face with members of the public and set goals for the succeeding year.
NAN
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