Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, says lack of synergy between his ministry and the armed forces has hampered the efficient management of the country’s military.
Dan-Ali made the observation at a lecture on Defence Management at the National Defence College in Abuja.
The Minister said that it was imperative to introduce a reform and integration of both the military and civil component of the country’s defence system to bring about effectiveness that is consistent with global best practices.
The Minister outlined the benefits of a cordial relationship between the civilian and military components of Nigeria’s defence system.
The present administration prides itself on having a better relationship with the military. However, the Minister believes more needs to be done to bring about the kind of effectiveness required in tackling the country’s security challenges
His sentiment was also shared by the Commandant of the National Defence College, Rear Admiral Samuel Alade.
