By Augustine Ehikioya
For peace to reign in the country, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has identified unity and harmony as a catalyst to national growth.
He made the call when he paid a visit to Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Headquarters in Abuja.
In a statement by the Director Defence Information, Brigadier General, Tukur Gusau, and made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA), the CDS appreciated CAN for it’s prayers and support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN).
The statement added “He also reiterated the commitment of the AFN towards supporting our democracy.
“The CDS further emphasise the need for unity as key to national growth. He said our differences should enhance national development rather than division.
“General Musa added that the business of securing the nation is a collective efforts, as no one can do it alone.
“In his response, the CAN President, His Eminence, Most Reverend, Dr Daniel Okoh thanked the CDS for visiting.
“He assured the CDS of CAN’s continuous support to the AFN to be able to deliver on its constitutional responsibilities.
“He also applauded the CDS for being the first to visit the CAN Secretariat.
The statement said His eminence, also identified religous bodies as closer to the grass root.
“Dr Okoh also commended the CDS and the AFN for securing the nation thus far.”
