The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has reaffirmed the Nigerian military’s unwavering commitment to boosting security across the country.
He made this statement in his goodwill message at the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council General Assembly held in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State.
General Musa extended warm felicitations to His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the Council, as well as to all esteemed traditional rulers across the Northern region, commending their tireless efforts towards peace, unity, and the well-being of the people.
The theme of this year’s assembly, “Strengthening Community Collaboration for Lasting Peace and Security in Northern Nigeria,” was described by the general as both timely and deeply significant.
He emphasised the vital role of traditional institutions as custodians of culture, morality, and communal harmony—roles he said are essential to securing and stabilising the North, and by extension, the entire country.
General Musa assured Nigerians that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remains steadfast in their constitutional duty to defend the nation’s territorial integrity and protect its citizens.
He emphasised that the success of military operations depends largely on the trust and cooperation of local communities represented and nurtured by traditional rulers.
The Chief of Defence Staff concluded by commending the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council for its visionary leadership and dedication to peace and development, expressing hope that the Assembly would yield new insights, stronger partnerships, and renewed hope for lasting peace in Northern Nigeria and beyond.