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Engage our adversaries with gallantry, sophistication, Tinubu charges Armed Forces

Razaq Ivori

President Bola Tinubu recently charged the Nigerian Armed Forces to engage the nation's adversaries with more military gallantry and sophistication, emphasizing that Nigeria must remain the giant of Africa ¹. This statement was made during the combined passing out parade of the 71 Regular Course, Army, Navy, and Air Force, where 823 officers were commissioned into the nation's armed forces ¹.

Tinubu also acknowledged the multiple challenges facing Nigeria, including economic struggles, unemployment, and insecurity, but reassured that his administration is committed to addressing these concerns ¹. He emphasized the importance of unity, security, and development, and encouraged the armed forces to remain focused and professional in their operations ¹.

In a separate address to the nation, Tinubu outlined his administration's efforts to improve the economy, including increasing aggregate government revenues and reducing debt service ². He also highlighted initiatives to support youth development, such as the student loan scheme and the Skill-Up Artisans Programme ².

Some key initiatives mentioned by President Tinubu include:

- Economic Reforms: Increasing aggregate government revenues and reducing debt service ²

- Youth Development: Student loan scheme, Skill-Up Artisans Programme, and National Youth Academy ²

- Infrastructure Development: Completing inherited projects critical to economic prosperity, such as roads, bridges, and power developments ²

- Security: Inducting new helicopters and aircraft into the Nigerian Air Force to boost counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations ³

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