The troops of 2 Division Nigerian Army have been charged to brace for relentless offensives against criminals in areas under command.
The 44th General Officer Commanding (GOC) the Division, Major General Valentine Okoro gave the charge on Thursday 13th July 2023 while taking over command of 2 Division.
Confidence in troops
A statement by Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Ekeocha said the Commander expressed confidence in the troops ability to rid the South West of armed violence and criminality.
The New GOC expressed appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Taoreed Lagbaja for finding him worthy to command one of the oldest Division’s in the Nigerian Army and promised to work assiduously to justify the confidence reposed on him.
He commended his predecessor for his accomplishments in command of the Division, and promised to propel the division to greater heights. General Okoro solicited the supports of stakeholders and other security agencies in accomplishing the COAS mandate of ensuring a safe and secure environment for law abiding citizens in the Division’s Area of Responsibility.
Support to his successor
In his farewell remarks to the troops, the outgone General Officer Commanding Major General Mohammed Usman appreciate the troops for their support throughout his brief stay in 2 Division and solicited same level of support to his successor, whom he described as his course mate and friend.
He admonished the troops not to relent in providing the enabling environment for law abiding citizens to do their business. He equally assured them that the new GOC will build on his legacies and thanked the Chief of Army Staff for believing in him once more and giving him the opportunity to command 81 Division.
The highlights of the ceremony includes – Signing of Handing and Taking over notes, Handing over of the Command Flag to the new GOC, Decoration with 2 Division badge, Lowering and Hoisting of the Command Flags, and group photograph.
Lateefah Ibrahim
