President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the newly appointed Service Chiefs to secure the country.
This is coming after the Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces officially swore them in following their confirmation by the National Assembly.
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Buhari disclosed this at the State House in Abuja on Friday during the decoration of the Service Chiefs.
“I have charged the new Service Chiefs to keep in mind that the nation is looking to them for rapid relief. They must identify competent officers irrespective of seniority and paper qualifications, and work with them to secure this country,” President Buhari said.
“As I assured at our last security meeting, I have taken responsibility as C-in-C for them to go out into the fields and every part of the country, to ensure peace and security. I have accepted responsibility for all actions taken in fulfillment of the mandate to secure Nigeria,” he added.
He stated his anticipation for excellent performances by the Service Chiefs.
According to him, security of the country should always be their priority.
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