The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Saturday said the security situation in the country is getting better, while calling on Nigerians to continue to give maximum support to the security forces

The CDS spoke in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, at a conference organised by the Khalthum Foundation for Peace, Network of Civil Society Organisations, and the Borno State Youth Parliament to address violence extremism in the Northeast

He said, “I want to appeal that we should not get tired, things are getting better.

“We must continue to cooperate with security forces, so that we can have total peace in Borno state and the Northeast in General.”

Speaking on the theme of the event, “Countering Violent Extremism: The Role of Educational Institutions and Students”, the CDS stated that youths and particularly students play a key role in advocacy.

“Let us speak through social media, TV, and radio to counter extremist narratives and promote peace,” he said.

He added, “This sensitisation programme could not have come at a better time.

“At its core, it aims to raise awareness and stimulate positive action at the grassroots, to embrace peace as a way of life, and to counter radicalisation through education, dialogue, and civic responsibility.

“It is particularly important now to clarify right from wrong, especially as our adversaries exploit vulnerabilities such as illiteracy, poverty, and the fault lines of ethnicity and religion.”

While commending the organisers, Musa said the programme was critical to awakening students’ role as security stakeholders

Earlier, the Chief Executive Officer of Kalthum Foundation for Peace, Ummukalthum Mohammed, appreciated the CDS and his troops, as well as other stakeholders, for their unwavering efforts in the fight against Boko Haram and other terrorism in the country.

Following the conclusion of the programme, the CDS proceeded to Maimalari Military Hospital on a sympathy visit to wounded soldiers receiving treatment, where various donations in cash, drugs, and equipment were made by a philanthropist, Dr. Paul Odilli, who accompanied the CDS