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Military Demands Extra N18bn To Battle Terrorism, Other Security Challenges by Marcoassensio: 10:22pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
The chief of army staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai, advocates
for the army to be removed from the envelop budget ceiling
system adopted by the Budget Office of the Federation
- 95 ex-Boko Haram fighters are re-integrated into Nigerian
society
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Tukur Buratai, has told
the National Assembly that the budget for the army needs to be
increased by N18. 177 billion to enable it effectively fight against
terrorism, pipeline vandalism and other security challenges
facing the country.
Buratai made the statement on Thursday, January 18, during a
budget defence session with the House committee on army, the
Nation reports.
The army chief also advocated for the army to be removed from
the envelop budget ceiling system adopted by the Budget Office
of the Federation.
He said the envelop budgeting system was making the army
ineffective operationally and this is against the grains of current
reforms being carried out.
Buratai said " My passionate appeal for N18.177 billion over the
ceiling capital appropriation, if approved by this hallowed
chamber will enable the Army procure the strategic assets and
platforms needed to support the implementation of ORBAT 2016.
“This will also boost the operational activation of the newly
established Divisions (6,7, and ![]() |
Re: Military Demands Extra N18bn To Battle Terrorism, Other Security Challenges by Nobody: 10:24pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
And let the money keep flowing as the looting business boom |
Re: Military Demands Extra N18bn To Battle Terrorism, Other Security Challenges by Blakjewelry(m): 10:32pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
war is business |
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