From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has declared the determination of the armed forces to continue to protect and secure Nigeria’s territorial integrity and the African continent against emerging threats.
He gave the assurance at a media briefing on the forthcoming Maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit scheduled to hold in Abuja, with the theme “Combating contemporary threats to peace and security in Africa”.
The CDS, who said Nigeria has continued to demonstrate its readiness to protect its sovereignty, support neighbours, and contribute to peace and stability efforts across the continent over the years, said, “We have invited all 54 African countries, and I am pleased to announce that we have recorded over 90 per cent attendance. This reflects our shared recognition of the need to unite against common threats. Our goal is to strengthen rapid crisis response capabilities, establish joint training exercises, enhance intelligence sharing, and develop a unified continental strategy to address our security challenges,” he said.
While stressing the importance of solidarity, mutual respect, and cultural understanding among African nations, the CDS said that Africa’s security was directly linked to its economic growth and development. He said, “A secure Africa is a prosperous Africa. We must step up, work together as brothers and sisters, and act now before it is too late. Our collective will is our greatest weapon,” he added.
The CDS, who commended President Bola Tinubu for his renewed commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s security posture and for supporting initiatives that promote regional peace and stability, said the summit is an opportunity to forge lasting partnerships, pool resources, and ensure that Africa is prepared to respond effectively to any crisis.
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