The Nigerian Army General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Major General Aminu Chinade has enjoined troops of 32 Artillery Brigade in Akure, the Ondo State capital to remain apolitical and professional in the discharge of their constitutional roles.
Major General Chinade made the call in Akure while on a familiarisation visit to formations and units under 2 Division Area of Responsibility in 32 Artillery Brigade and also to identify with key stakeholders in the State.
Speaking while addressing the troops, the GOC commended the efforts of the Brigade in the conduct of operations in their Area of Responsibility.
He warned the troops to stay apolitical and desist of any activity that would portray the Nigerian Army in a bad light.
The GOC also reiterated the need for the officers and soldiers to remain disciplined and professional, as well as continue to work harmoniously with other security agencies in line with the Chief of Army Staff’s vision which is to have “A professional Nigerian Army ready to accomplish assigned missions within a joint environment in defence of Nigeria”.
The General Officer Commanding paid a courtesy visit to the Ondo State Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu represented by the Deputy Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa.
He also visited the traditional ruler, Deji of Akure, Aladetoyinbo Odundun II and Paramount Ruler of the Akere Kingdom where he conveyed the goodwill message of the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya as well as solicited more cooperation and support to Nigerian Army formation and units in the State.
The General Officer further assured them of continued synergy with other security agencies towards lasting peace in the State.
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