The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has commended the Nigerian Army troops’ unwavering dedication and sacrifice in ensuring the security and defence of Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
In a message personally signed by the Army Chief, he saluted the troops’ undying faith in the Nigerian State in the face of adversity.
He congratulated them on making it this far into the year and weathering every storm that came their way.
ARMY CHIEF LIEUTENANT GENERAL TAOREED LAGBAJA SENDS CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR MESSAGES TO TROOPS … Commends troops' courage and resilience
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Lieutenant General Lagbaja noted that over fifty thousand (50,000) troops of the Nigerian Army would miss wishing their families and loved ones a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in person during this yuletide.
“It is not because they do not want to, but because they would be on duty across difficult-to-access towns, communities, villages and hamlets, across the country and beyond.
The troops are duty-bound to be deployed, while other families rejoice and celebrate together, sometimes not knowing if similar celebrations are going on in their own families,” said the Army Chief..
The Year Ahead
Lieutenant General Lagbaja noted further that judging by the policies and unfolding programmes of the Federal Government, the year ahead holds good prospects for Nigeria and the Army.
He revealed that in the coming year, the Nigerian Army will take delivery of its helicopters and other combat enablers that would enhance better security environments across the country.
He further disclosed that the Army Headquarters had initiated several welfare projects that would directly impact the lives of soldiers and their families, reiterating the well-being of troops as being of utmost importance.
Lieutenant General Lagbaja promised to continue working tirelessly to provide troops with the requisite resources to carry out their duties effectively.
The Army Chief stated that he was not oblivious to the challenges constantly confronting the Nigerian Army as it strives to fulfill its constitutional obligations.
He, however, expressed confidence in the support of the executive and legislative arms of government to boost the morale, physical, and conceptual components of the Nigerian Army’s fighting power.
He reassured that the Nigerian Army will continue to work with sister organizations, the Nigerian Police Force, and other security and response agencies to create and maintain a peaceful, safe, and secure environment for the country’s socio-economic development.
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