CDS ATTENDS OPENING CEREMONY OF SPECIAL OPERATION FORCES TRAINING, PLEDGES DHQ SUPPORT, CHARGES TRAINEE TO BE MORE SERIOUS

By Harriet Tornguvan -Abuja 

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa yesterday in Kaduna attended the opening Ceremony  of the Special Operation Forces Training where he pledged the Defence Headquarters continuous support for the school, while calling on the trainees to redouble efforts towards achieving the purpose which they are there for. 

In a statement issued to newsmen by the Director Defence Information Brigadier General Tukur

Gusau says that the CDS is optimistic that the Special Operation Force will be pivotal to the Armed Forces of Nigeria efforts to defeat terrorism, insurgency and other activities inimical to security.

According to the CDS  "this ceremony is not just for the training and equipping of our Special Operation Forces but also for investing in the security and stability of our great nation by fostering excellence, resilience, and adaptability in the face of evolving security challenges.

"He added that the ceremony  marks a significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing our national security and ensuring that our armed forces are well equipped with the necessary skills and capabilities to address contemporary challenges.  

General Musa maintained that given the evolving and dynamics of modern warfare, it is imperative for our forces to be well-trained , equipped and capable of responding swiftly to security demand. 

General Musa pledged enhanced  security cover to enable the school to meet up with the presidential directive for September 2025 take off of the institution. 

The CDS visited the site for the newly established Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia.

He thanked the Ministry of Defence for taking the bold steps in ensuring the success of the event.