A former Chief of Army Staff and Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahaman Dambazzau, says Nigeria should utilise the experiences, expertise and skills of military veterans in tackling its security and developmental challenges.
Mr Dambazzau made the call while speaking on the role of military veterans at the 45th Reunion and Gala Night of the 18 Regular Course Alumni of the Nigerian Defence Academy, on Sunday in Abuja.
He said the experiences, expertise and skills garnered by the veterans has been largely under-utilised by the country.
According to him, there is a need to examine how these categories of Nigerian citizens could contribute to tackling the country’s security challenges and also contribute to national development.
Mr Dambazau said that the veterans have priceless traits ingrained in them by the virtue of their training and experience.
“Such strength represented in the values inculcated in them include self-discipline, sincerity,…
