The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has charged troops of the Nigerian Army to always exhibit professionalism, competence and gallantry in the conduct of military operations across the country.
A release issued by Director Army Public Relations (DAPR), Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said that Gen. Yahaya stated this while addressing troops of 2 Division Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Oyo State, at the Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment Parade Ground, in the state capital, during his working visit to the Division.
The COAS urged the troops to deploy their competency, skill and experience gained over the years against the nation’s adversaries, especially in the ongoing onslaught against terrorism, banditry and other sundry crimes in the country.
The COAS lauded the troops for their perseverance and will, in fighting the insecurity bedeviling the nation.
He enjoined them to continue to improve the conduct of all ongoing operations in order to effectively tackle security challenges in the country.
He called on officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOS) to lead by good example, adding, that he is poised to reward gallantry, professional conduct and excellence. He however stressed that he will not hesitate to punish those who portray the Army in bad light.
Gen. Yahaya averred that the military hierarchy has resolved to provide all necessary requirements for personnel to progress and aspire to any higher rank through training, welfare and enabling environment, conducive for troops and their families.
He assured that vehicle and tied down accommodation will be provided for Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSM) at formation and unit levels to enhance proficiency and productivity.
During the working visit to the Division, the COAS commissioned an Indoor Sports Hall at Maj.-Gen. John Mark Inienger Sports Complex, to be named after the late Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and the administrative block at the Tiger Mini Estate, Alapata, Ibadan.
The Army Chief also presented a brand new Toyota Hilux as an official vehicle to the Division’s Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM), Army Warrant Officer Samuel Odeh.
Gen. Yahaya later paid a courtesy call on Governor Seyi Makinde of of Oyo state and His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1, the Olubadan of Ibadan Land.
