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The President, who spoke at the graduation of the Senior Officers’ Course 33 at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna State, told those behind the dastardly act that "enough is enough".
The Boko Haram Islamic sect has been terrorising parts of the country in recent times, claiming that they were out to fight injustice in the land. Many lives have been lost, especially in the North Eastern state of Borno, while the Police Force Headquarters was also bombed by the group.
Represented by Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo, President Jonathan said that no country in the world can afford to fold its hand and watch a few people destroying innocent lives and properties with impunity.
According to him, "This is not the time for sentiments, but the time to see the reality before us. In view of this, the Federal Government will use all available resources to put a stop to this spate of insecurity in the land."
He called on members of the armed forces and other civil security agencies in the country to work together, especially in the area of information gathering, since no security agency can excel without the cooperation of other.
President Jonathan contended that the increase in the number of foreign officers at the college underscored Africa being the centre of the nation’s foreign policy, which has enhanced the idea of African brotherliness, integration and regional co-operation necessary for African security.
He noted that the problems confronting the African continent can only be resolved by Africans themselves, pointing out that Nigeria remains committed to international peace and security and will continue to work in close collaboration with other African nations to promote stability and development on the continent.
He commended the college for their contribution to meeting national, regional and international manpower needs in command and staff training at both single and joint service levels.
He noted that "today’s ceremony is a testimony to the handiwork of the Commandant, the Directive Staff and the determination to contribute towards the continued transformation of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
"As you go back to the filed most of you will be deployed to crisis prone area either for international security or for peace support operations outside the country. You must be mindful of your action and realize that we are in a common global environment and however re-assured that senior course which you have just completed have been appropriately structured to prepare you for command and staff responsibility in full scale war as well as in military operations.
"As you are conferred today with the award Passed Staff Course (psc), note that you are now better informed and responsible for your actions. Let me appreciate the recent effort of the college in collaborating with the Nigerian defence Academy to incorporate the designed programme in international affairs and strategy.
Commandant of the college, Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Tijjani Muazu said the graduands are the first set of students from the college to obtain a Masters Degree in International Relations, adding that the number of international participation for the course is a clear indication that graduates of the college are leaving up to the expectations of the Armed forces of their respective countries.
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President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday read the riot act to perpetrators of the recent bombings and killings in parts of the country, saying that the government will no longer sit back and watch a few individuals take the law into their hands by killing innocent Nigerians indiscriminately.
The President, who spoke at the graduation of the Senior Officers’ Course 33 at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna State, told those behind the dastardly act that "enough is enough".
The Boko Haram Islamic sect has been terrorising parts of the country in recent times, claiming that they were out to fight injustice in the land. Many lives have been lost, especially in the North Eastern state of Borno, while the Police Force Headquarters was also bombed by the group.
Represented by Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo, President Jonathan said that no country in the world can afford to fold its hand and watch a few people destroying innocent lives and properties with impunity.
According to him, "This is not the time for sentiments, but the time to see the reality before us. In view of this, the Federal Government will use all available resources to put a stop to this spate of insecurity in the land."
He called on members of the armed forces and other civil security agencies in the country to work together, especially in the area of information gathering, since no security agency can excel without the cooperation of other.
President Jonathan contended that the increase in the number of foreign officers at the college underscored Africa being the centre of the nation’s foreign policy, which has enhanced the idea of African brotherliness, integration and regional co-operation necessary for African security.
He noted that the problems confronting the African continent can only be resolved by Africans themselves, pointing out that Nigeria remains committed to international peace and security and will continue to work in close collaboration with other African nations to promote stability and development on the continent.
He commended the college for their contribution to meeting national, regional and international manpower needs in command and staff training at both single and joint service levels.
He noted that "today’s ceremony is a testimony to the handiwork of the Commandant, the Directive Staff and the determination to contribute towards the continued transformation of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
"As you go back to the filed most of you will be deployed to crisis prone area either for international security or for peace support operations outside the country. You must be mindful of your action and realize that we are in a common global environment and however re-assured that senior course which you have just completed have been appropriately structured to prepare you for command and staff responsibility in full scale war as well as in military operations.
"As you are conferred today with the award Passed Staff Course (psc), note that you are now better informed and responsible for your actions. Let me appreciate the recent effort of the college in collaborating with the Nigerian defence Academy to incorporate the designed programme in international affairs and strategy.
Commandant of the college, Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Tijjani Muazu said the graduands are the first set of students from the college to obtain a Masters Degree in International Relations, adding that the number of international participation for the course is a clear indication that graduates of the college are leaving up to the expectations of the Armed forces of their respective countries.
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