He said Nigeria could not afford to maintain the status quo when warfare had transformed quickly alongside rapid technological development, thereby impacting the means and methods of warfare.
“Crude oil losses arose from a lack of proper reporting of crude oil production, illegal refining, theft from wellheads and diversion from sophisticated pipelines networks.”
The NSA said initial concerns of oil theft in the country, dating back to the early 80s, had recently become more pronounced and disturbing.
The award is in recognition of the Nigerian president’s contributions to the political stability of Guinea Bissau.
Mr Buhari’s minister, Isa Pantami, had once expressed avowed support for Taliban and the Al-Qaeda, and has failed to renounce or denounce the Islamist groups.
