NIPR, DHQ Strengthen Ties, Pledge to Enhance Sustainable Relationships

NIPR, DHQ Strengthen Ties, Pledge to Enhance Sustainable Relationships

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa today , 12 November , 2024 received   the Executive members of the National Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) led by its President, Dr Ike Neliaku on a courtesy call on the Defence Headquarters, Abuja.  The aim of the visit is to strengthen the already existing mutual and beneficial relationships between the military and the institute.

In his remarks, General Musa showered appreciation on the institute  for its  support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria ( AFN) and for its relentless efforts at enlightening Nigerians about the   military, particularly  in  securing the nation.

The CDS  further stated that the military will continue to partner and work together with the institute  as he assured that the AFN will not rest on its oars to work in tandem with President  Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s mandate of restoring  peace and ensuring Citizens are safe in the country.

Earlier in his remarks, the President  of NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku appreciated the CDS for his act of professionalism and his efforts in securing the nation, while thanking him also for his efforts in making sure military personnel undergo constant training.

According to Dr Neliaku, the NIPR in its campaigns will continue to elighten the public to clearly understand  the mission of the military. He further pledged to also  train military personnel on public relations practices. The NIPR President in the same vein congratulated the CDS on the  recent exoneration of the Military by a Special Investigative Panel on alledged  Infractions by ICRC and Reuters respectively. Similarly, he praised the AFN for accepting the hosting rights of the Africa Military Games, 2024.

Finally, he expressed his heartfelt condolence to the AFN over  the recent passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, describing him as a true patriot and a hero who served the nation with his whole heart.

TUKUR GUSAU

Brigadier General

Director Defence Information

12 November 2024.