The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has charged troops of the Nigerian Army to invigorate their operations in defence of Nigeria to have a safe and secure environment, where meaningful national development can thrive.
He gave the charge when he paid a maiden visit to the Headquarters, 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala Barracks Abeokuta, Ogun State on Tuesday 25 February 2025.
On arrival, the COAS was immediately briefed on the security situation of Ogun and the contiguous states, as well as the operations activities of the Brigade by the Commander, Brigadier General Godwin Nwamba.
Addressing the troops, the Army Chief stated that he was in the Brigade to evaluate the well-being of the troops and the Brigade’s operational activities.
General Oluyede clarified that he had received a thorough briefing on the challenges confronting the Brigade and assured that they would receive due attention in order of priority.
The COAS also disclosed that he was in Abeokuta to tell the troops what he expects from them as professional soldiers of the Nigerian Army.
Gen Oluyede reiterated his “soldier-first” mantra, stressing that under his watch, soldiers would come first, and their welfare would be accorded priority.
He urged them to endeavour to access the Nigerian Armysoft Loan Scheme, which he said has an unrivalled low interest rate of only 3 percent to economically empower their families for improved living standards. He appreciated the troops for their sacrifices in the effort to secure the country.
The COAS later inspected the state of facilities in the Barracks and visited the Momas-Epail Military Industrial Complex, where he was taken on an inspection tour of military hardware produced in the complex.
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Accompanying the COAS were the Commander Training and Doctrine Command Maj Gen Kevin Aligbe, Principal Staff officers from the Army Headquarters and the General Officer Commanding 81 Division Maj Gen Farouk Mijinyawa.
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