A Coalition of Civil Society Groups (CCSGs) has declared their support for the Nigeria military, saying the agony of insecurity and fear of unknown has eluded the major cities except the fringes of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states.
The group stated this during a press briefing in Abuja by the president, Comrade Etuk Williams Bassy and secretary, Comrade Abubakar Ibrahim Monday.
Etuk said over 38 civil society group is rallying support to help boost the morale of the military adding that: “it is gratifying to observe the many progress of our gallant troops as they match towards total victory against the insurgents. We must not fail to appreciate and commend the service chiefs and the entire military for their successes.
“We salute the courageous effort of the military, and call on Nigerians to pray and wish that the enthusiasm to make Nigeria again will not be in vain.
“We mourn with the bereaved and salute the sacrifices made by the gallant soldiers who laid down their lives for our comfort and peace,” he said.
He urged Nigerians to shun views or positions motivated by ethnic or political interest and support the military with prayers and useful information to enable then end insurgency.
Bassy said the commitment of the gallantry and patriotism to fatherland of the soldiers should be commended adding that the successes against the insurgent are testament to the capacity of the service chiefs, especially Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai: the chief of the Army Staff.
“On the strength of the above, we the members of the coalition pass a vote of confidence on the service chiefs and the entire Nigeria military. We strongly hope that victory is certain and it is near,” he said.
