The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the country’s security architecture by providing training, better pay and equipping.
It added that with the support of Nigerians and the dedication of the armed forces, the fight against banditry, terrorism, and insurgences in various parts of the country shall come to an end with resounding victory.
NBA President, Mr. Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, in a statement on Monday, said:
“On this occasion of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, is delighted to identify with members of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“As the Nation celebrates our fallen heroes who have paid the supreme price, and the veterans who have sacrificed so much for our commonwealth, the NBA is proud of the selfless sacrifices rendered to our great country by these gallant men, women, and officers of the Armed Forces.
“We remain grateful to the fallen heroes who laid down their lives to guarantee the continued corporate existence of our beloved country and the relative peace we enjoy.
“By their acts of unparalleled bravery and unconditional patriotism, they have given practical effect to our National Pledge, they served Nigeria with all their strength, defended her unity, and upheld her honour and glory.
“By that, they have inspired all of us to be the best we can in our service to the fatherland.
“A day is not enough to celebrate those that laid down their lives in defence of our territorial integrity and the promotion of peace nationally, regionally, and globally.
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“To properly celebrate them, we must ensure that their labour is not in vain, and this we must do by remaining one indivisible and indissoluble nation, where truth, peace, and justice reign.
“It is the least we should do to uphold the values for which they paid the supreme price.
“We commend the commitment of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu, to the reform of our security architecture and investing more in the security sector, providing training, better pay and equipping (firepower).
“No investment is too much for the protection of the territorial integrity of Nigeria and the security of the lives and properties of Nigerians.
“We shall continue to advocate the strengthening of the Armed Forces and other security agencies, through deliberate substantial investments, and for such to be applied honestly and judiciously.
“We are confident that with the support of Nigerians and the dedication of our gallant troops, the fight against banditry, terrorism, and insurgences in various parts of the country shall come to an end with resounding victory.
“Once again, the NBA assures the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria of her professional support in our collective quest to bequeath a united, secured, peaceful, and prosperous country to the next generations.
“We remain faithful to our primary call to providing direction to the people and advancing the cause of our dear country, Nigeria,” he added.
