Nigeria Governors’ Forum commends Tinubu for historic creation of four new army divisions

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has lauded President Bola Tinubu for a significant expansion of the Nigerian Army, which includes the creation of four new divisions across the country. This move is being hailed as the most substantial single expansion in the Army's modern history.

In a statement, the NGF welcomed the development, emphasizing President Tinubu's commitment to enhancing national security. The forum highlighted the approval for the Army to recruit 28,000 new personnel and acquire additional critical military assets. The NGF expressed confidence that these initiatives will significantly strengthen the government's ongoing counterterrorism and anti-banditry operations.

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We wholeheartedly welcome this development, including the president’s approval for the Army to hire 28,000 new personnel and acquire more critical military assets. We are confident that this initiative will enhance the government’s counterterrorism and anti-banditry efforts

The Forum pledged its continued support and collaboration with the President on matters of national security and overall development. It also urged citizens to actively support government and security forces by providing timely information to aid in strengthening security throughout the nation.

This strategic expansion by the Tinubu administration aims to bolster the country's defense capabilities and address persistent security challenges.

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The Forum again urges citizens to continue to support government and security forces to strengthen security in every part of the country, including giving timely information to the security agencies