The House of Representatives, on Friday, assured of adequate legislative framework towards the fight against insurgency, banditry and other forms of insecurity in the country.
Members of the House of Reps Committee on Defence said this when the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Chris Musa and the Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA, Major General John Ochayi appeared to defend the 2024 budget proposals of the military, (Defence).
The Reps commended the CDS for being proactive in the fight against banditry and insurgency across the country and the NDA Commandant for being professional and transparent in handling the affairs of the academy since his assumption of office in June this year.
Deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese noted that the Armed Forces had made appreciable progress in taming the scourge of insecurity in Nigeria.
“We must acknowledge the laudable achievements in fighting terrorism, insurgency and banditry in Nigeria.
“Since you resumed as head of the Armed Forces under the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, you have proven to be a round peg in a round hole.
“You and your men have tackled insecurity head-on and we as lawmakers are proud of you; Nigerians are proud of you and I’m sure the President would be happy he didn’t make mistakes appointing you and others.
“We are equally proud of the NDA Commandant for the progress made so far at the academy. He is a professional, courageous and visionary officer”, Agbese said.
He, however, urged the Armed Forces to continue to improve on its operations and intelligence gathering
