The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has emphasised the critical importance of robust inter-service collaboration and strategic synergy across all branches of the Armed Forces to decisively counter evolving national security threats.
Speaking at the Naval Staff annual retreat in Abuja, the CDS underscored the evolving dynamics of modern defense.
The military chief noted that joint operations remain the cornerstone of neutralising criminal networks, insurgency, and asymmetric threats across the country’s diverse terrains.
While highlighting recent operational achievements, the Defence chief pointed to significant successes recorded through coordinated intelligence-led missions between the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
According to him, the joint endeavors have successfully degraded terrorist capabilities, secured vital national infrastructure, and drastically curtailed economic sabotage, particularly oil theft and maritime crime in the nation’s coastal corridors.
Looking ahead, General Oluyede reaffirmed the military’s unwavering loyalty to constitutional authority and democratic values, pledging continued strategic adaptation to secure Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
He commended the resilience and professionalism of frontline personnel, urging officers to maintain high operational readiness as the armed forces transition into a more proactive, technology-driven defense posture.
Meanwhile, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has convened a critical high-level retreat to evaluate the performance of various naval commands and review the implementation of strategic directives over the past year.
Addressing principal staff officers, flag officers commanding, and autonomous unit commanders, the naval chief emphasised that the comprehensive assessment provides an essential platform to align institutional goals with evolving national security challenges
The retreat also serves as a strategic blueprint to enhance operational readiness, fleet capabilities, and inter-agency cooperation as the nation approaches heightened security demands