By Brown Pigeon News

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture through the deployment of modern technology and sustained investment in the Armed Forces.

Representing President Tinubu at the grand finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2026 and the African Land Forces Forum (ALFF) held in Port Harcourt, the Vice President said the Federal Government remains determined to confront emerging security threats while safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians.

Speaking on the theme, “Protecting the Nation and Serving the People: A Way Forward for the Nigerian Army,” Shettima stated that the Tinubu administration is accelerating the modernisation of the nation’s Armed Forces through the acquisition of advanced military hardware and continuous capacity building for personnel.

According to the Vice President, the administration’s investments are aimed at enhancing operational planning, improving combat readiness, and ensuring that the Nigerian military remains capable of addressing evolving security challenges across the country.

He reiterated that the Federal Government will continue to provide the necessary support and resources required for the Armed Forces to effectively carry out their constitutional responsibility of defending Nigeria’s territorial integrity and maintaining national peace and security.