Buratai made the proposal on Monday in Abuja in a lecture titled “Securing Nigeria’s Future: The Armed Forces and National Development,” which he delivered at the National Symposium/Lecture Series held to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD). He urged the country to reposition the armed forces as a catalyst for national development and long-term stability. Ambassador to the Benin Republic, proposed five key policy recommendations aimed at translating Nigeria’s defence vision into actionable outcomes. On internal security, the former army chief said the police’s responsibility should be significantly expanded, and that they should be better equipped to handle it. ), Gen. Christopher Musa, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to building a capable, professional and resilient Armed Forces to safeguard Nigeria’s sovereignty and support national development.

Source: The Guardian January 13, 2026 01:00 UTC