President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated an advanced communication facility, code-maned, ‘Giwa 2 Project’ for the operations of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
The project is a secured and dedicated communication domain that provides real-time audio and video communication for military operations.
Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, Buhari said the communication infrastructure was designed to provide a secure means of communication, real-time instant reporting as well as information exchange between the armed forces and other security agencies.
He said it would lead to enhanced collaboration between the defence, intelligence and security community while providing the platform for the denial of freedom of action to perpetrators of insecurity across Nigeria.
He said, “Giwa 2 project initiative is in alliance with some of the main focus areas of the Federal Government in the areas of security, economic progression and technology development.
“The benefits of Giwa 2 project informed the timely support of the Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria to ensure that the centre is commissioned as one of the proud landmarks and enduring achievements of the Armed Forces of Nigeria under this administration.
Buhari said the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy would support the Defence Headquarters in ensuring that the infrastructure available for rural telephony was fully deployed for the attainment of the project.
The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, said the deployment of the new network would support the nation’s security institutions to build trust and enhance their reputation.
The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, said the project was supported by the apex because of the impact of insecurity on agriculture.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, said the project was borne out of the fact that the entire fields of electronic warfare, information warfare, and cyber warfare were interrelated.
