The Commander General of Nigeria Hunter and Forest Security Service, NHFSS, Ambassador Joshua Osatimehin has felicitated with Christians on the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebration.
Speaking with newsmen on the occasion of Christmas in Abuja, Ambassador Osatimehin advised them to use the occasion in praying for a secured and better Nigeria.
He also stressed the need for them to pray for the success of President Bola Tinubu ‘s led administration towards ensuring the dividends of democracy to all Nigerians.
According to him, the task of repositioning Nigeria for greatness required the prayers and support of everyone irrespective of religion, tribe or political differences.
The Commander General said NHFSS had already mobilized and deployed his officers and men to compliment the efforts of other formal security agencies in protecting lives and property before, during and after the Christmas celebration nationwide.
While advising officers and men of NHFSS against act detrimental to the objectives of the Organization, the Commander General emphasized the need for them to be committed to their duties towards combating insecurity and crimes in rural areas most especially in the forest.
He used the opportunity to appeal to President Bola Tinubu to sign the NHFSS Bill into law to ensure constitutional recognition for the activities of the Organization .
He stated that the move would also strengthen the nation’s security apparatus and enhance national security.
The Commander General explained that officers and men of NHFSS had already been trained by both Local and International Security Experts and Agencies on intelligence gathering and various security strategies aimed at adding value to Nigeria ‘s security architecture.
He reiterated the commitment of NHFSS towards supporting the security agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s led administration towards overcoming the challenges of banditry, kidnapping, boko haram, terrorism and other forms of crimes confronting the country most especially in the forest across the country
MATHEW AYOOLA
