General Christopher Musa, The Chief of Defence Staff has urged the National Assembly to allocate more funds to the military in order to enable it effectively tackle the security challenges across the country.
Gen. Musa who spoke on Monday at the Regimental Dinner and Award Night from Officers in commemoration of the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day said for the military to effectively fight terrorism and other security threats it is essential it has the necessary resources to effectively tackle these challenges.
He said: “We know the budget defence will commence very soon, and we are looking forward to a bumper harvest.”
The CDS also noted that the occasion was not only for remembering the sacrifice of our fallen heroes who have laid down their lives to safeguard the country’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty, “but also celebrate the doggedness and bravery of our officers across the armed forces. We honour the memories of our departed, their accomplishments, loyalty and dedication that they embodied.
“We further recognise the unwavering effort of our armed forces to address the security challenges 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 we reassure you that their sacrifice will never forgotten.
“ As we continue to support and ensure that their memories are honoured and celebrated, let us also recognize the contribution of our veterans who have served our nation with distinction and honour, including those who are currently serving across various military formations and institutions.”
He therefore thanked chiefs of defence staff and service chiefs for their immense contribution to the development of the Armed Forces.
“Your actions inspire not only our peers but also the upcoming generation,” he said.
“As we move forward, we must continue to work together to address the various challenges across every structure of the country, by fostering the spirit of unity, cooperation and collective responsibility.
“We owe it to our fallen heroes to ensure that they their sacrifices do not go in vain.”
