On Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari praised the Nigeria Navy’s effort and operational support in resolving the nation’s internal security issues.
Buhari made the suggestion on Friday while visiting the Nigeria Navy Logistics College’s commissioning in Dawakin-Tofa, Kano.
The New International Terminal Building of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, the 3000-Capacity Ultramodern Correctional Center, and the acquisition of vehicles, machinery, and structures at the College of Aviation Technology Zaria, Kaduna were among the projects that the President used the occasion to dedicate.
He claimed that the excellent management of internal security by the Nigerian Navy and other security services has earned and greatly enhanced security in the nation.
Buhari commended the Chief of Naval Staff and his team for a level of infrastructural development and partnership with other institutions, adding that the college will no doubt enhance intelligence opportunities in the management of logistics operations.
Earlier, the Defence Minister, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (RTD) asserted that the uncommon gesture and support of President Buhari has propelled the Nigerian Navy to commence major rehabilitation works and construction of additional facilities to set up a world-class military logistics training institution being commissioned.
Magashi who also spoke virtually explained the logistics college has been affiliated with the Nigerian Defence Academy for the award of Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management to student officers on completion of the one-year training.
The Minister who said that efforts were being put in place to accredit the College as a mono-technic that could run National and Higher National Diploma courses for service personnel and civilians, added that Procurement and Supply Chain Management as well as Catering and Hospitality Management courses have been granted provisional accreditation
According to him, the Nigerian Navy Logistics College is a professional training institution saddled with the responsibility of training Nigerian Navy Logistics personnel and those of sister Services, para-military organizations and the civilian populace.
Magashi however expressed profound gratitude to Kano state government for the unflinching support for the realization of this goal especially in the allocation of vast land covering approximately 103 hectares with existing structures at no cost to the Nigerian Navy.
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