Democracy is when the government voted in by the people see their security and total well-being as sacrosanct which must not be toyed with.
As we celebrate 21 years uninterrupted democratic rule and five years of President Muhammadu Buhari’s leadership, one must commend him for providing the much-needed leadership for the protection of our democratic institutions and values, the steadfastness of Nigerians and the dedication of Nigerian Military especially the Nigeria Army under the leadership of Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai.
It is a widely acknowledged fact that the Military with most demand and expectations on the Army protects Democracy all over the world and the Nigerian Army is not an exception.
In the last five years, Nigerian Army has conducted and subjected itself to the best practice standards, utmost professionalism and dedication to the protection of the sovereignty of our great nation from all forms of aggression, domestic or foreign.
During the period under review, the Nigerian Army has become motivated and highly innovative by embarking on the production of light tactical vehicles and other weapons at the Nigerian Army Vehicle Manufacturing Company (NAVMC) in order to assist in addressing internal security challenges, increased production of weapons with improved communal development efforts.
This is reflected in its Human Rights posture as the institution has investigated personnel and meted out adequate punitive measures on those found wanting of rights violation and above all resisted the urge to truncate democratic rule and process even when saboteurs were agitating for such.
No doubt in the last five years, the Nigerian Army has recorded gains in the conduct of its officers and men who have active and patriotic role in our electoral process.
Yes while some may claim it is an aberration, this is what has given confidence to Nigerians to come out at any and every election cycle to give their mandate to people of their choice.
As we celebrate 21 years of uninterrupted democratic rule, as well as the gains recorded in the last five years of President Muhammadu Buhari’s leadership, it is noteworthy to highlight the scored card in the area of security which is one of its core deliverables and this has made possible by the loyalty and doggedness of the Nigerian Army under the able leadership of General Burutai, the Chief of Army Staff and other branches of our military and Service Chiefs.
Long Live Federal Republic of Nigeria
God Bless Nigeria.
His Royal Majesty,
Oba Hameed Adekunle Makama Oyelude Tegbosun III. Olowu of Kuta
