***Charts Bold Course with Military Chiefs to Reclaim Nigeria’s Peace
In a powerful display of leadership and urgency, the Honourable Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, on Tuesday held a high-level operational briefing with the Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja—signaling a renewed national push to turn the tide on insecurity.
The closed-door meeting, described by insiders as “strategic and unflinching,” delved deep into Nigeria’s most pressing security flashpoints, with detailed updates on the military’s engagements in the North East, Plateau State, North West, North Central, and South East.
These regions have borne the brunt of insurgency, banditry, and communal unrest—realities that now demand coordinated and decisive response.
Personal Assistant on Media & Publicity to the Minister, Mati Ali in a statement on Wednesday quoted him to have indicated, “The path to peace is being redrawn,” the Minister said after the briefing. “Our men and women in uniform are not just fighting battles in the field—they are reimagining how we protect Nigeria.”
Informed by his personal visits to frontline locations, Minister Badaru emphasized the need for enhanced operational synergy, intelligence-led campaigns, and robust community collaboration. The discussions brought forward actionable frameworks for confronting the security challenges in Borno and Plateau, where tensions have remained stubbornly high.
The session also reflected the unwavering backing of President Bola Tinubu for the Armed Forces, with the Minister assuring military leaders of full governmental support in logistics, policy, and morale.
“This is not business as usual. We will empower our troops, reinforce their mission, and ensure no Nigerian is left behind in the fight for safety and dignity,” the Minister vowed.
The Armed Forces, in turn, laid out fresh strategies to protect lives and restore constitutional order. The tone of the meeting was one of urgency but also of determination.
The operational briefing marks more than a security update. It represents a national turning point—where bold ideas meet battlefield realities, and where leadership stands ready to match words with action in defence of the Nigerian people.