The President spoke at the groundbreaking of a new defence complex and the inauguration of the Bola Tinubu Army Barracks in Abuja.
He restated his administration’s commitment to building a well-equipped and professional military.
He lauded the Armed Forces for their exceptional efforts in safeguarding the country.
According to the President, the ceremony marks the start of a construction project and the foundation of a renewed commitment to the nation’s military and the values hold dear as a democracy.
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Tinubu hailed the Armed Forces for their remarkable efforts, dedication, courage, and resilience, saying it has protect the freedoms and uphold the very principles upon which the nation was founded.
President Tinubu also emphasised the importance of locally producing military equipment to enhance domestic defence capabilities.
He added that he is particularly proud to share that the efforts in developing a military-industrial complex have begun to yield positive results.
According to him, the Presi these initiatives, driven by significant research and development by the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria, the Command Engineering Depot of the Nigerian Army, and private entities, such as EPAIL and ProForce, have enhanced our domestic defence capabilities.