A Vickers Mk.III Eagle of the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Written by Chris Agbambu
Abuja
Friday, 18 May 2012
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THE Federal Government has struck military deal with no fewer than 17 countries, in its bid to contain the menace of terrorism occasioned by the activities of the Boko Haram sect. This was disclosed in Abuja, on Thursday, by the Minister of Defence, Dr Bello Haliru Mohammed, while speaking at the ongoing ministerial platform organised to commemorate the one-year administration of President Goodluck Jonathan.
“Given the level of security challenges in the country, the training and re-training of the Armed Forces is receiving great attention. “This has become imperative as the credibility and effectiveness of the military power largely depends on the level of training of the military personnel. We have entered into bilateral agreement with about 17 friendly nations, where joint military exercise and exchange of training programmes are being intensified,” he said.
The minister said the Federal Government had also re-positioned institutions, such as the National Defence College in Abuja; Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna; Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, adding that currently, the ministry was constructing participants quarters at the permanent site of the National Defence College at Piwoyi, Abuja.
Dear president GEJ,
While nigeria’s terrorist problem can’t be solved overnight, pictures, film clips shown across nigeria’s media of what exactly is being done, would assuage the anxiety in the citizenry and investors alike.
If 17 nations are running mentor/training programs with NA, why is it not being publicised ? It is in your administrations interest to be seen as proactive so as to counter the prevailing perception that you and your team are aloof, unconcerned or just lazy.
(1) Details of training activities.
(2) Details of platform acquisitions
(3) Explanation of the projected impact these acquisitions and training programs would have on the nation’s security.
Thanks.
This is what i also suggested,, that they work on their Public relations