The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have been applauded for coming up with a robust initiative aimed at developing viable project for efficient military operations.
President Muhammadu Buhari gave the compliments at the commissioning ceremony of a secured communication network for the Armed Forces project nick named GIWA 2 Project in Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja on 2 May 2023.
According to the President, the project GIWA 2 is designed to provide secure means of communications, real time instant reporting as well as information exchange between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies to enhanced collaboration between defence intelligence agencies and the entire security community.
He said the project will deny freedom of action to all perpetrators of insecurity across Nigeria while urging the Armed Forces of Nigeria to continue to break a new ground and remain at the forefront of main stream technology and other cutting age initiatives.
The President pointed out that the project will facilitate the provisions of a safe, secured and peaceful environment for Nigerians.
Also speaking at the occasion, the Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Lucky Irabor stated that the project was conceived following the directive by the President in 2021 for the Armed Forces and other security agencies in Nigeria to embark on operations to allow farmers return to their farms.
The Defence Chief noted that the project is a " breakthrough in the technological advancement of communication system in the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the project has the capacity of providing voice, data and video as well as other value services to the Armed Forces.
"It is a welcome development in the evolution of Nigeria security land scape". General Irabor emphasized that the project will greatly assist in the conduct of operations and ultimately promote national security.
In a goodwill message to the Armed Forces at the occasion, the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami gave insight that the project will be used to gather intelligence, build trust, enhance the reputation of security institutions in Nigeria as well as promote confidentiality.
The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN) Mr Godwin Emefiele stated that insecurity devastates the production capacity of an economy and undermines governance in a country. He was optimistic that the project will guarantee jobs and enhance the nation's security architecture.
Mr Emefiele explained that insecurity impedes on economic growth and expressed the CBN commitment towards promoting project that will boost the nation's economy and create jobs through increased agricultural production.
Service Chiefs, Inspector General of Police, heads of other security agencies, senior military officers both serving and retired from across the services and other invited guests graced the occasion. Highpoint was the presentation of an artistic portrait of Mr President dressed in a Field Marshal rank military regalia by the Chief of the Defence Staff.
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