Defence Ministry Constitute Committee on National Defence Policy Document
By Alabidun Shuaib Abdulrahman
The Federal Government has established a committee to evaluate the National Defence Policy Document in accordance with the Federation’s current laws.
The Permanent Secretary, Musa Istifanus, who inaugurated the Committee on behalf of the Minister of Defence, said the strategy is an all-inclusive approach in which every Nigerian has a stake.
In addition to the three tiers of government and their agencies, the Permanent Secretary stated that every Nigerian, regardless of position, gender, or religion, has a responsibility to play in the National Defence Policy Document.
“The essence of the review is to allow for the emergence of an all-embracing quality Defence policy that underscores the way forward in tackling the contemporary security challenges and proffer implementable solutions.”
He added that the proffered solutions would address the unwholesome effect of insecurity on the nation’s economy.
Meanwhile, the Director, Planning Research and Statistics, Ministry of Defence, Mr Benson Odama disclosed that the National Defence Policy was carefully structured with the primary concern of guaranteeing national security and protection of the nation’s territorial integrity against varied security challenges currently bedevilling the country.
