Razaq Bamidele
Director-General of NATFORCE, Dr. Baba Mohammed, has felicitated with Christians in Nigeria and across ECOWAS Member States on the occasion of the 2021 Christmas celebration.
The DG acknowledged that this season symbolizes hope for humanity, so the public should remain optimistic, believing that Nigeria’s security challenges would not last long, as the NATFORCE bill would soon be passed and upgraded to Commission status as the ECOWAS treaty to which the decision was taken unanimously.
In a statement issued by the DG’s Office, the he called on the citizens to emulate God’s love to mankind and replicate same by helping to make Nigeria illegal arms, ammunition and light weapons free and peaceful in the spirit of this season.
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Baba Muhammed also noted that the bill has passed the first and second readings and currently awaiting the final stage to give NATFORCE the required legal framework and backing to carry out its activities as required by the law.
He further revealed that as a legally recognised Organization, NATFORCE when fully established, will hence be known as National Commission (NATCOM) and is independent from any other Agency or Center.
According to him, it is an Organization with unique community based structures and mandate as agreed by the leaders of the ECOWAS member States.
He expressed the delight that the National Assembly has made significant progress on the bill since the beginning of this year and has assured Nigerians of their commitment and dedication to expedite the process because the establishment of NATFORCE/NATCOM is critical to our national security.
The DG therefore directed officers to refrain from granting media interviews or making press statements without first obtaining permission from the DG’s office.
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He praised the officers for their dedication and patriotism in helping in the elimination of illegal arms, ammunition, and light weapons in West Africa, in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to Nigeria’s Safety and security.
He added that, despite obstacles, the President had remained unwavering in this cause and has made some appreciable success.
Baba Muhammed concluded that there has been remarkable and notable advancement in Security Agencies growth, development and Officers welfare improvement under the Buhari administration.