The Chief of Army Staff, Major Gen Faruk Yahaya has charged the troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army to remain selfless and disciplined in the discharge of their duties.
He gave the charge during his address to troops on Tuesday June 22, 2021, at Abakpa Cantonment Enugu, according to a statement by the Army Spokesman, Brigadier General Onyeama Nwachukwu.
Gen Yahaya who was on his maiden operational visit to 82 Division Area of Responsibility said his administration would provide troops with the requisite support including improved welfare and equipment to discharge their responsibilities effectively.
In his welcome address, the General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja expressed the commitment of the Division to tackle all threats to national security in South Eastern Nigeria. He lauded the COAS’ concern for the wellbeing of troops and timely operational visit to the Division Area of Responsibility, adding that the visit will shore up troops’ morale as they perform their duties.
Commissioning of project
The COAS had earlier commissioned a remodeled Quarter Guard building which provides office and accommodation for troops on duty. He commended the GOC for executing the project and urged the end users to utilize the facility to improve their professional output.
Gen Yahaya also paid a courtesy visit to Ground Training Command of the Nigerian Air Force. He commended the synergy between the Nigerian Army and the Air Force and pledged to sustain it for the success of military operations while expressing appreciation for the fantastic job the NAF is doing in support of Land forces in the fight against insurgency and banditry.
Nneka Ukachukwu
