President Muhammadu Buhari has again
warned the Niger Delta militants to stop
the destruction of oil installations in the
region and embrace peace, saying that
his administration might still resort to
taking military action against them if
dialogue fails.
He gave the warning yesterday at the
passing out parade of the 63rd regular
course cadets comprising the first set of
female combatant cadets at the Nigeria
Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna State.
The cadets comprised 59 personnel for
the Nigerian Army, 40 for the Nigerian
Navy and 29 for the Nigerian Air Force.
Buhari who painted a gloomy picture of
the devastating effect of militants’ attacks
on the nation’s economy, reminded them
that his administration has kept his
campaign promises starting with the
cleanup of Ogoniland, as part of efforts to
end militancy and develop the region.
He also called on all Nigerians to give
peace a chance and join hands with his
administration to develop the nation.
Buhari said, “Today’s challenges,
however, go beyond Boko Haram. We
have seen the negative impacts of
kidnapping, cattle rustling and renewed
militancy in the Niger Delta on our
economy.
“The repeated attacks in the Niger Delta
have been impacting negatively on oil
revenues. The scourge of illegal small
arms and light weapons, and the drugs
war among others, remain issues which
we are tackling seriously.
“Recently, we flagged off the Clean-up of
Ogoniland as part of the programmes to
salvage the ravaged environment. We are
convinced that undertaking such a
monumental project will contribute to
addressing the root causes of militancy in
some parts of the Niger Delta region.
“However, for the avoidance of doubt let
me state that other options are still open
including decisive military action, if
necessary, to deal with the criminal
elements bent on sabotaging the country
largely for their selfish and parochial
interests.
“However, our priority still remains
constructive engagement of the
stakeholders for peace.”
The President said that the commitment
of the troops had gone a long way in
curtailing the activities of Boko Haram in
the North-East.
Buhari who reiterated that terrorism and
insurgency are new global phenomena,
added that only concerted international
cooperation will lead to their defeat.
According to him, Nigeria has
strengthened its participation in the Multi-
National Joint Task Force (MNJTF).
“We expect that other countries in the
sub-region will continue to give the
MNJTF and our efforts maximum
cooperation. Some of our diplomatic
shuttles to Niger, Cameroon, Chad and
Benin have significantly contributed to
defeating Boko Haram and other terrorist
groups in the sub-region.”
Buhari commended the excellent parade
by the cadets, saying it was a testimony
to the high standard of training and
discipline the Academy has set.
“I, therefore, commend the commandant,
instructors and gentlemen officer cadets
for this outstanding parade. Today’s
Passing Out Parade has an added
significance because, for the first time in
52 years, this Academy is graduating
female cadets who will be commissioned
as regular officers into the Armed Forces
of Nigeria.”
He urged the cadets to remain patriotic
and loyal to the Federal Government.
The President also commended the
pioneer female Regular Combatant officers
for their courage and resilience in the past
five years, adding, “I advise the Services
to put in place adequate institutional
mechanisms to evaluate the deployment
or otherwise of our female officers in
active combat roles. But we must be
careful to carry public opinion with us
and respect cultural sensitivities.
“To the passing out cadets, I want to
observe that you are graduating into the
Armed Forces at a very auspicious time
when the gains of several years of
sacrifice by our troops are being
consolidated.
“You are indeed moving into a path of
honour, sacrifice and responsibility. You
are also moving to the next level having
been found worthy in learning and
character to move from being Cadets to
officers. “Endeavour to be patriotic and
exhibit the highest level of discipline and
loyalty to one Nigeria. Above all, you
must strive to keep to the tenets of the
profession by remaining apolitical. You
are also required to exhibit the highest
sense of integrity, patriotism and
exemplary service to the nation and its
people.
The President also presented awards to
six cadets at the ceremony.
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