Nigeria: Jonathan Pledges Improved Welfare, Better Equipment for Military

7 December 2014

Uyo — PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan yesterday said the Federal Government will continue to place high premium on the development of a strong and efficient Armed Forces, including sustaining efforts at equipment modernization and lifting the morale and welfare of officers and soldiers.

Jonathan, who further assured that his administration would provide the resources for the training and development of officers and soldiers, made this pronouncement during the closing ceremony of the Chief of Army Staff Conference held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal AS Badeh represented him.

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