Amidst the recurring security crisis that has plagued Nigeria, President Buhari has reassured Nigerians of the capabilities of the armed forces to continually sustain their operations in order to salvage the challenges of insecurity ravaging the country. Opening the 12th Nigerian Navy Games, Lagos 2022, the President stated that the armed forces would continue to work adequately to ensure the safety of all Nigerians. He also emphasized the need for all armed forces, other security agencies and the general population to enact a synergy, in a bid to defeat insecurity in the country.
Commissioning the newly constructed Nigerian Navy Sport Centre, President Buhari praised the efforts of Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, towards investing in sport development. He noted that sporting activities, have over the years become a major symbol for strengthening bonds between troops and enacting the readiness to serve a common purpose, urging the Nigerian Navy to use this development as a forum for achieving their goals. He regarded the sport centre construction as an avenue for the Navy to host games for recreation and training.
This development will create a platform for discovering talents.
He further expressed his confidence that the Naval personnel will make good use of the newly developed facilities in the complex. The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces also asserted that this development would enable a much needed platform for discovering talents that can represent Nigeria and the Navy in international competitions. He further beseeched the participating personnel to showcase fair play and decorum, in the course of the competition. With all commands of the Nigerian Navy participating in this competition, he noted that the armed forces can benefit off the preparedness of these personnel, whilst promoting team spirit amongst them. He also suggested that the competition must illustrate what the Nigerian Navy is about— dedication, commitment, unity and comradery.
The President also appreciated the supports of the Lagos State Government for their cooperation with the military. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during his goodwill speech, noted that the Nigerian Navy has been immensely important to the protection of lives and properties in Lagos State. He also applauded the Federal Government’s decision to grant the establishment of a new Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Lekki, an important area in the industrial development of Lagos State. Sanwo-Olu however wished the participants well, urging them to portray the spirit of sportsmanship.
Naval Forces promised to sustain fight against corruption.
On the role of the force in salvaging crimes and corruption, the Chief of Naval Staff promised that the Navy would carry on with the fight against crude oil theft and other forms of corruptions that have plagued the country. He also expressed his happiness at Nigeria’s exit from the International Maritime Bureau Piracy List, stating that the fact that zero cases of piracy has been recorded in over a year illustrates the Nigerian Navy’s resilience in making sure there is a protected environment for socioeconomic practices.
He also declared his gratitude to the President for constantly supporting the Nigerian Navy. He noted that pertinently, the Federal Government’s induction of Landing Ship Tank, Nigerian Navy Ship KADA into the country’s fleet has improved the power projection of the Nigerian Navy within the region and globally. He further stated that the ship’s deployment for ECOWAS’ stabilization support mission in Guinea Bissau evidently illustrates the administration’s commitment to regional stability
Commissioned complex to aid personnel’s physical & mental strength.
Chief of Naval Staff admitted that the commissioned complex which contained indoor sporting facilities, gymnastics facilities, a standard football field and tracks for athletic events would further aid the Naval personnel physical fitness as the contemporary war activities which is volatile, requires immense physical fitness and mental readiness. In addition, he stated that fitness and mental preparedness of the personnel have become pivotal factors for meeting the requirements of the present operation environment.
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The Armed forces are really doing a great job despite their adversities and congratulations for the new navy sports center because it will foster love, communication,peace among everyone.
The armed forces are trying their best but they will to do more better so all this issue of insecurity can be stop and they need to be well equipped with good weapon and good training and it is very nice for the new navy sport center
We will continue to trust them. We need fast solutions, until then we will continue to make our grievances known. The fight against terrorism has still not stopped. So we should all continue to do our best to also assist the military.
This advancement would make it possible to establish a much-needed platform for the identification of individuals that have the potential to represent Nigeria and the Navy in international competitions.
The physical and mental health of the workforce are now critical success elements in achieving the goals of the modern operational environment.
Sporting activities have become a vital symbol for developing soldier relationships and demonstrating readiness to serve a single mission. The Nigerian Navy should leverage this trend to achieve their goals.
Sporting activity has always been a way to foster unity and develop relationships. Hence, the armed forces can benefit off the preparedness of these personnel, whilst promoting team spirit amongst them. The competition should also illustrate what the Nigerian Navy is about— dedication, commitment, unity and comradery.
The armed forces are making an effort, but they need to improve so that the problem of insecurity can be resolved. They also need to be well-equipped with quality equipment and undergo quality training, which is really wonderful for the new naval sport center.
It is the hope of every Nigerian that our Armed forces will do everything in their power to protect lives and properties but with the recent development it is very difficult for an average Nigerian to trust the Nigerian Armed forces.
The country security level is below the least at the moment. It is hard for people to have a deep trust any security agency. Its is only God we entrust our safety to.
Of recent we have witness the infiltration of the Nigerian Armed forces by the Boko Haram, bandits and e.t.c. how can we put our total trust in them.
All this assurance and promises by the federal government without any result is very annoying because the security situation is getting worst everyday.
President Buhari has offered reassurance to the people of Nigeria over the capabilities of the military forces to continuously sustain their operations in order to rescue the country from the difficulties of insecurity that have been plaguing it.
It is incredibly frustrating that the federal administration continues to provide assurances and make promises without producing any results, particularly given the deteriorating security scenario that occurs daily.
the necessity of a synergy between all of the country’s military forces, other security agencies, and the general populace in order to successfully combat the nation’s pervasive state of insecurity.
Through the years, participation in sporting events has developed into a vital symbol for enhancing the links that exist amongst soldiers and demonstrating a readiness to serve a common objective.
The competition needs to show what the Nigerian Navy is all about, including devotion, commitment, unity, and comradery, so that it can contribute to the building of the link between competitors.
The preparation of these troops can be utilized by the armed forces, which in turn helps to foster a sense of team spirit among those personnel.
The armed forces are trying their best they will have to do better.we should all continue to do our best to also assist the military because the fight against terrorism has still not stopped.
The persistence shown by the Nigerian Navy in ensuring that there is a protected environment for socioeconomic practices is demonstrated by the fact that there has been not a single instance of piracy recorded in over a year.
security of Nigeria has failed so many times, asking the people to trust the security is not going to the easy like that. I hope that the Nigeria security will do better this time