Director-General of the National Task Force on Prohibition of Small Arms, Ammunition and Light Weapons (NATFORCE), Dr. Baba Mohammed has
expressed strong hope that insecurity in Nigeria would soon be a thing of the past.
In a statement today, December 25, to felicitate with Christians in Nigeria and in ECOWAS Member States on the occasion of the Christmas celebration, Dr. Baba called on Nigerians to remain optimistic that Nigeria’s security challenges would not last long.
Describing Christmas as a season that symbolizes hope for humanity, he is hopeful that the NATFORCE bill before the National Assembly would soon be passed and upgraded to Commission status in line with the ECOWAS treaty where the decision was taken unanimously.
According to the Director-General, the bill has passed the first and second reading and is currently awaiting the final stage to give NATFORCE the required legal framework and backing to carry out its activities as required.
He said that as a legally recognized Organization, NATFORCE when fully established, will be known as National Commission (NATCOM) and is independent from any other Agency or Center.
“It is an Organization with unique community based structures and mandate as agreed by the leaders of the ECOWAS member States.”
He said that the National Assembly has made significant progress on the bill since the beginning of this year and has assured Nigerians of their commitment to expedite the process because the establishment of NATFORCE/NATCOM is critical to our national security.
Dr. Baba advised citizens to emulate God’s love to mankind and replicate same by helping to make Nigeria free of illegal arms, ammunition and light weapons “in the spirit of this season.”
He thanked the officers of the Task Force for their dedication and patriotism in helping to eliminate illegal arms, ammunition, and light weapons in West Africa, in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to Nigeria’s Safety and security.
He said that despite obstacles, the President had remained unwavering in this cause and has made some appreciable successes.
He insisted that there has been remarkable and notable improvement in security agencies growth and development under the Buhari administration.
