2025 Budget: Military Expects Bountiful Harvest From NASS – CDS

General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, has said the military expects a bountiful harvest in the upcoming budget defence before the National Assembly for 2025 to defeat insecurity.

He stated this at the regimental dinner night in honour of the Armed Forces Day Celebration 2025.

General Musa, while thanking the President and members of the National Assembly for their support, said, “We know the budget defence is going to start very soon, and we are looking forward to what will happen. We expect a bountiful harvest,”

He said the event was organised to commemorate the nation’s heroes and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country.

“Tonight, we are not only remembering the sacrifice of our fallen heroes who have laid down their lives to safeguard our territorial integrity and national sovereignty but also celebrating the toughness and bravery of our officers across the armed forces.

“We honour the memories of our departed and accomplishers for upholding the values of our trust in, loyalty and dedication that they embodied,”.

The Defence Chief noted that the military also acknowledges the challenges confronting the nation and the unwavering effort of our armed forces to address them and promote peace in our region.

“We commend the bravery, resilience and commitment to duty by all our strong men. The families of our fallen heroes and we reassure you that their sacrifice was never forgotten”.

He reassured that the military high Command would support and ensure that the memories of fallen heroes were honoured and celebrated.

“Let us also recognise the contribution of our veterans who have served our nation with distinction and honour, including those currently serving across various military formations and institutions. Let us dare the world to remember this evening purely as a solid occasion while, at the moment, we also celebrate the dedication and excellence of our men within and across the armed forces,” he added.

The Defence Chief said the event equally provides an opportunity to recognise those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to do what’s right.

“To the recipients of the Trans-Northern Awards, your achievements reflect the high standard of our military and embodiment of the values we hold dear, which include courage, discipline, commitment and excellence.

Your actions inspire us to your peers, and the upcoming generation of service members who look up to you as role models.”

The CDS called on the need to collectively address the speech challenges across every country by fostering unity.

He said the military has, over time, only appreciated those who have sacrificed their lives and then forgotten the fact of those who are still alive. “We feel it is important to remember those who are alive.”