The Minister of Defence, Retired Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd) has reiterated the commitment of the present administration under President Muhammadu Buhari to tackling national security challenges.
General Magashi stated this in a remark as special guest of honour at the National Defence College (NDC) Security Seminar held in Abuja.
He said national security is key to the growth of nations and regional stability. The Defence Minister said the upsurge in the dynamic criminal activities of the Non- state actors make the theme of the seminar: “Emerging Security Threats in West Africa: Implications for Regional Security and Stability” very relevant, timely and appropriate.
The Special guest of honour at the occasion expressed concern with the rise in violent conflicts in West africa which he blamed on youth bulge and rising unemployment that are fueling terrorists activities in Nigeria and in the Sub-region.
While Commending the Commandant National Defence College, Rear Admiral MM Bashir and his management team for the giant strides recorded by the institution, he assured them that the ministry of defence will always support them at all times.
In a remark the Chief of Defence Staff, General Leo Irabor thanked the Management of the NDC for organising the seminar aimed at proffering workable solutions to national and regional threats to peace and stability.
The Commandant National Defence College Rear Admiral MM Bashir had earlier set the tone for the Lecture which he said would interrogate myriad of coups in Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali as well as security challenges facing the sub – region and Nigeria.
Rear Admiral Bashir assured the participants that the findings and recommendations at the end of the seminar will be transmitted to the appropriate authorities for considerations according to the ministry.
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