He called on military personnel to sustain the virtues of godliness, honesty and tolerance.
Mr Aneke expressed concern over instability in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
He urged residents to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.
The CDS said the armed forces had recognised that operational effectiveness was closely tied to the trust and confidence of the civilian population.
Defence chief Olufemi Oluyede has assured officers and personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria that concrete steps are underway to enhance their salaries and overall welfare.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria have emplaced robust and proactive measures aimed at preventing attacks during the Christmas festivities,” it said.
Mr Koyangiya said, “The successful completion of the course and the feat achieved by Cadet Usman.”
Mr Oluyede gave the assurance on Thursday when the director-general of NIPSS, Ayo Omotayo, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.
She encouraged the senior citizens to maintain healthy lifestyles, remain active, and nurture both body and mind.
The CDS reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to defend the nation’s territorial integrity.
