Strategic leadership critical to Military operations—Badaru

By Tobias Lengnan Dapam

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has said that Strategic leadership is critical to Military Operations in decision making across all levels, adding that it is important in navigating complex scenarios and ensuring cohesion in the execution of Military strategies.
This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by Henshaw Ogubike, Director (Information, Press and Public Relations).
The Minister disclosed this during the 2024 Senior Course 46 Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency in Nigeria (CTCOIN) Seminar at Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji in Kaduna State.
Speaking as Special Guest of Honour, the Minister emphasized the impact of strategic leadership on officers and charged the participants of the Course to imbibe excellence and professionalism in discharging their professional callings.
Acknowledging the on-going insurgency challenges, he commended the dedication and sacrifice of the Armed Forces in maintaining national security, reiterating Federal Government’s commitment to defeating insurgency through a comprehensive security strategy and community engagement.
Badaru called for holistic government approach in handling counter-insurgency and anti-banditry operations, emphasizing the importance of intelligence-driven operations and the protection of civilian population.
Furthermore, the Minister highlighted the importance of strengthening partnerships with local communities, international allies, and other security agencies to enhance collective security efforts, pointing out the significance of joint operations collaboration and the adoption of emerging technologies in modern Military strategy.
Consequently, he expressed his satisfaction with the drive towards joint operations by the current Service Chiefs and he encouraged innovative thinking and adaptability among Military personnel.