By Kingsley Nwezeh
In a renewed bid to reorganise the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd), yesterday inaugurated a 21- man committee to facilitate the reforms of the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN).
Inaugurating the committee at the Ship House, Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence, Magashi gave a 10-point terms of reference as contained in the convening order.
He told the committee to address the perceived administrative and operational gaps in the military, which he said must be refined and clearly defined in compliance with the current globally acceptable 21st century standards.
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The federal government has commenced the reform of the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN).
Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi inaugurated a 21-man committee to facilitate the process at the Ship House on Monday.
The body includes former top Generals, including an ex-Defence Chief.
Magashi announced a 10-point Terms of Reference as contained in the Convening Order.
The retired General told the committee to address perceived administrative and operational gaps in the military in line with 21st century standards.
The Minister advised the team chaired by Air Vice Marshal Mohammed Umaru (rtd) to ensure their recommendations was in tune with efforts against insurgents, bandits and kidnappers.