CNS To Naval Personnel: Ignore Distractions In Operational Theatres

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has charged officers and Ratings of the Nigerian Navy not to be distracted or overwhelmed by recent challenges experienced by the military in various theatres of operations.

Vice Admiral Abbas stated this during the first quarter route March for personnel of the service in Abuja, on Saturday.

The CNS represented by the Director Manning, Rear Admiral Kolawole Oguntuga, said personnel must not allow the sacrifices and efforts of our past heroes to be in vain.

The military had in recent times, experienced some operational challenges that led to the killings of personnel by terrorists in the North East theater of Operation.

He said, “I do not want us to be distracted or overwhelmed by the events and happenings around us. By this, I believe you understand what I mean. A lot is happening across various theatres of operations, and while we acknowledge these challenges, we will not condone actions that undermine our collective efforts—because you and I know what is at stake.

“The Armed Forces of Nigeria remain one of the key institutions holding our dear country together. Therefore, we must not allow the sacrifices and efforts of our past heroes to be in vain.

“For us to sustain this fight and continue enhancing our national security, we must remain physically and mentally fit. That is why this exercise is not meant to be a one-off activity. Rather, it should be sustained individually and collectively, at all times.”

The Naval Chief emphasized the significance of physical exercise, noting that for the military to sustain this fight and continue enhancing national security, “we must remain physically and mentally fit.”

Abbas said to achieve the desired objectives, physical exercise must not be a one-off activity, but should be sustained individually and collectively, at all times.

“We must continually strive to maintain both physical fitness and mental alertness so that we can effectively discharge our constitutional responsibilities and uphold the oath we have sworn to defend this nation,” the CNS said.

“As we moved out this morning, I am sure you noticed the excitement among the civilians we encountered along the way. They looked at us with confidence and expectation. They believe in us, and therefore, we must not betray that trust.

“We must prove to them that the Nigerian Navy and the Armed Forces in general remain a formidable force to be reckoned with,” the Naval Chief added.