Senate Committee on Nigerian Army, has lauded the military over its commitment in ensuring restoration of farming activities in the northwest, and pledged increased security budget to effectively tackle challenges.
The Committee leader, Senator Ali Ndume, made the commendation during an oversight visit to the 8th Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto.
Ndume described the current budgetary allocation to the Nigerian Army as grossly inadequate, considering the huge security challenges bedeviling the country.
He said the military was always on the warfront executing different operations, aimed at safeguarding the country and protecting lives and property of citizens.
He said thus demands for more modern equipment, logistics and overall welfare, to keep them abreast of the life and death struggle.
Ndume said the miilitary cannot complain, but they shall continue to complain on their behalf in consideration of the desired needs.
He explained that the committee members were in Sokoto army formations, as part of their annual oversights on expenditures of previous appropriations, to see for themselves, as well as to obtain direct
According to him, information obtained indicates that the army also provides social services such as water, palliatives and other non kinetic strategies in spite of its routine military engagement in the area.
