SENATE PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR WELFARE OF NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES

The Senate has pledged to continue to provide support and resources to enhance the capabilities and well-being of members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defense, Ahmad Lawan, gave the assurance when he led a delegation of the Committee on an oversight visit to the Defense Space Administration, the National Defence College, and the Military Pensions Board.

Lawan said the visit is part of the Committee’s mandate to monitor and provide oversight for the activities of the Nigerian Armed Forces and its various agencies.

At the DSA, the Committee had an interactive session with the leadership while the Director-General, Air Vice-Marshal Lanre Oluwatoyin, briefed the Committee on the importance of the agency, its operational capabilities, and its role in enhancing Nigeria’s defense capabilities.

Members of the Committee commended the leadership of the DSA for their efforts and pledged continued support for the administration.

At the Defense College, the Commandant, Rear Admiral Olumuyiwa Olotu, received the Committee and provided insights into the College’s training programs, curriculum, and facilities.

The former Senate President expressed confidence in the ability of the Nigerian Armed Forces to protect the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and commended the leadership of the various agencies for their dedication and professionalism.