By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
The Chief Of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has assure that Nigerian Army will continue to prioritize the welfare of the troops by maintaining the sanction and reward system which characterize sound administration pillar of his leadership philosophical command, “transforming the Nigerian Army into a well-trained, equipped and highly motivated force towards achieving the constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment”.
The COAS also said that the Nigerian armed forces are aware of the continued contributions of the frontline troops towards ensuring the total defeat of adversarial elements troubling the nation.
He stated this on Wednesday during Eid-el-Fitri celebration with the frontline troops (JTF North East Operation Hadin Kai and 7 Division NA) fighting Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East region Theater Command held at the Maimalari Cantonment Sports Center Maiduguri
Represented by the Theater Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, North-East JTF, Major. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, the COAS added, “your commitment and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, banditry, oil theft, illegal mining, and other forms of criminalities challenging our existence as a nation have not gone unnoticed by the government and the people of Nigeria.
“You all will bear me witness that the government of the day has, within available means, kept faith with its promise to make the welfare of members of the Armed Forces and our families of uttermost importance.
“The only way to reciprocate this is by redoubling our efforts at creating the right environment for peace and economic prosperity for our people and country”.
Gen. Lagbaja, further, urged the troops to continue to collaborate with other security agencies in implementing the strategic policies of government through successful operational activities and effective tactical operations to achieve the mandate of the Nigerian military.
COAS also congratulated the Muslim faithful for observing the 2024 Ramadan Fast successfully and felicitated with the officers, soldiers, civilian staff of the Nigerian Army and their family members on the occasion of 2024 Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
In his remark, the Acting General Commanding Officer (GOC), 7 Division, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Abubakar Haruna urged Nigerians to continue pray for frontline troops as they celebrate the 2024 Eid-Ftir Sallah.
“We need prayers in our fight against insurgency, I therefore, urge you to pray for our gallant troops who sacrifice their comfort to provide peace and security to the nation”.
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