President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has directed the Minister of Defence and Service Chiefs to ensure that necessary structures are put in place to enable the armed forces remain "resolutely focused" on their constitutional duty of defending Nigerian's territorial integrity and protecting its democratic institutions.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Armed Forces Council (AFC), President Jonathan reaffirmed his administration's commitment to building a truly professional military which will foster stability, peace and security in the country at all times, as well as a source of pride to all Nigerians.
The Council was established in pursuant to Part 2, Section 4 of the Armed Forces Act Cap A20 � laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2004.
Its other members are the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence staff, the Chief of Army staff, The Chief of Naval Staff and the Chief of Air Staff.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence serves as Secretary of the Council which is responsible, under the general authority of the President, for the command, discipline and administration of Nigeria's Armed Forces.
President Jonathan commended the military for the high degree of commitment to professional excellence, loyalty and dedication which they show in their duties outside the shores of the country.
He made reference to the tempo of political activities in the country and called on the military to be insulated from partisanship. The president elaborated that he is concerned about how to foster stability in a country largely ravaged by incessant military interventions in the past. He said the military must be repositioned to perform its constitutional role hence the inauguration
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