The Nigerian military has reaffirmed its full commitment to carrying out President Bola Tinubu’s directive to enhance national security and tackle threats to peace and stability across the country.
This assurance was given by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, during a media briefing held in Abuja on Thursday.
Addressing journalists, Major General Kangye emphasized the strategic role of the media in shaping public confidence in the military’s efforts.
“When we tell the story ourselves, it sometimes lacks impact. But when journalists like you tell it, the message resonates better,” Kangye noted, while urging the media to continue delivering accurate and contextual reporting on security operations.
He confirmed that the Armed Forces are already implementing key strategies aligned with the President’s security mandate.
“Are we ready? Yes. Have we started? Absolutely. As we speak, the Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Operations, and other senior officers are deep in strategic sessions—some spanning the last three or four years—evaluating gaps and pushing for full compliance with the directive,” he explained.
Kangye added that both the Nigerian Army and Air Force are not only engaged in planning but are also actively executing operations to combat emerging and ongoing threats.
“This isn’t theory—they are working around the clock to ensure every aspect of the presidential directive is implemented to the letter,” he said.
While he did not disclose specific details of the directive, Kangye highlighted the collaborative synergy among the military services and with other security agencies as a key part of the national response strategy.
The renewed military posture comes amid growing public concern over worsening insecurity in parts of the country, particularly in Borno, Benue, Plateau, and Kwara States.
Following the Easter holidays, President Tinubu had ordered a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s security architecture, mandating a robust and visible military presence in troubled regions.
