The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has called for a renewed unified strategy and decisive action from the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff and the three Service Chiefs to effectively safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national interests.
Badaru made the call on Tuesday during the maiden courtesy visit by the service chiefs, led by the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, to the Ministry of Defence in Abuja.
A statement by the Minister’s Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mati Ali, said the meeting was attended by the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt.-Gen. Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu; Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Adm. Idi Abbas; and Chief of Air Staff, AVM Sunday Aneke.
Ali said the visit underscored the minister’s commitment to building a cohesive defence leadership anchored on trust, collaboration, and shared purpose.
“It also kickstarts a renewed drive toward a unified strategy and decisive action in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national interests under the guidance of President Bola Tinubu,” he added.
