The Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has asked the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI,) to support the fight against insurgents through policy advocacy that would bring about sustainable development.
He said the country “have achieved meaningful strides in dismantling terrorist and bandit cells,” and are neutralizing hundreds of insurgents and their key leaders.
Badaru who disclosed this in his opening remark at the 45th Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) at the NIPSS Main Auditorium in Kuru, Jos said the state of insecurity will improve more faster with the crucial role of policy makers and security experts fostering sustainable national development.
Referring to the Theme of this year’s meeting “Towards a New Nigeria,” the minister noted that, ” significant progress are being made by the military, in collaboration with other security agencies, in combating insecurity across the nation .
“We have achieved meaningful strides in dismantling terrorist and bandit cells, neutralizing hundreds of insurgents and their key leaders,” he stated.
He urged the AANI to enhance its advocacy efforts and support for national security reforms. He stressed that the collective expertise of the Association’s members is vital for building a united, secure, and prosperous Nigeria.
As a proud alumnus of SEC 28/2006, he expressed his gratitude to the AANI Executive Committee for their unwavering commitment to national service. He called upon all members to reaffirm their dedication to the Association’s ideals and collaborate towards a better society and a brighter future for the nation.
The event was hosted by the Plateau State Government and gathered prominent figures from various sectors.His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, and AANI President, Amb. Emmanuel Obi Okafor, mni, along with other esteemed alumni.