President Bola Tinubu has declared his administration’s firm commitment to countering contemporary security threats in Nigeria through the adoption of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
CDA News Nigeria gathered that the President, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made the pledge while speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the grand finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026, held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Monday. The event was themed “Protecting the Nation and Serving the People: A Way Forward for the Nigerian Army.”
Tinubu said his government would build capacity across all battle spaces to improve operational planning and combat readiness, while also disclosing plans to modernise the Nigerian Army to help it contain prevailing security challenges.
He further commended ongoing efforts in indigenous defence production, intelligence sharing, and the integration of emerging technologies to enhance operational effectiveness, describing the bond between the Army and the citizens it serves as enduring.
The President also paid tribute to fallen soldiers, assuring that their families remain a sacred responsibility of the nation and would not be forgotten.
Earlier, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, said the Army has continued to transform alongside the nation, remaining guided by selfless service, loyalty, honour and sacrifice.
Dignitaries at the event included former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the Chief of Defence Staff, and other senior military and government officials.
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