Irabor reveals plan of action for Armed Forces
The Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS)Major General Lucky Irabor , has revealed his roadmap for the nation’s armed forces.
Irabor said the broad outline of his leadership focus shall be” To foster a professional Armed Forces capable of effectively meeting constitutional imperatives”
The Plan is contained in a document entitled”Leadership Philosophy of the Chief of Defence Staff,Maj -Gen Leo Irabor” released by the Defence Headquarters on Sunday in Abuja.
The Defence Boss said his appointment came at a critical time when the call to serve came with a huge responsibility.which elicited a clear roadmap for behavior and conduct with the objective being to assign a highly- motivated, disciplined and mission- ready armed forces that would deliver its constitutional roles.
Irabor said the new phase of leadership called for the” understanding of the basis of leadership and followership as well as the covenant of duty, responsibility and service to the nation.
The CDS said he would advocate for a knowledge- driven,skill based defence organisation laced with competence, experience, diligence and commitment, decisiveness,honesty, integrity, truth and passion.
According to him, the broad focus shall be anchored on PEARL,in concept, shape and outlook. which is Professional, Effective,Agile, Result- Oriented and Loyalty to constituted authority as emplaced by the constitution.
“The imperatives therefore, shall support a high standard fit- for -task training,sound administration,improved resource management, transparent commitment to core military values of discipline,hardwork,teamspirit and patriotism” he said while pledging to promote International military cooperation as well as combined responses and action through proactive and virile defence diplomacy.
