Defence Minister reiterates FG’s commitment to tackling insecurity

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The Minister of Defence, retired Gen.  Bashir Magashi, says the Federal Government is committed to ending insecurity in the country.
The minister stated this on Saturday in Kano during the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Day at the ongoing 43rd  Kano International Trade Fair.
Magashi said the security challenges facing the country were surmountable, adding that the government would continue to support security agencies to succeed.
According to him, the ministry have provided high level training for  personnel based on partnership agreements with several countries, including UK, Germany, Greece, Russia, Pakistan, Turkey and Belarus.
He said that the Armed Forces also continuously intensify manpower intake into the Services to meet the current demand in the fight against terrorism.
Magashi added that positive measures had also been put in place to change the narrative for enhanced operational and administrative efficiency of the ministry.

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