The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has said that the Nigerian military needed reforms to overcome the security challenges currently facing the country.
Mustapha made the comment on Thursday when he received the 24-member advisory committee on the reform of the armed forces and defence, headed by Alwali Kazir.
The committee was formed in September, inaugurated by the minister of defence Bashir Magashi to look into and make recommendations on necessary reforms in the Nigerian armed forces.
Mustapha concluded that the country might not continue its fight against instability without restructuring the military while saying the committee is taking the right steps.
“Reforms are critical and difficult to implement, but the step taken by the ministry of defence is a right step in the right direction to address security challenges,” said Mustapha.
“The reasons we are still battling with insecurity is because we have not reformed our military architecture, and considering the territorial nature of our country, there is a need for the security rejig.
“It is an intensive work the armed forces are doing, and I am giving you my words that we are fully committed, and everything that would transform the Nigerian Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defence would be accorded high priority.
“We will do everything possible to facilitate, if it has to go through the processes of approval, discussions and seeking for advice to ensure you receive all the necessary support.”
