President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday urged  Nigerians to believe in the capability of the armed forces to provide the needed strategy in place to safeguard our collective interest in the nation.

The president said this while commissioning the Nigerian Navy ultra modern sports  complex at the Navy Town, Ojo, Lagos.

Declaring open the 12th Nigerian Navy Games, in Lagos 2022, Buhari assured Nigerians that the armed forces would continue to sustain their operational tempo to contain the security challenges in the country.

According to him, “I want Nigerians to believe in the capability of the armed forces to provide the needed strategy in place to safeguard our collective interest. May I also use the opportunity to reemphasize the significance of synergy between the armed forces and other security agencies and the general population in bringing about long lasting peace and stability in the country”.

The president also commissioned the newly constructed Nigerian Navy Sports Complex, commended the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, for investing in sports development.

He said, “Over the years, sports have remained a tool to strengthen the ties between troops, instilling discipline and readiness to serve a common cause in the military. I am sure that these Games will create the forum for the Nigerian Navy to achieve these objectives and more.

“The construction of this sports complex has provided a standard venue for the Nigerian Navy to host major games as well as an appropriate venue for naval personnel within Lagos to use for training and other recreational purposes.

I am therefore confident that besides the conduct of the Games, the Nigerian Navy and its personnel will continue to make good use of the facilities in this complex,’’ he said.

He further appreciated the Lagos State Government for its support to the Military in Lagos state.