CDS CHRISTOPHER MUSA MOVES TO STRENGTHEN EXISTING RELATIONSHIP WITH NIPR

General Christopher Gabwin Musa 
Chief of Defense Staff CDS 

"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." CDS Christopher Musa.

 

Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff CDS, General Christopher Gwabin Musa in his continued drive to strengthen military and institutional relationships on Tuesday, 12 November, 2024 received the Executive members of the National Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) led by its President, Dr Ike Neliaku.

CDS Musa and the NIPR President, Dr Ike Neliaku during the courtesy visit to the office of the Chief of Defense Staff 

The delegation who were on a courtesy call to the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, disclosed that the aim of the visit was 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. 

CDS Musa 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 ensuring that military personnel undergo constant training.

Dr Neliaku further stated that, "the NIPR in its campaigns, will continue to enlighten 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 alleged Infractions by ICRC and Reuters respectively. He also praised the AFN for accepting the hosting rights of the Africa Military Games, 2024.

Dr. Neliaku also used the opportunity to, on behalf of the Executive members of the NIPR, express 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.

This was contained in a statement issued and signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director Defence Information.