The Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, in Lagos, South-west Nigeria, Rear Admiral Jason Gbassa, has called for prayers from Nigerians to enable the navy achieve more successes in the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnappings among other crimes in the Country.
He made the call during a courtesy visit by members of Prayer and Support for the Armed Forces and other Security Agencies to the Command.
Rear Admiral Gbassa, who lauded the members for coming up with the initiative of media advocacy group, called on Nigerians to remember all the security agencies in prayers to serve the country better.
He reiterated the essence of prayers and applauded the media advocacy group’s efforts to boosting the morale of the Armed Forces and other Security agencies.
According to him, “what you are doing now can be likened to going above and beyond the call of duties. You are planting a seed that will one day germinate into a tree that will bear fruits.”
he further stated that the group’s idea is great and noble, though the starting point maybe small but it will eventually be for the benefits of the nation.
Speaking on behalf of the members, the Convener of the advocacy group, Mary Fatile, said that the core mandate of the group is to engage and change the narrative of Nigerians from negative notions about the security agencies.
Fatile who bemoaned wrong perception of some Nigerians, advocated for more respect for the Armed Forces and other Security agencies to enable them protect the country from internal and external attacks.
She asserted that the Nigerian military remains number one in Africa even though people keep wondering why they are still finding it difficult to tackle the security challenges in the country.
Fatile expressed firm belief that prayers can move mountain, hence, the need for the grouo to mobilize all Nigerians to support the officers with prayers.
Earlier, the group team leader, Qasim Akinreti said that as a media advocacy support group of some senior Journalists, Crime and Defence Correspondents established in March, 2021, the group had noted and appreciated the challenges and success recorded by the military in the ongoing fight against insurgents in the Northeast Nigeria, kidnappings and banditry across the country.
He stressed that aside from giving the Armed Forces support, “we believe we need to engage in mobilising Nigerians for special prayers and unique support for our gallant soldiers, armed forces personnel and other security agencies and their families.”
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