 The federal government of Nigeria has pledged to double efforts to combat insecurity, counterterrorism threats and challenges in the West African sub-region and Nigeria's territorial integrity. President Balotinibura showed the 78th Cadet Regular Army, Navy, Air Force and Direct Shots Service Course 27 Army and 31 Air Force at the passing out parade and commissioning that the military will embark on a new era of national defence and security strategy without compromising Nigeria's sovereignty. Plus-TV News correspondent Habila Derefei reports as presented from our studio. The passing out parade of 707 Nigerian Defence Academy cadets, they completed the five years of rigorous training and nine months of Direct Shots Service as reached its peak. The President, serving as review officer, attended the first passing out parade only in the champion battalion Magadishu. The parade began with a slow march and transitioned into a quick march represented by Vice President Senator Kashim Shatima. The President emphasises the importance of addressing insorgency and secessionist elements that disrupt peace and economic activities in Africa and Nigeria. I'm back on a new era in our national defence and security strategy and it will be proven by a reasonable commitment to compound the substantial threats and challenges that compound us within the West African territory. I have directed all heaths of defence and security institutions to unite in their efforts to protect our nation's integrity and well-being. And as chairman of the Air Force, we are still yet to be working to enhance our written and conflict management and development mechanisms. To forge a path towards a greater peace, stability and progress across West Africa and beyond East of Indonesia. The nation's elements disrupting the peace and economic activities of the good people of the South East. We're doubling up our apples in winning the counterinsurgency in the North East and whether in pursuing normalcy in the North West. We noted that the globe is quickly advancing in revolutionary technology and that the country will work to raise excellent heroic men and women rather than just average military defenders to guard our beloved country. In a world characterised by sweet advancements and transformative technologies, our mission is clear to start to nurture not just ordinary defenders with heroic ones of excellence, both among men and women, who serve as vigilant protectors of our cherished nation. We are implementing programmes and policies to empower our citizens to combat the challenges of poverty, criminality and terrorism. From preparing for the food security crisis triggered by the Russian-Ukrainian war to responding to voluntary attacks on families, natural food disasters and the repercussions of military coups. This administration has remained vigilant in dividing solutions to make it clear to mitigate their impact and enhance national security. The president congratulated the newly-graduated conduct for the successful military training, urging them to be worthy ambassadors to defend the nation. Our hope is this spectacular proof that there will be safe security that equips them with the existing advantage to safeguard the nation's security and advance our collective future. Future of this our great country doesn't only rest upon the barlow of these young patriots. Even if we take the central stage in protecting our people, this academy must ask the support it requires to invest in scientific research and technological innovations and develop cultural types and concepts that align with the federal government's local pointing policies. NIDRA Defence Academy established in the year 1964 has graduated 21,140 officers including 478 from sister African countries since its inception. The academy aims to provide primary military officers training for NIDRA's armed forces ensuring the number of junior officers and military increases.