The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has assessed the 401 Special Forces Brigade in Makurdi, Benue State, in continuation of his assessment tour of the combat readiness of the troops in all formations and units of the Nigerian Army.
This is part of efforts to reinvigorate ongoing operations to effectively mitigate security challenges across the country.
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In a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Chief of Army Staff expressed appreciation to the troops for their sacrificial service to the nation.
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General Lagbaja on Thursday, 30 November 2023, urged them to continue to give their best to maintain the peace and stability of the nation. He further charged the troops to remain disciplined and professional while discharging their constitutional responsibilities ties.
During the visit, General Lagbaja commissioned a 7.5 kilometre road project constructed by the Nigerian Army Engineers in the Joe Akahan Military Cantonment to improve the barracks infrastructure. The COAS urged the barracks community to cherish and maintain the road, as the Nigerian Army strives to provide more infrastructure and social amenities to bring succour to the soldiers and their families.
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