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Sanctions
By Yahaya Isah
Abuja, Nov. 18, 2016 (NAN) The Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), AVM Muhammad Usman, said the Military would not hesitate to sanction Defence Advisers and Attaches who fell short of expectations in their responsibilities.
Usman gave the warning at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Defence Advisers and Attachés Annual Conference in Abuja on Friday.
He said that Aattaches system must be the leading edge of this technological shift as more must be done to sharpen the commitment of the military.
“While we do all these for you, we are also committed to sanction those that fall short of expectations.
“The decisions we have articulated showed our resolve to strengthen and to reduce our weaknesses in our determination to serve our dear country better,” he said.
Usman said that the improvement of the intelligence architecture had to continue beyond the conference.
“On our part, we are committed to providing you with the resources to enable you perform effectively.
“But I must also for warn you to be realistic in view of reduced funding and increased defence funding portfolio,“he said.
He said that the conference had focused on the best realisable approaches at improving the attaché system to prepare for the future.
“I, therefore, expect to see qualitative reports and tangible achievements coming from your sections to justify the investment made by the good people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the agency.
“I will make sure those decisions taken by this conference will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the system,“he said.
In his remarks, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, urged the participants to focus on the new reality to ensure that the nation’s security was intact.
He was represented by AVM Bashir Saidu, Chief of Policy and Planning, Defence Headquaters.
“As our nation and armed forces continue to defend the country, we should collectively and adequately prepare for the next set of challenges that may arise.
“The security of Nigerians is vested in your hands and therefore, be prepared to live up to expectations,“he said.
NAN reports that the theme of the conference is “Harnessing Potentials of the Defence Attaché System for improved National Security in Nigeria”. (NAN)
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Edited by Joseph Edeh and Abdullahi Yusuf
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