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General Musa: Foreign Military Bases Won’t Be Allowed in Nigeria
The Chief of Defence Staff.(CDS), General Christopher Musa has reassured Nigerians that the country will not host any foreign military bases.
This amidst controversy surrounding a recent bilateral agreement signed between President Bola Tinubu and his French counterpart in France.
He made the statement at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Friday.
The agreement, which was signed during President Tinubu’s visit to France, had sparked concerns among Nigerians that the country was planning to allow foreign military bases on its soil.
However, the Defence Chief has moved to allay those fears, stating that Nigeria’s sovereignty and security will not be compromised.
“We want to assure Nigerians that we will not allow any foreign military bases in our country,” the CDS said.
“We are committed to protecting our sovereignty and ensuring the security of our citizens, and we will not compromise on that.”
Gen. Musa’s statement comes amidst growing concerns among Nigerians about the potential risks of hosting foreign military bases.
Which many Nigerians expressed fears that such bases could lead to environmental degradation, displacement of local communities, and increased costs for the Nigerian government.
Others have also raised concerns that foreign powers may be using their military presence to further their own interests, rather than genuinely helping Nigeria to address its security challenges.
However, the CDS’ noted that the government is committed to finding solutions to its security problems without compromising its sovereignty.
“We are committed to working with our international partners to address our security challenges, but we will do so in a way that respects our sovereignty and protects the interests of our citizens,” he said.
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