The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle has said that the Federal government will continue to support the Nigerian military to ensure a peaceful, safe, and prosperous Nation.
The Minister for State gave the assurance at the decoration of 22 officers who were promoted to the rank of Air Vice Marshals, and 16 officers elevated to the rank of Air Commodores, by the Nigerian Airforce.
According to a statement by the Director Press and Public Relations, Henshaw Ogubike, Matawalle charged the newly promoted Officers to redouble their efforts in serving the nation to justify their new ranks of Air Vice Marshals and Air Commodores respectively.
The Minister said that the weight of their new roles was critical to our nation, “Promotion, especially to air rank, is demanding because the Service expects you to lead from a more holistic and strategic perspective,” he said.
He further commended their dedication and contributions, adding, “I heartily congratulate you for your well-deserved promotions. Indeed, your painstaking efforts and remarkable contributions to the Service were instrumental to your success.”
Speaking on security challenges facing the nation, the Minister urged the newly promoted officers to maintain professionalism and review strategies.
“We must review our strategies, techniques, tactics, and procedures to assure our fellow citizens of their security and safety,” he stated.
Earlier in his remarks, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar said of the newly promoted officers “You must remember that we cannot afford to fall short of the expectations of Nigerians. You should remember that failure is not an option. I urge you to continue to display selfless service and competence in your duties
