The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede, reaffirmed the military's commitment to improving operational efficiency amid ongoing security and socioeconomic challenges. Speaking Thursday at the Easter Cantata event organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT chapter, he highlighted efforts to boost collaboration among security agencies and adopt advanced technologies to counter emerging threats. General Oluyede credited the resilience of military personnel and the support of civil society for sustaining progress in national security operations. He noted that despite complex challenges, the armed forces remain focused on safeguarding lives and property across Nigeria.
General Oluyede's appearance at a journalists' Easter event to discuss national security blurs the line between public relations and accountability. His emphasis on resilience does not address the persistent gaps in results, such as rising attacks in the southeast and northwest. When military leadership frames endurance as achievement, it suggests performance metrics are being replaced with morale talks. For Nigerians enduring violence, speeches at cantatas offer little comfort.
