FG Approves funds for Military hardware

The Minister of State for defence Sen Musiliu Obanikoro said today in Port Harcourt that President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the release of additional funds for the procurement of military hardware in the ongoing campaign against terrorism and insurgency in the country.  Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro disclosed this while on an inspection tour of Navy formations […]

The Minister of State for defence Sen Musiliu Obanikoro said today in Port Harcourt that President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the release of additional funds for the procurement of military hardware in the ongoing campaign against terrorism and insurgency in the country. 

Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro disclosed this while on an inspection tour of Navy formations and facilities in Rivers State.

Obanikoro said the approval sought to rearm and boost capacity-building drive of the Nigerian Armed Forces to surmount growing security challenges posed by the Islamic sect, Boko Haram.

“President Goodluck Jonathan is committed to enhancing our military efficiency and capacity to deliver in the fight against insurgency.

“In the fight against terrorism; the President has approved huge acquisitions to build up the capacity of our military; and this has not been done in the last 25 years.

“These are efforts that are highly commendable, and, we should continue to encourage and support government to do more in the fight against insurgency.

“The fight against terrorism is not all about the President – it is not about you and me – it is about all of us (Nigerians); and it is a war that we can only win if we stand together.”

“Without sounding immodest; I commend the commitment, dedication and the sacrifices they (military personnel) have been making and made in the past” he said.

Obanikoro said that the military had shown resilience in spite of operational challenges, adding that the President was determined to provide more support.

He called on Nigerians to support and corporate with the military in its bid to end security challenges confronting the nation.