(http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/thumbnail.php?file=president_goodluck_jonathan_606147957.jpg&size=article_medium) President Goodluck Jonathan President Goodluck Jonathan is displeased with the quality and professionalism of the Nigerian Armed Forces.[/size]
He believes the nation’s military lack the quality of the best in the world.[/font][/size]
The President in a message to the passing out parade of the course 20 of the Navy Direct Short Service at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, yesterday said the armed forces were lagging behind their counterparts from the other parts of the world in terms of welfare, equipment and professionalism .[/font]
[/size]Represented by the Vice President, Mohammed Namadi Sambo, the President said it was on account of this that his administration was working to transform the armed forces to meet the world’s best standard and He asked the passing out cadets to shun acts capable of jeopardising the peace and unity of the country.
[/size]He said: "I have repeatedly assured members of the Armed Forces of my desire to transform the Armed Forces into a modern military institution that the nation can be proud of.
[/size]"The transformation will make it comparable to other Armed Forces in advanced world in terms of welfare, equipment, training and professionalism. I have always been proud of attending this ceremony because it clearly indicates hope and progress for Nigeria.
[/size]"The recent acquisition of NNS Thunder and approval for additional platforms are part of the implementation process and practical demonstration of the commitment of this administration to the restructuring of the Nigerian Navy.
[/size]"As the NDA provides equal opportunity for our youths from all over the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to train, irrespective of their cultural and religious background, I also urge all of you to utilise the friendship you forged while in the Academy to discourage any act of tribalism, promotion of religious or political differences to cause disharmony in our collective unity and peace.
[/size]"You must work in synergy with other maritime stakeholders in the cause of your duty in order to achieve our national objective. I believe that you will not be found wanting in this regard.
[/size]"The parade I have witnessed this morning is an indication of the high standard of training and discipline that the cadets received during their stay in this Academy. Today’s occasion is indeed unique in that the DSSC training is made up of only Naval cadets who for the past nine months have received the best military training comparable to any similar academy in the world which has imbibed in them the best Naval tradition and discipline. There is no doubt that both the physical and mental training received have prepared you to make meaningful impact in your chosen career."
[/size]A total of 85 cadets, including female cadets passed out from the nine months direct short service military course with three of them receiving Navy Gold Medal, Navy Silver Medal and Commandant’s awards respectively.
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TheNation
Who doesn't know this.Nigeria military is nothing to write home about.Lot of things still needs to be improved.